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The Old Chapel Care HomeWakefield

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Rated:GoodResidential

The Old Chapel Care Home

Haigh Lane, Haigh, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 4DB

01924830984

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

21 January 2020

Provider

Homelea Care Services Ltd

Beds

15 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 26 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 17 are the same and 8 are lower.

20 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 ImprovementJan 2019
GoodFeb 2020

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2020.

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 Homelea Care Services 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.

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 The Old Chapel Care Home

The Old Chapel Care Home is a residential care home in Wakefield, offering personal and nursing care for older people. Details of the Care Quality Commission's most recent findings are set out below.

This residential care home provides personal and nursing care to up to 15 people aged 65 and over in a converted chapel with modern, fully accessible en-suite bedrooms across two floors. Communal areas are located on the ground floor to promote independence for residents with disabilities associated with ageing.

Residents and relatives spoke highly of the care provided, describing the service as outstanding and excellent. They noted good staffing ratios meant they did not have to wait for care and praised the positive atmosphere. Staff received appropriate training and demonstrated strong knowledge of individual residents' needs.

The registered manager was described as approachable and supportive, encouraging excellence in care delivery. Residents and their families expressed total confidence in the home's safety and leadership, with the service promoting maximum choice and control through least restrictive practices that prioritise residents' best interests.

Source: CQC inspection report, 6 February 2020

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory 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.

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: 15 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · S75 4DB

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia; 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 6 February 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 21 January 2020.

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

Read The Old Chapel 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 The Old Chapel 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 The Old Chapel 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 The Old Chapel 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