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VerifiedCarleton Court Care Home is a 35-bed care home in Pontefract, West Yorkshire.
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Residential care homes in Wakefield – page 2
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There are 22 residential care homes in Wakefield on AskBart. 61% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). Published fees average about £892 a week. The largest is West Ridings Care Home, with 180 beds. The most recent inspection was at Aegis Residential Care in November 2023.
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Elm Lodge Residential Care Home is a 17-bed care home located in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.
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Key facts: Wakefield
| Residential care homes listed | 22 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 11 of 18 (61%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 7 |
| Average published weekly fee | £892 |
| Largest | West Ridings Care Home (180 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Aegis Residential Care (November 2023) |
Good11
Requires improvement5
Inadequate2
Not yet rated4
Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Residential care homes in Wakefield: questions
- How many residential care homes are there in Wakefield?
- AskBart lists 22 residential care homes in Wakefield, each with its latest CQC rating.
- How are residential care homes in Wakefield rated?
- Of the 18 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 11 Good, 5 Requires improvement and 2 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
- How much do residential care homes in Wakefield cost?
- Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £892 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
- How do I choose between residential care homes in Wakefield?
- 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 "How to choose a care home" covers what to look for.
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- Care Home Contracts: What to Check Before You Sign
More in our choosing a care home guides.
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