Warde Aldam Nursing Home

Westfield Lane, South Elmsall, Pontefract WF9 2JX
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  • Warde Aldam Nursing Home, Pontefract
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 Warde Aldam Hospital, the home blends modern design with local heritage. Located close to public transport and South Elmsall town centre, residents enjoy easy access to shops, a library and nearby green spaces including Frickley Park.

The home is laid out over three ground-floor households, each with direct garden access and its own communal areas. Single bedrooms are all en-suite and can be personalised with familiar items, offering comfort and continuity.

The landscaped grounds include winding paths, raised beds, a mini woodland and a sensory memorial tree. Residents enjoy gardening, feeding birds, and taking in visits from local wildlife like squirrels and rabbits.

Meals are freshly prepared with seasonal ingredients, with a focus on resident preferences. Themed food events, personal touches like signed birthday songs, and 24-hour snacks all contribute to a homely dining experience.

Activities range from therapy animal visits and baking sessions to silent discos and live performances. Trips to garden centres, memory-making moments like Seize the Day, and inclusive seasonal events ensure life here stays vibrant and meaningful.

At Warde Aldam, care isn’t just about support, it’s about creating a community where residents thrive. Whether you’re searching for yourself or a loved one, for nursing, dementia, palliative or short-stay care, the team at Warde Aldam are here to help.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 60 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Ground Floor Accommodation only
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1009 – £1154
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1009 – £1154
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1298 – £1443
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1521 – £1667

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Warde Aldam Nursing Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

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 £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Mark Quarmby (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Number of floors: 1

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (60)

Warde Aldam Nursing Home Reviews (122)

9.8

Warde Aldam Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.784) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Warde Aldam Nursing Home has 122 reviews.

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Review from D H (Son of Resident) published on 30 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My dad is there with complex needs, and they treat him with care and compassion, always clean him up he never looks untidy.
Reply from Mark Quarmby, Home Manager at Warde Aldam Nursing Home

Thank you for the review. I am pleased you found our team treat your dad with care and compassion and that he never looks untidy. I will share your positive comments with the team.

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Review from W R (Brother-in-law of Resident) published on 18 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When visiting, carers are always helpful. He is always well presented and staff can easily update and how he has been presently. This is always a pleasant place to visit under difficult circumstances.
Reply from Mark Quarmby, Home Manager at Warde Aldam Nursing Home

Thank you for your review. I am delighted that you find our team helpful and your loved one is always well presented. I will share your kind words with the team.

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Review from Margaret T (Partner of Resident) published on 15 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am more than satisfied with the care and kindness shown to my partner at South Elmsall, my partner's daughters also are pleased with their father's care, and we all think everyone is doing their best.
Thank you. It's a long journey we are having. x
Reply from Mark Quarmby, Home Manager at Warde Aldam Nursing Home

Thank you for your kind words and support, the staff team at Warde Aldam always try to ensure the best quality care and this feedback will be shared with the whole team.

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Review from J I (Wife of Resident) published on 20 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
In the 3 months since visiting WA, we have peace of mind when leaving our loved one in their care.
Reply from Mark Quarmby, Home Manager at Warde Aldam Nursing Home

Thank you for your review. We are delighted that you have peace of mind when leaving your loved one in our care. I will share your review with the team.

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Review from C W (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 December 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would like to thank everyone at Warde Aldam Nursing Home for their care and kindness not only to my mother but to the whole family.
Reply from Jennie Hamblin, Operations Support Manager at Warde Aldam Nursing Home

Thank you for completing a review. I am delighted that you found us caring and kind, not only to your mother but to the whole family.

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Review from C W (Friend of Resident) published on 24 September 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We visited our friend and we were treated kindly with all the staff we encountered.
Reply from Jan Hampshire, Home Manager at Warde Aldam Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to send us this review, they are very valuable to us, I shall be sure to share it with my teams.

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Review from J B (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 September 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care that my mum was given at Warde Aldam was excellent. The residents and staff became her family and I'm sure she would have agreed that she couldn't have been in a better place.
I can't thank the team enough, we couldn't have done it without you. Mum was always treated with love and dignity
right to the end. Thank you to each and every one of you.
Reply from Jan Hampshire, Home Manager at Warde Aldam Nursing Home

Thank you very much for completing this review for us, they are really valuable for our service and I shall be sure to share this review with my team.

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Review from J B (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 September 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Could not have wished for a better home. All the staff are friendly, helpful and very caring with all their residents.
Reply from Jan Hampshire, Home Manager at Warde Aldam Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to write this review for us, I shall be sure to share it with my teams.

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Review from A T (Husband of Resident) published on 9 September 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with the care my wife is receiving.
Reply from Jan Hampshire, Home Manager at Warde Aldam Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to complete this review for us; they are so valuable. I will share with the team.

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Review from Sharon B (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mam went into Warde Aldam on 12/02/2024 and passed away on 08/05/2024.
The care she received was second to none, nothing was a bother to the staff, they were so professional and friendly and didn't have to worry so much. We are so grateful for the dignity that they showed her as before the dementia
she was a very proud woman and they gave her that back. Can't thank the staff enough. Please keep up the great work. Many thanks.
Reply from Jan Hampshire, Home Manager at Warde Aldam Nursing Home

Thank you very much for taking the time to submit this review, it is always nice to hear that we were able to offer support not only to your mum but family too. I shall be sure to share this with the team.

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Review from Aline W (Sister of Resident) published on 28 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I visited my dear sister on the 31st of May and the 1st and 2nd of June 2024.
I live in Northumberland so stayed with my sister's family. They are very happy with this home and during my visits, I could see why. Friendly, caring and helpful staff. Lovely grounds for the residents to safely walk around.
I feel content to know that my sister is safe and well cared for. I had not rated a couple of options as I had no experience to call on. Thank you.
Reply from Jan Hampshire, Home Manager at Warde Aldam Nursing Home

Thank you very much for taking the time to submit this review, it is always lovely to read such lovely comments. I shall be sure to share them with my teams.

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Review from J M (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has been a respite user for the last month. The team at Warde Aldam have treated her with care and respect. They have made all the family very welcome. The room mum has is lovely and has a wonderful view of the gardens. Mum is cared for and her well-being is always considered. I and my dad cannot
thank them all enough.
Reply from Jan Hampshire, Home Manager at Warde Aldam Nursing Home

Thank you for your lovely comments; these reviews are invaluable to us, and I shall be sure to share your comments with my team.

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Review from M H (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our father was well looked after during his short stay, he had complex medical needs which further affected his dementia, these were met with care, compassion and professionalism. The staff and management were very friendly and always ready to answer any questions or concerns we had. Dad could be very
stubborn at times but the staff were always patient with him. The downside to our experience, wish his room had been a little bigger.
Reply from Jan Hampshire, Home Manager at Warde Aldam Nursing Home

Thank you for this lovely review, I shall be sure to share your comments with our team.

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Review from M B (Sister of Resident) published on 13 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
On entering reception, I was greeted with a smile and a warm 'hello'. She knew my name and who I had come to see. I gave her two bunches of flowers to put in the house for everyone to enjoy. She said how nice of me to do that and thanked me very much. I explained how nice the home was, showing much
care and understanding, and unfolding oozed out of this home, making my sister feel loved and wanted, so very important for us to feel this and my sister has thrived in such an unfolding environment. On entering the lounge, the staff seemed pleased to see us, they were busy helping residents with various activities. One of the carers showed us pictures of many activities they had been doing and talked about them with my sister and some of the other residents. Lovely, homely feel.
Reply from Jan Hampshire, Home Manager at Warde Aldam Nursing Home

Thank you very much for this kind and lovely review, we spoke often about your sister and how grateful and loved she felt living with us here at Warde Aldam. Thank you so much, I shall be sure to share with my team.

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Review from Denise C (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We chose Warde Aldam after a careful review of 6 homes in the area, and have been nothing but impressed with our choice. His care needs meant he had to move in very quickly, and the home were so helpful and accommodating. Since becoming a resident the staff could not have done more for him or our family,
and have made his last days as comfortable as they could possibly be. As there's only two of us my son and I have spent a lot of time at the home, and the staff here have been so kind in providing us with meals, space to rest and a kind word when needed so that we could focus on spending quality time with him. They were always on hand when we needed advice or an update, and that was true regardless of the time of day or who we asked; from the lady on reception to the overnight team - we cannot speak highly enough of any of them. We are so pleased that we chose Warde Aldam for his care, and would highly recommend their services to those in need of support for the care of their loves ones.
Reply from Jan Hampshire, Home Manager at Warde Aldam Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to write this lovely review for us, they are valuable in helping other families choose a service for their loved ones. I am so pleased to read this review and will of course share it with my team.

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Review from S S (Son of Resident) published on 9 February 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From management to admin, carers and nurses absolutely fantastic. They all make a great team together.
Reply from Jan Hampshire, Home Manager at Warde Aldam Nursing Home

Thank you for the lovely review, I shall be sure to share it with my team.

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Review from P M (Wife of Resident) published on 17 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband recently passed away at Warde Aldam Nursing Hone. He had the best care any family could wish for. He lived there for just over 3 years. The care from nurses and carers, management, domestic staff, cooks, volunteers, and everyone went above and beyond not just for my husband but for all residents.
I would recommend Warde Aldam Nursing Home to anyone who asks me. the staff are worth their weight in gold. Once again thank you to all the staff at Warde Adam from myself and my family.
Reply from Jan Hampshire, Home Manager at Warde Aldam Nursing Home

Thank you for such a lovely review, I am so happy that we could provide the support and care to your husband and family. I have passed these lovely comments to the staff.

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Review from M C (Wife of Resident) published on 8 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband was in Warde Aldam with dementia before he recently passed away. He was very well looked after by genuine caring staff. They would update me on his welfare and activities or even just a chat. He had plenty of good food and was free to wander around but always watched. Admin staff were approachable
and friendly too.
Reply from Jan Hampshire, Home Manager at Warde Aldam Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to complete this review for us, we appreciate your feedback. I shall be sure to pass this onto the staff team.

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Review from Angela P (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 21 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My sister-in-law was at Warde Aldam from September to December. She had vascular dementia and Alzheimer's and was in the dementia unit. The staff there were extremely kind, caring, well-trained and nothing was too much trouble for them. They had some very difficult residents but they were all treated
with dignity, respect and well-supported. The atmosphere was always bright and cheerful like one big happy family. The unit was well staffed even with a handyman who would do anything at any time to help. Whenever you rang in, someone always answered the phone. When my sister-in-law had a stroke, I did not get there before she left for hospital but a member of staff went with her and stayed to make sure she was alright. She came back to the nursing unit for her final days and again the staff there were kind, caring and supportive both to her and to me. I felt the home was extremely well managed in all areas and had a lovely, caring family atmosphere. There was always a welcome smile. I would certainly recommend it to anyone and have booked my place should I ever need one!
Reply from Jan Hampshire, Home Manager at Warde Aldam Nursing Home

Thank you very much for this lovely and detailed review, which encompasses all areas of our home. These reviews are so important to help and assist others who may be seeking a care home placement, so thank you and I shall be sure to share this with my team.

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Review from Debbie F (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum has recently passed away and we cannot thank Warde Aldam enough for all the wonderful care and support they have given to Mum, and us, over the last months. We are so very grateful she had them all to look after her, and it was always comforting for us to know how well she was being looked after.
We were always made so welcome. Thank you again to a really great team for all their hard work. We hope they all realise how invaluable they all are and what a difference they make to people's lives by doing what they do.
Reply from Jan Hampshire, Home Manager at Warde Aldam Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to complete this lovely review, especially at this difficult time. I will be sure to pass your comments across to my team.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.784)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.784) out of 10 for Warde Aldam Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 20 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.784 for Warde Aldam Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (185 Excellents x 5) + (42 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 231 Ratings = 4.784
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Warde Aldam Nursing Home is based on 20 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 60 registered maximum number of service users is 12, which has been reached with 20 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 30 Sep 2022

Overall Requires improvement

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
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Mark Quarmby

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2025

Mark Quarmby is the registered manager at Warde Aldam

Frequently Asked Questions about Warde Aldam Nursing Home

What types of Care is Warde Aldam Nursing Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition & Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Warde Aldam Nursing Home have?

There are 60 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Warde Aldam Nursing Home?

Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Bar/Café, Phone Point in own room & Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Warde Aldam Nursing Home to the centre of Pontefract?

7.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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