There are 7 CQC-registered nursing homes in Pontefract (including South Elmsall, Featherstone and Hemsworth) listed on Docorix. 4 currently hold a CQC rating: 3 rated Good or Outstanding, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate. 3 have not yet been rated under their current registration. Together they are registered for 446 beds.
CQC register data updated 6 October 2026 · ratings link to each provider’s official CQC report
- Bennett Court Independent CQC: Good 01709565700
- Vicarage Court Care Home Independent CQC: Good 01977708368
- Willow Park Care Home Independent CQC: Good 01977877680
- Warde Aldam Charity / not-for-profit CQC: Requires improvement 01977643697
- Hamilton Springs Independent Not yet rated 01977352900
- Priory Gardens Independent Not yet rated 01325351100
- Riverdale Court Care Home Independent Not yet rated 01924806523
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Order: official CQC rating only – Outstanding first, then Good. Providers cannot pay to appear higher.
Top 3 nursing 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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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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Vicarage Court Care Home
Good
WF7
Rated Good overall by the CQC. Rating published September 2019.
Choosing nursing homes in Pontefract
Nursing homes provide 24-hour care from registered nurses as well as personal care, which suits people with complex health needs. Check the CQC rating, ask about nurse-to-resident ratios, how clinical needs such as wound care or PEG feeding are managed, and whether NHS-funded nursing care is available towards the fees.
Frequently asked questions
How many nursing homes are there in Pontefract?
Docorix lists 7 CQC-registered nursing homes in Pontefract, taken from the Care Quality Commission register (last updated 6 October 2026).
Which nursing homes in Pontefract are rated Good?
3 are currently rated Good by the CQC: Bennett Court, Vicarage Court Care Home and Willow Park Care Home.
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.
