Clayton Lodge

Long Lane, Clayton West, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9PR

01246558734

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

21 February 2018

Provider

WCG Clayton Ltd

Beds

40 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 12 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 8 are the same and 3 are lower.

12 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

InadequateMar 2016
Requires ImprovementMar 2017
GoodFeb 2018

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2018. CQC has rated this home 3 times since 2016.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by WCG Clayton Ltd, which runs 2 care homes in England: 2 rated Good.

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.

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 Clayton Lodge

Clayton Lodge is a 40-bed residential care home located on Long Lane in Clayton West, near Huddersfield. The home is operated by WCG Clayton Ltd and provides care for older people, those with dementia, and individuals with physical disabilities.

The home received a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission following its most recent inspection in February 2018. Its position in the Kirklees district offers access to local amenities whilst maintaining a quieter village setting.

As a medium-sized facility, Clayton Lodge combines the ability to support residents with varying care needs, including specialist dementia support, within a residential environment. The home's focus on older people and those with physical disabilities reflects its tailored approach to supporting residents with complex care requirements.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilities

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Clayton 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 Clayton 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 Clayton 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