Best Care Homes in Wakefield (2026)
98 care homes compared by CQC rating, type, beds, and specialisms.
Care Home Comparison Table
| Care Home | Rating | Type | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hepworth House | Outstanding | Residential | 66 |
| Sunnyfield | Outstanding | Residential | 10 |
| Amelia House | Good | Residential | 10 |
| Brookfield | Good | Residential | 3 |
| Newbrook | Good | Residential | 3 |
| Ivy Cottage | Good | Residential | 14 |
| Carleton Court Care Home | Good | Residential | 35 |
| Broxbourne House | Good | Residential | 20 |
| Ann Mangham | Good | Residential | 11 |
| Millfields Residential Care Home | Good | Residential | 38 |
| Stella House Residential Care Home | Good | Residential | 40 |
| The Sycamores | Good | Residential | 8 |
| Ashgrove House | Good | Residential | 30 |
| The Croft Care Home | Good | Residential | 29 |
| Bennett Court | Good | Nursing | 39 |
| Sunnybank | Good | Residential | 8 |
| Millennium Care Services - 32 Sunnyfield | Good | Residential | 3 |
| Hazel Garth | Good | Residential | 24 |
| Dovecote Lodge | Good | Residential | 28 |
| Flanshaw Lodge | Good | Residential | 26 |
| Attlee Court | Good | Residential | 68 |
| Vicarage Court Care Home | Good | Nursing | 80 |
| The Hollies | Good | Residential | 29 |
| Aegis Residential Care | Good | Residential | 22 |
| West Villa Residential Home | Good | Residential | 32 |
| The Laurels Residential Home | Good | Residential | 28 |
| Eden Place Residential Home | Good | Residential | 12 |
| Woodlands Residential Home | Good | Residential | 27 |
| Fairburn Vale | Good | Nursing | 20 |
| Earls Lodge Care Home | Good | Nursing | 52 |
| Castleford Lodge | Good | Nursing | 60 |
| The Old Chapel Care Home | Good | Residential | 15 |
| The Sycamores | Good | Residential | 56 |
| Whitwood House | Good | Residential | 16 |
| Whitwood Grange | Good | Residential | 17 |
| The Acorns | Good | Residential | 5 |
| 30 Sunnyfield | Good | Residential | 3 |
| Priory Gardens | Good | Nursing | 72 |
| 54a | Good | Residential | 3 |
| Westmead | Good | Residential | 9 |
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Choosing a Care Home in Wakefield
With 98 care homes in Wakefield, families have 66 well-rated options to choose from. 22 homes currently require improvement — always check the latest CQC inspection report before visiting. The area has 19 nursing homes for people with complex medical needs, alongside 79 residential homes.
We recommend shortlisting 3–5 homes, visiting each in person, and using our choosing guide to compare them systematically. Pay attention to staffing levels, the atmosphere on the day, and how staff interact with residents. Understanding how care home fees are funded — including local authority support and NHS Continuing Healthcare — is also essential before making a decision.
Wakefield care homes offer specialist support for residential care, dementia care, physical disability care, mental health care and more. Use the links below to filter homes by care type.
Specialist Care in Wakefield
Top Dementia Care Homes in Wakefield
Helpful Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in Wakefield?
Wakefield has 98 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 3,030 beds across the area.
How many Outstanding care homes are in Wakefield?
Wakefield has 2 Outstanding-rated care homes and 64 Good-rated care homes. Outstanding is the highest possible CQC grade and means inspectors found exceptional, person-centred care.
What types of care are available in Wakefield?
Wakefield has 19 nursing care homes and 79 residential homes, including 59 specialising in dementia care. Other specialisms include residential care, dementia care, physical disability care.
What should I look for when choosing a care home in Wakefield?
Start with the CQC rating — Outstanding and Good-rated homes have passed independent inspections. Then visit in person: speak with staff and current residents' families, ask about staffing levels, activities, and how they handle changing health needs. Our choosing guide walks you through each step.
How are care home fees funded in Wakefield?
Wakefield Council will carry out a care needs and financial assessment for those seeking local authority funding. Anyone with assets above £23,250 typically funds their own care. NHS Continuing Healthcare is available for complex medical needs. See our funding guide for full details.