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Avg. Review Score 9.7 Total 1,186 Reviews

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Vicarage Court Care Home
Vicarage Gardens, North Featherstone, Pontefract, Wakefield WF7 6NH 
9.8 158 reviews
Vicarage Court Care Home, Wakefield, West Yorkshire
"My sister is blind and in a wheelchair. She has been in Vicarage Court Care Home now one year and five months. She has a lovely room and…"   Read all 158 reviews
  • from £1,350 / week
  • 80 Rooms

Vicarage Court Care Home is a multi award winning nursing home, located in the scenic surroundings of the Yorkshire countryside, near Pontefract Racecourse. A qualified nursing team provide ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Inwood House
142 Wakefield Road, Benton Hill, Horbury, Wakefield WF4 5HG 
9.8 42 reviews
Inwood House, Wakefield, West Yorkshire
"Bob has really settled in at Inwood. The staff look after him really well and are always friendly and helpful. His room is lovely, and the…"   Read all 42 reviews
  • from £1,150 / week
  • 55 Rooms
Group/Owner Autograph Care Group

Inwood House is a residential care home set in beautiful landscaped gardens in Horbury, just on the outskirts of Wakefield, Yorkshire. Inwood is home to up to 55 residents and employs around 50 ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Hepworth House
City Field Court, Stanley, Wakefield WF3 4NG 
9.8 65 reviews
Hepworth House, Wakefield, West Yorkshire
"My mum absolutely was looking forward to Kathleen 100 birthday party, she had a fabulous time and we all did too , absolutely second to…"   Read all 65 reviews
  • from £1,726 / week
  • 66 Rooms
Group/Owner HC-One

Hepworth House in Wakefield has all the finishing touches residents would expect from a warm and welcoming home, with luxurious social spaces, attractive décor and freely accessible, secure ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Snapethorpe Hall Care Home
Snapethorpe Gate, Broadway, Lupset, Wakefield WF2 8YA 
9.8 104 reviews
Snapethorpe Hall Care Home, Wakefield, West Yorkshire
"My mum went into Snapethorpe as it was clear she was unable to manage independently anymore. The staff were welcoming and everything was…"   Read all 104 reviews
  • from £1,232 / week
  • 62 Rooms
Group/Owner HC-One

Situated in the attractive residential area of Lupset in Wakefield, Snapethorpe Hall Care Home offers personalised residential and residential dementia care to older people. The professional care ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Priory Gardens Care Home
Ladybalk Lane, Pontefract WF8 1JQ 
9.7 159 reviews
Priory Gardens Care Home, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
"Am really happy with the care my mum is receiving at Priory Gardens. Staff are lovely and caring, and my mum loves the food here. They have…"   Read all 159 reviews
  • from £1,376 / week
  • 72 Rooms
Group/Owner HC-One

Priory Gardens Care Home, located in the popular town of Pontefract, provides personalised residential, nursing and residential dementia care to older people. The friendly and comfortable home ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Newfield Lodge
Brookfield Avenue, Castleford, Castleford WF10 4BJ 
9.6 102 reviews
Newfield Lodge, Castleford, West Yorkshire
"Valentines lunch was wonderful, delicious food, fab decor, service. They are great at including family in everything they arrange. During…"   Read all 102 reviews
  • from £1,470 / week
  • 64 Rooms
Group/Owner HC-One

Newfield Lodge offers 24 hour residential and dementia care in luxury surroundings which create a great place to live. Staff at Newfield Lodge are proud to be making a real difference to the ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Warde Aldam Nursing Home
Westfield Lane, South Elmsall, Pontefract WF9 2JX 
9.6 125 reviews
Warde Aldam Nursing Home, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
"Having recently moving into Warde Aldam nursing unit, my sister is being given a very high level of care. She really likes it and says all…"   Read all 125 reviews
  • from £1,068 / week
  • 60 Rooms
Group/Owner MHA

Warde Aldam provides nursing, dementia, palliative and short-stay care for up to 60 residents in a purpose-built home in South Elmsall, near Pontefract. Set on the historic grounds of the former ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Mental Health Care
Attlee Court Care Home
Attlee Street, Normanton WF6 1DL 
9.6 33 reviews
Attlee Court Care Home, Normanton, West Yorkshire
"Mum diagnosed with minor stroke on Sunday, 19th October, staff absolutely brilliant, can't praise them enough.…"   Read all 33 reviews
  • from £1,296 / week
  • 68 Rooms
Group/Owner Trust Care Ltd

Attlee Care Home provides an experienced team of carers, able to welcome adults with residential and dementia care related needs, while also offering respite placements. All care is carried out ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
The Rivers
The Croft, Knottingley WF11 9BL 
9.5 37 reviews
The Rivers, Knottingley, West Yorkshire
"I would like to say a big thank you to all the staff and carers who look after my dad, my sister and I appreciate everything they do for…"   Read all 37 reviews
  • from £900 / week
  • 59 Rooms
Group/Owner Minster Care Group

The Rivers Care Home – Knottingley, West Yorkshire The Rivers is a newly-refurbished, purpose-built care home located in The Croft, Knottingley, close to the River Aire and local amenities. With ... Read more

Older Person Care Younger Adult Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Walton Manor
Shay Lane, Walton, Wakefield WF2 6NW 
9.5 59 reviews
Walton Manor, Wakefield, West Yorkshire
"Fantastic stay. Cannot thank all the staff enough. Room excellent, staff always pleasant and attentive. Catering excellent. A really…"   Read all 59 reviews
  • from £1,260 / week
  • 47 Rooms
Group/Owner Autograph Care Group

Walton Manor is a luxury care home that has been established to provide a haven of peace and security for those with care needs. The home is dedicated to enriching the quality of the lives it ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care

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Victoria House
2 Nostell Lane, Ryhill, Wakefield WF4 2DB 
9.8 65 reviews
Victoria House, Wakefield, West Yorkshire
"The nursing home is set in lovely surroundings, very peaceful. The staff are absolutely wonderful and treat residents with the upmost…"   Read all 65 reviews
  • from £1,426 / week
  • 30 Rooms
Group/Owner Care Homes UK Ltd

Victoria House offers a homely and highly-skilled environment, providing support for both residential and nursing care needs, including for multi-complex and high-dependency. The home has a ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Mental Health Care
Earls Lodge Care Home
Queen Elizabeth Road, Eastmoor, Wakefield WF1 4AA 
9.7 100 reviews
Earls Lodge Care Home, Wakefield, West Yorkshire
"My Dad has now been a Permanent Resident at Earls Lodge for just over a year. I find the Staff very friendly, attentive and very caring.…"   Read all 100 reviews
  • from £1,200 / week
  • 52 Rooms
Group/Owner Strong Life Care Ltd

Earls Lodge Care Home - Where everyone has a life worth celebrating – proud to be Veteran Friendly Earls Lodge Care Home in Wakefield is part of the multi-award-winning Strong Life Care family and ... Read more

Older Person Care Younger Adult Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Holyrood House Care Home
Spawd Bone Lane, Knottingley WF11 0JG 
9.7 119 reviews
Holyrood House Care Home, Knottingley, West Yorkshire
"My dad was here for rehabilitation after a stroke, the staff were brilliant, the food fabulous in fact I joined him for lunch a couple of…"   Read all 119 reviews
  • 85 Rooms
Group/Owner Crown Care

Holyrood House specialises in an extensive range of care needs, thanks to versatile facilities and a highly trained team who are skilled in achieving solutions that suit the individual. The focus ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Hamilton Springs
166 Westfield Lane, South Elmsall, Pontefract WF9 2JY 
9.6 8 reviews
Hamilton Springs, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
"Hamilton springs is always welcoming, Staff are friendly and passionate about the work they do, very informative and knowledgable about…"   Read all 8 reviews
  • 37 Rooms
Group/Owner Exemplar Health Care Services Ltd

Hamilton Springs supports adults living with complex needs arising from brain injuries, mental health conditions, neuro-disabilities, dementia, and physical health conditions. This purpose-built ... Read more

Younger Adult Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Mental Health Care
Wheldale Heights
Wheldon Road, Castleford WF10 2PY 
9.5 10 reviews
Wheldale Heights, Castleford, West Yorkshire
"My brother was fortunate enough to be placed in Lynx unit from Feb 2025. I have been meaning to submit this review since then. The minute I…"   Read all 10 reviews
  • 24 Rooms
Group/Owner Exemplar Health Care Services Ltd

Wheldale Heights supports adults living with complex mental and physical health needs arising from brain injuries, dementia, neuro disabilities, and Huntington’s disease. It has 24 en suite ... Read more

Younger Adult Care Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Mental Health Care