Care Home Ratings
Residential care home

Dolphin Lane

1 Dolphin Lane, Thorpe, Wakefield, WF3 3DN

Overall CQC rating

Outstanding

Rating published 23 October 2018

Read full inspection report

Last inspected 30 November 2020

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

Report published 19 Dec 2020

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?

Outstanding
Caring

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

Good
Responsive

Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?

Outstanding
Effective

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

Good

Rating improved from Good

2 rated inspections on record · First rated February 2016

Local healthcare

Nearest A&E

Pinderfields Hospital

59.6% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)

3.1 mi

Nearest GP surgery

St Georges Centre Urgent Treatment Cente

1.1 mi

5 within 2 mi

Nearest pharmacy

Thorpe Pharmacy

0 mi

10 within 2 mi

Nearest dentist

1.1 mi

2 within 2 mi

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

Area information

Council-funded care home fees

Average rates paid by Leeds (2025–26)

£804

per week, residential

£997

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)

129

Most common: violent crime

Elderly population

13.5% of people in Leeds are aged 65 or over

49.4

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

J C Care Limited

9

locations

75%

rated Good or Outstanding

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

Details

Number of beds15
Local authorityLeeds
RegionYorkshire & Humberside
Last inspected30 November 2020
Registered with CQC since8 December 2010
Registered managerVictoria Louise Craig

Services and specialisms

Caring for adults over 65 yrsCaring for adults under 65 yrsLearning disabilities

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

Read our methodology · This is not medical advice. Always visit a care home in person before making a decision.