Westmead

Westmead is a residential care home in Castleford, Wakefield (WF10 3AF). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Westmead

Here at Westmead, we are a care home based in Castleford, Wakefield, and we support people across a range of needs including residential care, learning disabilities and autism, mental health, and respite care. We are proud to hold a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission, which reflects the genuine effort our team puts in day after day to make sure the people we support feel safe, respected, and at home. We know that choosing a care home is one of the most significant decisions a person and their family can make. It is not something anyone takes lightly, and we do not take the trust placed in us lightly either. From the moment someone first gets in touch with us, we try to make the process as straightforward and reassuring as possible. We want people to feel that they can ask questions, take their time, and get a real sense of who we are before any decisions are made. The people we support come to us with different backgrounds, different needs, and different hopes for what their life here might look like. Our focus is on understanding each person as an individual and building support around them rather than asking them to fit into a set routine. Whether someone is with us for a short respite stay or has made Westmead their long term home, we want their time here to be meaningful and comfortable. Our team genuinely cares about the people they work with, and that shows in the relationships built over time between staff and residents. There is a real sense of community here in Castleford, and we are glad to be part of it. If you would like to find out more about Westmead or come and have a look around, please do get in touch. We would love to hear from you.

Care provided at Westmead

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Westmead

Where is Westmead located?

Westmead is a residential care home in Castleford, Wakefield, WF10 3AF. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Westmead provide?

Westmead is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Westmead's CQC rating?

Westmead is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 28 April 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Westmead offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Westmead offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Westmead

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

No. Westmead is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Westmead is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Westmead offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Ask the home. The register does not say which age groups the home supports. Ask the home.

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

Typical weekly fees in the Yorkshire & Humberside

Westmead has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the Yorkshire & Humberside, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the Yorkshire & Humberside, not a quote from Westmead. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

More about the care at Westmead

Respite Care at Westmead

Wakefield council usually pays about £650 to £800 a week, which is relevant if a short stay is to be publicly funded. Respite is one of Westmead's registered categories, and short stays normally need booking well ahead with a minimum length attached, so ask what that is. Pack medication and a note of routines, and use the stay to judge whether the home would suit permanently.

Residential Care at Westmead

Westmead holds a good overall rating from an inspection in April 2025, which is recent enough to be worth relying on. Residential care covers everyday living rather than nursing, so personal care, medication, cooked meals and a day with some shape are provided but no registered nurse is on site. Someone whose health needs regular clinical attention would need a nursing home instead. The home says its focus is on understanding each person as an individual and building support around them rather than asking them to fit a set routine. Weekly fees across Yorkshire and Humberside run from about £800 to £1050, while Wakefield council pays £650 to £800, so ask how any difference is met.

Mental Health at Westmead

Building support around a person rather than asking them to fit a set routine is how Westmead describes its approach, which suits mental health well. Stability, routine and being treated with dignity usually do more than any particular method. Ask who on the staff has mental health experience, what happens in a crisis, and how the home works with community mental health services.

Learning Disability and Autism at Westmead

The Bridge Community Care has held this registration since 12 April 2018, so Westmead is well established in Castleford. Support for a learning disability or autism depends on person centred planning, independence skills built at the person's own pace, predictable routines and attention to sensory needs. Ask who holds the relevant training, how Wakefield commissions and reviews a placement, and how often the plan is revisited.

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