Orchard Care Homes
Lofthouse Grange and Lodge
Care home in Wakefield, Leeds
Operated by Orchard Care Homes
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, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Lofthouse Grange and Lodge is a care home in Wakefield operated by Orchard Care Homes, providing 88 registered beds. The home is divided into two sections: Lofthouse Grange offers residential care, while Lofthouse Lodge specialises in dementia care. Short-term respite stays are also available. The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
The home supports residents with individualised care matched to their needs and preferences. Staff aim to help residents maintain their routines and everyday activities while fostering social connection.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 24 August 2022 · Last inspected 4 August 2022
Inspectors rated this 71-resident home good overall, with the focus on falls and incident handling after a serious injury. They found staff trained to recognise and report abuse, enough staff, and risks regularly reviewed. Medicines were supported safely, people were given choice in line with their best interests, and the registered manager's oversight was described as good.
- Staff were trained in safeguarding and knew how to act on suspected abuse
- Staffing levels met people's needs and recruitment followed safe processes
- Lessons were learnt after incidents, and reporting and falls monitoring had improved
- People and staff felt included in decisions, and the culture was described as inclusive
- The inspection was prompted by a serious injury and examined how falls were managed
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected October 2024
What's nearby
- Near a main road
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 CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
611 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | 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 Leeds council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £777 |
| 2025 | £804 |
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Local health safety net
Lofthouse Grange and Lodge is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Pinderfields Hospital, 3 miles away. The local GP practice is LOFTHOUSE SURGERY, 0.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Wakefield
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Morley Elderly Action
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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…
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.
Richmond Hill Elderly Action Limited
To develop services and activities which improve the quality of life for older people, living in Richmond Hill and the surrounding areas, who have a particular and identifiable need. Activities…
Neighbourhood Action in Farnley New Farnley and Moor Top
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Part of Orchard Care Homes
Lofthouse Grange and Lodge is one of 23 homes run by Orchard Care Homes 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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