Fairwood Fields Care Home
Pontefract, WF8 · 66 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Care home fees
£1,325 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Dementia care homes in Pontefract
19 of the 35 care homes in Pontefract are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 11 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 Pontefract. 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
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.
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.
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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
Aegis Residential Care
Pontefract, WF8 · 22 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
Bennett Court
Pontefract, WF9 · 39 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
Carleton Court Care Home
Pontefract, WF8 · 35 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
Eden Place Residential Home
Pontefract, WF7 · 12 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
Ivy Cottage
Pontefract, WF7 · 14 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
Millfields Residential Care Home
Pontefract, WF8 · 38 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
Priory Gardens
Pontefract, WF8 · 72 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
Stella House Residential Care Home
Pontefract, WF8 · 40 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
The Laurels Residential Home
Pontefract, WF9 · 28 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
Vicarage Court Care Home
Pontefract, WF7 · 80 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
Willow Park Care Home
Pontefract, WF8 · 64 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
Hemsworth Park
Pontefract, WF9 · 93 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
Roop Cottage Residential Home
Pontefract, WF9 · 35 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
Snydale Care Home
Pontefract, WF7 · 50 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
Stockingate Residential Home
Pontefract, WF9 · 25 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
Warde Aldam
Pontefract, WF9 · 60 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
Riverdale Court Care Home Ltd
Pontefract, WF9 · 94 beds
CQC: Inadequate
Fee not published
Area typical £1,325 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Hamilton Springs
Pontefract, WF9 · 37 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Fee not published
Area typical £1,325 a week
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.
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.
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 Pontefract cost?
Not enough dementia care homes in Pontefract 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 Pontefract?
19 of the 35 CQC-registered care homes in Pontefract 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 Pontefract?
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 Pontefract?
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.