Care Homes in WF13
The WF13 postcode district has 12 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 204 beds, falling under Kirklees council. 9 are rated Good. 1 home currently requires improvement.
About care in WF13
WF13 covers Dewsbury and the inner western areas of Thornhill, Savile Town, and Ravensthorpe in the Metropolitan Borough of Kirklees, West Yorkshire. Kirklees Council administers adult social care across this industrial mill-town district. With 12 registered care homes — nine Good, one Requires Improvement, and two Inadequate — WF13 has a quality profile that warrants careful scrutiny; the two Inadequate-rated homes should not be considered for new placements until CQC confirms improvement through re-inspection. Dewsbury and District Hospital provides local NHS services, and families should enquire about each home's CQC compliance status before visiting.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the WF13 postcode area?
There are 12 CQC-registered care homes in WF13, offering a combined 204 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in WF13 have?
Of the 12 care homes in WF13: 0 are rated Outstanding; 9 are rated Good; 1 requires improvement; 2 are rated Inadequate; and 0 have not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in WF13?
Ashworth Grange is among the highest-rated care homes in WF13, holding a CQC rating of Good with 64 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the WF13 postcode?
The WF13 postcode area falls under Kirklees. Your local council's adult social care team can carry out a needs assessment and, if eligible, help fund or arrange care home placements within their area.
How do I choose a care home in WF13?
Start by checking each home's CQC rating and reading the latest inspection report, which you can access via the CQC website or each home's page on carehome.page. Consider visiting your shortlisted homes in person and asking about staffing ratios, activities programmes, and how the home manages residents' specific needs — whether that's dementia care, nursing support, or specialist conditions. If funding is a concern, contact Kirklees's adult social care team for a needs and financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data