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Alverthorpe

143 Flanshaw Lane, Wakefield, WF2 9JF

Residential care home · 8 beds · Ivolve Group

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Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,325
CQC rating
Good
March 2023
Beds
8
residential
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical residential home in Wakefield
£1,325a week

About £68,900 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,650 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,120a week

The typical live-in carer near Wakefield, set by the carer

Staying at home could cost about £205 a week less, £10,660 over a year

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,295 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Wakefield
92 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Wakefield

PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.

About Alverthorpe

Alverthorpe is a residential care home in Wakefield, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 8 residents. It provides care for people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Ivolve Group, which operates 67 care homes in England. The home has been registered since May 2017.

At its latest inspection, published March 2023, the CQC rated Alverthorpe Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Alverthorpe has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Wakefield with a fee on record typically charge about £1,325 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 95 registered care homes in Wakefield. The nearest to Alverthorpe include Flanshaw Lane, Flanshaw Lodge and West Villa Residential Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Residential care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Registration

Brand
Ivolve Group Limited
Registered with CQC
May 2017
Latest CQC rating
Good (March 2023)
Council area
Wakefield
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Safe?
Good
Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
Effective?
Good
Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
Caring?
Good
Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
Responsive?
Good
Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
Well-led?
Good
Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Rated Good; inspectors found safe, kind and person-centred care, with strong leadership.

We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →

Fees

Alverthorpe has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Wakefield typically charge about £1,325 a week for residential care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week, shown on each carer's profile.

Reviews

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Common questions about Alverthorpe

How much does Alverthorpe cost?

Alverthorpe has not published its fees. Care homes in Wakefield typically charge about £1,325 a week for residential care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for Alverthorpe?

The Care Quality Commission rated Alverthorpe Good in March 2023. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Alverthorpe provide nursing care?

No. Alverthorpe is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.

Does Alverthorpe offer dementia care?

Alverthorpe is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Wakefield listing for homes that are.

How many residents does Alverthorpe have?

Alverthorpe is registered for up to 8 residents.

Care at home

92 live-in carers within about an hour of Wakefield

These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.

Most charge £980 to £1,260 a week. 79 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.

“Carla has been a god send with the implementation of bringing mum back home from respite care.”
Claire A., about Carla M.
See live-in carers near WakefieldProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.

Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.

Flanshaw Lane, Wakefield

Flanshaw Lane

Wakefield, WF2 · 0.0 km · 6 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialIvolve Group
Fee not published
Area typical £1,325 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Wakefield

A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.

92 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Wakefield
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Flanshaw Lodge, Wakefield

Flanshaw Lodge

Wakefield, WF2 · 0.3 km · 26 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaWakefield MDC
Fee not published
Area typical £1,325 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week

See all 67 care homes run by Ivolve Group