Willow Park Care Home

Willow Park Care Home is a nursing home in Pontefract, Wakefield (WF8 2HB). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Willow Park Care Home

Willow Park is a nursing home in Pontefract. Because we are registered for nursing care, we can support people whose health needs go well beyond what a residential home can safely meet, with qualified nurses working alongside our care team rather than visiting from outside. We care for older adults with ongoing medical conditions, managing medication, nutrition, skin care, pain and comfort while helping with the everyday tasks of washing, dressing and moving about. Dementia care is central to our work, and it depends on knowing each person properly: what reassures them, what unsettles them, how they like to be approached. We support residents living with mental health conditions, where a settled environment and staff who spot early changes matter enormously, and residents with physical disabilities or a visual or hearing impairment, adapting how we communicate and how we assist so that dignity is never traded for convenience. We also care for younger adults with nursing needs, planning their days around their own interests rather than the pattern that suits the majority. Respite stays are available for families needing a planned break or extra support after a hospital discharge. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Families are welcome here at any reasonable hour, and we would always rather hear a concern while it is still a small one.

Care provided at Willow Park Care Home

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Willow Park Care Home

Where is Willow Park Care Home located?

Willow Park Care Home is a nursing home in Pontefract, Wakefield, WF8 2HB. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Willow Park Care Home provide?

Willow Park Care Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Willow Park Care Home's CQC rating?

Willow Park Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 9 November 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Willow Park Care Home provide dementia care?

Yes. Willow Park Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Willow Park Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Willow Park Care Home

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

Yes. Willow Park Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

Yes. Yes. Willow Park Care Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Willow Park Care Home 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. Willow Park Care Home 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

Willow Park Care Home 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 Willow Park Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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