The Lawrence

The Lawrence is a residential care home in Wakefield, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 14 residents. It provides care for older people, younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs and people with a physical disability. It is run by Priory Group, which operates 174 care homes in England. The home has been registered since December 2010.

At its latest inspection, published October 2025, the CQC rated The Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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 Lawrence include Carr Gate, Gateholme and The Glynn Living. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.