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8.8
OutstandingCQC · Oct 2018
Inspected more than 4 years ago
- Residential
- 10 beds
- Learning disabilities
Residential care home for 10 residents in Pontefract, run by Millennium Support Ltd. Supports learning disabilities.
Learning disability care homes in Wakefield
Wakefield has 39 learning disability care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 1 Outstanding, 27 Good, 7 Requires improvement and 1 Inadequate. 3 homes are not rated yet. Wakefield council paid on average £805 a week for a residential care place and £1,105 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).
Wakefield at a glance
39on this list
- 78% rated Good or Outstanding
- Average score7.5 / 10
- Types of care64% offer younger adults
How this list is ordered
This list includes every home in Wakefield on the CQC register, whatever its rating. The highest scores come first and homes not yet inspected come last.
Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.
How we rate care homes39 learning disability care homes in Wakefield
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8.4
GoodCQC · Oct 2020
Inspected more than 4 years ago
- Residential
- 10 beds
- Children
- Learning disabilities
- Physical disabilities
Young adults with learning disabilities and physical or sensory disabilities can receive individualised residential support at Amelia House in Normanton. The service is registered for younger adults and children, with a focus on retaining independence, identity and value.
Families can arrange a viewing without booking, although a pre-booked visit allows staff to provide a planned tour.
S
8.4
GoodCQC · Feb 2019
Inspected more than 4 years ago
- Residential
- 8 beds
- Learning disabilities
Residential care home for 8 residents in Castleford, run by Millennium Support Ltd. Supports learning disabilities.
3
8.0
GoodCQC · Dec 2023
- Residential
- 3 beds
- Learning disabilities
Residential care home for 3 residents in Pontefract, run by Millennium Support Ltd. Supports learning disabilities.
5
8.0
GoodCQC · Dec 2022
- Residential
- 3 beds
- Learning disabilities
Residential care home for 3 residents in Pontefract, run by Millennium Support Ltd. Supports learning disabilities.
A
8.0
GoodCQC · Nov 2022
- Residential
- 20 beds
- Elderly care
- Learning disabilities
- Mental health
Adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs can receive residential support at Agbrigg and Sandal in Wakefield. The home’s stated purpose is to help people build independence while living in a structured setting, with support for a range of social care and mental health needs. It forms part of ivolve’s residential and supported living services.
Support is provided alongside the person, helping with confidence, skills and everyday…
A
8.0
GoodCQC · Mar 2023
- Residential
- 8 beds
- Elderly care
- Learning disabilities
- Mental health
Support for adults with learning disabilities and autism is at the centre of Alverthorpe’s residential care. The home helps residents build meaningful everyday lives, with registration also covering older people, mental health, physical disabilities and sensory impairment.
Alverthorpe forms part of ivolve, whose wider services include residential care, supported living and complex nursing care for adults aged 18 and over.
A
Ann Mangham
Run by Ms Ann Mangham
Whiteley House, 5 Whiteley Street, Featherstone, Pontefract, WF7 5HBGoodCQC · Feb 2020
Inspected more than 4 years ago
- Residential
- 11 beds
- Elderly care
- Learning disabilities
- Mental health
Residential care home for 11 residents in Pontefract, run by Ms Ann Mangham. Supports older people, learning disabilities, mental health and younger adults.
A
8.0
GoodCQC · Oct 2026
- Residential
- 4 beds
- Elderly care
- Learning disabilities
- Physical disabilities
Residential care home for 4 residents in Wakefield, run by Avalon Group (Social Care). Supports older people, learning disabilities, physical disabilities and younger adults.
A
8.0
GoodCQC · Mar 2023
- Residential
- 4 beds
- Elderly care
- Learning disabilities
- Physical disabilities
Residential care home for 4 residents in Normanton, run by Avalon Group (Social Care). Supports older people, learning disabilities, physical disabilities and younger adults.
B
8.0
GoodCQC · Oct 2021
Inspected more than 4 years ago
- Residential
- 3 beds
- Learning disabilities
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory impairment
Brookfield provides residential support for younger adults with learning disabilities, autism and related complex needs. The Castleford home is designed around independent living, with a focus on helping residents retain their identity, independence and sense of value within a residential setting.
The service is needs-led and can include support with daily routines, personal belongings and care planning.
C
8.0
GoodCQC · Jun 2018
Inspected more than 4 years ago
- Residential
- 2 beds
- Learning disabilities
- Mental health
- Physical disabilities
Residential care home for 2 residents in Wakefield, run by Community Places Limited. Supports learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.
E
Eden Place Residential Home
Run by Happy Futures (West Yorkshire) Limited
Pontefract Road, Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7EEGoodCQC · Jan 2020
Inspected more than 4 years ago
- Residential
- 12 beds
- Dementia
- Elderly care
- Learning disabilities
Residential care home for 12 residents in Pontefract, run by Happy Futures (West Yorkshire) Limited. Supports dementia, older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.
F
8.0
GoodCQC · Sept 2021
Inspected more than 4 years ago
- Residential
- 6 beds
- Elderly care
- Learning disabilities
- Mental health
Residential care home for 6 residents in Wakefield, run by Heathcotes Care Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.
I
8.0
GoodCQC · Nov 2022
- Residential
- 14 beds
- Dementia
- Elderly care
- Learning disabilities
Ivy Cottage supports adults with learning disabilities and complex needs in a residential setting in Pontefract. Flexible support packages, lifelong learning and individual goals help residents develop daily skills, access community facilities and build interests and social networks.
Ivy Care also supports people with additional health needs, including diabetes and epilepsy.
L
Lyndale
Run by Hillcrest & Lyndale Care & Support Services Limited
60 Green Lane, Featherstone, Pontefract, WF7 6JXGoodCQC · Oct 2018
Inspected more than 4 years ago
- Residential
- 18 beds
- Learning disabilities
- Mental health
Residential care home for 18 residents in Pontefract, run by Hillcrest & Lyndale Care & Support Services Limited. Supports learning disabilities and mental health.
N
8.0
GoodCQC · Apr 2019
Inspected more than 4 years ago
- Residential
- 3 beds
- Learning disabilities
- Mental health
- Physical disabilities
Newbrook supports younger adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, physical disabilities or sensory impairment through registered residential care without nursing. Its Castleford service forms part of Bondcare’s care-home group and is presented as support for young adults with complex care requirements.
The home’s stated objectives include helping residents retain independence, identity and a sense of value.
P
8.0
GoodCQC · Jun 2026
- Residential
- 7 beds
- Learning disabilities
Residential care home for 7 residents in Normanton, run by Four Care Plus Limited. Supports learning disabilities.
R
Richmond House
Run by Achieve Together Limited
Greenways, Carr Lane, South Kirkby, Pontefract, WF9 3DBGoodCQC · Mar 2026
- Residential
- 5 beds
- Learning disabilities
- Younger adults
Residential care home for 5 residents in Pontefract, run by Achieve Together Limited. Supports learning disabilities and younger adults.
T
8.0
GoodCQC · Oct 2025
- Residential
- 14 beds
- Elderly care
- Learning disabilities
- Mental health
Residential care home for 14 residents in Wakefield, run by Johnston Care Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities and younger adults.
The Sycamores
Residential · 8 beds
Good
Whitwood House
Residential · 16 beds
Good
Wood Dene
Residential · 8 beds
Good
Ivy Dene
Residential · 20 beds
Good
Millennium Care Services - 32 Sunnyfield
Residential · 3 beds
Good
The Acorns
Residential · 5 beds
Good
Westmead
Residential · 9 beds
Good
Whitwood Grange
Residential · 17 beds
Good
1 Hill Close
Residential · 3 beds
Requires improvement
2 Hill Close
Residential · 3 beds
Requires improvement
Gateholme
Residential · 48 beds
Requires improvement
Roop Cottage Residential Home
Residential · 35 beds
Requires improvement
Hillcrest
Residential · 20 beds
Requires improvement
Mellieha
Residential · 15 beds
Requires improvement
Whitwood Hall
Residential · 16 beds
Requires improvement
Advent House
Residential · 10 beds
Inadequate
Ivy Care Stone Lodge
Residential · 6 beds
Not yet rated
Stoneybeck
Residential · 7 beds
Not yet rated
The Britton
Residential · 7 beds
Not yet rated
What to look for in learning disability care homes
- Communication methods matched to the person’s preferences
Communication methods matched to the person’s preferences and needs.
- Support for independence
Support for independence, relationships, work, education and community life.
- Positive behaviour support
Positive behaviour support and clear safeguarding arrangements.
Questions families ask
What should learning disability care homes offer?
Good learning disability support should be person-centred, promote choice and help people maintain skills and community connections. Ask how communication and decision-making are adapted for each resident.
How many learning disability care homes are there in Wakefield?
39 learning disability care homes in Wakefield are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).
Which learning disability care homes in Wakefield are rated Outstanding?
Sunnyfield.
How much does a care home cost in Wakefield?
Wakefield council paid on average £805 a week for residential care and £1,105 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £2,246 and £2,028. Across England the averages were £982 and £1,102 for people aged 65 and over. People who pay for their own care are often charged more, so ask each home for its weekly fee.
How are these care homes ordered?
Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.
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