There are 16 CQC-registered care homes registered to support people with mental health conditions in Pontefract (including Featherstone, Hemsworth and South Elmsall) listed on Docorix. 12 currently hold a CQC rating: 9 rated Good or Outstanding, 3 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate. 4 have not yet been rated under their current registration. Together they are registered for 648 beds.
CQC register data updated 6 October 2026 · ratings link to each provider’s official CQC report
The local picture
Pontefract, at a glance.
Service counts use the directory’s existing area coverage. Register data updated 6 October 2026.
Map shows the providers on the current results page.
Top 9 mental health care homes in Pontefract by CQC rating
How we rank: only by the official CQC rating – Outstanding first, then Good, most recently inspected first. Providers cannot pay to appear here. Services the CQC has not yet rated are listed further down the page.
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Stella House Residential Care Home
Good
WF8
Rated Good overall by the CQC. Rating published March 2026.
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Ivy Cottage
Good
WF7
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published November 2022.
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Bennett Court
Good
WF9
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published November 2022.
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Willow Park Care Home
Good
WF8
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published November 2022.
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Ann Mangham
Good
WF7
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published February 2020.
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Eden Place Residential Home
Good
WF7
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published January 2020.
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Carleton Court Care Home
Good
WF8
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published November 2019.
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Vicarage Court Care Home
Good
WF7
Rated Good overall by the CQC. Rating published September 2019.
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Lyndale
Good
WF7
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published October 2018.
Choosing mental health care homes in Pontefract
These homes are registered by the CQC to support people living with mental health conditions. Ask how the home works with community mental health teams, how recovery and independence are encouraged, and how medication is managed. Placements are often arranged through a social worker or care coordinator.
Frequently asked questions
How many care homes registered to support people with mental health conditions are there in Pontefract?
Docorix lists 16 CQC-registered care homes registered to support people with mental health conditions in Pontefract, taken from the Care Quality Commission register (last updated 6 October 2026).
Which care homes registered to support people with mental health conditions in Pontefract are rated Good?
9 are currently rated Good by the CQC, including Ann Mangham, Bennett Court, Carleton Court Care Home, Eden Place Residential Home, Ivy Cottage, Lyndale.
Where do these ratings come from?
Ratings are published by the Care Quality Commission, the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England. We show each provider’s current rating with its publication date and link to the full CQC report. Contains CQC data © Care Quality Commission.
