Aspen Court

Aspen Court is a residential care home in Pontefract, Wakefield (WF9 4FT). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.

About Aspen Court

We are a residential home in Pontefract supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic people, including younger adults. The house is run as a household rather than an institution. People living here have their own rooms and their own belongings and a genuine say in how the place works, from what is cooked to what happens at the weekend. For adults who have often had decisions made on their behalf, that ordinary degree of control is central to what we are trying to do. Support is arranged around each person and what they want to be able to do, whether that is work, college, volunteering, getting out regularly, keeping up with family, managing money with help or doing more around the house for themselves. Predictability matters a great deal here, so we keep staffing as consistent as we can and try not to change arrangements without warning and proper explanation. Respite stays are available alongside longer places. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission was requires improvement. We would rather tell you that ourselves than have you find it elsewhere. We are working through what the inspectors identified, and if you are considering the home for yourself or someone in your family we will go through the report with you and answer anything you want to ask. Do come and visit. Meeting the people who live here will tell you more than we can.

Care provided at Aspen Court

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Aspen Court

Where is Aspen Court located?

Aspen Court is a residential care home in Pontefract, Wakefield, WF9 4FT. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Aspen Court provide?

Aspen Court is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Aspen Court's CQC rating?

Aspen Court is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 18 December 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Aspen Court offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Aspen Court

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

No. Aspen Court 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. Aspen Court 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. Aspen Court 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?

Yes. Yes. Aspen Court supports younger adults as well as older people.

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

Aspen Court 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 Aspen Court. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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