Westfield Lane, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2JX
Requires improvementSafe: Requires improvementEffective: GoodCaring: GoodResponsive: GoodWell-led: Requires improvementRated 4 years ago↓ Down from Good
SafeAre people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?Requires improvement
EffectiveDoes care achieve good outcomes and a good quality of life?Good
CaringAre staff kind, compassionate and respectful?Good
ResponsiveAre services organised to meet people's needs?Good
Well-ledIs the home well managed, with a culture of high-quality care?Requires improvement
CQC hasn't inspected this home for more than 5 years. It re-inspects based on risk, so an old rating doesn't count against a home on this site, but it may not reflect the home today. ?
Warde Aldam is a 60-bed nursing home in Pontefract, Wakefield, run by Methodist Homes. Its CQC registration covers older people, people with dementia and younger adults. Most homes in Wakefield are smaller: the median there is 22 beds.
Its kitchen was rated 5 for food hygiene in March 2025. 88% of homes in Wakefield also score 5. 18 other homes in Wakefield share its tier, “Requires improvement”. The nearest home with a higher rating is The Laurels Residential Home (Good), 1.5 km away. It is one of 69 homes run by Methodist Homes. 60 of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding.
CQC last rated the home in September 2022, giving it Requires improvement overall. Safe and well-led were also Requires improvement. CQC rated effective, caring and responsive as Good. Before that, in February 2019, it was rated Good.