Care Homes in WF14
The WF14 postcode district has 9 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 256 beds, falling under Kirklees council. 6 are rated Good. 3 homes currently require improvement.
About care in WF14
WF14 covers Mirfield in Kirklees, West Yorkshire — a former textile town on the River Calder administered by Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council. The postcode district has 9 CQC-registered care homes with 256 beds. Six homes are rated Good, three Requires Improvement, and none Outstanding or Inadequate. Hopton Cottage Care Home (62 beds) and Fieldhead Park (54 beds) are the two largest providers. The RI proportion (three in nine) is above the national average, making careful inspection report review important. WF14's position between Huddersfield (HD1) and Dewsbury (WF12–WF13) gives families reasonable access to a broader market if local provision does not meet their requirements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the WF14 postcode area?
There are 9 CQC-registered care homes in WF14, offering a combined 256 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in WF14 have?
Of the 9 care homes in WF14: 0 are rated Outstanding; 6 are rated Good; 3 require improvement; 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 WF14?
Hopton Cottage Care Home is among the highest-rated care homes in WF14, holding a CQC rating of Good with 62 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the WF14 postcode?
The WF14 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 WF14?
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