Hazel Garth

49 Hazel Road, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 0LG

01977722405

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

21 October 2026

Provider

Wakefield MDC

Beds

24 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 19 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 16 are rated higher by CQC, 3 are the same and none are lower.

None of these nearby homes has 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

GoodApr 2016
GoodFeb 2019
Requires ImprovementOct 2026

Rating dropped from Good to Requires Improvement in 2026.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Wakefield MDC, which runs 3 care homes in England: 2 rated Good and 1 Requires Improvement.

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 Hazel Garth

Hazel Garth is a residential care home located in Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber. Its registered care categories include dementia, older people, and younger adults. The home has 24 beds. CQC records an overall rating of Requires Improvement, published in October 2026. The home is operated by Wakefield MDC.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Hazel Garth, 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 Hazel Garth, 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 Hazel Garth'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