Flanshaw Lodge

102 Flanshaw Lane, Flanshaw, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 9JE

01924239381

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

25 March 2021

Provider

Wakefield MDC

Beds

26 beds

About Flanshaw Lodge

Flanshaw Lodge is a residential care home in Wakefield, providing personal care for older adults. Details from the Care Quality Commission's most recent inspection are set out below.

Flanshaw Lodge accommodates up to 25 people requiring personal care, with 17 residents at the time of inspection. The home has implemented effective systems to support family contact while minimising infection risks. A designated visiting room with external access enables safe in-person visits, and the home facilitates video calls for relatives unable to visit in person.

The registered manager provides regular updates to families to maintain consistent communication.

Source: CQC inspection report, 29 April 2021

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 without nursing
Registered capacity: 26 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · WF2 9JE

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.

Rating report published 26 March 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 25 March 2021.

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

Read Flanshaw 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 Flanshaw 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 Flanshaw 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 Flanshaw 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