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Stella House Residential Care Home
Residential care home in Pontefract, Wakefield
Stella House Residential Care Home
Residential care home in Pontefract, Wakefield
Operated by Mr & Mrs J Fieldhouse
What do these badges mean?
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Stella House Residential Care Home is a 40-bed care home in Pontefract, Wakefield, providing residential care with a specialist focus on dementia. The home supports older people aged 65 and over, younger adults under 65, and people with physical disabilities and mental health needs. It is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with the report published in 2026.
The Care Quality Commission found Stella House to be Good in the areas of Effective care, Caring, Responsive and Well-led practice. The Safe key question was rated as Requires Improvement.
Care provided
Specialist care
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 400 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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
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 | — |
- 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 |
What Wakefield council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Stella House Residential Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Pinderfields Hospital, 8 miles away. The local GP practice is NORTHGATE SURGERY, 0.7 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
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 Mr & Mrs J Fieldhouse
Stella House Residential Care Home is one of 2 homes run by Mr & Mrs J Fieldhouse 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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