Millfields Residential 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 beds38
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities
- Last inspected2018-10-11
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement68
- Food quality68
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2018-10-11
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The inspection rated this domain Good. The home lists dementia care as a specialism alongside support for physical disabilities and mixed-age adults. No specific findings about care plan quality, GP access, dementia training, or food quality are included in the published report text. The Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied with the evidence presented during the inspection.Is this home caring?
The inspection rated this domain Good. No specific observations about how staff interact with residents, whether preferred names are used, or how the home responds to distress are included in the published report text. A Good rating in this domain indicates inspectors observed or recorded evidence of respectful, dignified care during their visit.Is the home responsive?
The inspection rated this domain Good. The home is registered to care for people with dementia and physical disabilities, which requires individualised, adaptable care. No specific findings about activities, one-to-one engagement, end-of-life planning, or how the home responds to changing needs are included in the published report text.Is the home well-led?
The inspection rated this domain Good. A named registered manager, Laura Jones, is confirmed as in post. The home is run by Mr and Mrs J Fieldhouse. The previous rating was Requires Improvement, and the move to Good across all domains suggests the leadership team identified and resolved the issues that led to that earlier rating. No further detail about management culture, staff support, or governance processes is included in the published report text.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team at Millfields cares for adults both under and over 65, including people with physical disabilities. They also provide specialist dementia support, adapting their approach to meet each person's individual needs. For residents living with dementia, Millfields offers specialist care designed to maintain dignity and quality of life. The team works to understand each person's unique needs and preferences. 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
Millfields Residential Care Home achieved a Good rating across all five inspection domains, improving from Requires Improvement at its previous inspection. However, the published report text is very limited in specific detail, so scores reflect confirmed Good ratings rather than rich observational evidence.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Millfields Residential Care Home, on Mill Lane in Pontefract, was rated Good at its inspection in June 2018, with Good ratings in all five domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. This is a genuine improvement from its previous rating of Requires Improvement, which suggests the home identified problems and addressed them. The home is registered for 38 beds and supports people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities, and adults of varying ages. The main limitation of this report is that the published text is very brief, with almost no specific observations, quotes, or examples to show what daily life is actually like for your mum or dad. A Good rating is a solid foundation, but it was awarded in 2018, which means it is now several years old. Before making a decision, visit in person, ask to see the current staffing rota, and speak to relatives of people already living there. The checklist above lists 21 specific questions to take with you.
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In Their Own Words
How Millfields Residential Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist care in Pontefract for different life stages
Compassionate Care in Pontefract at Millfields Residential Care Home
Millfields Residential Care Home in Pontefract provides specialist support for people at different stages of life, including younger adults with care needs. The home welcomes residents with physical disabilities and those living with dementia, offering tailored care in Yorkshire & Humberside.
Who they care for
The team at Millfields cares for adults both under and over 65, including people with physical disabilities. They also provide specialist dementia support, adapting their approach to meet each person's individual needs.
For residents living with dementia, Millfields offers specialist care designed to maintain dignity and quality of life. The team works to understand each person's unique needs and preferences.
“If you're looking for specialist care in Pontefract, particularly for a younger adult or someone with complex needs, Millfields could be worth exploring.”
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
Millfields Residential Care Home achieved a Good rating across all five inspection domains, improving from Requires Improvement at its previous inspection. However, the published report text is very limited in specific detail, so scores reflect confirmed Good ratings rather than rich observational evidence.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Millfields Residential Care Home, on Mill Lane in Pontefract, was rated Good at its inspection in June 2018, with Good ratings in all five domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. This is a genuine improvement from its previous rating of Requires Improvement, which suggests the home identified problems and addressed them. The home is registered for 38 beds and supports people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities, and adults of varying ages. The main limitation of this report is that the published text is very brief, with almost no specific observations, quotes, or examples to show what daily life is actually like for your mum or dad. A Good rating is a solid foundation, but it was awarded in 2018, which means it is now several years old. Before making a decision, visit in person, ask to see the current staffing rota, and speak to relatives of people already living there. The checklist above lists 21 specific questions to take with you.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Millfields Residential Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Millfields Residential Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist care in Pontefract for different life stages
Compassionate Care in Pontefract at Millfields Residential Care Home
Millfields Residential Care Home in Pontefract provides specialist support for people at different stages of life, including younger adults with care needs. The home welcomes residents with physical disabilities and those living with dementia, offering tailored care in Yorkshire & Humberside.
Who they care for
The team at Millfields cares for adults both under and over 65, including people with physical disabilities. They also provide specialist dementia support, adapting their approach to meet each person's individual needs.
For residents living with dementia, Millfields offers specialist care designed to maintain dignity and quality of life. The team works to understand each person's unique needs and preferences.
“If you're looking for specialist care in Pontefract, particularly for a younger adult or someone with complex needs, Millfields could be worth exploring.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
