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Situated in the village of Allerton Bywater, Highfield Care Centre is offering care and support for older people.
The ever-popular Highfield Care Centre is able to provide residential care for 88 residents, including those who feel the impact of dementia on their daily lives, requiring specialist care.
All rooms are en suite and are furnished to...
Care Provided by Highfield Care Centre
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 88 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees are Fully Inclusive however Podiatry ,Hairdressing & Accompanied GP/Hospital appointments are chargeable extras.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Highfield Care Centre for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Highfield Care Centre to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Highgate Care Services Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Marie Binder(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (88)
Visiting
- Family & friends welcome anytime.
Parking
- Free on-site Parking
Highfield Care Centre Reviews (61)
Highfield Care Centre has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.421) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Highfield Care Centre has 61 reviews.
Happy with everything.
Thank you so much for your review of our home and we are delighted to hear that you are happy with the care your family member receives. Your feedback is much appreciated.
My husband has been here for 7 years now. Overall, I think my husband is fine here. The staff are all very kind and patient with him. I myself feel assured that he is looked after well.
Thank you for taking time to give our home a review and for your kind words. We are pleased to hear about your positive experiences and helping give you peace of mind in regards to the care your husband receives at the home. Your feedback is much appreciated.
I think my father receives a good standard of care. He gets on well with the staff, and they seem very fond of him. On days when he is unwell, they seem to treat him conscientiously and with kindness. I am grateful for the care they provide, and when I do raise any issues, they are dealt with efficiently.
Thank you for your kind words and review of our home. We are pleased to hear about your positive experiences in relation to the care your father receives at the home. Our team take a lot of pride in the care and support they provide so we appreciate your feedback.
Nobody wants care, but this is a great example, genuine care and family like care given. Family atmosphere.
Thank you for your feedback and review of Highfield Care Centre. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience and the warm atmosphere that you have felt when visiting the home.
The staff are excellent and helpful.
Thank you so much for your review and feedback. Our team take a lot of pride in the care they deliver so your kind words are much appreciated.
Dennis seems happy. Lovley view from the window.
I feel happy leaving him there.
Thank you so much for your review of Highfield Care Centre. We are thrilled to hear how happy your husband is at the home, and that you are pleased with the care provided. Your kind words are much appreciated.
My brother as been here fir over a yr but the last 4 wks as been in hospital.To be told yesterday by the staff at the hospital they wouldn't take Darren back which I understand his needs ave changed now but me as his sister and our family beleive from Darren been admitted to hospital they ad ni intentions of taking him back so we are disgusted the way they went about it not even management ad the decency to contact us we are very upset over this as a family if they had told us 3 wks ago we could ave got stuff sorted for my brother now he as to stay in hospital until we can find some where suitable for him.As for the staff especially kelly Donna Lauren and Courtney we couldn't ave asked for better than them girls the care they gave Darren was lovely allways there to help him or us as a family so we thank them so much but definitely not the management.
Thank you for taking time to complete a review for our home, including the positive mentions of our care team. We are sorry that we were not able to accept your brother back to our home after a hospital stay. It's not a decision we take lightly but as he needed nursing care, it would have been...
My mum has been in the home for six months and i or other members of family visit every day. In that time we have only ever seen happy and caring staff.
Thank you for taking the time to visit our homes . We are delighted at how well your Mum has settled in and we look forward to seeing you and your family next time you visit . Your kind words are greatly appreciated and I will of course share them with the Highfield family .
My experience is only from January 2026 when residency took place. But confirm that the help/assistance given to me, and intimately to making the transition easier has been commendable to date.
Thank you for taking the time to review our home .
The staff are fantastic. The level of care and kindness is great. We do always have to come and visit at meal times, as my nan requires her food to be cut up, and this regularly isn't done. The accommodation is always spotless, and my nan really enjoys the activities. Overall, it's taken her a while to settle in, but she is very happy and settled now, thanks to the staff. Meals could be plated better, e.g., peas on the side.
Thank you for taking the time to review our home . We are delighted at how your Gran has settled in and is enjoying life at Highfield Care Centre. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and I will of course share them with the Highfield team
Lovely place with staff that care.
Many thanks for taking the time to review our Care home.
My mother-in-law is very well looked after in Highfields. Staff are great. Very happy with her care.
Thank you for taking time to leave a review. It's lovely to hear that you are so happy with her care.
I've got both parents here and staff are excellent with them. As far as we know the food is good. With each parent on different floors we see all staff who are friendly and helpful.
Thank you for entrusting the care of your parents to our team. We are happy to hear the lovely feedback regarding our staff.
The care he received was outstanding, from managers to housekeeping staff.
The staff went above and beyond to look after him.
The care and support to his family was outstanding
During his final days, the care, compassion and empathy shown from everyone that worked at Highfield was fabulous, the staff were genuinely amazing,
The senior staff on his wing along with care staff showed their true dedication to the clients with so much compassion, it was truly heartwarming to see such a wonderful group of staff who were not only dedicated their time on duty but also on there days off, or staying late when their shift had finished
The biggest thank you from a very grateful family
Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss . Thank you for taking the time to recognise the fabulous team at Highfield Care Centre . Your kind words are greatly appreciated and I will of course share with them .
My father spent 2 weeks in respite care in Highfed in August. Everything was above and beyond right from the initial meeting with the manager at our home. The time & effort put into caring for my father was wonderful. I felt safe knowing he was so safe and being looked after.
Many thankis for taking the time to review our home . It was a pleausre to care for your father . Your kind words are greatly appreciated and I will of course share them with the team .
First-class care and attention to detail.
Thank you for taking the time to review our home following your recent stay . It was our pleasure to care for you .
Care staff are very friendly, helpful and always go extra mile.
Thank you for taking the time to review our home and recognise the great work of the Highfield team . I will of course make sure they get to see it ..
Fabulous staff, caring. Dads been in Highfield for a year and a half.
Thank you for choosing Highfield Care Centre . It is a pleasure to care for your Dad. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and I will of course pass them on to the Highfield family.
My mother-in-law entered the home in February 2024. We have noticed in the last 3 months an improvement in all areas of the home, ie cleanliness - every time we visit everything is clean and tidy. The upstairs living area has had new flooring and the seating area is well planned out for visiting and privacy. We have noticed extra staff and all are caring and polite. All the management team and staff work really hard and are always happy to speak to you if you have any concerns.
Many thanks for taking the time to review our home. All feedback is welcomed and allows us to continually develop our service. Your recognition of the improvements implemented are much appreciated and I will, of course, pass on your kind words to the Highfield family.
As a family, we are very happy with the care our family member has received. The staff are friendly and obviously care about the residents, also our family member likes them and they like her so we as a family do not have any concerns.
Many thanks for taking the time to review our home. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and I will of course pass them on to the Highfield Family.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 06 August 2022Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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Meet the Team (3)

My name is Marie Binder and I am the Home Manager of Highfield Care Centre Allerton Bywater
I have been a Home Manager since 2021 and caring is in my genes as I grew up around the care industry as my Mum was also a Care Home Manager.
I am really looking forward to the challenge in front of me working with this dedicated staff team and getting to know the fabulous residents.
I am married with two boys who keep me very busy with their sports. MMA, Football & Rugby.
Any spare time I have is generally spent exercising which is my way of relaxation.
I am super enthusiastic motivated and have drive and passion in everything I do.
At Highfield Care Centre I intend to lead from the front supporting each resident as individuals, respecting their wishes and values and caring for them with dignity.

Hi, my name is Tiffany Taylor, and I am the deputy manager at Highfield Care Centre. I have had 28 years of experience working within the elderly care sector.
I originally started at Highfield Care Centre as a senior carer, and over the past 8 years, I have worked in various roles, rising up to deputy manager.
My biggest achievement is completing my diploma level 5 in 2025. I love to promote a positive, happy environment for the residents and to see the residents smile. People would describe me as a bubbly, friendly person.
In my spare time, I spend time with my husband and my diva French Bulldog Piggy, who loves attention all the time and mum snuggles. I also love shopping.

Frequently Asked Questions about Highfield Care Centre
What types of Care is Highfield Care Centre registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Eating Disorders, Alcohol / Drug Misuse are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Highfield Care Centre have?
There are 88 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Highfield Care Centre?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Highfield Care Centre to the centre of Castleford?
2.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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