Care home
Carleton Court Care Home
Care home in Pontefract, Wakefield
Carleton Court Care Home
Care home in Pontefract, Wakefield
What do these badges mean?
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (Police.uk).
About
Carleton Court Care Home is a residential care home set in private grounds near Carleton village in Pontefract, West Yorkshire. It provides care for 35 residents with diverse needs and welcomes people of all backgrounds, including LGBTQ+ individuals. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with all five key questions — Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led — also rated Good.
The home is embedded in the local community, with established links to the village, local church, schools and small businesses. Carleton Court supports residents across a range of care needs and life circumstances.
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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- 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
Care fee trajectory
Indicative weekly fee over time, against the local authority cost-of-care rate, for pricing transparency.
What Wakefield council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Carleton Court Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Pinderfields Hospital, 7.7 miles away. The local GP practice is FRIARWOOD SURGERY, 0.6 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.
Memory Action Group
Memory Action Group is there to relieve the needs and promote and project the good health of people affected by dementia and their family and carers living in the Wakefield district and…
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…
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…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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