Methodist Homes
Warde Aldam
Nursing home in Pontefract, Wakefield
Operated by MHA (Methodist Homes)
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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
Warde Aldam, operated by Methodist Homes, is a nursing home in Pontefract that provides dementia care, nursing care and residential support. The home is registered for up to 60 residents and supports people living with dementia and those with physical disabilities, offering both long-term and short-term placements.
The Care Quality Commission rated Warde Aldam as Requires Improvement in its 2022 report. The home was assessed as Good for Effective, Caring and Responsive, but Requires Improvement for Safe and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: Requires improvementReport published 3 October 2022 · Last inspected 30 August 2022
Inspectors visited Warde Aldam in August 2022 and rated it requires improvement, down from good at its last inspection. The home provides personal and nursing care to up to 60 people across three units, two of which support people living with dementia. People and relatives said they felt safe, staffing and training were judged sufficient, medicines were handled safely, and staff felt supported by the registered manager.
- People and relatives said they felt safe, and staff were comfortable raising concerns
- Enough safely recruited and trained staff were in place to meet people's needs
- Medicines were stored, given and disposed of safely
- Staff reported feeling supported, and the management team worked closely with community health professionals
- Risks to people were not always assessed, and records for people using hoists did not always hold enough information to keep them safe
- Quality monitoring did not reliably spot problems with infection control, fire safety or care plan records
- Some furniture and flooring were visibly stained, and a malodour was noticed in some areas
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.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected March 2025
What's nearby
Straight-line distances. 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 GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
33 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
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Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing 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 |
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Local health safety net
Warde Aldam is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Barnsley Hospital, 8.5 miles away. The local GP practice is PARK GREEN SURGERY, 0.6 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 MHA (Methodist Homes)
Warde Aldam is one of 100 homes run by MHA (Methodist 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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