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Dementia care homes in Wakefield

59 of the 95 care homes in Wakefield are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 1 is rated Outstanding and 38 Good. A dementia care home is registered with the CQC to care for people living with dementia, with staff trained for it and a building laid out to keep residents safe and settled.

We do not yet have enough published fees to give a typical figure for dementia care homes in Wakefield. The typical residential care home fee in Wakefield is £1,325 a week, and dementia care homes usually cost more than that. Every home that has told us its price shows it, dated, on its card.

A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care home care, costs from about £1,120 a week and can look after a couple.

Nursing careFees published1 filter, 18 homes · clear

Carr Gate

Wakefield, WF2 · 65 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaVisionary Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,325 a week
No reviews yet

Priory Gardens

Pontefract, WF8 · 72 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaWT NB OpCo 1
Fee not published
Area typical £1,325 a week
No reviews yet

Victoria House

Wakefield, WF4 · 30 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaCare Homes
Fee not published
Area typical £1,325 a week
No reviews yet

Warde Aldam

Pontefract, WF9 · 60 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
NursingDementiaMethodist Homes
Fee not published
Area typical £1,325 a week
No reviews yet

Typical fees in Wakefield

We do not have enough published fees for this area yet to show a typical figure. Across England, residential care usually costs about £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900.

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Common questions

How much do dementia care homes in Wakefield cost?

Not enough dementia care homes in Wakefield have published fees for a typical figure yet. Residential care in Wakefield is typically £1,325 a week and dementia care homes cost more. Ask each home for a written quote.

How many dementia care homes are there in Wakefield?

59 of the 95 CQC-registered care homes in Wakefield are dementia care homes. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.

What should I look for in a dementia care home in Wakefield?

Look for staff trained in dementia care, a building that is easy to find your way around, secure gardens, a calm routine and activities built around what residents used to enjoy. Ask how the home handles distress and whether it can keep caring for someone as dementia advances, so a second move is not needed.

Will the council pay for dementia care home care in Wakefield?

If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Ask the adult social care team at Wakefield council for a needs assessment.