Castleford Lodge

Oxford Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5DF

01977668448

Care Type

Nursing Care

Assessment date

5 September 2025

Provider

Indigo Care Services Limited

Beds

60 beds

About Castleford Lodge

Castleford Lodge is a nursing home in Wakefield, providing care for older people, including some living with dementia. Further details from the CQC's most recent assessment are set out below.

Castleford Lodge provides accommodation and nursing or personal care for up to 60 older people, some living with dementia. The CQC carried out a responsive assessment following concerns received, and found the home overall performing well. A fault with call bells was identified early on but was resolved promptly once raised with the manager.

Staffing levels, medicines management and governance were all found to be safe and effective.

People living at the home were overwhelmingly positive, describing kind, knowledgeable staff who respected their privacy and dignity and involved them in planning their care. Relatives praised the standard of care and said the manager was approachable, though some preferred permanent staff over agency workers. The home is rated Good overall.

Source: CQC assessment, 27 October 2025

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

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: 60 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · WF10 5DF

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia.

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.

Assessment published 27 October 2025. Assessment date recorded: 5 September 2025.

Read CQC's assessment overview

The following is CQC's published account of its assessment, published 27 October 2025. References to “we” mean CQC. It describes findings at that time.

Date of assessment 15 September to 3 October 2025. Castleford Lodge provides accommodation for up to 60 older people who require nursing or personal care, some of whom may be living with dementia. At the time of our assessment 55 people were living at the service. A responsive assessment was carried out to review the service following concerns received. During our first site visit on 15 September, some call bell systems were not working. However, after raising concerns with the manager this was addressed. We found overall there was a strong culture of safety and saw concerns were raised and investigated. People were supported to have choice and control and give feedback on their care. Staffing levels were safe, and staff received appropriate support and supervision to carry out their role effectively. Medicines were managed and administered safely. The service had clear and effective governance systems in place. People were involved in assessments of their needs. Care was based on the latest evidence and good practice.

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

Read Castleford Lodge'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 Castleford Lodge, 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 Castleford Lodge, 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 Castleford Lodge'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