Dementia care homes in Castleford

There are 2 dementia care homes in and around Castleford on AskBart. Published fees average about £934 a week, while Wakefield usually pays £853. The largest is Manor Park Care Home, with 75 beds.

Average residential fee in Castleford: £934/week — below the UK average of £1,702

Care homes in Castleford

Key facts: Castleford

Dementia care homes listed2
Rated Good or Outstanding2 of 2 (100%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate0
Average published weekly fee£934
Wakefield usual weekly rate (2025)£853
LargestManor Park Care Home (75 beds)
CQC ratings of the homes in Castleford: Good 2Good2

Data: CQC register, updated October 2018. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

Living in Castleford
Green SurroundingsWell Served
What do these badges mean?
  • Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
SafetyC

Limited — safer than 8% of similar areas

Green SpacesA

Excellent — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesA

Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

How we grade areas

Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety grade ranks recorded police crime — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by total recorded crime. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, April 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated June 2026.

How care costs compare

The estimated average residential care fee in Castleford is about £934/week, below the UK average of £1,702.

Estimated from published weekly fees for homes in the area. Actual costs vary by care needs and room type.

Council funding & top-up in Castleford

The average residential care home in Castleford costs about £934/week, while Wakefield’s published usual rate is around £853/week (2025). If you qualify for council funding, expect a likely third-party top-up of about £81/week (≈ £4,212/year) to bridge the gap.

Average fee in Castleford
£934/wk
Wakefield usual rate
£853/wk
Likely top-up gap
£81/wk

Estimate only. Councils fund care only when the person’s assets are below the means-test threshold, and actual fees, funding and top-ups vary by home, room and assessed needs. Compares the area average against Wakefield’s published usual cost of residential care (2025).

Care homes in Castleford on the map
  • Good
Care homes (2)

updated September 2026

From £934/wk·75 beds·All en-suite·Maria Mallaband Care Group

Nestled in the welcoming town of Wakefield, just a stone's throw southeast of Leeds, you'll find Manor Park. This state-of-the-art, purpose-built care home is…

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What care costs in Castleford
Residential (avg)
£934/week
Dementia (avg)
£934/week
Nursing (avg)
£934/week

Wondering if that’s cheaper than staying put? Compare a care home with care at home, or see who pays.

House prices in Wakefield

The average house price in Wakefield is £198,519, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.

Average price by property type

All property types
£198,519
Detached
£314,856
Semi-detached
£199,891
Terraced
£158,494
Flats & maisonettes
£100,133

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.

Types of care in Castleford

Residential care homes

2 in Castleford

Dementia care homes

2 in Castleford
Safety

347 crimes reported in April 2026, sourced from Police.uk.

  • Violent crime127
  • Other theft46
  • Shoplifting38
  • Anti-social behaviour34
Common questions
How many dementia care homes are there in Castleford?

AskBart lists 2 dementia care homes in and around Castleford, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are dementia care homes in Castleford rated?

Of the 2 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 2 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How much do dementia care homes in Castleford cost?

Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £934 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.

How do I choose between dementia care homes in Castleford?

Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Choosing a dementia-friendly care home" covers what to look for.

Weighing up your options in Castleford?

Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Castleford:

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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

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