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Mental health care at home in Ackworth Moor Top
Mental health care is offered by 16 of the 25 home care agencies covering Ackworth Moor Top, operated by 15 separate providers. Creative Support Limited runs the most, with 2. 82% of the 11 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding (versus 88% for mental health care across England). Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 9 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 2 registered since October 2024.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- 15 list dementia as a specialism.
- Latest CQC rating changes in Wakefield, checked daily.
- Among the 11 rated agencies, 9 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, 2 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate; 5 are still waiting for a first rating.
- Whatever your savings, Wakefield council will assess care needs for free.
Citation: "Mental health care at home in Ackworth Moor Top", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 16agencies registered with CQC
- 82%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 15list dementia as a specialism
- 0inspected or rated since October 2024
Mental health care in Ackworth Moor Top: providers ranked
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 25
- Care for adults under 65 · 23
- Elderly care · 23
- Physical disability care · 21
- Dementia care · 21
- Learning disability care · 17
- Mental health care · 16
- Sensory impairment care · 15
- Supported living · 5
- Children's care · 5
- Substance misuse support · 3
| # | Agency | CQC rating | Last rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Just Homes Care | May 2022 | 3.7 miles | 3 | |
| 2 | Classic Health Care Solutions | Aug 2022 | 4.3 miles | 4 | |
| 3 | Creative Support - Whinn Dale Extra Care Service | Sep 2022 | 4.4 miles | 6 | |
| 4 | Helping Hands- 5 Towns | Dec 2022 | 4.4 miles | 4 | |
| 5 | Eden Place Residential Home | Jan 2020 | 1.1 miles | 6 | |
| 6 | HCF The Springs | Sep 2019 | 2.3 miles | 6 | |
| 7 | Peripatetic Service De Lacy Gardens | Aug 2019 | 3.3 miles | 7 | |
| 8 | Kloay's Care Ltd Head Office | May 2019 | 3.6 miles | 6 | |
| 9 | Croft Care Services | Oct 2018 | 4.9 miles | 7 | |
| 10 | Malachi Care Services | Oct 2022 | 3.3 miles | 5 | |
| 11 | Croft Healthcare Ltd | May 2023 | 3.8 miles | 7 | |
| 12 | Glimmer of Hope Care Services Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 1.5 miles | 4 |
| 13 | Krystal Hope Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 2.1 miles | 6 |
| 14 | Fulfilling Healthcare | Not yet rated | – | 3.9 miles | 7 |
| 15 | Creative Support – Wakefield Personalised Services | Not yet rated | – | 4.8 miles | 6 |
| 16 | Cresta Healthcare Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 4.9 miles | 7 |
All agencies covering Ackworth Moor Top with a CQC registration for mental health care. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
Mental health care in Ackworth Moor Top: what the data shows
CQC lists mental health care for 16 of the 25 agencies covering Ackworth Moor Top, or 64%. Their Good or Outstanding share is 82%, 6 points below the town-wide 88% and below the 88% for mental health care across England.
The highest rated agencies for mental health care are Just Homes Care, Classic Health Care Solutions and Creative Support - Whinn Dale Extra Care Service. Ratings run from October 2018 to May 2023, and 0 are from the last two years. 2 have an office within 2 miles of Ackworth Moor Top centre. 5 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Wakefield as a whole has 57 agencies registered for mental health care; 86% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Across Wakefield, 70% of agencies are registered for mental health care, against 64% here.
Visiting home care in the Yorkshire and the Humber typically costs about £33.50 an hour on weekdays (more at evenings and weekends); live-in care is around £1,610 a week. Our cost method.
What to expect from mental health care
Someone living with a serious mental illness, whether schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, severe depression or psychosis connected with dementia, may need this kind of support. Good providers coordinate with the NHS community mental health team and concentrate on stability, recovery and taking medication safely.
What to ask about mental health care
- How do you manage medication and side effects?
- How do you work with the local community mental health team?
- How do you support someone during a crisis, day or night?
- How do you involve the person in their own care plan?
- What would happen if the person needed hospital care?
Helpline: Mind Infoline, 0300 123 3393. Mental health care across Wakefield.
Where else nearby offers mental health care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ackworth Moor Top | – | 16 | 9 |
| Hemsworth | 2.2 mi | 12 | 8 |
| Upton | 3.4 mi | 7 | 4 |
| Crofton | 3.5 mi | 42 | 28 |
| Pontefract | 3.7 mi | 16 | 11 |
| Grimethorpe | 4.8 mi | 30 | 23 |
| Normanton | 4.9 mi | 39 | 26 |
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Mental health care in Ackworth Moor Top: your questions answered
Which agencies in Ackworth Moor Top provide mental health care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 16 of the 25 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Ackworth Moor Top list mental health care as a specialism. Highly rated options include Just Homes Care, Classic Health Care Solutions and Creative Support - Whinn Dale Extra Care Service.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Ackworth Moor Top have?
Of the 11 that have been rated, 9 (82%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 2. Not yet rated: 5. That is common for services registered recently.
What are typical home care prices in Ackworth Moor Top?
Usual 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Ask every agency for a full list of charges, with weekend and bank holiday rates: hourly rates vary more between agencies than between regions. According to the Homecare Association, councils across England should pay no less than £34.42 an hour for home care in 2026/27 if it is to be sustainable. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. More in our cost guide.
Will Wakefield council pay for home care?
It may. Wakefield council must offer a free care needs assessment to anyone who appears to need support (Care Act 2014). If savings and investments are below £23,250, the council may contribute after a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care at home the value of the home is not counted. Attendance Allowance is not means-tested. How to contact Wakefield council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Ackworth Moor Top?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed visits, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, none of the 16 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years; 11 have older reports. Use our checklist.
How does Ackworth Moor Top compare with nearby towns for mental health care?
Nearest towns we cover: Hemsworth (2.2 miles): 12, 8 rated Good or Outstanding; Upton (3.4 miles): 7, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Crofton (3.5 miles): 42, 28 rated Good or Outstanding. Ackworth Moor Top itself has 16, 9 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: mental health care around Ackworth Moor Top
- Mental health care in Hemsworth 2.2 mi
- Mental health care in Upton 3.4 mi
- Mental health care in Crofton 3.5 mi
- Mental health care in Pontefract 3.7 mi
- Mental health care in Grimethorpe 4.8 mi
- Mental health care in Normanton 4.9 mi
- Mental health care in Castleford 5.4 mi
- Mental health care in Thurnscoe 6.8 mi
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