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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.
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Care Provided by Warde Aldam Nursing Home
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 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
- 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
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Warde Aldam Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Warde Aldam Nursing 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
- MHA
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Mark Quarmby (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (60)
Warde Aldam Nursing Home Reviews (125)
Warde Aldam Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.555) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Warde Aldam Nursing Home has 125 reviews.
Several months ago a very dear friend suffered a stroke and was able to secure residency in Warde Aldam Nursing Home as full nursing care is necessary for her 'Health and well being. Through out my weekly visits I have found all the staff to be helpful, friendly and pleasant to everyone. As the remainder of her life will be spend in Ward Aldam, comfort, happiness and security are of paramount importance.This I feel is provided on a daily basis by the home.
Thank you for your positive review. I will share this with the staff team.
Having recently moving into Warde Aldam nursing unit, my sister is being given a very high level of care. She really likes it and says all the staff are so friendly. As a visitor I find it a really welcoming home and nothing is too much trouble. All the staff acknowledge me and senior care staff are always on hand to discuss how my sister is doing. All in all I find it a very reassuring atmosphere.
What a lovely comment to receive, this fills our hearts with immense pride as we aim to deliver a professional service but always with a smile. Nothing is too much trouble for all our staff to assist one of our residents or their families. It really does make a difference when we receive this sort of praise and reassures us that we are doing our job correctly and to the best of our ability.
My overall experience of this nursing home is very positive. The staff clearly care very much about the residents as it shows in the way they talk to them, interact with them and respect them. The home is pleasant and spotless. I cannot honestly think of any negatives and I am so glad my sister is entrusted into Warde Aldam Nursing Home's care. Thank you.
My dad is there with complex needs, and they treat him with care and compassion, always clean him up he never looks untidy.
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.
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.
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.
Thank you. It's a long journey we are having. x
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.
In the 3 months since visiting WA, we have peace of mind when leaving our loved one in their care.
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.
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.
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.
We visited our friend and we were treated kindly with all the staff we encountered.
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.
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.
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.
Could not have wished for a better home. All the staff are friendly, helpful and very caring with all their residents.
Thank you for taking the time to write this review for us, I shall be sure to share it with my teams.
Very happy with the care my wife is receiving.
Thank you for taking the time to complete this review for us; they are so valuable. I will share with the team.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thank you for your lovely comments; these reviews are invaluable to us, and I shall be sure to share your comments with my team.
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.
Thank you for this lovely review, I shall be sure to share your comments with our team.
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.
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.
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.
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.
From management to admin, carers and nurses absolutely fantastic. They all make a great team together.
Thank you for the lovely review, I shall be sure to share it with my team.
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.
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.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 30 September 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.
Bed Vacancies
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Meet the Team (1)

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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