The Acorns

The Acorns is a residential care home in Wakefield, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 5 residents. It provides care for older people, younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by GT Care (Wakefield). The home has been registered since March 2012.

At its latest inspection, published December 2023, the CQC rated The Acorns 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.

The Acorns 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 The Acorns include Hepworth House, Ashby Lodge Residential Home and Advent House. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.