The Chestnuts Care Home
Care home in Normanton, Wakefield
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About
The Chestnuts Care Home is a residential care facility in Normanton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, registered to provide care for 41 residents. The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2023, with Good grades across Safe, Effective, Caring and Responsive care, though the Well-led key question was rated as Requiring Improvement.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 22 November 2023 · Last inspected 27 October 2023
The Chestnuts Care Home is a residential home providing personal care for up to 41 people, with 36 living there at the time of inspection, some of whom have dementia. Inspectors found that staff were caring and considerate, that people were supported to make their own choices, and that people said they were content living at the home. Inspectors also noted that some actions from the provider's own audits had not been completed promptly.
- Risks to people's care were identified and managed safely.
- Staff knew about safeguarding and what to do if they suspected abuse.
- Accidents and incidents were reviewed to spot patterns and reduce risks.
- The home was clean and well maintained, and people were protected from infection.
- The provider had identified concerns about medicine management and had started to act on them before the inspection.
- Some actions identified through the provider's audits were not resolved in a timely way.
- Inspectors recommended that governance systems be further embedded into everyday practice.
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Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected September 2025
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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
145 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 | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £761 |
| 2025 | £853 |
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Local health safety net
The Chestnuts Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Pinderfields Hospital, 2.8 miles away. The local GP practice is PATIENCE LANE SURGERY, 0.5 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Normanton
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Age UK Wakefield District
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Memory Action Group
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Butterflies Dementia Support and Activities Group
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Middleton Elderly Aid
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Neighbourhood Elders Team
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