Care Homes in Pontefract

Your guide to the best care homes around Pontefract.

Care Homes in Pontefract

  1. Newfield Lodge-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Newfield Lodge

    Brookfield Ave, Castleford, WF10 4BJ
    CQC Rating Good
    HC-One Group-logo

    Newfield Lodge, part of the HC-One family of care homes, is a welcoming care home situated in Castleford, offering residential, dementia, nursing, and respite care.

    Care available

    From

    £1,379

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespite
  2. The Rivers-main-image
    Rooms Available

    The Rivers

    The Croft, Knottingley, WF11 9BL
    CQC Rating Good
    Amicura-logo

    Located in Knottingley, The Rivers is a newly refurbished care home offering residential, dementia, respite care and palliative care to the elderly.

    Care available

    From

    £850

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespitePalliative
  3. Priory Gardens-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Priory Gardens

    Lady Balk Ln, Pontefract, WF8 1JQ
    CQC Rating Good
    HC-One-logo

    Priory Gardens, part of the HC-One family of care homes, is situated in the charming town of Pontefract, West Yorkshire.

    Care available

    From

    £1,292

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteConvalescentPalliative
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    Rooms Available

    Highfield

    1 Leeds Rd, Allerton Bywater, WF10 2DY
    CQC Rating Requires improvement
    Highgate Care-logo

    Highfield Care Centre, managed by Highgate Care, is a modern residential care home located in Allerton Bywater, West Yorkshire.

    Care available

    From

    £1,200

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespiteConvalescentPalliative

Near Pontefract

  1. Hepworth House-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Hepworth House

    City Field Court, Wakefield, WF3 4NG
    CQC Rating Outstanding6.96 miles from centre
    HC-One Group-logo

    Hepworth House, part of the HC-One family of care homes, and situated near Wakefield, offers a welcoming environment for residential, dementia, and respite care.

    Care available

    From

    £1,620

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespiteMental health
  2. Oulton Manor-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Oulton Manor

    3 Wakefield Rd, Leeds, LS26 8EL
    CQC Rating Good6.81 miles from centre
    Anchor-logo

    Oulton Manor, managed by Anchor, is situated on the outskirts of Leeds, providing an inviting environment for residential, dementia, respite, and palliative care.

    Care available

    From

    £1,500

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespiteConvalescentPalliative
  3. Warde Aldam-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Warde Aldam

    Westfield Ln, Pontefract, WF9 2JX
    CQC Rating Requires improvement7.39 miles from centre
    MHA-logo

    Warde Aldam Nursing Home, operated by MHA in Pontefract, provides a blend of residential, dementia, nursing, and respite care tailored to meet individual needs.

    Care available

    From

    £1,049

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteConvalescentMental healthPalliative
  4. The Sycamores-main-image
    Rooms Available

    The Sycamores

    Norton Rd, Wakefield, WF1 3PB
    CQC Rating Good7.40 miles from centre
    Highgate Care-logo

    The Sycamores, managed by Highgate Care, is located in the vibrant city of Wakefield, offering a sanctuary of care and comfort.

    Care available

    From

    £1,285

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespiteConvalescentPalliative
  5. Springfield-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Springfield

    1-3 Lowther Rd, Leeds, LS25 1EP
    CQC Rating Requires improvement7.48 miles from centre
    Springfield Healthcare-logo

    Springfield Care Home, located in Leeds, provides a welcoming and supportive environment where residents can thrive.

    Care available

    From

    £910

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespiteConvalescentMental healthPalliative
  6. Augustus Court-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Augustus Court

    Church Gardens, Garforth, LS25 1HG
    CQC Rating Requires improvement7.50 miles from centre
    HC-One-logo

    Part of the HC-One family of care homes, Augustus Court Care Centre is located in the welcoming town of Garforth, near Leeds.

    Care available

    From

    £1,309

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaConvalescentPalliativePhysiotherapy
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    Rooms Available

    Oakwood Grange

    Oakwood Rd, Barnsley, S71 4EZ
    CQC Rating Good8.85 miles from centre
    Anchor-logo

    Oakwood Grange, operated by Anchor in Barnsley, offers exceptional residential and respite care in a welcoming and elegant environment.

    Care available

    From

    £1,053

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespiteConvalescentPalliative
  8. Barchester Healthcare Highfield-main-image
    Rooms Available
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    Barchester Healthcare Highfield

    Lakeside Approach, Tadcaster, LS24 9PG
    CQC Rating Not yet inspected9.51 miles from centre
    Barchester Healthcare-logo

    Highfield Care Home, operated by Barchester Healthcare, is situated in the picturesque surroundings of Tadcaster.

    Care available

    From

    £1,628

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespite
  9. Mapplewell Manor-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Mapplewell Manor

    Manor Care Home, Mapplewell, S75 6BB
    CQC Rating Outstanding10.58 miles from centre
    MHA-logo

    Mapplewell Manor, operated by MHA in Barnsley, is a distinguished care home offering residential, dementia, and respite care.

    Care available

    From

    £1,356

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespite
  10. Seacroft Grange-main-image
    Rooms Available
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    Seacroft Grange

    The Grn, Leeds, LS14 6JL
    CQC Rating Good10.73 miles from centre
    Care UK-logo

    Seacroft Grange is a welcoming care home operated by Care UK, set within the heart of an established community in the historic village of Seacroft.

    Care available

    From

    £1,325

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaPalliative

Your Trusted Guide To Care Homes in Pontefract

A historic market town in the Metropolitan borough of Wakefield, Pontefract is the perfect spot for care seekers to settle down.

From Maria Mallaband to Minster Care Group, we’ve partnered with the largest care home operators across West Yorkshire to make sure you or your loved one gets the care they need. To simplify your search, check out our Pontefract care homes here, where you can find the cost of care, each home’s Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating and the number of beds available.

Whether it’s round-the-clock care in a supportive dementia care home or specialised care in a friendly nursing home, there’s a care home for everyone here in Pontefract.

Many of our Pontefract care homes offer temporary support via respite and convalescent care too, like the wonderful Seacroft Grange Care Home.

If you’re open to the idea of your loved one getting the care they need in a nearby area, we also have care homes in Leeds, Castleford and Knottingley.

Hannah Karim

Written by Hannah Karim

Customer Care Lead

Hannah has several years of experience within the care sector and has received training from Integrated Care Board (ICB) leads, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) , and the Society of Later Life Advisers (SOLLA). Hannah also has an NHS Care Certificate.

Frequently asked questions

Here is some further information about care homes in Pontefract.

How many care homes are there in Pontefract?

We have 159 care homes in Pontefract. All our homes have been hand-picked by our team of care experts based on a number of factors, including the quality of care and the home's culture.

What is the average cost of care in Pontefract?

Care home costs vary significantly across the country. If you're looking for a care home in Pontefract, the average cost of care is £1,274. You may be eligible for care home funding - you can check through a care needs assessment.

Are all care homes in Pontefract regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)?

Yes, every Pontefract care home has been given a rating by England's Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Average care home costs in Pontefract

Average cost of residential care
£1,230per week
Average cost of nursing care
£1,230per week
Average cost of dementia care
£1,230per week
Average cost of nursing & dementia care
£1,230per week

Pontefract's Care Regulator:

Care Quality Commission

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