Westmead

Westmead is a residential care home in Castleford, in the Wakefield council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 9 residents. It provides care for people with a learning disability or autism and people with mental health needs. It is run by The Bridge Community Care, which operates 9 care homes in England. The home has been registered since April 2018.

At its latest inspection, published April 2025, the CQC rated Westmead 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.

Westmead 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 Westmead include Breadalbane Residential Home, Newbrook and The Beeches. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.