The Sycamores

The Sycamores is a residential care home in Pontefract, in the Wakefield council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 8 residents. It provides care for people with a learning disability or autism, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Hollybank Trust, which operates 8 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2011.

At its latest inspection, published May 2018, the CQC rated The Sycamores 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 Sycamores 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 Sycamores include Stockingate Residential Home, Springfields Residential Home and The Laurels Residential Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.