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Care homes in Heckmondwike
There are 5 care homes in Heckmondwike on the CQC register, 144 beds in all. CQC has rated 4 of them, and 50% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 79% across Kirklees and 83% across England. We estimate typical fees in Heckmondwike at about £1,270 a week for residential careestimated. 2 care homes have not been rated for more than four years and 2 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to Newlands Hall: Requires improvement, on 2 July 2025.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
The short version
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 5.
- Rating changes in Kirklees are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- 2 of the 4 rated care homes are Good or Outstanding, 2 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate and 1 is not yet rated.
- Kirklees council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Heckmondwike", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 5CQC-registered care homes
- 50%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 0provide nursing care
- 2rated or inspected within two years
| Care | Heckmondwike | Yorkshire and the Humber | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential care, a week | £1,270 | £1,230 | £1,400 |
Care homes in Heckmondwike
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Garlands Residential Care Home Limited
What inspectors found: This assessment was prompted by concerns we had received about the service.
Est. £1.14k–£1.39k/wk
Claremont House
Est. £1.14k–£1.39k/wk
Newlands Hall
What inspectors found: The inspection was carried out because the home is currently within special measures.
Est. £1.14k–£1.39k/wk
Abuv & Beyond
What inspectors found: There were enough staff to meet the demands of the service, although recruitment practices were not sufficiently robust.
Est. £1.14k–£1.39k/wk
Spen Court Care Home
Est. £1.14k–£1.39k/wk
What care homes cost in Heckmondwike
| Residential care home | £1,230 a week |
|---|---|
| Nursing home | £1,515 a week |
Council rates in Kirklees Council: £26.19 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £877.88 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,279.90 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source). A top-up usually covers the gap if your chosen provider costs more.
Averages hide a wide range: fees depend on the room, the level of care and whether nursing is needed. Councils usually pay less than self-funders for the same room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). For a firm figure, request prices from providers here; for a rough one, use our weekly cost calculator.
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Kirklees
Kirklees council can assess care needs for free, whatever your savings, and may help pay if your savings are under £23,250.
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Dementia care homes in Heckmondwike
5 of the 5 care homes in Heckmondwike are registered with CQC to support people living with dementia, and 2 of those are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare the 5 registered for dementia.
A closer look at the data for Heckmondwike
The oldest current rating dates from September 2018 (Claremont House). Typical size: 24 beds across Kirklees, 29 on average in Heckmondwike. By specialism, 3 of 5 list physical disabilities. The newest registration is Claremont House, registered with CQC in June 2026. 40% of care homes in Heckmondwike have a CQC rating from the last two years, against 29% across Kirklees. Compare Heckmondwike's 50% Good or Outstanding with 79% for the rated care homes among the 122 we list in Kirklees. Of Heckmondwike and the 6 nearest towns we cover, Heckmondwike ranks 7th for the share of all listed care homes rated Good or Outstanding (40%); Dewsbury is highest at 88%. Kirklees has 3 Outstanding care homes, none of them in Heckmondwike.
Care groups with care homes in Heckmondwike
- 1 Mulberry Care Homes LLP 1 locally
- Regency Healthcare Limited 1 locally
- Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited 1 locally
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How Heckmondwike compares with towns nearby
| Town | Miles | Number of care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heckmondwike | – | 5 | 2 |
| Liversedge | 1.0 mi | 6 | 4 |
| Batley | 1.1 mi | 4 | 3 |
| Dewsbury | 2.1 mi | 16 | 14 |
| Cleckheaton | 2.2 mi | 4 | 3 |
| Mirfield | 2.2 mi | 9 | 6 |
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Care homes in Heckmondwike: your questions answered
How many care homes are there in Heckmondwike?
Heckmondwike has 5 care homes on the CQC register (Oct 2026). Of these, 5 support people living with dementia. Top-rated names here include Garlands Residential Care Home Limited and Claremont House.
Are care homes in Heckmondwike well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 2 (50%) of the 4 rated; 2 are Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 1 here is still unrated.
How much does a care home cost in Heckmondwike?
Self-funder fees in Yorkshire and the Humber: 2026 averages: residential care home £1,230 a week; nursing home £1,515 a week. Averages hide a wide range: fees depend on the room, the level of care and whether nursing is needed. Councils usually pay less than self-funders for the same room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). Read the full cost guide.
Will I get help from Kirklees council with the cost of a care home?
It can. Start with the needs assessment, which Kirklees council must offer free (Care Act 2014). England's upper capital limit is £23,250; the value of a home normally counts towards a care home means test, except where a partner or some relatives still occupy it, and not for the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay. Towards nursing costs, the NHS pays NHS-funded nursing care for residents who qualify. Getting in touch with Kirklees council.
How should I compare care homes in Heckmondwike?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 2 of the 5 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years. Older reports: 2. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed care, and the full price before you sign. A checklist to help.
How do nearby towns compare with Heckmondwike for care homes?
Counting care homes: Heckmondwike 5 (2 Good or Outstanding); Liversedge (1.0 miles): 6, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Batley (1.1 miles): 4, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Dewsbury (2.1 miles): 16, 14 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Care homes in nearby towns
- Care homes in Liversedge 1.0 mi
- Care homes in Batley 1.1 mi
- Care homes in Dewsbury 2.1 mi
- Care homes in Cleckheaton 2.2 mi
- Care homes in Mirfield 2.2 mi
- Care homes in Birkenshaw 3.1 mi
- Care homes in Gildersome 3.7 mi
- Care homes in Morley 3.9 mi
Related pages and guides for Heckmondwike
- Paying for care in Kirklees
- Best rated care homes in Kirklees
- Nursing homes in Kirklees
- England care home costs 2026, region by region
- Kirklees's Outstanding-rated services (2026)
- Home care or a care home?
- Signs it may be time for a care home
- NHS-funded nursing care explained
- CQC ratings explained
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Register information from CQC as at Oct 2026; Open Government Licence v3.0 applies. We do not deliver care ourselves.