Mental health care homes in Wakefield

Updated

Wakefield has 45 mental health care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 10 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 1 Outstanding, 31 Good, 9 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).

All care homes in Wakefield (96)

Wakefield at a glance

45on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding1
  • Good31
  • Requires improvement9
  • Inadequate1
  • Not yet rated3
  • 76% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.5 / 10
  • Types of care87% offer elderly care
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.

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45 mental health care homes in Wakefield

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Hepworth House

Run by Ideal Carehomes Limited

City Field Court, Stanley, Wakefield, WF3 4NG
OutstandingCQC · Nov 2022
  • Residential
  • 66 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Hepworth House provides residential and residential dementia care for older people in Wakefield. The home supports day-to-day needs while encouraging residents to remain involved in activities, family life and shared routines. Its purpose-built setting is also arranged for people living with dementia.

Activities include cinema experiences, celebrations, music and family events.

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Agbrigg and Sandal

Run by Heathcotes Care Limited

Belle Vue Road, Wakefield, WF1 5NF
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…

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Alverthorpe

Run by Heathcotes Care Limited

143 Flanshaw Lane, Wakefield, WF2 9JF
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.

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Ann Mangham

Run by Ms Ann Mangham

Whiteley House, 5 Whiteley Street, Featherstone, Pontefract, WF7 5HB
GoodCQC · 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.

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Ashgrove House

Run by Warmest Welcome Limited

116 Manygates Lane, Wakefield, WF2 7DP
GoodCQC · Nov 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 30 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 30 residents in Wakefield, run by Warmest Welcome Limited. Supports dementia, older people, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Bennett Court

Run by Bennett Court Health Care Limited

Ash Grove, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2TF
GoodCQC · Nov 2022
  • Nursing
  • 39 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Bennett Court delivers nurse-led care for adults living with complex needs, including dementia, mental health conditions and physical disabilities. The service also supports younger adults, making it relevant where ordinary residential support may not cover changing or substantial care requirements.

Its wider care model includes specialist support for neurological, physical, respiratory and spinal conditions, alongside learning disability and end…

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Broxbourne House

Run by Madhun Seeratun

57 Barnsley Road, Wakefield, WF1 5LE
GoodCQC · Mar 2023
  • Residential
  • 20 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 20 residents in Wakefield, run by Madhun Seeratun. Supports dementia, older people, mental health, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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Carleton Court Care Home

Run by Carleton Court Care Limited

108 Carleton Road, Pontefract, WF8 3NQ
GoodCQC · Nov 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 35 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Carleton Court Care Home supports older people and adults living with dementia or mental health needs, with residential care available for short stays and longer-term living. The home occupies an elegant country house with private grounds and links to the surrounding village community.

An activities co-ordinator arranges exercise classes, games and baking, alongside days out and visiting entertainers.

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Carr Gate

Run by Visionary Care Ltd

Lawns Lane, Carr Gate, Wakefield, WF2 0QU
GoodCQC · May 2023
  • Nursing
  • 65 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Care home with nursing for 65 residents in Wakefield, run by Visionary Care Ltd. Supports dementia, older people, mental health, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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Cherry Garth

Run by Community Places Limited

118a Station Road, Ryhill, Wakefield, WF4 2BZ
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.

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Eden Place Residential Home

Run by Happy Futures (West Yorkshire) Limited

Pontefract Road, Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7EE
GoodCQC · 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.

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Fairburn Mews

Run by Fairburn Mews Health Care Limited

Wheldon Road, Castleford, WF10 2PY
GoodCQC · Feb 2026
  • Nursing
  • 20 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Fairburn Mews provides nurse-led care for adults with complex needs in Castleford. Its registered scope includes dementia, mental health, physical disabilities, learning disabilities and younger adults. The home is suited to people who need nursing oversight alongside structured daily support.

The wider care model includes multidisciplinary support, positive behaviour support and physiotherapy and occupational therapy.

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Flanshaw Lane

Run by Heathcotes Care Limited

141 Flanshaw Lane, Wakefield, WF2 9JF
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.

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Inwood House

Run by ACG Operations LTD

142 Wakefield Road, Horbury, Wakefield, WF4 5HG
GoodCQC · Aug 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 55 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 55 residents in Wakefield, run by ACG Operations LTD. Supports dementia, older people, mental health, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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Ivy Cottage

Run by Ivy Cottage (Ackton) Ltd

Ackton Lane, Ackton Featherstone, Pontefract, WF7 6HP
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.

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Kingfisher View

Run by Kingfisher Health Care Services Limited

Wheldon Road, Castleford, WF10 2PY
GoodCQC · Jun 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 16 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Kingfisher View provides nurse-led care for adults with complex neurological, mental health, physical and behavioural needs. Its care menu includes brain injury care, dementia care and end-of-life care, alongside positive behaviour support and therapy services.

The home follows a multidisciplinary approach and includes activities as part of life in the service.

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Lyndale

Run by Hillcrest & Lyndale Care & Support Services Limited

60 Green Lane, Featherstone, Pontefract, WF7 6JX
GoodCQC · 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.

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Newbrook

Run by Care Worldwide (Carlton) Limited

14 Carlton Avenue, Castleford, WF10 4BZ
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.

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Springfields Residential Home

Run by Just Homes (Care) Limited

5 Clayton View, South Kirkby, Pontefract, WF9 3RE
GoodCQC · May 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 6 residents in Pontefract, run by Just Homes (Care) Limited. Supports older people, mental health and younger adults.

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The Hollies

Run by Logini Hollies Care Home Ltd

11-15 Eastmoor Road, Wakefield, WF1 3RZ
GoodCQC · Sept 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 29 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Residents aged 65 and over, including people living with dementia, receive residential care at The Hollies. Each shift has a senior carer responsible for its running and medication administration, while every resident is allocated a key worker for an individual relationship.

Bedrooms are single occupancy, with married couples able to share if preferred. A weekly activities programme is chosen by residents and can include arts and crafts, reading,…

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What to look for in mental health care homes

  1. Staff training

    Staff training and access to appropriate clinical or community support.

  2. Personalised recovery

    Personalised recovery, crisis and risk-management planning.

  3. Support for medication

    Support for medication, daily living and meaningful community activity.

Questions families ask

What should mental health care homes offer?

Residential mental health support varies widely in intensity and approach. Confirm that the home’s staff, environment and external clinical relationships match the person’s diagnosis, risks and recovery goals.

How many mental health care homes are there in Wakefield?

45 mental health care homes in Wakefield are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which mental health care homes in Wakefield are rated Outstanding?

Hepworth House.

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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