Carr Gate
Wakefield, WF2 · 0.8 km · 65 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,325 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
CQC: Good
The Lawrence
316-318 Bradford Road, Wrenthorpe, Wakefield, WF2 0QH
Residential care home · 14 beds · Priory Group
- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,325
- CQC rating
- Good
- October 2025
- Beds
- 14
- 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
A 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.
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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 The Lawrence
The Lawrence is a residential care home in Wakefield, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 14 residents. It provides care for older people, younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs and people with a physical disability. It is run by Priory Group, which operates 174 care homes in England. The home has been registered since December 2010.
At its latest inspection, published October 2025, the CQC rated The Lawrence 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.
The Lawrence 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 The Lawrence include Carr Gate, Gateholme and The Glynn Living. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Older people
- Younger adults
- Learning disabilities
- Mental health
- Physical disabilities
Registration
- Provider
- Johnston Care Limited
- Brand
- Priory Group
- Registered with CQC
- December 2010
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (October 2025)
- Council area
- Wakefield
- Town
- Wakefield
The CQC inspection, explained
Inspected but not rated; inspectors found infection controls were mostly assured, but parts of the building needed refurbishment.
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
The Lawrence 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 The Lawrence
How much does The Lawrence cost?
The Lawrence 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 The Lawrence?
The Care Quality Commission rated The Lawrence Good in October 2025. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does The Lawrence provide nursing care?
No. The Lawrence is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does The Lawrence offer dementia care?
The Lawrence 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 The Lawrence have?
The Lawrence is registered for up to 14 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.
Ellen B.
3 reviews
From £1,050 a week, 21 years caring
Based about 18 minutes from Wakefield. Can care for a couple
saheed kolade i.
1 review
From £1,103 a week, 12 years caring
Based about 18 minutes from Wakefield
Norman D.
2 reviews
From £1,015 a week, 25 years caring
Based about 19 minutes from Wakefield. Can care for a couple
Carla M.
3 reviews
From £1,288 a week, 8 years caring
Based about 26 minutes from Wakefield. Can care for a couple
“Carla has been a god send with the implementation of bringing mum back home from respite care.”
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.
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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
Gateholme
Wakefield, WF2 · 0.9 km · 48 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,325 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
The Glynn Living
Wakefield, WF1 · 1.2 km · 16 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
ResidentialCare Worldwide
Fee not published
Area typical £1,325 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week