England

Rated:GoodNursing

Bennett Court

Bennett Court, Ash Grove South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2TF

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

30 September 2022

Provider

Bennett Court Health Care Limited

Beds

39 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 16 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 10 are the same and 5 are lower.

6 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodNov 2022

First inspected by CQC in 2022, rated Good.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Bennett Court Health Care Limited runs in England.

Average care home fees in Yorkshire and the Humber: £907 a week for residential care and £1,287 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Bennett Court

Bennett Court is a nursing care home in Wakefield, providing personal care and nursing to older people and younger adults with a range of needs. The findings below set out what the CQC found on its most recent inspection.

Bennett Court is a purpose-built care home with nursing accommodating up to 30 people, currently supporting 26 residents. The service provides personal care and nursing to older people and younger adults with dementia, physical disabilities, and mental health needs. The home is organised into three specialist units, each focusing on particular care needs including life-limiting illness, neuro disabilities such as Huntington's and Parkinson's disease, brain injury, and complex mental health conditions.

Bedrooms feature en-suite wet rooms, and residents have access to communal spaces including assisted bathrooms and an accessible garden.

Source: CQC inspection report, 17 November 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

En-suite bedrooms are arranged across three small units. Shared facilities include dining and living spaces, an activities hub, a therapy kitchen and an accessible garden.

Published on the provider's website, checked 20 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service with nursing
Registered capacity: 39 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · WF9 2TF

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Mental health conditions; Physical disabilities.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 17 November 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 30 September 2022.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Bennett Court's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Bennett Court, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Bennett Court, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Bennett Court's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees