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The Sycamores
Norton Road, Wakefield WF1 3PB


Tel: 01924 376475
The Sycamores is a purpose-built care home in Birstall specialising in care for older people. The Sycamores provides 24hr residential care for 40 residents, and welcomes both private and local authority funded residents.
The home offers a wide range of features designed with the comfort, privacy and independent lifestyle choices of our residents in mind. All bedrooms come with en-suite facilities, telephone-point and internet access.
Public areas of the home, which include a choice of TV or quiet lounges, a family room for more personal gatherings and our own hairdressing salon, are fitted with a loop system for those with hearing difficulties. And in our dining rooms we serve a variety of delicious home-cooked food from our daily menus, specially developed for us by a nutritionist.
Our beautiful enclosed gardens provide a pleasant and secure environment to enjoy the outdoors while our daily activity and entertainment programme caters for a range of hobbies and interests.
Owner: Orchard Care Homes
Person in charge: Samantha Richards
Local Authority / Social Services: City of Wakefield Metropolitan District Council (click for contact details)
Type of Service: Care Home only (Residential Care) – Privately Owned , 40 residents
Registered Care Categories*: Old Age
Specialist Care Categories: Hearing Impairment • Visual Impairment
Admission Information: Ages 60+.
Single Rooms: 40
Rooms with ensuite WC: 40
Facilities & Services: Own GP if required • Own Furniture if required • Pets by arrangement • Smoking not permitted • Close to Local shops • Near Public Transport • Lift • Wheelchair access • Gardens for residents • Residents Kitchenette • Phone Point in own room/Mobile • Television point in own room
Latest CQC* Report on The Sycamores: click here
*Care Quality Commission (CQC) is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.
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User Rating: (4.7)
The 'User Rating' (4.7) for The Sycamores is calculated using an average of the Ratings selected on a submitted Recommendation. A Care Home must have a minimum of 3 Recommendations submitted, before a 'User Rating' is shown. The Rating options on the Recommendation form are as follows: Satisfactory (3), Good (4), Excellent (5).
Review of The Sycamores, Wakefield, West Yorkshire by Susan Gunter (Daughter of recently deceased resident)
Friday 7 June 2013
Mum was very ill and unable to do anything in the last few months of her life. The dedication, care and love that was shown to mum by all the staff was over and above anything we could have wished for. As a family it was comforting to know that mum was safe and being looked after in the way that she was.
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Care / Support: Excellent |
Staff: Excellent |
Management: Excellent |
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Rooms: Excellent |
Facilities: Excellent |
Cleanliness: Excellent |
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Food & Drink: Excellent |
Safety / Security: Good |
Value for Money: Excellent |
Review of The Sycamores, Wakefield, West Yorkshire by Pamela W (Daughter of Resident)
Tuesday 19 March 2013
The manager and staff do their best to make the new residents feel so comfortable and home from home at a very vulnerable time for them. Also they include the family at all times with decisions and celebrations. They are kind and courteous and do their best to keep everyone happy. You do not get this in all care homes.
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Care / Support: Excellent |
Staff: Good |
Management: Excellent |
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Rooms: Excellent |
Facilities: Good |
Cleanliness: Good |
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Food & Drink: Excellent |
Activities: Good |
Safety / Security: Good |
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Value for Money: Excellent |
Review of The Sycamores, Wakefield, West Yorkshire by Kathie L (Daughter-in-law)
Thursday 14 March 2013
My mother-in-law moved to Wakefield and the Sycamores, after her husband died. She was immediately made welcome and encouraged to feel at home, the staff rapidly understood her specific needs e.g puree diet, hearing aid and acted upon the information. They were kind gentle and patient. As she approached the end of life they were compassionate and very caring, the Sycamores gave quality to the last 9 months of her life.
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Care / Support: Excellent |
Staff: Excellent |
Management: Good |
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Rooms: Good |
Facilities: Good |
Cleanliness: Good |
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Food & Drink: Excellent |
Activities: Satisfactory |
Safety / Security: Excellent |
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Value for Money: Excellent |
Review of The Sycamores, Wakefield, West Yorkshire by Karen C (Daughter of resident)
Monday 4 March 2013
My mother lived at The Sycamores for 9 months. She settled in very quickly and soon won the hearts of all the staff. She was happy and content and very well cared for during her time there. The staff showed her respect, kindness and affection - she was part of their extended family. I can't praise the care she received highly enough. Many, many thanks.
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Care / Support: Excellent |
Staff: Excellent |
Management: Excellent |
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Rooms: Excellent |
Facilities: Excellent |
Cleanliness: Excellent |
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Food & Drink: Excellent |
Activities: Good |
Safety / Security: Excellent |
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Value for Money: Excellent |
Review of The Sycamores, Wakefield, West Yorkshire by Marion Page (Daughter of resident)
Sunday 6 May 2012
On 29 May 2012 my mother came on respite care, allowing us to have a holiday, from the moment she came through the door, she was made welcome, we were shown to room 27 on the first floor, accessed by a lift. The room was large, en suite, and had everything she could need, the staff all seemed happy and friendly, nothing was too much trouble for them. Mum came home on 5 May, and hasn't stopped singing their praises, she enjoyed every meal, and was checked on all day and during the night, she enjoyed her room which overlooked the school where her Grandchildren used to go. Mum said "I'm looking forward to staying there again" We can now go on holiday, knowing that Mum is in safe hands.
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Care / Support: Excellent |
Staff: Excellent |
Management: Excellent |
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Rooms: Excellent |
Facilities: Excellent |
Cleanliness: Excellent |
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Food & Drink: Excellent |
Activities: Good |
Safety / Security: Excellent |
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Value for Money: Excellent |
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