Northfield Care Centre

Chace Court, Thorne, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN8 4BW

01405816042

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

22 October 2026

Provider

WCG Northfield Ltd

Beds

80 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 10 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 7 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 23 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

Requires ImprovementJun 2018
Requires ImprovementDec 2018
Requires ImprovementMar 2020
Requires ImprovementSept 2020
InadequateJul 2021
GoodFeb 2022
GoodJul 2022
GoodMay 2023
GoodJun 2025
Requires ImprovementOct 2026

Rating dropped from Good to Requires Improvement in 2026. CQC has rated this home 10 times since 2018.

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

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home WCG Northfield Ltd runs in England.

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.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
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 Northfield Care Centre

Northfield Care Centre is an 80-bed nursing home located in Thorne, Doncaster. It provides care for older people, younger adults, and individuals with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. The home is rated Good by the CQC, with its most recent inspection completed in June 2025.

As a nursing facility, it offers on-site medical support alongside residential care. The centre's size and range of specialisms means it serves a diverse resident population with varying care needs. It is operated by WCG Northfield Ltd and situated within the Yorkshire and The Humber region, making it accessible to families across Doncaster and surrounding areas.

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Northfield Care Centre, 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 Northfield Care Centre, 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 Northfield Care Centre'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