Residential care
Residential homes for adults and older people
Residential care offers round-the-clock accommodation, meals, activities, personal care, and emotional support. It is available for individuals aged 18 and above in Wakefield who are unable to live independently at home due to physical or learning disabilities.
A care home can be either a residential or nursing home or both. Some homes cater for people with different needs. This includes:
- older people over 65
- people with dementia
- older and younger people with physical disabilities
- people with learning disabilities
Before entering a care home, you will need to have an assessment. You may also need an assessment by a health care professional to see if you have nursing needs.
- A Guide To Entering a Care Home - this guide provides information on:
- How we can help you enter a Care Home
- How we work out the contribution you might be asked to make towards your care costs
- checklist for choosing a care home
- Care Home Directory - Wakefield District
- Care Home Directory - Extended Boundary
- Deferred payment scheme - paying for your care in a home
- Respite - breaks for carers
- Appendix One - Wakefield Council's allowable rates
Choosing a care home
The best way to choose a care home is to go and have a look round.
You can check for current vacancies by:
- ringing the home directly
- contacting your social worker or Care Co-ordinator
- contacting Social care Direct
For information on how to pay residential care fees see our How to pay Council bills page.