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 confirmed them to us. 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, costs from about £1,120 a week.