Hepworth House

Wakefield · WF3 4NG

Care type
Residential Care Home
Indicative weekly fees
From £1,725/week
Inspection rating
OutstandingRating published Nov 2022
Capacity
66 beds
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RightCareHome analysisDecision snapshot

What the evidence shows

Hepworth House is listed as a residential care home. The published inspection rating is Outstanding (Nov 2022). Family feedback highlights staff kindness and professionalism.

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What stands out

  • Outstanding inspection rating
  • Family feedback highlights staff kindness and professionalism
  • Dementia support

Points to explore

  • Family feedback: occasional poor communication on respite bookings
  • Clarify funding route expectations

What we cannot confirm

  • Dementia support is listed, but a secure unit and wandering support are not confirmed. Discuss wandering or distress support.

Checks for any home

  • Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
More facility details
Registered provider
Ideal Carehomes Limited
Provider group
BRAND HC-One Limited
Local authority
Wakefield
Purpose built
Yes
Ensuite rooms
100%
Floors
3
Opened
2021

Provider network: 11 homes; 82% rated Good or better (1 Outstanding, 8 Good, 1 Requires Improvement).

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Hepworth House Inspection Rating & History

The published overall inspection rating is Outstanding. Review the dates and any findings below; a data review is not a new inspection.

Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Outstanding
Effective
Outstanding
Caring
Outstanding
Responsive
Outstanding
Well-Led
Outstanding
Inspection record date
Inspection record review · Jul 2023

Routine inspection: Oct 2022

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Registered Manager
Debbie Manley
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Published care capabilities

Listed support includes dementia support, sight or hearing impairment support, mental health support. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.

  • Dementia support
  • Sight or hearing impairment support
  • Mental health support
  • Wheelchair access
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Important limitations

  • Dementia support is listed, but a secure unit and wandering support are not confirmed. Discuss wandering or distress support.
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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Residential Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Dementia
Sight or hearing impairment
Mental health
Adults aged 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Vascular Dementia
Lewy Body Dementia
Frontotemporal Dementia
Depression
Anxiety

Staffing

RightCareHome analysisStaffing evidence

Available information about staffing arrangements. Family descriptions of staff appear in the family experiences section; they are not verified staffing levels.

Round-the-clock nurse cover is not listed. Ask how overnight clinical needs are supported.
Registered Manager
Debbie Manley

Hepworth House: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

From £1,725/week

From ≈ £7,501 per month (estimate)

Monthly estimate uses an average of 4.348 weeks per month.

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Published fee notes

Weekly fee range starts from £1,725, subject to an individual's care needs and the type of room and services chosen. Enjoy fixed fees until April 2026.

Council-funded rate — background context

Reference period is unavailable. This is not a current private fee quote or a measure of care quality. Self-funded fees and included services may differ.

Council-rate context (Wakefield, residential with dementia care): £955/wk

Dementia care
From £1,725/week

How care at this home can be funded

Self-Funding

You pay the full fee directly if assessable capital exceeds £23,250. Between £14,250 and £23,250, tariff income applies.

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Family Reviews

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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for Hepworth House, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Rated 'OUTSTANDING' by the inspection, Hepworth House care home offers high quality residential and residential dementia care in Wakefield. The home features all-inclusive fees, luxurious social spaces, and a varied activity program.

Contact & location

Will regular visits and day-to-day logistics be practical?

Travel time, nearby GP services, and neighbourhood safety — so the whole family can visit comfortably.

Practical Information

Visitor Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Location & Neighbourhood

RightCareHome analysisNeighbourhood

City Field Court, Stanley, Wakefield, WF3 4NG

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Nearby Amenities

Bus Stops (500m)
10 stops

Neighbourhood

Distances and local context help you plan visits. They do not establish how suitable the setting is for an individual resident. Deprivation deciles describe the area: 1 is most deprived and 10 least deprived; they do not assess the home or its care.

Nearest green space

451m away

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

4 dining services listed

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Dining Services

Professional Chef On-Site
Choice of Menu
Special Occasion Meals
Communal Dining Room

Dietary Options

Pureed
Diabetic
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten-Free
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Activities & Social Life

RightCareHome analysisDaily-life evidence

Social life, outings, and engagement programmes based on available information.

6 activities listed

Individual and group options available
Arts & Crafts
Music & Singing
Exercise Classes
Gardening
Games & Quizzes
Reminiscence
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✓One-to-one activity sessions
✓Organised group activities

Facilities & Features

4 feature groups available

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Accessibility Features

Wheelchair Access
Lift

Rooms

Ensuite
Single Rooms
Own Furniture

Safety & Security

Secure Garden
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Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
WiFi
TV Lounge
Library
Hairdresser
Cafe
Bar
Cinema

Provider Records

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Next Steps

Is Hepworth House a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Hepworth House

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  1. Have there been any recent changes to food provision or portion sizes?

  2. How do you support residents who wander or become distressed in practice?

  3. Which funding routes do families most often use here, and when do top-ups usually arise?

    Ask for a written breakdown of regular fees and optional extras.

  4. Ask how respite bookings are handled and response times for enquiries.

Also ask about everyday care

  1. What actions followed the inspection report, and can you show examples?

  2. What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?

    Ask whether these numbers include agency staff.

  3. How are families updated when needs change?

  4. How often is the care plan reviewed, and who is involved?

  5. May we speak with a current resident family member?

Common Questions About Hepworth House

What does the inspection rating for Hepworth House show?

The published overall inspection rating is Outstanding. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

Is Hepworth House a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Outstanding. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023. Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings. The combined public feedback rating is 4.8 out of 5. No current enforcement actions are recorded. The safest next step is to compare these signals with your visit questions and care needs.

How much does Hepworth House cost per week?

Indicative weekly fees at Hepworth House: From £1,725/week. Confirm your assessed quote, including care and extras, with the home.

Does Hepworth House accept NHS or local authority funding?

Hepworth House accepts self-funding residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines.

Is Hepworth House a nursing home or a residential care home?

Hepworth House is registered as a residential care home. Personal care is the listed service. Ask how visiting clinicians and overnight clinical needs are supported.

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Does Hepworth House provide dementia care?

Hepworth House specialises in dementia care. This includes Alzheimer's disease support. The home is registered for this specialism.

How do we score dementia-specialist homes differently?

We do not treat the phrase 'dementia care' on its own as proof of quality. On RightCareHome, dementia-specialist homes are checked more carefully for dementia-specific fit signals such as whether dementia care is registered, whether secure or wandering support is clearly published, whether nursing cover is available when needs are more complex, and whether inspection or family feedback supports that positioning. If wandering support is not clear in the public data, that becomes a follow-up question rather than a positive signal.

How many beds does Hepworth House have?

Hepworth House has 66 registered beds. Personal care is the listed service.

What do care home reviews say about Hepworth House?

Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings. The combined public feedback rating is 4.8 out of 5.

Are Hepworth House's reviews enough to make a decision?

Hepworth House's public feedback assessment is useful, but it should not be the only reason to choose the home. Treat it as one evidence layer, then compare it with the inspection rating, safety and well-led domains, weekly fees, funding fit, and provider-record questions. Reviews are strongest when they confirm the same strengths or concerns that appear in inspection evidence and your visit questions.

Is Hepworth House safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for Hepworth House is "Outstanding". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates Hepworth House?

Hepworth House is operated by IDEAL CAREHOMES LIMITED (Company registration number: 10531219).

Has Hepworth House had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Hepworth House in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about Hepworth House's provider?

Hepworth House's provider public-record check is: Records reviewed. No material provider-record points to clarify were found in the public records reviewed. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask Hepworth House?

Ask Hepworth House how care is kept consistent when staffing or residents' needs change, how families are informed about management changes, and what the contract says about notice periods and deposits. Discuss these points with the manager during your visit and ask for key commitments in writing.

What should I compare before choosing Hepworth House?

Before choosing Hepworth House, compare published inspection overall, Safe, and Well-Led ratings with their inspection history, family review volume and repeated themes, published weekly fees and what is included, funding routes accepted by the home, and the operator’s public company records. Compare these points with other care homes in Wakefield to find the best fit for your relative’s care needs, budget and visiting arrangements.

What questions should I ask when visiting Hepworth House?

When visiting Hepworth House, start by asking the team to ask to see the latest inspection report and what has changed since it, ask how staffing levels work on day and night shifts, and ask how families are updated when needs change. These questions help you test whether the public picture on this page still matches day-to-day reality inside the home.

What does our visit checklist include for Hepworth House?

Our visit checklist for Hepworth House starts with the basics families often miss: the latest inspection report, staffing levels across day and night shifts, how the team updates relatives when needs change, and how care plans are reviewed in practice. On RightCareHome, the page-level checklist is then extended with personalised follow-up questions based on the home’s inspection, review, provider-record and practical signals.

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Topics to take into your visit

  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
  • How quickly call bells are answered in practice
  • Whether staffing continuity feels stable on the floor

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