William Wilberforce

West Green, Pocklington, York, North Yorkshire, YO42 2NH

01759302294

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

Not available

Provider

Paragon Healthcare York Limited

Beds

64 beds

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Paragon Healthcare York Limited 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 William Wilberforce

William Wilberforce is a 64-bed residential care home located in Pocklington, a market town in the East Riding of Yorkshire near York. The home is operated by Paragon Healthcare York Limited and provides care for older people, younger adults with physical disabilities, and people living with dementia.

The home serves a mixed-age population with varying care needs, reflecting the diverse requirements of its resident base. Its size allows for a structured care environment while maintaining a presence within the local Pocklington community. As a residential care facility rather than nursing care, it focuses on personal care and support for daily living activities.

The home has not yet received a CQC inspection rating. For current information about the home's regulatory status and performance, you may wish to check the CQC register directly.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting William Wilberforce, 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 William Wilberforce, 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 William Wilberforce'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