The Chestnuts Care Home

The Chestnuts Care Home is a residential care home in Normanton, in the Wakefield council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 41 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Fieldhouse Care. The home has been registered since May 2013.

At its latest inspection, published November 2023, the CQC rated The Chestnuts Care Home 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 Chestnuts Care Home 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 Chestnuts Care Home include Prospect House, Amelia House and The Croft Care Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.