Newfield Lodge

Brookfield Avenue, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 4BJ

01977522501

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

28 February 2022

Provider

Ideal Carehomes (Number One) Limited

Beds

64 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 26 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 19 are the same and 7 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

Requires ImprovementJul 2015
Requires ImprovementFeb 2016
GoodApr 2017
GoodNov 2019

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2017.

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 (Number One) Limited, which runs 19 care homes in England: 8 rated Good, 1 Requires Improvement and 10 not yet rated.

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 Newfield Lodge

Newfield Lodge is a residential care home in Wakefield, offering personal care to older people, including support for those living with dementia. Further detail on the CQC's most recent inspection findings is set out below.

Newfield Lodge provides personal care for up to 64 people aged 65 and over across four separate units, two of which specialise in dementia care. During the inspection, 54 people were using the service.

The home maintained strong infection control measures, requiring visitors to produce negative lateral flow test results, undergo temperature screening, and wear personal protective equipment. Professionals were required to provide evidence of vaccination status via the NHS app or COVID pass. People's visiting rights were maintained throughout, with alternatives to face-to-face visits explored to support residents' connections with loved ones.

Source: CQC inspection report, 25 March 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder people

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: 64 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · WF10 4BJ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 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 22 November 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 28 February 2022.

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

Read Newfield 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 Newfield 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 Newfield 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 Newfield 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