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Whitwood House is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Castleford, West Yorkshire. It is operated by Living Ambitions Limited.
The home provides specialist care for adults under 65, learning disabilities, older adults (65+). Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, Whitwood House provides 24-hour personal care and support for residents who need help with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meal times, in a safe and homely environment.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected Whitwood House in December 2025 and rated the service as Good overall. This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations across safety, effectiveness, care quality, responsiveness, and leadership.
Whitwood House is located in Castleford, within the Wakefield local authority area in Yorkshire & Humberside.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | 82 Lumley Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5LD |
| Phone | 01977 668002 |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Region | Yorkshire & Humberside |
| Last inspection | 29 December 2025 |
| Provider | Living Ambitions Limited |
Is Whitwood House registered with the CQC?
Yes. Whitwood House is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-469893364
What type of care does Whitwood House provide?
Whitwood House provides residential homes, specialising in caring for adults under 65 yrs, learning disabilities, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact Whitwood House?
You can contact Whitwood House by phone on 01977 668002, or visit them at 82 Lumley Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5LD.
What is Whitwood House's CQC rating?
Whitwood House has been rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-469893364
What are Whitwood House's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Whitwood House's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Requires improvement, Effective: Requires improvement, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Requires improvement.
How many care homes are in Castleford?
There are 18 CQC-registered care homes in Castleford. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/castleford.
Residential care homes provide 24-hour personal care and support for older adults or people with disabilities who are unable to live independently. Staff assist with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meals in a homely environment.
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