
We couldn't have asked for anything better.D B(Wife of Resident/Service User)

All the staff are amazing from the top to catering and cleaning staff well done to you all.J H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The place is clean, friendly, food is excellent.S W(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

We couldn't have asked for anything better.D B(Wife of Resident/Service User)

All the staff are amazing from the top to catering and cleaning staff well done to you all.J H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The place is clean, friendly, food is excellent.S W(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Croft House Care Home is part of the Countrywide Care Homes Group - one of the UK's leading care home providers.
The home is located in Ossett and specialises in the provision of nursing, residential dementia and nursing dementia care for 66 residents.
The 4 units at the home have been fully refurbished in April 2021 and Croft House has a number of communal areas including spacious lounge and dining areas,...
Care Provided by Croft House Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 68 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Prices are subject to an individual care needs assessment and the type of room and services chosen. Please contact us for further information.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Croft House Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Croft House Care Home 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd
- Private Owned
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2016
Room Information
- Single Rooms (64)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (60)
Visiting
- Croft House has an open door policy and family and friends are welcome to visit anytime. If your looking for a care home and would like to have a look around, please feel free to call at a time convenient to yourself, no appointment is required. A member of the team will be able to show you around the home and answer any questions.
Parking
- Croft House has a large car park at the front of the home for visitors and families.
Croft House Care Home Reviews (53)
Croft House Care Home has a Review Score of 8.1 (8.095) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Croft House Care Home has 53 reviews.
We have been navigating the heartbreaking journey of mum's vascular dementia and Alzheimer's for some years. We knew mum's needs could now only be met in Dementia Nursing.
As a family we did our due diligence and visited countless Care / Nursing Homes in the Wakefield area.
Croft House just felt right as we walked in. The welcome was lovely and heartwarming. To see our dad smile for the first time in a long time was everything and we knew from our initial visit that Croft House was where we wished for mum to be cared for. Mum has been at Croft House for one month now. The level of care is Gold Standard. It is apparent that the staff are there as a vocation and not just a job. They really do care and with a smile too.
We visit mum everyday. Visiting is welcomed at anytime and never discouraged.
Thank you so much for your lovely review and choosing Croft House. It is a pleasure to be a part of Mum's journey.
The Mother's Day Afternoon Tea was fabulous. The thought and care that had gone into organising was very evident. The presentation was excellent. There was a very good selection of food. The scones were my standout favourite. But everything was delicious. An excellent idea and highlight of the week. This review is specifically for Mother's Day Morning Tea.
Thank you for sharing this, it's wonderful to hear how much the Mother's Day tea was enjoyed. The team put a lot of heart into making it feel special, so knowing the food, presentation and atmosphere all hit the mark really means a lot. We're especially glad the scones were a standout!!
I cannot praise Croft House Care Home management, carers & domestic staff enough for the continuing care of my husband for the last 16 months of his life. He passed peacefully on the 17th Feb with all the love, care and compassion from nurses & care staff on duty. I honestly believe they gave him an extra 6 months of really good quality of life.
Thank you for sharing such a heartfelt message. It means a great deal to hear that your loved one was cared for with such compassion and dignity, and that the team were able to bring comfort and quality to those final months. Your words will be deeply appreciated by everyone involved in their care.
My mother has advanced dementia and has growing needs.
When my mother first moved in, the place appeared to suit my mother's needs.
It was quickly apparent the home was failing to meet basic needs for my mother and other residents too.
She was loosing weight and her general appearance was not good.
I also feel her emotional needs we also not met.
All our concerns were presented in a professional manner and escalated upwards as and when required.
Problems continued and management / nurses were inept and changed on numerous occasions.
Social services and CQC became involved and many concerns were raised.
From my perspective the blue bell ward upstairs was a forgotten area.
After numerous meeting and change of management and staff the home now appears to have turned a corner.
Things are running much better and there is a positive atmosphere
Please keep it up for everyone's sake.
Thankyou.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and share your experience that you have had at Croft House. We are so pleased that you and your loved one are seeing positive changes at Croft House and appreciate your feedback.
Food; personal likes and dislikes are taken into consideration. Mum is mainly on puree meals and staff try to make the choices appealing.
Thank you for your positive feedback, we will share this with the rest of the team.
Mum was in the home for two and a half years as she had vascular dementia. The staff were always good and treated my mum like their own. She died peacefully in her sleep and the care the team gave her was wonderful. All the staff are amazing from the top to catering and cleaning staff well done to you all. Thank you for all you did.
My husband has been in Croft House for 6 weeks in that time the treatment and kindness from all the staff were wonderful. We couldn't have asked for anything better. The nursing, activities, food, and general carers were all excellent.
Dad was in respite and the manager couldn't do enough for us. Any issues were dealt with at once. Staff were good to Dad and he felt at home. Dietary needs were met and no issues.
I would like to thank them for helping me and my family through a very sad time.
All the staff treat her with dignity and show her lots of compassion. She couldn't ask for any better care.
My mother is well looked after. She is clean and dressed in fresh clothes every day. The staff are all very helpful and friendly. The activities Mum has been involved with have been stimulating and fun. All areas are clean, and her room is bright with a view of the garden.
Mum is a new resident and has found the transition challenging. Staff have been kind, patient even on her bad days. Nice room with a lovely view of the garden.
The place is clean, friendly, food is excellent. Only down - more staff needed, so they can spend individual time with the residents, talking with them. The staff available are all wonderful but busy doing their required jobs. Another member of staff would be fantastic to talk to the residents.
My husband only spent 3 weeks in Croft House but I can not praise them highly enough. Every single person we came into contact with could not have been more kind. My husband had Parkinson's and severe Dementia and was very poorly. The kindness shown to myself and my family was outstanding.
Excellent treatment, lovely home, looks like a hotel! The member of staff at the entrance desk is a wonderful and very friendly kind lady.
Both of my parents are nursed at Croft House Care Home and have been for years now and I couldn't be happier. They are very well cared for and nothing is too much trouble. And I can go home on a night or relax at home knowing they're safe.
Night shift could possibly help by doing washing.
Everyone is helpful and most of the carers are friendly and caring towards the residents.
If you want your loved one to be loved cared for and treated with respect, Croft House isn’t the place for them. Three years ago the home was lovely the manager (a lady) was brilliant. Unfortunately, she left and Croft House just went downhill.
I’ve noticed previous negative reviews have been removed??
Thank you for your review and we were disappointed to hear you still have concerns despite a full investigation being made at the home and presented to you and the social worker which addressed all of the issues raised and had resolved the complaint made.
I am in the process of searching for a new care home for mum as I do not feel she is safe or well cared for.
Thank you for your review and we were disappointed to read your comments. I can see that there is a meeting booked in with you to address your concerns with the Regional Director in line with our complaints policy and we will address those concerns during this meeting.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 26 September 2024Requires 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.
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (3)
- 28 Feb 2019Recipient: Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd
- 01 Apr 2017Recipient: Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd
- 15 Feb 2016Recipient: Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Croft House Care Home.
Meet the Team (3)

Hello and welcome to Croft House, my name is Measha, and I have been the Home Manager since May 2025.
Croft House is a lovely home with a super team of staff who really care about the people who live here. It has been a real joy working with people who have shown such enthusiasm to enhance the lives of those living with us and be able to provide the best care in the most dignified way. I believe it’s a team effort, and encourage all of the staff to share ideas to continually improve how we care for and support the people who live here, their loved ones and family.
Please feel free to pop in for a chat or have a look around the home if you are considering a care home for yourself or your loved one.

Hello, my name is Siobhan and I am the Receptionist at Croft House.
I came to Croft House as a carer back in 2017 and then moved into the domestic team in 2020 after showing I had a passion for the environment and attention to detail, I worked in the domestic team during the Covid pandemic.
In June 2021, a position of Lifestyle Coordinator came up at the home and realising how much I missed the interaction with the people who live with us and have been the Receptionist here since July 2025 and was delighted when I got the job.

Hello, my name is Julie and I’m the receptionist at Croft House, I’ve been working here since December 2021.
You will find me sitting at the main entrance to the home ready to greet you with a big smile and a warm welcome. I am usually the first person to answer any telephone calls coming into the home and, will do my very best to help you or point you in the right direction.
Part of my job role is to show people around the home, and this is something I really enjoy, so if you are looking for a care home for yourself or your loved one, I would be very happy to have a chat and show you around our lovely home.
We work as a good team together and are all very conscientious about our roles within the home.
I used to be a care assistant and loved my job, but unfortunately, I had to give it up due to a car accident, but it is lovely to be able to work within the care community again in a different role.
I have had a varied career path since I started work in 1975, from a Shoe Shop Assistant, Asda Wines & Spirits Supervisor, licensed Public House, and a catering assistant, as you can see, I’ve always enjoyed working with the public.
This is a lovely, rewarding job to be in and a happy home too.
Frequently Asked Questions about Croft House Care Home
What types of Care is Croft House Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Croft House Care Home have?
There are 64 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Croft House Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Croft House Care Home to the centre of Ossett?
1.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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