Care Home Ratings
Residential care home

Woodhouse Cottage

5 Woodhouse Lane, East Ardsley, Wakefield, WF3 2JS

Overall CQC rating

Outstanding

Rating published 16 February 2022

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Last inspected 30 November 2021

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

Report published 16 Feb 2022

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?

Outstanding
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

4 rated inspections on record · First rated February 2015

Local healthcare

Nearest A&E

Pinderfields Hospital

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

3.1 mi

Nearest GP surgery

Leigh View Medical Centre

0.7 mi

3 within 2 mi

Nearest pharmacy

Rowlands Pharmacy

0.7 mi

9 within 2 mi

Nearest dentist

0.1 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 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 beds6
Local authorityLeeds
RegionYorkshire & Humberside
Last inspected30 November 2021
Registered with CQC since8 December 2010
Registered managerClaire Louise Murphy

Services and specialisms

Caring for adults under 65 yrsLearning disabilities

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

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