Dearne Valley Care Centre
Dearne Valley Care Centre is a residential care home in Rotherham, Barnsley (S63 9PY). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Dearne Valley Care Centre
Dearne Valley Care Centre is a residential care home in Rotherham. We provide accommodation and personal care for older people, including those living with dementia, and we take respite bookings for people who need care for a short period. Moving into a care home is a big change, and the way it is handled makes a great deal of difference. We want to know a person before they arrive: the work they did, the people who matter to them, how they take their tea, when they like to wake, what they still want to do for themselves. All of that goes into their care plan alongside the practical needs, and we come back to it as things change rather than leaving it in a folder. For people living with dementia, keeping the day familiar and unhurried usually helps more than anything we could arrange. When somebody becomes distressed we look for what is behind it rather than treating it as a problem to be contained, and we lean on families for the detail that helps us understand. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. We regard that as a standard to go on meeting, and we ask residents and relatives regularly whether we are meeting it. Visitors are welcome, and a concern raised early is always easier to put right. Please get in touch if you would like to visit.
Care provided at Dearne Valley Care Centre
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 18 May 2026
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Dearne Valley Care Centre
Where is Dearne Valley Care Centre located?
Dearne Valley Care Centre is a residential care home in Rotherham, Barnsley, S63 9PY. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Dearne Valley Care Centre provide?
Dearne Valley Care Centre is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Dearne Valley Care Centre's CQC rating?
Dearne Valley Care Centre is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 18 May 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Dearne Valley Care Centre provide dementia care?
Yes. Dearne Valley Care Centre supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Dearne Valley Care Centre offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Dearne Valley Care Centre offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Dearne Valley Care Centre
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Dearne Valley Care Centre is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Dearne Valley Care Centre is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Dearne Valley Care Centre offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
No. Dearne Valley Care Centre is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the Yorkshire & Humberside
Dearne Valley Care Centre has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the Yorkshire & Humberside, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £800 to £1,050 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £900 to £1,150 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the Yorkshire & Humberside, not a quote from Dearne Valley Care Centre. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
More about the care at Dearne Valley Care Centre
Respite Care at Dearne Valley Care Centre
Respite bookings tend to fill up quickly, so ring ahead with dates as soon as you can and expect a minimum stay of one or two weeks at most homes. Pack clothes labelled with the person's name, any medication in its original packaging, and a few familiar items. Respite at Dearne Valley Care Centre can also work as a trial run before a permanent move, so ask how a short stay is reviewed at the end.
Dementia Care at Dearne Valley Care Centre
Good dementia care usually rests on familiar routines kept steady from one day to the next, staff who are trained to read mood and behaviour rather than only tasks, and a layout that feels calm and safe to walk around without feeling locked in. Dearne Valley Care Centre is registered for dementia care alongside its residential provision. Regional fees run in the region of £800 to £1050 a week, and the local authority in Barnsley typically pays around £650 to £800. Worth asking: how the team responds when a resident becomes distressed, what they do if someone walks with purpose at night, how they involve relatives in understanding a person's history, and how the plan changes as dementia progresses so that the home can continue to meet needs rather than move somebody on.
Residential Care at Dearne Valley Care Centre
Residential care is about everyday living rather than clinical treatment: a room of one's own, meals cooked on site, help with personal care where it is needed, laundry, and company through the day. It differs from nursing care in that a registered nurse is not on duty around the clock, so it suits people whose health needs can be met by trained care staff and their own GP. Dearne Valley Care Centre in Rotherham is registered for residential care of older people and does not appear on the register as a nursing home. Fees in Yorkshire and Humberside sit broadly between £800 and £1050 a week, with Barnsley Council typically contributing £650 to £800 for funded placements. Ask what a normal day looks like, how activities are chosen, and what happens if needs later grow beyond residential.
Older Person Care at Dearne Valley Care Centre
Day to day support for older people generally covers help with washing and dressing, prompting or administering medication, meals and drinks through the day, and simple companionship so that people are not left alone for long stretches. Dearne Valley Care Centre is registered with the CQC for older person care, and its most recent overall rating was good following an inspection in May 2026. Weekly fees across Yorkshire and Humberside typically run from around £800 to £1050, while Barnsley Council usually funds placements at roughly £650 to £800. Families thinking about a move here should ask how morning and evening routines are arranged around the resident rather than the rota, how many staff are on duty overnight, and how call bells are answered when the home is quieter.
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