Wheldale Heights, part of Exemplar Health Care, is a nursing home in Castleford that supports adults living with complex and high acuity needs.
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Wheldale Heights Ferry Fryston, Castleford
Wheldon Road, Ferry Fryston, Castleford, WF10 2PY
01977 367800
‘‘My husband who has Huntington’s disease was one of the first residents at Wheldale Heights. From day one his presentation has greatly improved, he’s more trusting of staff than in previous care homes. For the first time in a long time, I feel able to trust someone else to care for him.’’ Relative of Wheldale Heights resident
Across two small units, our nurse-led team provides person-centred nursing care that maximises independence and promotes positive outcomes. Many of the people we support have multiple diagnoses, complexities, and risks that would otherwise require hospital or higher acuity care. With our support, individuals can remain in the community, close to family and friends, reducing the need for hospital or secure facility admissions. Through our multidisciplinary approach, robust assessments, and needs-based staffing levels, we ensure the right care, from the right team, at the right time. Making every day better for adults living with complex needs
Who we support at Wheldale Heights Nurse-led care across two units Lynx Unit
• Requires a male-only environment • Displays behaviours of concern, with high risk to self and others • Has complex mental health needs arising from a mental health or neurological diagnosis, such as acquired brain injury or dementia • Requires individualised staffing and observation levels, including 1:1 and 2:1, often reducing over time • Is an older working age adult (typically 50+)
Orion Unit
• Has complex mental health needs linked to the early to mid-stage of a neurological diagnosis such as Huntington’s disease • Presents with predominant mental health and behavioural needs • Has co-occurring physical health needs such as bladder and bowel conditions, mobility or speech impairments, or cognitive decline
• Requires care for low-level clinical interventions like catheters and PEGs
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Look inside Wheldale Heights Supportive, small group living
Wheldale Heights has 24 large en-suite bedrooms across two units, providing a homely and supportive environment that’s responsive to individual needs. Each unit has a:
The home also has an: • accessible garden • beauty salon • multi-faith room
• communal dining room • sensory bathroom with an accessible bath
• shared lounge • quiet lounge.
• therapy room • visitor’s suite.
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WHELDALE HEIGHTS
Ferrybridge Golf Club
Airedale
Castleford
A1(M)
Xscape
M62
Watch a video tour of Wheldale Heights: vimeo.com/exemplarhc/wheldale-heights
Make a referral: 01709 565777 or referrals@exemplarhc.com www.exemplarhc.com
Last updated: September 2025
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