Fairburn Mews
Castleford, WF10 · 0.0 km · 20 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
Wheldale Heights
Wheldon Road, Castleford, WF10 2PY
Nursing home · 24 beds · Exemplar Health Care
- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,325
- CQC rating
- Good
- April 2026
- Beds
- 24
- with nursing
- Family reviews
- None yet
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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
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About Wheldale Heights
Wheldale Heights is a nursing home in Castleford, in the Wakefield council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 24 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with mental health needs and people with a physical disability. It is run by Exemplar Health Care, which operates 58 care homes in England. The home has been registered since March 2023.
At its latest inspection, published April 2026, the CQC rated Wheldale Heights 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.
Wheldale Heights 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 Wheldale Heights include Fairburn Mews, Fairburn Vale and Kingfisher View. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Nursing care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Younger adults
- Mental health
- Physical disabilities
Registration
- Brand
- Exemplar Health Care Limited
- Registered with CQC
- March 2023
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (April 2026)
- Council area
- Wakefield
- Town
- Castleford
Fees
Wheldale Heights 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 Wheldale Heights
How much does Wheldale Heights cost?
Wheldale Heights 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 Wheldale Heights?
The Care Quality Commission rated Wheldale Heights Good in April 2026. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Wheldale Heights provide nursing care?
Yes. Wheldale Heights is registered as a care home with nursing, so registered nurses are on site. If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee.
Does Wheldale Heights offer dementia care?
Yes. Wheldale Heights is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Wheldale Heights have?
Wheldale Heights is registered for up to 24 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
Fairburn Vale
Castleford, WF10 · 0.0 km · 20 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
Kingfisher View
Castleford, WF10 · 0.0 km · 16 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