Wood Dene
Colliery Approach, Potovens Lane, Lofthouse, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF3 3JG
08000 353 776Telephone
Admissions (Admissions)
Overview
Wood Dene is a home in the Potovens Lane, Lofthouse area of Wakefield, which can accommodate up to eight people we support and has a 'Good' rating from the CQC. We provide a specialist transition service for young adults with autism, learning disabilities and mental health needs, and can also offer emergency placements at times of crisis.
People are supported by a consistent, experienced and highly trained team in our Autistic Advanced Specialist Award accredited service. All staff complete a high level of varied training including national diplomas, safeguarding vulnerable adults, administration of medication, autism awareness, crisis intervention, understanding behaviour and communication courses.
Within our service we have excellent facilities for the people we support including a sensory development room, an art therapy room and a transitional flat for people who wish to move on to independent living.
Outside there is a garden and patio area for people we support to enjoy.
Care Types
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Duration
- Long-term
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Age
- Adults under 65 yrs
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Type of care
- Learning Disability
- Mental Health
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Specific care needs
- Autism
Care Home Facilities
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Key Features
- Dining Room
- Garden
- Lift
- Lounge
- Quiet Area
- Resident Choice Dining
- Wifi
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Accessibility
- Escort Service to Appointments
- Free Parking (on-site)
- Sensory Room
- Wheelchair Access
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Leisure and Wellbeing
- Activities (bingo, etc.)
- Cinema
- Daily Newspapers
- Designated Smoking Area
- Individual/Group Outings
- Laundry Service
- Post
- Self-Service Laundry
- Terrace
- Wellbeing
Room Facilities
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Key Features
- Own Furniture Allowed
- Wifi
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Bathroom
- En Suite Bathroom (only)
- Wet Rooms
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Accessibility & Equipment
- Assisted Bathroom
- Call Bells
- Ground Floor Rooms
- Hoisting
- Tracking
- Wheelchair Access
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Leisure & Wellbeing
- Private Terrace/Garden
- TV Point
In The Area
| Airport | Airport | 12.4 miles |
| Bank | Bank | 1.2 miles |
| Bar | Bar | 0.3 miles |
| Bus Station | Bus Station | 0.3 miles |
| Cinema | Cinema | 2.7 miles |
| Dentist | Dentist | 0.4 miles |
| Doctor | Doctor | 0.5 miles |
| Hospital | Hospital | 1.3 miles |
| Park | Park | 0.3 miles |
| Pharmacy | Pharmacy | 0.5 miles |
| Shop | Shop | 0.3 miles |
| Supermarket | Supermarket | 0.2 miles |
| Train Station | Train Station | 0.3 miles |
Funding Sources
- Local AuthorityWhen your local authority pays for your care - sometimes referred to as 'state funding'
- Local Authority with top-upWhen you pay the difference between what your local authority is willing to pay and the care home's fee
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
- Self-funding (private)When you pay for care home fees yourself
Regulator Rating
Overall: Good
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Safe:Good
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Effective:Good
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Caring:Good
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Responsive:Good
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Well-led:Good
Additional Information
- National Autistic Society - Advanced Specialist Service Award