Hepworth House

City Field Court, Stanley, Wakefield, WF3 4NG

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

6 October 2022

Provider

Ideal Carehomes Limited

Beds

66 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 29 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, none are the same and 29 are lower.

19 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

OutstandingNov 2022

First inspected by CQC in 2022, rated Outstanding.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Ideal Carehomes Limited, which runs 11 care homes in England: 1 rated Outstanding and 10 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 Hepworth House

Hepworth House is a residential care home in Wakefield, providing personal care for older adults, including people living with dementia. Details from the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Hepworth House is a purpose-built residential care home providing personal care for up to 66 older adults and people living with dementia. At inspection, 38 people were using the service. The home was exceptionally clean and well maintained, with service design focused on promoting comfort and safety.

Systems were in place to manage medicines safely while encouraging people to self-medicate where possible to maintain their independence. Staff dependency calculations and actual staffing levels were displayed in the reception area, demonstrating transparency about staffing provision.

Source: CQC inspection report, 29 November 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peopleSensory impairments

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.

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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: 66 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · WF3 4NG

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia; Mental health conditions; Sensory impairment.

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: Outstanding.

Rating report published 29 November 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 6 October 2022.

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

Read Hepworth House'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 Hepworth House, 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 Hepworth House, 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 Hepworth House'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