Fairburn Mews

Fairburn Mews is a nursing home in Castleford, in the Wakefield council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 20 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 February 2011.

At its latest inspection, published February 2026, the CQC rated Fairburn Mews 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.

Fairburn Mews 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 Fairburn Mews include Fairburn Vale, Kingfisher View and Wheldale Heights. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.