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Millfields Residential Care HomeWakefield

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Rated:GoodResidential

Millfields Residential Care Home

Mill Lane, Nevison, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2LS

01977690606

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

21 June 2018

Provider

Mr & Mrs J Fieldhouse

Beds

38 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 22 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 16 are the same and 6 are lower.

21 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

InadequateAug 2016
Requires ImprovementJan 2017
Requires ImprovementNov 2017
GoodOct 2018

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2018. CQC has rated this home 4 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 Mr & Mrs J Fieldhouse, 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 Millfields Residential Care Home

Millfields Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Wakefield. Full details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

# Summary

The care home has made improvements across several key areas following previous inspection findings. Staff now provide better support around nutrition, ensuring people receive adequate meals and dietary care. The service has strengthened its approach to respecting people's rights under the Mental Capacity Act, with clearer processes for obtaining proper consent to care and treatment.

Privacy and dignity concerns have been addressed through revised practices and staff training.

Governance has been enhanced with better oversight of staffing levels and quality of care. The provider implemented their action plan to address earlier concerns, demonstrating commitment to maintaining standards across safe care delivery, appropriate staffing arrangements, and person-centered support that respects individual needs and preferences.

Source: CQC inspection report, 11 October 2018

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger 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.

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Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 38 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · WF8 2LS

Registered care categories

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

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 11 October 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 21 June 2018.

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

Read Millfields Residential Care Home'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 Millfields Residential Care Home, 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 Millfields Residential Care Home, 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 Millfields Residential Care Home'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