Crystal Care Collection
Fairwood Fields Care Home
Residential care home in Pontefract, Wakefield
Operated by Crystal Care Collection
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- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Fairwood Fields Care Home is a care home in Pontefract, Wakefield, in West Yorkshire, run by Crystal Care Collection. It has 66 registered beds and provides residential, dementia and respite care. The home is in a purpose-built setting close to the centre of Pontefract, and families visiting from Wakefield, Castleford and the wider West Yorkshire area can reach it easily. Residents have cosy, fully furnished bedrooms, along with lounges and communal spaces for socialising or quiet time. The home also holds a regular programme of social activities, including a weekly tea, coffee and cake gathering.
The care home is regulated in England by the Care Quality Commission. The home's staff team supports residents with individual routines and preferences, and the dementia service uses memory-focused activities and personalised care plans. The home is registered to offer dementia care, which is its specialist support area.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Ambulance station about 300 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
33 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Wakefield council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £761 |
| 2025 | £853 |
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Local health safety net
Fairwood Fields Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Pinderfields Hospital, 7.1 miles away. The local GP practice is FRIARWOOD SURGERY, 0.4 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Pontefract
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Butterflies Dementia Support and Activities Group
Butterflies Dementia Support and Activities Group aims to support those in the South Yorkshire region who suffer with dementia and their carers. We as a charity aim to support by providing weekly…
Wakefield and District Carers Association
To improve the conditions of life amongst carers resident in the Wakefield Metropolitan District so that the charitable needs of the carers are thus relieved and in particular amongst carers who…
Age UK Wakefield District
Help and support for older people in the Wakefield District - advice service - social contact service - befriending service - home support service - internet shopping service and more.
Age UK Barnsley
The charity's principle aim is to support and/or improve the quality of life of Barnsley's older population. In carrying out this objective the charity provides support and services, in particular…
The Old Courthouse Day Centre Cio
Operating from The Old Courthouse in Barnsley, we provide day support for older adults, including people living with dementia, Parkinson's, disabilities and frailty. Through meaningful activities,…
Beacon South Yorkshire Ltd
To provide a service that gives help & support to families & carers of drug and alcohol users, as our specialism, and also to carers of people suffering with dementia, disabilities, mental ill…
Part of Crystal Care Collection
Fairwood Fields Care Home is one of 27 homes run by Crystal Care Collection on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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