Newfield Lodge Care Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds64
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2019-11-22
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Visitors often comment on the relaxed atmosphere they find here, with staff taking time to chat with residents during activities. The home puts effort into seasonal celebrations and musical events that bring people together. The gardens and communal spaces have been decorated to feel comfortable and homely.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare55
- Management & leadership60
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-11-22
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The effective domain was rated Good at the February 2022 inspection. This covers training, care planning, healthcare access, and nutrition. The published text does not include specific findings about dementia training content, GP access arrangements, care plan quality, or food provision at this home. No direct observations or quotes are recorded in the available report.Is this home caring?
The caring domain was rated Good at the February 2022 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and how well staff know and respond to individual residents. The published text contains no inspector observations of staff interactions, no resident or relative quotes, and no specific findings about how dignity is maintained in personal care routines or how preferred names are used.Is the home responsive?
The responsive domain was rated Good at the February 2022 inspection. This covers activities, individualised engagement, and how well the home responds to changing needs including at end of life. The published text contains no specific findings about the activity programme, one-to-one engagement for people who cannot join group sessions, or how end-of-life wishes are recorded and honoured., The responsive domain was rated Good at the February 2022 inspection. This covers activities, individualised engagement, and how well the home responds to changing needs including at end of life. The published text contains no specific findings about the activity programme, one-to-one engagement for people who cannot join group sessions, or how end-of-life wishes are recorded and honoured.Is the home well-led?
The well-led domain was rated Good at the February 2022 inspection, up from Requires Improvement previously. A named nominated individual, Ms Anna Gretchen Selby, is registered with the regulator. The published text contains no specific findings about the manager's tenure, visibility, staff culture, or how the home handles complaints and learns from incidents. A July 2023 regulatory review found no concerns requiring reassessment., The well-led domain was rated Good at the February 2022 inspection, up from Requires Improvement previously. A named nominated individual, Ms Anna Gretchen Selby, is registered with the regulator. The published text contains no specific findings about the manager's tenure, visibility, staff culture, or how the home handles complaints and learns from incidents. A July 2023 regulatory review found no concerns requiring reassessment.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home provides care for adults over 65, including specialist dementia support. They work with residents who need varying levels of assistance with daily living. Dementia care is provided within the home, though some visitors have expressed concerns about the consistency of this specialist support. As with any dementia service, it's worth asking detailed questions about staffing levels and training when visiting. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Newfield Lodge has achieved a Good rating across all five inspection domains, a genuine improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating. However, the published inspection text contains very limited specific detail, so the family score reflects confirmed Good status rather than rich, observed evidence.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Visitors often comment on the relaxed atmosphere they find here, with staff taking time to chat with residents during activities. The home puts effort into seasonal celebrations and musical events that bring people together. The gardens and communal spaces have been decorated to feel comfortable and homely.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
Every care journey is different, and visiting Newfield Lodge will help you understand if it's the right fit for your family's needs.
Worth a visit
Newfield Lodge, on Brookfield Avenue in Castleford, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent inspection in February 2022. This is a meaningful result because the home had previously been rated Requires Improvement, meaning inspectors found real, measurable progress. A further regulatory review in July 2023 found no evidence to change that rating. The home provides residential care for up to 64 older adults, including people living with dementia, and is run by Ideal Carehomes (Number One) Limited. The main limitation of this report is that the published inspection text contains very little specific observed detail. There are no inspector observations of staff interactions, no quotes from residents or relatives, and no specific findings about food, activities, night staffing, or dementia care practices. The Good rating is real and should be taken seriously, but you will need to gather much of the practical detail yourself. Arrive at a mealtime if you can, ask to see last month's actual activity records rather than a planned schedule, and ask the manager directly how many permanent staff are on the dementia unit after 8pm.
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In Their Own Words
How Newfield Lodge Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Castleford care home balances community spirit with mixed care experiences
Compassionate Care in Castleford at Newfield Lodge
Newfield Lodge in Castleford offers residential care with a focus on activities and community connections. The home cares for older adults, including those living with dementia, in what visitors describe as a welcoming environment with attractive gardens. While many aspects of daily life here receive praise, some experiences have raised important questions about care consistency.
Who they care for
The home provides care for adults over 65, including specialist dementia support. They work with residents who need varying levels of assistance with daily living.
Dementia care is provided within the home, though some visitors have expressed concerns about the consistency of this specialist support. As with any dementia service, it's worth asking detailed questions about staffing levels and training when visiting.
“Every care journey is different, and visiting Newfield Lodge will help you understand if it's the right fit for your family's needs.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Newfield Lodge has achieved a Good rating across all five inspection domains, a genuine improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating. However, the published inspection text contains very limited specific detail, so the family score reflects confirmed Good status rather than rich, observed evidence.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Visitors often comment on the relaxed atmosphere they find here, with staff taking time to chat with residents during activities. The home puts effort into seasonal celebrations and musical events that bring people together. The gardens and communal spaces have been decorated to feel comfortable and homely.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
Every care journey is different, and visiting Newfield Lodge will help you understand if it's the right fit for your family's needs.
Worth a visit
Newfield Lodge, on Brookfield Avenue in Castleford, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent inspection in February 2022. This is a meaningful result because the home had previously been rated Requires Improvement, meaning inspectors found real, measurable progress. A further regulatory review in July 2023 found no evidence to change that rating. The home provides residential care for up to 64 older adults, including people living with dementia, and is run by Ideal Carehomes (Number One) Limited. The main limitation of this report is that the published inspection text contains very little specific observed detail. There are no inspector observations of staff interactions, no quotes from residents or relatives, and no specific findings about food, activities, night staffing, or dementia care practices. The Good rating is real and should be taken seriously, but you will need to gather much of the practical detail yourself. Arrive at a mealtime if you can, ask to see last month's actual activity records rather than a planned schedule, and ask the manager directly how many permanent staff are on the dementia unit after 8pm.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Newfield Lodge Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Newfield Lodge Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Castleford care home balances community spirit with mixed care experiences
Compassionate Care in Castleford at Newfield Lodge
Newfield Lodge in Castleford offers residential care with a focus on activities and community connections. The home cares for older adults, including those living with dementia, in what visitors describe as a welcoming environment with attractive gardens. While many aspects of daily life here receive praise, some experiences have raised important questions about care consistency.
Who they care for
The home provides care for adults over 65, including specialist dementia support. They work with residents who need varying levels of assistance with daily living.
Dementia care is provided within the home, though some visitors have expressed concerns about the consistency of this specialist support. As with any dementia service, it's worth asking detailed questions about staffing levels and training when visiting.
The home & environment
The kitchen team gets particular recognition for their work, including special occasion cakes that residents enjoy. The outdoor spaces provide pleasant areas for sitting outside when weather permits. Regular entertainment and seasonal fairs help maintain connections with the wider community.
“Every care journey is different, and visiting Newfield Lodge will help you understand if it's the right fit for your family's needs.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
