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Whitwood Grange
Smawthorne Lane, Castleford, WF10 4ES — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Whitwood Grange was rated
Rating published 15/05/2021. Read the full inspection report.
- 17 bedsRegistered capacity
- WakefieldCouncil for care funding
- 01977 667725Care home's own number
- Lifeways Community CareOperator
- 12th September 2012Registered since
- Living Ambitions LimitedRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Whitwood Grange
Whitwood Grange is a Care Home in Castleford, offering Residential and Learning Disability care.
Whitwood Grange was registered with the Care Quality Commission in September 2012. It is run by Living Ambitions Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 02622175). Living Ambitions Limited runs 11 care homes in England registered with CQC, and is part of the Lifeways Community Care group.
CQC registers the home to care for older people, younger adults and people with learning disabilities or autism.
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Support and specialisms
Support for
Disability support
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Whitwood Grange been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Whitwood Grange "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published May 2021.
What types of care does Whitwood Grange provide?
Whitwood Grange provides Residential and Learning Disability care.
How many beds does Whitwood Grange have?
Whitwood Grange is registered for 17 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs Whitwood Grange?
Whitwood Grange is run by Living Ambitions Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 02622175). The provider runs 11 care homes in England registered with the Care Quality Commission and is part of the Lifeways Community Care group.
When was Whitwood Grange registered with CQC?
Whitwood Grange has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since September 2012. Its provider, Living Ambitions Limited, has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does Whitwood Grange care for?
CQC registers Whitwood Grange to care for older people, younger adults and people with learning disabilities or autism.
Does Whitwood Grange provide nursing care?
No. Whitwood Grange is registered as a care home without nursing. Its staff give personal care, and residents who need nursing are usually visited by NHS community or district nurses.
Which council covers Whitwood Grange?
Whitwood Grange is in the Wakefield council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to Whitwood Grange?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Castleford, so nobody has to move. It is often the clearer choice for a couple, since one carer can support both under a single weekly fee.