Wood Dene
Colliery Approach, Potovens Lane, Lofthouse, Wakefield, WF3 3JG
Residential care home · 8 beds · Voyage

- 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
About £68,900 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,650 a 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.
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 Wood Dene
Wood Dene is a residential care home in Wakefield, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 8 residents. It provides care for younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism and people with mental health needs. It is run by Voyage, which operates 253 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2019.
At its latest inspection, published March 2023, the CQC rated Wood Dene 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.
Wood Dene 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 Wood Dene include Ashby Lodge Residential Home, West Ridings Care Home and Carr Gate. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Younger adults
- Learning disabilities
- Mental health
Registration
- Provider
- Voyage 1 Limited
- Brand
- Voyage
- Registered with CQC
- January 2019
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (March 2023)
- Council area
- Wakefield
- Town
- Wakefield
Fees
Wood Dene 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 Wood Dene
How much does Wood Dene cost?
Wood Dene 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 Wood Dene?
The Care Quality Commission rated Wood Dene Good in March 2023. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Wood Dene provide nursing care?
No. Wood Dene is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Wood Dene offer dementia care?
Wood Dene 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 Wood Dene have?
Wood Dene is registered for up to 8 residents.
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.”
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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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.