
The staff at Inwood House were absolutely superb in the levels of care, compassion and loveTony M(Son of Resident/Service User)

Mum thought the world of the staff and was always very happy while at Inwood House.Garry H(Son of Resident/Service User)


The staff at Inwood House were absolutely superb in the levels of care, compassion and loveTony M(Son of Resident/Service User)

Mum thought the world of the staff and was always very happy while at Inwood House.Garry H(Son of Resident/Service User)


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 trained and experienced staff, allowing for superb, individualised dementia and residential care. Many people also stay for shorter term respite or rehabilitation stays.
The home has been lovingly extended from an original period property, and comprises majority en-suite and...
Care Provided by Inwood House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 55 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Inwood House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Inwood House 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
- Autograph Care Group
- Private Owned
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (45)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (5)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (20)
Visiting
- Welcome to visit at any time. Please sign in and out.
Parking
- There is a large free car park or additional car parking in the side streets around.
Inwood House Reviews (42)
Inwood House has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.697) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Inwood House has 42 reviews.
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 meals are wonderful. Bob especially likes the Sunday roast dinners!! Cannot fault, and it is such a relief to know Bob is being so well cared for. Thankyou!!
Many thanks for such kind comments - we will pass on your compliments to the team. Everyone loves the Sunday Roast ;-)
Mum left the home b4 Christmas after 2 months respite. At home she realised she could not cope & is now happily back in her former room. She enjoys the food & social side. The staff are all kind & helpful to her. She feels safe at Inwood.
We're delighted to have mum back with us & to support you as a family - we will pass on your compliments to the staff & kitchen teams!
Very welcoming receptionists.
All staff are pleasant and accomodating.
Very clean and tidy environment.
Happy atmosphere.
Very nice cafe area with tasty cakes.
My auntie seems very settled there
Many thanks for your kind comments - we look forward to seeing you over Christmas!
I visited my friend, not for the first time. On my visit I found all staff courteous, friendly & very helpful. The home was very clean and organised. I was very impressed with everything.
Many thanks for such kind comments - we will pass these on to the team :-)
We came for three three-week respite following a recommendation and visit. Everyone was cheerful, helpful, caring and understanding. Impressive entrance on arrival, greeted with warmth and friendliness. Spotlessly clean throughout. En-suite, more than adequate and well furnished with quality units. Meals are well varied and, good quality. Nothing too much trouble for the kind, helpful, cheerful staff. We would definitely recommend Inwood House.
Thank you for your lovely comments, we really enjoyed you both staying with us at Inwood. I will pass your comments onto all the staff.
Dads well settled made really comfortable by all the staff. All his needs medical and daily are met with no problems.
Thank you for your kind comments. Your father is a pleasure to care for.
I live in the North of Scotland, 400 miles from Inwood so am unable to visit my sister regularly. We have had a lot of very positive feedback from my niece and my recent first visit has confirmed the excellent reports from her. It is very reassuring to know that she is happy and contented and very well looked after. The home is more like a hotel with exceptional facilities. I did not see any activities but the pictures I have seen she looks to be enjoying herself. All the staff were very friendly and welcoming. I was not present at any meal times.
Thank you for the lovely review, it was really nice to meet you and I'm so glad you enjoyed your visit with us.
We have used Inwood a few times now for respite for mum. We have found the staff friendly and efficient, and caring towards mum. The surroundings are lovely and the rooms are beautiful.They have a daily schedule of activities, which mum may or may not partake in! The communication is excellent from the staff. We would not hesitate to recommend Inwood House.
Thank you for your kind comments, I will pass these on to all the staff. It is always a pleasure caring for your mum.
The home has a very welcoming atmosphere for residents and visitors. The staff are friendly, polite and have a positive attitude. The housekeeping staff are excellent.
Thank you for your kind comments and compliments about the staff team :-) we agree, the housekeeping team are fantastic
The staff really helped getting my grandma moved into a new room! She has been having difficulties and the staff responded to her needs and got her one of the best rooms there. It went very well and she's much more comfortable now, special thank you to her two carers! Absolute stars!
Ah, such lovely comments - the maintenance team has done a fabulous job with the recent room refurb, so we're glad you & grandma like it!
This is a wonderful clean caring care home. The carers work tirelessly to assist the residents. The kitchen and laundry staff try to provide an individual service that makes residents feel they are maintaining their individuality. The reception guys are so warm and welcoming and set the tone for visitors. The cleaners make sure that Inwood always smells clean and fresh and inviting unlike many places I have visited. All in all I am so happy with the care and high standard Inwood provides.
Many thanks for your kind comments - we will pass on your feedback to the staff team.
My mother has lived at Inwood House since May 2021. We cannot fault the care she has received over this time. The staff are so kind and supportive and have become like an extended family. The food is good and there is a wide choice of main meal and old style 'school puddings!' The rooms are beautiful and very clean. We have the added pleasure of extensive grounds and gardens. There are a range of fun and entertaining activities for residents, most days: singing, dancing, crafting and exercise to keep the mind and body active. There is also a little cafe for guests to sit with residents, with the best, daily selection of cakes in Horbury!
Thank you for your compliments and kind words, especially about the food. The team will be delighted to hear your feedback.
We looked at a number of homes before choosing Inwood for our dad. We wanted him to be somewhere homely, welcoming, safe and caring and where we could visit freely and all feel at home. Inwood is just what we wanted! Although dad was only resident for a few months before he passed away, dad was really well cared for and mum welcomed to visit and be part of the Inwood family. The home is bright, clean and cheerful and the staff are person centred, treating each resident as an individual.
Many thanks for your kind comments - it was a pleasure caring for your dad, who is greatly missed by all the staff.
My mother became a resident on 02/01/2025 she has very quickly settled in thanks to your wonderful team. The whole process for contact, visits and admissions has been friendly and professional. All her needs have been identified and sorted. Thank you!
Many thanks for your kind comments - your mum is a pleasure to care for.
Lovely, accommodating family home. My uncle is extremely happy at Inwood. Staff are friendly and welcoming. Care given is absolutely fabulous, we enjoy visiting as a family. Fun had by all, the activity coordinators are great and offer a variety of engaging and meaningful activities. Thank you to all at Inwood.
Many thanks for your kind words, we will pass on your compliments to the team.
It has been a lovely place for mum taking the stress out of everyday living whilst she got better and stronger. Beautiful room, building, bright and cheerful, very clean in every area and friendly, professional staff. (special note for staff in the office and reception). Mum has loved the food and has looked forward to her meal and put weight on for the first time in many years. "Well done Inwood"
Thank you for your kind comments - we will pass on your compliments to the staff teams.
My father-in-law moved into Inwood House on 8 July and in the short time that he's been here I've found the staff to be very helpful, polite and they help with everything. Keep up the good work.
Thanks so much for your kind comments - we will ensure this is passed to the staff. Many thanks, Donna.
Both my Mum and Dad were at Inwood House from 2018, my Dad passed away in 2022 aged 96 and my Mum in February 2024 aged 99. Since they moved in they both enjoyed their time there, my Dad was always very enthusiastic about the food. I visited regularly and the staff, many of whom recognised me and were always kind and helpful and went out of their way to make the visit meaningful for everyone. Before I chose Inwood House for my Mum, she had been discharged into other homes and when I visited, she usually pleaded for me to take her out. At Inwood the facilities were nice and the staff ratio meant my parents got the attention and interaction when they needed or wanted it, the staff all knew them personally by name. If my time comes when I need caring for I hope I can some somewhere like Inwood House.
Thanks for such lovely comments - the staff remember both your parents fondly, and I will pass on your compliments to them which they will appreciate
All the staff are really friendly and welcoming. My dad has been in Inwood House for a year this month and he is still happy being there. Staff seem to genuinely care about the residents. My dad often mentions the carers do a good job of looking after him and he says that they understand his needs.
Many thanks for your kind comments - we will ensure they're passed to the staff who will be delighted see all their efforts have been recognised.
I chose Inwood House after visiting 5 other care homes in Wakefield. I knew as soon as I walked in that it was the place for mum. The staff are so lovely and caring, mum talks about the care she receives and how the staff spend time with her. I attended a family event yesterday with the event's coordinator and the community nurse, it was very informative and enjoyable, mum really enjoyed it, she introduced me to her friends and interacted with other residents' families. Mum's room has just been redecorated in the colour she chose and she is thrilled with it. Mum's happy so I am happy.
Many thanks for such kind comments - your mum is a really wonderful lady & we're delighted she feels at home & is enjoying her time with us. We will pass on your comments to the staff team. I know they will be happy that both you & Mum are so positive about everything they do.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 05 August 2022Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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- 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 (2)

I would like to tell you a little bit about me – I am a qualified registered nurse, having been nursing for almost 40 years!
I am also an experienced manager, having worked as a registered manager, commissioning manager, regional manager and operations manager since 2002.
I am passionate about providing high standards of person-centred care and adopt an open and transparent approach.Please do not hesitate to contact me if you would like to discuss your loved one’s care at Inwood House.

Carrie is our Deputy Manager at Inwood. She has two decades of experience in both residential and complex care settings in & around Yorkshire.
Born & bred in Horbury, Carrie knows the area and is well-liked by the staff, residents and families we serve.
Fun fact: Carrie worked at Inwood House 10 years ago as a Night Carer before returning in 2021 as our Deputy Manager! We’re lucky to have her back.
Frequently Asked Questions about Inwood House
What types of Care is Inwood House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Inwood House have?
There are 45 Single Rooms and 5 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Inwood House?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Inwood House to the centre of Wakefield?
2.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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