Newbrook

14 Carlton Avenue, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 4BZ

01977559233

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

8 February 2022

Provider

Care Worldwide (Carlton) Limited

Beds

3 beds

Rating history

GoodMar 2015
InadequateNov 2017
InadequateJun 2018
Requires ImprovementJan 2019
GoodApr 2019

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2019. CQC has rated this home 5 times since 2015.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Care Worldwide (Carlton) Limited, which runs 5 care homes in England: 4 rated Good and 1 not yet rated.

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 Newbrook

Newbrook is a residential care home in Wakefield, providing personal care and support for people with learning disabilities. Further details from the Care Quality Commission's most recent inspection are set out below.

Newbrook provides personal care for up to three people with learning disabilities, with three residents currently living there. The home has strong infection prevention and control practices, with the provider regularly reviewing policies and holding meetings with staff and residents to discuss pandemic-related concerns and procedural changes. Staff complete training on infection control measures and were observed correctly wearing personal protective equipment and following best practice protocols.

Source: CQC inspection report, 23 February 2022

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesMental healthPhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

Facilities & Amenities

GardenEn-suite RoomsLaundry ServiceActivities Programme

Practical details from the provider

A large rear garden provides space for planting and growing. Local leisure options include a cinema, bowling and shops.

Published on the provider's website, checked 21 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

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 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: 3 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · WF10 4BZ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities; Mental health conditions; Physical disabilities; 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: Good.

Rating report published 24 April 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 8 February 2022.

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

Read Newbrook'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 Newbrook, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Newbrook, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Newbrook'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