






The Sycamores care home in Wakefield provides comfort and high quality care in an inviting home.
Caring, trained staff give individualised care and champion independence and personal choice.
They encourage residents to socialise and participate in a variety of activities.
Cooks prepare comforting, nutritious tasty meals, while catering to dietary requirements.
Care Provided by The Sycamores
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 56 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
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
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 The Sycamores for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Sycamores 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
- Steven Hague (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2003
- Last Refurbishment: 2022
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (56)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (15)
Visiting
- Visitors Welcome
Parking
- Free parking.
The Sycamores Reviews (50)
The Sycamores has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.406) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Sycamores has 50 reviews.
I can safely say that if it wasn't for the support and backing of the manager, Steve and the staff, we wouldn't have got as far as we did and have the situation assessed for Nana to stay, and now she's staying on a permanent basis, so not only is Nana now going to be safe and well cared for but as a family we can breath a sigh of relief knowing that she is in the best hands.
We also want to give a shoutout and thank you to their senior carer, Danny, he is one in a million and worth his weight in gold, the way he is with Nana is beautiful and she even said herself she would be lost without him. Thank you to you all for your care and support.
Here's to my Nanas next fresh and safe chapter.
Thank you for such warm and generous words. We're delighted that the family can breathe a little easier knowing your nana is safe and settled. Danny will be especially touched by what you've said. Here's to your nana's next chapter with us at The Sycamores.
The Sycamores is a warm friendly environment to be, the staff are happy most of the time and the residents are treated with respect and dignity. The staff go above and beyond to help the residents with their needs. A well managed home and functions well, the manager has always been very approachable and willing to discuss anything that is required for my mum. Domestic staff work hard to ensure the home is well cleaned and the kitchen staff work hard to make sure all residents are fed with a good healthy diet, with a new menu for residents to choose from daily. Thank you Sycamores care team much appreciated
Thank you for such generous feedback. It's lovely to hear the warmth of The Sycamores comes through, and that you find the manager approachable whenever you need to discuss your mum's care. We're glad the work of the domestic and kitchen teams hasn't gone unnoticed either. We'll share your thanks with everyone.
My aunty has been at the home for 16 months. The care + attention she recieves is outstanding since being there she is living her life not existing. The range of events and activities is fabulous. She has made some wonderful friends including staff was treat the residents with utter respect. We have also made life long friends. Cant thank them enough for what they do day in day out so very grateful.
Thank you fro taking the time to review our home . It is a pleasure to care for your aunt . Your kind words are greatly appreciated and I will of course share them with The Sycamores team . We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Mum is settling in well at The Sycamores. The staff are friendly and supportive to both mum and myself. Mums mattress was getting worn and I reported it. It was sorted immediately and Mum was given a new one. I find the staff accomodating and they listen to any of my concerns about mum.
Thank you for taking the time to review our home . It is a privelege to be chosen to care for your mother . Your kind words are greatly appreciated and I will of course share them with The Sycamores family .
Awful. My mum went into hospital severely dehydrated. Her legs were a mess. Hospital couldn't believe it. Thought she was going to die. New home now can't believe the care she gets now, how much better she looks. Not once as she asked to us throw her a window. All time in that home she said it. She's smiling all the time and speaker loads to us again. They was reported to CQC and social direct, with photos!!!
Many thanks for taking the time to review our home. All feedback is welcomed and allows us to continually improve our service. I have reviewed the background to this and the claims made as we believe they are not truly representative of The Sycamores. The home management team worked closely and...
My mum has been in Sycamores for just 3 weeks and the care she is receiving has been excellent. So far I have nothing but praise for the care staff. Plus mum has settled in well and loves the staff.
Thank you for choosing The Sycamores for Mums care . We are delighted that she has settled in so well. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and I will of course pass them on to the home team .
The manager and the care team at The Sycamores have helped to nurse my mum back to health after a bad fall in hospital. She stayed in the home for 9 weeks until her shoulder fully healed and she has improved a lot since she went in for respite care. By adjusting her medications and getting her appropriate medical help they helped her to get enough rest and nutrition to help her heal from her accident. The carers are lovely. I feel that maybe her clothes could have been washed more often and she could have been encouraged to do a bit more physical activity.
Thank you for taking the time to review our home . We are delighted at the progress your Mum made whilst in our care . rest assured the points raised along with your kind words will of course be shared with The Sycamores team .
My mum has been here for four months, she is happy and very quickly made the decision whilst here on respite that she wanted to stay permanently. The staff are friendly and welcoming.
Many thanks for choosing The Sycamores Care Home for your Mum. It is a privilege for us to be trusted with her care. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and I will of course pass them on to the Sycamores family.
Mum came to The Sycamores in February 24 after a long stay in hospital due to a broken hip. This became her final home before she passed away. The care the staff gave to Mum was outstanding. They catered for her needs and even provided her with lovely home-cooked meals that were gluten-free. The staff went above and beyond in making sure Mum was comfortable and even providing an onsite hairdresser. It was lovely to see Mum smiling while she was there with the friendly sycamore team. I will miss seeing everyone now my mum is no longer there. Thank you for being there for Mum.
Many thanks for taking the oppurtunity to review our home. It was a pleasure to care for your Mum and she is sadly missed. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and I will of course pass it on to the The Sycamores family .
My mother was in the home for a short time in an assessment bed. She became very ill and died unexpectedly. My sister and I were able to be with Mum to the end. The staff and management were exceptional, kind and respectful to my mum and my family at all times. My mum passed in peace and in a caring environment.
Many thanks for taking the time to review our home. We are deeply sorry for your loss and send our condolences. Your kind words are greatly appreciated at this difficult time and I will of course pass them on to The Sycamores family.
After an extended hospital stay and after many years of ill health, Mum came to The Sycamores on a respite basis. From the very start it became quickly apparent that this was a very special place, managed and staffed by an exceptional team of people who had the care, dignity and well being of the residents at the very core of their souls. My family and I will forever be indebted to the Sycamores team who treated us as well as Mum with kindness, respect and genuine care. Thank you.
Many thanks for taking the time to review our home. It was a privilege to care for Mum. Your kind words are very much appreciated and I will of course pass them on to the team at The Sycamores.
Have always found the staff very welcoming and pleasant.
I am very pleased with the care my mum is receiving at The Sycamores. They look after her really well and tend to her needs. They are quick to take action when it is needed and contact the necessary people when there is a problem.
Many thanks for taking the time to review our home. We are delighted that you have chosen to recognise the care provided for your Mum. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and I will of course pass them on to The Sycamores family.
Cannot fault The Sycamores at all. Mum has settled in lovely. She's safe and well looked after. The staff are amazing, very professional, and very understanding of Mum's needs. Always a smiley face when I visit. The main thing for me is "Mum loves it here and understands this is her home.". I'm involved in all her needs and the staff notify me of any changed. The food is lovely and plentiful, the home is spotless. !00% in everything in my opinion.
Many thanks for taking the time to review our home. It is a pleasure to care for your Mum and we are thrilled at how she has settled in. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and I will of course pass them on to the Sycamores family.
Just after a short amount of time, she feels secure and safe again. She's started to become herself again, smiling and laughing.
Thank you for everything you do. Keep doing such an amazing job.
Many thanks for taking the time to review our home. It is a privilege to care for your great aunt and are delighted at her progress. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and I will of course share them with The Sycamores team.
Our mum was a resident at The Sycamores from February 2024 until she sadly passed away there on the 7th of April. As a family, we have nothing but praise for the manager and his dedicated team. He made a difficult time in Mum's life and our lives easier to deal with. Nothing was too much trouble, and he would have moved mountains to get Mum anything she required. We said that the staff at The Sycamores became Mum's second family, and the love they had for Mum was there to see. It is always a worrying time when your loved one becomes a care home resident as it's the unknown and you trust people who you don't know to care for your loved one, but from day one, it was more than obvious that Mum was in good hands. Mum was treated with love, respect and dignity, and we won't ever forget the truly amazing manager and his team for caring for Mum and us.
Many thanks for taking the time to review our home. Please accept our sincere condolences for the loss of your Mum; I know she is sadly missed by all at The Sycamores. I will, of course, pass on your kind words to The Sycamores family.
Just want to say thank you to all the staff and the team for looking after my grandma and thank you for everything you have done for her. It means a lot to me that they are so caring towards everyone and that they are so kind and respectful.
Many thanks for taking the time to review our home. It is a pleasure to care for your Grandma. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and I will of course pass them on to the Sycamores family.
I have to be honest, my biggest fear and that of my mother herself was for her to end up in a residential care home. It was always a case of, “God Forbid!” I must say, I am delighted with the way my mum has settled into the home. She is healthier, and happier and has fewer complaints about her welfare. It is important in our latter years that we have dignity and respect for and from the people around us. My mum is a very sweet lady, (a retired nurse), there is a role reversal now though. I am happy she is happy and the staff are pleasant and empathetic to both friends and family of the residents, accommodating a home-from-home environment as much as possible. Thank you and keep up the good work!
Dear Johanna, many thanks for taking the time to review our home. It is a pleasure to care for your mother and are delighted at how she has settled in. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and I will of course pass them on to the Sycamores family.
Sadly, my beloved godmother has died, for me, it is very important to review The Sycamores because it became my auntie's home. She was treated very well as a valued human being and despite the severe pain she was in, I saw her happy as could be, even laughing and joking to the end. This was possible because of the home she was in.
Hi Simon, 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 Sycamores family.
The carers at The Sycamores are very caring to my relative. They make her life worth living. She has her hair done every week, nails painted and chiropody, these things make her feel so much better about herself.
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 Sycamores family.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 17 June 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 (3)

Steve Hague has been the Home Manager at The Sycamores for eight years. His ‘can-do’ attitude is appreciated by social services and local discharge teams; who know they can ring Steve and he will attempt to make space for a new resident, no matter what time of the day or week.
Steve operates a tight ship and is regularly full, due to the reputation he has created.
“We have activities running every day and encourage all residents to get involved and to socialise.
Steve’s personal hobbies include one of his lesser-known skills fly fishing and he spends many hours fly tying.The Care Team at The Sycamores strives to deliver the highest levels of care to our residents.
Our trained, experienced and compassionate Care Team will devise a bespoke care plan so you can rest assured your loved one will receive the best possible care.

Sandra Ambler has worked at The Sycamores for six years.
She is the first friendly face you see when you visit the Wakefield care home.
The Sycamores is a busy care home, and the admin side is dealt with efficiently and quickly by Sandra, who enjoys her job. Every resident and family member will talk to Sandra at some point, who attempts to organise and sort out any issues, quickly.
Sandra is so appreciated that she recently won the Burlington Care Award for Support Staff of the Year, and it's clear that she deserved it.
Sandra loves her job and enjoys the fact that every day is different.
Outside work, Sandra is a keen baker and cake decorator and is regularly booked up by family and close friends. These works of art are beautiful and a world away from admin!

Aged 18 Daniel was offered a position within the Care team and has grown within the role to position of Senior Carer. A position he has held for the last 2.5 yrs
Daniel's ultimate goal is Nursing and he is studying towards his Nursing qualifications.
Daniel believes that Caring for the older generation is a vocation and not just a job and loves being part of the Sycamores family where residents and colleagues all support each other , "Its like being part of an extended family ".
Frequently Asked Questions about The Sycamores
What types of Care is The Sycamores registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Eating Disorders are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does The Sycamores have?
There are 56 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at The Sycamores?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is The Sycamores to the centre of Wakefield?
0.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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