Care Homes in Wakefield

Wakefield is a local authority in the Yorkshire & Humberside region of England with 98 CQC-registered care homes and 3,030 beds in total. 2 homes have achieved an Outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission , while 64 are rated Good. 22 homes require improvement. Care homes in Wakefield span 12 postcode districts.

98
Care Homes
3,030
Total Beds
3.5
Avg Rating
2 Outstanding
64 Good
22 RI
1 Inadequate

Areas in Wakefield

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Choosing a Care Home in Wakefield

With 98 care homes across Wakefield, families have 66 well-rated options to consider. 22 homes currently require improvement — always read the latest CQC inspection report before visiting.

We recommend shortlisting three to five homes, visiting each in person, and using our guide to choosing a care home to compare them systematically. Before committing, it is also worth understanding how care home fees are funded in Wakefield — the local authority may contribute towards costs depending on the level of assessed need and financial circumstances.

Wakefield has 2 Outstanding-rated homes — see the full comparison of best care homes in Wakefield.

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Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data

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