Care Home Ratings
Residential care home

The Sycamores

60 Stockingate, South Kirkby, Pontefract, WF9 3RA

Overall CQC rating

Good

Rating published 15 May 2018

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Last inspected 19 April 2018

The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.

Report published 15 May 2018

Ratings by quality area

Safe

Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?

Good
Well-led

Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?

Good
Caring

Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?

Good
Responsive

Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?

Good
Effective

Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?

Good

Rating unchanged since last inspection

2 rated inspections on record · First rated February 2016

Local healthcare

Nearest A&E

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

58.7% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)

9.7 mi

Nearest GP surgery

Church View Medical Centre

0.6 mi

4 within 2 mi

Nearest pharmacy

South Kirby Pharmacy

0.6 mi

4 within 2 mi

Nearest dentist

1.4 mi

3 within 2 mi

Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).

Area information

Council-funded care home fees

Average rates paid by Wakefield (2025–26)

£853

per week, residential

£853

per week, nursing

Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.

Recorded crime nearby

Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)

31

Most common: violent crime

Elderly population

16.8% of people in Wakefield are aged 65 or over

49

beds per 1,000 aged 65+

Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.

Provider

Hollybank Trust

12

locations

75%

rated Good or Outstanding

Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.

Details

Number of beds8
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire & Humberside
Last inspected19 April 2018
Registered with CQC since11 January 2011

Services and specialisms

Learning disabilitiesPhysical disabilitiesSensory impairment

Ratings and inspection data from the Care Quality Commission under the Open Government Licence. Hospital data from OpenStreetMap.

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