Dementia Care Homes in Knottingley 5 dementia care homes · 4 rated Good by CQC
- 4 Good
- 1 Not yet rated
Knottingley has 5 CQC registered care homes that are registered for dementia care. Of those, 4 are rated Good, and 1 has not yet been rated. 4 of the 5 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
All 5 dementia care homes in Knottingley
The Rivers Care home in Knottingley
The Croft, Knottingley, Wakefield WF11 9BL
Less than 0.5 miles
Weekly fees
£800 to £1,050 regional guide for Yorkshire and the Humber, ask the home
Nursing on site
No, residential
Short stays
Yes, respite
CQC rated
Not yet rated
Run by
Minster Care Management No2 Limited
Local authority: Wakefield Metropolitan District Council · Check what you would pay
- Care Home
We are a residential care home in Knottingley, providing a home for older people and younger adults who need help with daily living, including those living with dementia and people with physical disabilities. Our aim is a settled house where help is close at hand without taking over somebody's life. Residents keep their own rooms, belongings and routines as far as we can manage, and they decide how much they want to be part of whatever is happening. Where someone needs help with washing, dressing or moving about, we try to give it without hurry and without doing more of the task than is actually needed, because what a person can still manage themselves is worth protecting. Dementia care rests on knowing the person rather than following a procedure, so we ask families to tell us about working life, children, music, faith and old habits. That knowledge is worth more than any written plan when somebody is frightened or cannot place where they are. Meals are cooked here and we listen when somebody would rather have something different. Family and friends are welcome whenever they wish to come. Respite stays are available as well as permanent places. We do not yet hold an overall rating from the Care Quality Commission and are happy to discuss that openly. Please come and look round before deciding anything. We will be straight with you about whether we can meet the needs you describe.
- Older Person Care
- Dementia Care
- Physical Disability
- Younger Adults
- Respite Care
The Manse Residential Home Care home in Knottingley · Rated Good by CQC
CQC: good
Ropewalk, Knottingley, Wakefield WF11 9AL
Less than 0.5 miles
Weekly fees
£800 to £1,050 regional guide for Yorkshire and the Humber, ask the home
Nursing on site
No, residential
Short stays
Yes, respite
CQC rated
Jan 2018 over 8 years ago, ask what has changed
Run by
CFP Care Ltd
Local authority: Wakefield Metropolitan District Council · Check what you would pay
- Care Home
The Manse Residential Home is in Knottingley, near Wakefield. We provide residential care for older people who have reached the point where living alone has become difficult, and caring for people living with dementia is a large part of what we do. We are deliberately clear about what we are. This is not a nursing home. It is a place to live, where the parts of the day that have become hard are taken care of and the rest still belongs to the person. Staff are here through the night as well as the day to help with washing, dressing and medication. Meals are cooked on the premises, laundry gets done, and doctors and district nurses come in when somebody needs them. Dementia care comes down to consistency and to knowing the person. A day that runs in a familiar order, the same faces turning up and surroundings that make sense will settle somebody more reliably than any programme of activities. We take time to learn about a person's working life, their family and their habits, because that is what makes sense of things later on. Beyond the help they need, residents run their own days, and visitors are welcome rather than merely tolerated. Respite and short stays are available. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Do come and see us.
- Older Person Care
- Dementia Care
- Respite Care
Holyrood House Care Home Care home in Knottingley · Rated Good by CQC
CQC: good
Spawd Bone Lane, Knottingley, Wakefield WF11 0JG
0.6 miles away
Weekly fees
£800 to £1,050 regional guide for Yorkshire and the Humber, ask the home
Nursing on site
No, residential
Short stays
Yes, respite
CQC rated
Mar 2022 over 4 years ago, ask what has changed
Run by
Crown Care VI Limited
Local authority: Wakefield Metropolitan District Council · Check what you would pay
- Care Home
We at Holyrood House Care Home are proud to offer warm, person centred residential care in the heart of Knottingley, providing a true home from home for older people and adults with a range of support needs. Nestled within the welcoming community of the WF postcode area in Wakefield, our home has become a trusted place where residents can feel safe, valued and genuinely cared for. Our setting has been thoughtfully designed to feel comfortable and familiar, with communal spaces where residents can socialise, quieter areas for reflection, and bedrooms that residents are encouraged to personalise with their own treasured belongings. Being part of the Knottingley community means residents benefit from a friendly local atmosphere, with the town's amenities, parks and green spaces close by, making it easy for family and friends to visit and stay involved in their loved one's life. We specialise in supporting older people who require residential care, as well as those living with dementia, mental health needs, physical disabilities, and younger adults who benefit from a supportive residential environment. In practice, this means our team takes the time to understand each individual, their history, preferences and aspirations, and shapes daily life around what truly matters to them. For residents living with dementia, this might mean gentle reassurance, meaningful activity and a calm, predictable routine that helps reduce anxiety. For those managing mental health needs or physical disabilities, it means compassionate encouragement, practical support, and a respectful approach that promotes dignity and as much independence as possible. Younger adults living with us are supported to pursue their interests and maintain meaningful connections, whilst older residents enjoy companionship, comfort and the reassurance of attentive support around the clock. Families tell us that the peace of mind they gain from knowing their relative is safe and well cared for is one of the most valuable things we offer. We work closely with families, healthcare professionals and the wider community to ensure each resident receives joined up, considerate support, and we welcome open conversations so loved ones always feel informed and involved. The Care Quality Commission rated Holyrood House Care Home as Good overall at its latest inspection in March 2022. We were rated Good across the Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well led domains, which reflects the genuine warmth of our team, the quality of the support we provide, and the leadership that guides our home. The Safe domain was rated Requires Improvement, and we have taken this feedback seriously, viewing it as an opportunity to strengthen our practice and keep raising standards. Continuous improvement is something we believe in deeply, because the people who live with us deserve nothing less than our very best every day. Choosing a care home for someone you love is one of the most important decisions a family can make, and we understand the weight of that responsibility. If you are exploring residential care, dementia care or specialist support in Knottingley or the wider Wakefield area, we would be delighted to welcome you for a visit. Come and meet our team, see our home for yourself, and discover whether Holyrood House Care Home could be the right next chapter for your loved one. Please get in touch whenever you are ready, and we will be here to listen, answer your questions, and guide you with kindness every step of the way.
- Older Person Care
- Dementia Care
- Mental Health
- Physical Disability
- Younger Adults
- Respite Care
Hazel Garth Care home in Knottingley · Rated Good by CQC
CQC: good
49 Hazel Road, Knottingley, Wakefield WF11 0LG
0.9 miles away
Weekly fees
£800 to £1,050 regional guide for Yorkshire and the Humber, ask the home
Nursing on site
No, residential
Short stays
Yes, respite
CQC rated
Feb 2019 over 7 years ago, ask what has changed
Run by
Wakefield MDC
Local authority: Wakefield Metropolitan District Council · Check what you would pay
- Care Home
Hazel Garth is a care home in Knottingley in Wakefield. We provide residential care for older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia, and we offer respite stays for those needing care for a short period. We want this to feel like a house people live in rather than somewhere they have been sent. Visitors come at the times that suit them. There is usually something going on that nobody has to join. Staff sit down and talk properly rather than passing through on the way to the next job. People here decide when they get up, what they wear, what they eat and whether they want company or their own space with the door shut. Dementia care rests on patience and a recognisable day. We avoid springing things on people, we keep routines familiar, and when somebody is distressed we go looking for the cause rather than trying to smooth it over. Relatives often know precisely what helps, and we would much rather be told at the beginning than work it out over months. The practical side gets proper attention too: food people actually want to eat, medication handled carefully, quick response when somebody is unwell, and plain conversations with families when things change. At our most recent inspection the Care Quality Commission rated us good overall, and we keep asking residents and relatives where we still fall short.
- Older Person Care
- Dementia Care
- Younger Adults
- Respite Care
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Ivy Dene Care home in Knottingley · Rated Good by CQC
CQC: good
20-22 Doncaster Road, Knottingley, Wakefield WF11 8NT
1.2 miles away
Weekly fees
£800 to £1,050 regional guide for Yorkshire and the Humber, ask the home
Nursing on site
No, residential
Short stays
Yes, respite
CQC rated
Nov 2019 over 7 years ago, ask what has changed
Run by
Ivy Cottage (Ackton) Ltd
Local authority: Wakefield Metropolitan District Council · Check what you would pay
- Care Home
We at Ivy Dene are proud to offer a warm and welcoming residential care home in the heart of Knottingley, providing personalised support for adults of all ages within a homely community setting. Nestled in the Wakefield district of Yorkshire and Humberside, our home has become a trusted place where residents can feel truly at ease. Our setting reflects the friendly character of Knottingley itself, offering a comfortable environment where residents can relax, socialise, and enjoy daily life at their own pace. The surrounding community provides a familiar backdrop for those who have lived locally, whilst also offering a peaceful base for newcomers settling into a new chapter. Communal spaces are designed with wellbeing in mind, encouraging both quiet reflection and shared moments with fellow residents, family, and friends. The breadth of care we provide reflects our belief that every individual deserves support shaped around their own story. We welcome older people seeking long term residential care, as well as younger adults who benefit from a supportive living environment. Our team is experienced in caring for people living with dementia, offering routines and reassurance that help residents feel safe, orientated, and valued. For those with a learning disability or autism, we focus on understanding personal preferences, communication styles, and individual goals, creating a place where people can genuinely thrive. We also support adults living with mental health needs, providing a stable and compassionate environment where emotional wellbeing is nurtured alongside practical care. For residents with a physical disability or those managing visual or hearing impairment, our approach centres on dignity, accessibility, and thoughtful adjustments that empower independence wherever possible. In practice, this means our team takes the time to learn how each person likes to be supported, from the small daily details to the significant moments that matter most. We understand that families sometimes need a little extra help during difficult periods, which is why we also offer respite care. Whether a loved one requires short term support following a hospital stay, or a family carer needs a well deserved break, our respite stays are designed to feel just as warm and considered as long term care. Guests are welcomed into the fold of our community from the moment they arrive, ensuring their time with us is restful, sociable, and genuinely restorative. Families researching care will find reassurance in our Care Quality Commission rating of Good overall, following our most recent inspection. Inspectors rated us Good for being safe, caring, responsive, and well led, reflecting the everyday commitment of our team to look after residents with kindness, attentiveness, and integrity. The Effective domain was rated as Requires Improvement, and we take that feedback seriously, using it as a meaningful opportunity to keep learning, listening, and strengthening the way we deliver care. Continuous improvement is part of who we are, and we are committed to building on our strengths whilst addressing the areas where we can do even better. Choosing a care home is one of the most personal decisions a family can make, and we recognise the trust placed in us when a loved one moves through our doors. Our aim is always to make that transition feel gentle, supported, and full of warmth. From the first conversation to the everyday rhythms of life at Ivy Dene, we work in genuine partnership with families, keeping communication open and ensuring loved ones remain closely involved in decisions about care. If you are considering residential, dementia, learning disability, mental health, physical disability, sensory, younger adult, or respite care in Knottingley or the wider Wakefield area, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please get in touch to learn more about life at Ivy Dene, ask any questions you may have, or arrange a visit to see for yourself the comfort and community we work so hard to nurture every day.
- Older Person Care
- Dementia Care
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
- Respite Care
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What dementia care homes cost in Knottingley, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care Middle half of prices from 14 Yorkshire & Humberside homes. Median £1,316. | Varies by council | £1,165 to £1,475 |
| Nursing care England figure, because too few Yorkshire & Humberside homes publish this price. 140 homes. Median £1,916. | Varies by council | £1,600 to £2,071 |
| Residential dementia care Most relevant to this page Middle half of prices from 13 Yorkshire & Humberside homes. Median £1,399. | Not published separately | £1,199 to £1,581 |
| Nursing dementia care Most relevant to this page England figure, because too few Yorkshire & Humberside homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050. | Not published separately | £1,890 to £2,221 |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. What a council pays differs from council to council. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
CQC inspection dates for dementia care homes in Knottingley
Inspected most recently
- Holyrood House Care Home 9 March 2022, Good
- Ivy Dene 2 November 2019, Good
- Hazel Garth 27 February 2019, Good
Longest since a CQC report
- The Manse Residential Home 9 January 2018, Good
- Hazel Garth 27 February 2019, Good
- Ivy Dene 2 November 2019, Good
Arranging and funding a dementia care home place in Knottingley
Registration to support dementia tells you a home accepts the diagnosis, not how well it handles it. What matters is whether staff are trained to respond to confusion and distress rather than contain it, whether the layout helps people orient themselves, and whether someone who walks frequently has a safe route to do so. Ask how many staff hold dementia training and how often it is refreshed.
Where the grades sit
Ivy Dene, Holyrood House Care Home, Hazel Garth and The Manse Residential Home are each rated Good. The Rivers has no published rating as yet, which indicates a home not inspected since registration rather than anything adverse. The caring and responsive sections of each report are the ones to read, since they describe how a resident with dementia is treated through the day.
What to notice on a visit
Watch whether residents are occupied or simply seated, and ask what happens when someone becomes distressed in the evening. Ask about staff turnover, because familiar faces matter more to someone with memory loss than any feature of the building. Ask whether the garden is secure and used, and what would happen if needs progressed beyond the home's registration.
Choosing between dementia care homes in Knottingley
The assessment comes before any contract and decides whether residential dementia care is the right level of support in the first place. It is free, anyone may request it, and a relative can do so with the person's consent. Wakefield Metropolitan District Council is responsible for that assessment and for the financial assessment that follows, and a carer living with the person is entitled to one of their own.
How the financial assessment works
Savings, income and, in a permanent placement, usually the value of a property are measured against the national capital thresholds. Capital above the upper threshold means fees are met privately. Below the lower threshold only income is counted, with a weekly personal allowance protected, and a deferred payment arrangement can delay the sale of a house.
Costs and the allowances often missed
Residential dementia care costs less than nursing care because the support is personal rather than clinical. Attendance allowance and the daily living part of personal independence payment are not means tested and are frequently overlooked by people funding themselves. Where a council contribution falls short of a home's private rate, establish in writing whether a third party payment is expected and who would be liable for it.
Frequently asked questions about dementia care homes in Knottingley
How many dementia care homes are there in Knottingley?
Knottingley has 5 CQC registered care homes that are registered for dementia care: 4 Good, 1 not yet rated. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
Which dementia care homes in Knottingley were inspected most recently?
Holyrood House Care Home (9 March 2022), Ivy Dene (2 November 2019) and Hazel Garth (27 February 2019) have the most recent CQC reports.
Which homes in Knottingley provide dementia care?
Five residential care homes covering Knottingley are registered to support people living with dementia: Ivy Dene, Holyrood House Care Home, Hazel Garth, The Rivers and The Manse Residential Home. Ivy Dene, Holyrood House Care Home, Hazel Garth and The Manse Residential Home are each rated Good by the Care Quality Commission. The Rivers does not have a published rating at present. Each profile links through to the inspection report behind its rating where one exists.
What should be asked when visiting a dementia care home in Knottingley?
Ask what proportion of staff hold dementia training, how often it is refreshed and how high turnover is, since familiar faces matter a great deal to someone with memory loss. Ask how the home responds to distress or agitation and whether any restrictive practice is used. Visit at a mealtime and watch how residents needing help to eat are supported. Where a home has no published rating, ask how long it has been open and who the registered manager is.
What is the difference between a dementia care home and a dementia nursing home?
A dementia care home provides residential personal care, covering help with washing, dressing, meals, prompting medication and supervision day and night. A dementia nursing home adds registered nurses on duty at all hours and can manage clinical needs such as wound care, tube feeding or palliative nursing. Many people live well in residential dementia care for years and only need nursing in the later stages. All five homes listed for Knottingley are residential rather than nursing.
Can Wakefield Metropolitan District Council fund a dementia placement?
Wakefield Metropolitan District Council can fund or part fund a placement where the needs assessment confirms residential dementia care is appropriate and the financial assessment shows capital below the upper threshold. Anyone above that threshold meets the fees privately, although the needs assessment is still worth having on record. A deferred payment agreement may be available where most of the capital is held in a property. Where the council rate falls short of a home's fee, ask in writing who would cover the difference.
How is a care needs assessment arranged in Knottingley?
Ask Wakefield Metropolitan District Council for an adult social care needs assessment, which anyone can request, including a relative acting with the person's consent. There is no charge and the outcome does not depend on income or savings. An assessor will look at memory, daily living, mobility, medication and night time needs before recommending a level of care. A carer can also ask for a separate carer's assessment in their own right.
How far ahead should a family start looking?
Start early even where a move still feels distant, because dementia progresses unevenly and the decision often arrives sooner than expected. Six to eight weeks allows for repeat visits, a careful read of the reports and a settled funding position. A crisis admission or hospital discharge rarely allows that, so a shortlist held in reserve is valuable. Where a suitable room comes free sooner, many homes will hold it briefly against a deposit.
Other types of care in Knottingley
Local care news in Wakefield
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Local authority support in Knottingley
Wakefield Metropolitan District Council arranges and funds adult social care in this area. Use these official council links to check funding, request an assessment and get support.
Adult social care website Wakefield Metropolitan District Council
Council service pages 7 of 19
- Request a care needs assessment (Care Act assessment)
- Carer's assessment (for unpaid carers)
- Charging policy — residential care
- Deferred Payment Agreement scheme
- Paying for care / financial assessment (means test)
- Safeguarding adults — how to report concerns
- Self-assessment tools and online referral forms
Guides for choosing a dementia care home
Plain-English advice on choosing and paying for dementia care homes.
- Dementia Care Specialists, Explained in Plain English 12 min read
- What Is a Care Home? A Plain English Guide for Families 8 min read
- Residential Care Homes: Costs, Eligibility, Types and How to Choose the Right Care Home 13 min read
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC), Explained in Plain English 12 min read
Free care planning tools
Tools to help you understand your options, check funding eligibility, and plan ahead.
- Personalised Assistant Answer a few questions and get a tailored list of suitable care homes.
- Concierge Answer 13 questions about care needs, location, and preferences to receive a personalised shortlist of matched homes.
- Funding Calculator Estimate how much care will cost and what financial support may be available.
- CHC Assessment Check whether your relative may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare funding.
- CHC DST Assessment Complete the Decision Support Tool used in NHS CHC funding assessments.
- Map Explorer Browse care homes near you on an interactive map.
Provider information is sourced from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), last updated October 2026.