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Mental health care at home in Castleford
16 out of 25 home care agencies covering Castleford are registered for mental health care, run by 14 different providers. The largest is Creative Support Limited, with 2. Of the 13 CQC has rated, 85% are Good or Outstanding, next to 88% for mental health care across England. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 11 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 2 registered with CQC within the past two years.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- A care needs assessment from Wakefield council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- Latest CQC rating changes in Wakefield, checked daily.
- CQC rates 11 of the 13 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding, while 2 are rated Inadequate or Requires improvement, with 3 not yet rated.
- 16 list dementia as a specialism.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Mental health care at home in Castleford", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 16agencies registered with CQC
- 85%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 16are registered for dementia
- 0inspected or rated since October 2024
Mental health care in Castleford: providers ranked
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 25
- Care for adults under 65 · 24
- Elderly care · 23
- Dementia care · 21
- Physical disability care · 20
- Learning disability care · 18
- Mental health care · 16
- Sensory impairment care · 16
- Substance misuse support · 6
- Children's care · 5
- Supported living · 3
| # | Agency | CQC rating | Last rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Helping Hands- 5 Towns | Dec 2022 | 2.4 miles | 4 | |
| 2 | Classic Health Care Solutions | Aug 2022 | 3.2 miles | 4 | |
| 3 | Creative Support - Whinn Dale Extra Care Service | Sep 2022 | 3.3 miles | 6 | |
| 4 | KLM Home Cares | Jun 2017 | under 0.5 miles | 7 | |
| 5 | Border Cottage Care | Aug 2019 | 0.8 miles | 8 | |
| 6 | Kloay's Care Ltd Head Office | May 2019 | 2.5 miles | 6 | |
| 7 | Peripatetic Service De Lacy Gardens | Aug 2019 | 2.7 miles | 7 | |
| 8 | Croft Care Services | Oct 2018 | 2.9 miles | 7 | |
| 9 | Hazel Garth Reablement Hub | Jun 2018 | 4.0 miles | 7 | |
| 10 | Eden Place Residential Home | Jan 2020 | 4.5 miles | 6 | |
| 11 | Meadow Lodge Home Care Service | Jan 2021 | 4.5 miles | 6 | |
| 12 | Croft Healthcare Ltd | May 2023 | 2.3 miles | 7 | |
| 13 | Malachi Care Services | Oct 2022 | 2.8 miles | 5 | |
| 14 | Smartlinks Care Services Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 0.6 miles | 6 |
| 15 | Creative Support – Wakefield Personalised Services | Not yet rated | – | 2.3 miles | 6 |
| 16 | Cresta Healthcare Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 2.7 miles | 7 |
All agencies covering Castleford 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 Castleford by the numbers
Registered for mental health care: 16 out of 25 agencies covering Castleford (64%). Their Good or Outstanding share is 85%, 3 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 Helping Hands- 5 Towns, Classic Health Care Solutions and Creative Support - Whinn Dale Extra Care Service. Ratings run from June 2017 to May 2023, and 0 are from the last two years. 3 have an office within 2 miles of Castleford centre. 3 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
Keeping well and stable, recovering, managing medication and joint work alongside local mental health teams in the community are the core of mental health care. People who use it may live with schizophrenia, severe depression, psychosis related to dementia or bipolar disorder.
What to ask about mental health care
- How do you work with the local community mental health team?
- How do you manage medication and side effects?
- How do you involve the person in their own care plan?
- How do you support someone during a crisis, day or night?
- How do you support recovery goals, not just daily 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castleford | – | 16 | 11 |
| Pontefract | 2.7 mi | 16 | 11 |
| Normanton | 2.9 mi | 39 | 26 |
| Kippax | 3.6 mi | 16 | 9 |
| Garforth | 5.1 mi | 27 | 17 |
| Crofton | 5.3 mi | 42 | 28 |
| Ackworth Moor Top | 5.4 mi | 16 | 9 |
Council help
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- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Mental health care in Castleford: your questions answered
Which home care agencies in Castleford offer mental health care?
16 of the 25 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Castleford list mental health care as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include Helping Hands- 5 Towns, Classic Health Care Solutions and Creative Support - Whinn Dale Extra Care Service.
How are home care agencies in Castleford rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 13. Of those, 11 (85%) are Good or Outstanding, while 2 are rated below Good. 3 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Castleford?
Prices typically seen across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. The gap between agencies is bigger than the gap between regions. Ask for prices in writing, and check what weekends and bank holidays cost. For 2026/27, the Homecare Association says council-funded home care in England is only sustainable at £34.42 an hour or more. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Our cost guide has more detail.
Can Wakefield council help pay for home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Wakefield council has a duty to assess, free of charge, anyone who seems to need care and support. After a means test, the council may pay towards care when savings and investments total less than £23,250, depending on income; your home's value is ignored for care at home. Attendance Allowance does not depend on savings or income. Contacting Wakefield council.
How can I pick between agencies in Castleford?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: none of the 16 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years, while 13 have older reports. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? Our checklist.
What about mental health care in towns near Castleford?
Castleford has 16, with 11 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Pontefract (2.7 miles): 16, 11 rated Good or Outstanding; Normanton (2.9 miles): 39, 26 rated Good or Outstanding; Kippax (3.6 miles): 16, 9 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Mental health care in nearby towns
- Mental health care in Pontefract 2.7 mi
- Mental health care in Normanton 2.9 mi
- Mental health care in Kippax 3.6 mi
- Mental health care in Garforth 5.1 mi
- Mental health care in Crofton 5.3 mi
- Mental health care in Ackworth Moor Top 5.4 mi
- Mental health care in Rothwell 5.5 mi
- Mental health care in Wakefield 6.5 mi
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Provider details from the Care Quality Commission register, updated Oct 2026. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is not a care provider.