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Dementia care homes in Wakefield

59 of the 95 care homes in Wakefield are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 1 is rated Outstanding and 38 Good. A dementia care home is registered with the CQC to care for people living with dementia, with staff trained for it and a building laid out to keep residents safe and settled.

We do not yet have enough published fees to give a typical figure for dementia care homes in Wakefield. The typical residential care home fee in Wakefield is £1,325 a week, and dementia care homes usually cost more than that. Every home that has told us its price shows it, dated, on its card.

A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care home care, typically costs £1,120 a week near Wakefield and can look after a couple.

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.

Nursing careFees published
Attlee Court, Normanton

Attlee Court

Normanton, WF6 · 68 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaTrust Care
Residential dementia care
£1,160 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
Hepworth House, Wakefield

Hepworth House

Wakefield, WF3 · 66 beds
CQC: Outstanding
ResidentialDementiaWelltower
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
Aegis Residential Care, Pontefract

Aegis Residential Care

Pontefract, WF8 · 22 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaAegis Care Solutions
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
Ashgrove House, Wakefield

Ashgrove House

Wakefield, WF2 · 30 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaWarmest Welcome
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
Bennett Court, Pontefract

Bennett Court

Pontefract, WF9 · 39 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaExemplar Health Care
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
Broxbourne House, Wakefield

Broxbourne House

Wakefield, WF1 · 20 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaMadhun Seeratun
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
Carleton Court Care Home, Pontefract

Carleton Court Care Home

Pontefract, WF8 · 35 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaCarleton Court Care
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
Carr Gate, Wakefield

Carr Gate

Wakefield, WF2 · 65 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaVisionary Care
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
Castleford Lodge, Castleford

Castleford Lodge

Castleford, WF10 · 60 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaOrchard Care Homes
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
Dovecote Lodge, Wakefield

Dovecote Lodge

Wakefield, WF4 · 28 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
Earls Lodge Care Home, Wakefield

Earls Lodge Care Home

Wakefield, WF1 · 52 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaStrong Life Care
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
Fairburn Mews, Castleford

Fairburn Mews

Castleford, WF10 · 20 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaExemplar Health Care
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
Fairburn Vale, Castleford

Fairburn Vale

Castleford, WF10 · 20 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaExemplar Health Care
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
Flanshaw Lodge, Wakefield

Flanshaw Lodge

Wakefield, WF2 · 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
Hazel Garth, Knottingley

Hazel Garth

Knottingley, WF11 · 24 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
Holyrood House Care Home, Knottingley

Holyrood House Care Home

Knottingley, WF11 · 85 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaCrown Care
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
Inwood House, Wakefield

Inwood House

Wakefield, WF4 · 55 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaACG Operations
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
Ivy Cottage, Pontefract

Ivy Cottage

Pontefract, WF7 · 14 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaIvy Cottage (Ackton)
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
Ivy Dene, Knottingley

Ivy Dene

Knottingley, WF11 · 20 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaIvy Cottage (Ackton)
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
Kingfisher View, Castleford

Kingfisher View

Castleford, WF10 · 16 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaExemplar Health Care
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
Newfield Lodge, Castleford

Newfield Lodge

Castleford, WF10 · 64 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaWelltower
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
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.

Typical fees in Wakefield

We do not have enough published fees for this area yet to show a typical figure. Across England, residential care usually costs about £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900.

Common questions

How much do dementia care homes in Wakefield cost?

Not enough dementia care homes in Wakefield have published fees for a typical figure yet. Residential care in Wakefield is typically £1,325 a week and dementia care homes cost more. Ask each home for a written quote.

How many dementia care homes are there in Wakefield?

59 of the 95 CQC-registered care homes in Wakefield are dementia care homes. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.

What should I look for in a dementia care home in Wakefield?

Look for staff trained in dementia care, a building that is easy to find your way around, secure gardens, a calm routine and activities built around what residents used to enjoy. Ask how the home handles distress and whether it can keep caring for someone as dementia advances, so a second move is not needed.

Will the council pay for dementia care home care in Wakefield?

If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Ask the adult social care team at Wakefield council for a needs assessment.