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Sensory impairment care at home in Castleford
16 out of 25 home care agencies covering Castleford are registered for sensory impairment care, run by 14 different providers. The largest is Creative Support Limited, with 2. CQC has rated 13 of them, and 92% are Good or Outstanding, next to 89% for sensory impairment care across England. We estimate typical fees here at 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.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
In short
- You can ask Wakefield council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- For dementia support, 15 have it on their CQC registration.
- Latest CQC rating changes in Wakefield, checked daily.
- 12 of the 13 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding, while 1 is rated Inadequate or Requires improvement. 3 are not rated yet.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Sensory impairment care at home in Castleford", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 16agencies registered with CQC
- 92%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 15offer dementia support
- 0inspected or rated since October 2024
Sensory impairment care in Castleford: providers ranked
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- 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 | Creative Support - Whinn Dale Extra Care Service | Sep 2022 | 3.3 miles | 6 | |
| 3 | KLM Home Cares | Jun 2017 | under 0.5 miles | 7 | |
| 4 | Border Cottage Care | Aug 2019 | 0.8 miles | 8 | |
| 5 | Kloay's Care Ltd Head Office | May 2019 | 2.5 miles | 6 | |
| 6 | Peripatetic Service De Lacy Gardens | Aug 2019 | 2.7 miles | 7 | |
| 7 | Amelia House | Oct 2020 | 2.8 miles | 4 | |
| 8 | Croft Care Services | Oct 2018 | 2.9 miles | 7 | |
| 9 | HOME CARING SERVICES | Jan 2020 | 3.3 miles | 5 | |
| 10 | Hazel Garth Reablement Hub | Jun 2018 | 4.0 miles | 7 | |
| 11 | Eden Place Residential Home | Jan 2020 | 4.5 miles | 6 | |
| 12 | Meadow Lodge Home Care Service | Jan 2021 | 4.5 miles | 6 | |
| 13 | Croft Healthcare Ltd | May 2023 | 2.3 miles | 7 | |
| 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 |
This table lists each agency covering Castleford registered for sensory impairment care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Castleford centre.
Sensory impairment care in Castleford by the numbers
16 of the 25 agencies covering Castleford are registered with CQC for sensory impairment care (64%). Their Good or Outstanding share is 92%, 4 points above the town-wide 88% and above the 89% for sensory impairment care across England.
The highest rated agencies for sensory impairment care are Helping Hands- 5 Towns, Creative Support - Whinn Dale Extra Care Service and KLM Home Cares. The newest rating is from May 2023 and the oldest from June 2017; 0 fall within 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 54 agencies registered for sensory impairment care; 93% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Sensory impairment care is on 64% of registrations here and 67% across Wakefield.
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 sensory impairment care
Whether someone has lost some sight, some hearing, or both (known as deafblindness), the essentials are the same: carers who communicate clearly, surroundings and routines that make it safe to get around, and practical help with equipment and technology.
Before you choose: questions on sensory impairment care
- Can staff use British Sign Language or tactile signing if needed?
- How are written information and menus made accessible?
- How do you keep people connected with family and activities?
- Do staff have sight loss or deaf awareness training?
- How do you adapt the home or routine for someone with sight loss?
Helpline: RNIB Helpline, 0303 123 9999. Sensory impairment care across Wakefield.
Where else nearby offers sensory impairment care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castleford | – | 16 | 12 |
| Pontefract | 2.7 mi | 16 | 12 |
| Normanton | 2.9 mi | 38 | 28 |
| Kippax | 3.6 mi | 14 | 7 |
| Garforth | 5.1 mi | 24 | 13 |
| Crofton | 5.3 mi | 39 | 28 |
| Ackworth Moor Top | 5.4 mi | 15 | 10 |
Council help
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Sensory impairment care in Castleford: your questions answered
How many agencies in Castleford offer sensory impairment care?
Sensory impairment care is a registered specialism for 16 of the 25 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Castleford (CQC register, Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include Helping Hands- 5 Towns, Creative Support - Whinn Dale Extra Care Service and KLM Home Cares.
How are home care agencies in Castleford rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 13. Of those, 12 (92%) are Good or Outstanding; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 3 here are still unrated.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Castleford?
Typical 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Hourly rates vary between agencies more than between regions; ask each agency for its full price list, including weekend and bank holiday rates. The Homecare Association puts the minimum sustainable price for council-funded home care in England at £34.42 an hour for 2026/27. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Read the full cost guide.
Can Wakefield council help pay for home care?
It can. Step one is the needs assessment: Wakefield council cannot charge for it and must offer it to every person who seems to need support (Care Act 2014). If your savings and investments come to under £23,250, it may then contribute following a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care in your own home the property is left out. Separately, Attendance Allowance has no means test. Getting in touch with 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. Older reports: 13. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? A checklist to help.
What about sensory impairment care in towns near Castleford?
Castleford has 16, with 12 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Pontefract (2.7 miles): 16, 12 rated Good or Outstanding; Normanton (2.9 miles): 38, 28 rated Good or Outstanding; Kippax (3.6 miles): 14, 7 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Sensory impairment care near Castleford
- Sensory impairment care in Pontefract 2.7 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Normanton 2.9 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Kippax 3.6 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Garforth 5.1 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Crofton 5.3 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Ackworth Moor Top 5.4 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Rothwell 5.5 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Wakefield 6.5 mi
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Source for provider details: CQC, Oct 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). The Care Panel is a comparison site, not a care company.