Care Homes in Barnsley

Barnsley has 58 CQC registered care homes. 42 are rated Good, 4 Outstanding, 10 Requires improvement, and 2 have not yet been rated. 30 of the 58 were last inspected more than three years ago.

Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.

Barnsley at a glance

What the numbers say about care for older people in Barnsley.

  • Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council pays, residential care: £955 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,165 to £1,475, median £1,316
  • Care home beds filled across Barnsley: 85%. The 12 month average is 87%.
  • Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 88
  • People aged 75 and over: 24,600. Rising to 28,800 by 2035, up 17%
  • Care homes, last 12 months: 2 opened, 0 closed. 2 changed owner, covering 84 beds.
  • Who pays, across Barnsley (estimate): 40% council, 28% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
  • Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 3,100. Rising to 3,900 by 2035, up 24%
  • People aged 85 and over: 5,800. Rising to 8,400 by 2035, up 45%

Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.

Comparing residential care homes in Barnsley

With 58 residential care homes listed across Barnsley, families have a genuinely wide choice, but that also means taking time to weigh each option carefully. The Care Quality Commission has judged 4 homes in the area as Outstanding, 42 as Good, 10 as Requires Improvement, and 2 are not yet rated. Ratings are a useful starting point, though they work best alongside a visit and honest conversations with staff, residents and relatives.

What sets a home apart

Look beyond the building itself and pay attention to how staff speak with residents, whether people seem occupied and content, and how the home responds to individual routines. The Outstanding rated homes in Barnsley include Ariya House, Mapplewell Manor, Woodways and Deangate Care Home, which can be a helpful reference point when working out what excellent practice looks like locally. That said, many well established Good rated homes such as Dearnlea Park Residential Care Home, Oakwood Grange, Ward Green Lodge and Burntwood Hall Care Centre are highly regarded by their communities.

Practical things to check

Ask about staff turnover, how care plans are reviewed, and what happens when someone's needs change. Consider practical matters too: is the home close enough for regular family visits, are the bedrooms suited to your relative's mobility, and does the food reflect familiar tastes? If a home currently carries a Requires Improvement rating, such as Firs Residential Home or Kexborough House Care Home, read the most recent CQC report in full to understand which specific areas inspectors flagged and what has been done since.

Organising and paying for a place in Barnsley

Once you have a shortlist, the next step is usually a formal assessment of the person's care needs. This determines the level of support required and opens the door to any funded help that may be available.

Requesting a care needs assessment

Anyone who appears to need support with everyday living has a right to a free assessment under the Care Act 2014. You can request one through Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council Adult Social Care, who will arrange for a social worker or assessor to speak with your relative about their daily life, health and preferences. The outcome is a written statement of eligible needs, which is then used to build a support plan. If residential care is the right route, a financial assessment follows to work out who pays what.

How funding works in practice

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council uses the national means test thresholds set by government. People with savings and eligible assets above the upper capital limit generally pay their own fees, while those below the lower limit usually have their care largely funded, with a contribution from income such as pensions. Between the two limits, costs are shared on a sliding scale. Full details of local charging policies and applications are published on the council's website at https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/services/adult-social-care.

Typical costs to expect

Residential care fees in Barnsley vary between homes depending on room size, facilities and staffing levels, so it is worth asking each shortlisted provider for a written breakdown. Local authority funded placements are paid at rates negotiated by the council, and top up payments from a third party are sometimes needed if a family chooses a home priced above that rate. If your relative may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare because their needs are primarily health related, ask the assessor to consider this before the financial assessment is finalised.

58 care homes in Barnsley (showing 1–50)

  1. 36 West Street · Barnsley, Barnsley · CQC Good
  2. Ariya House · Barnsley, Barnsley · CQC Outstanding
  3. Aspire in the Community - 13 Station Road · Barnsley, Barnsley · CQC Good
  4. Aspire in the Community - 199 Burton Road · Barnsley, Barnsley · CQC Good
  5. Aspire in the Community - The Gate · Barnsley, Barnsley · CQC Good
  6. Autumn House · Barnsley, Barnsley
  7. Belle Green Court · Barnsley, Barnsley · CQC Good
  8. Bollingbroke House · Barnsley, Barnsley · CQC Good
  9. Bridge House · Barnsley, Barnsley · CQC Good
  10. Burntwood Hall Care Centre · Barnsley, Barnsley · CQC Good
  11. Chapel View Care Home · Barnsley, Barnsley · CQC Good
  12. Community Places · Barnsley, Barnsley · CQC Good
  13. Deangate Care Home · Barnsley, Barnsley · CQC Outstanding
  14. Derby House · Barnsley, Barnsley · CQC Good
  15. Dignity Residential Care Home · Barnsley, Barnsley · CQC Good
  16. Dove Valley Mews · Barnsley, Barnsley · CQC Good
  17. Eboracum House · Barnsley, Barnsley
  18. Elliott House · Barnsley, Barnsley · CQC Good
  19. Field View Care Home · Barnsley, Barnsley · CQC Good
  20. Firs Residential Home · Barnsley, Barnsley · CQC Requires improvement
  21. Galtee More Residential Home · Barnsley, Barnsley · CQC Good
  22. Hoyland Hall Residential Home · Barnsley, Barnsley · CQC Requires improvement
  23. Hoylands House · Barnsley, Barnsley · CQC Good
  24. Hunningley Grange Residential Home · Barnsley, Barnsley · CQC Requires improvement
  25. Ivy Mead · Barnsley, Barnsley · CQC Good
  26. Kexborough House Care Home · Barnsley, Barnsley · CQC Requires improvement
  27. Lindhurst Lodge Residential Home · Barnsley, Barnsley · CQC Requires improvement
  28. Low Laithes · Barnsley, Barnsley · CQC Good
  29. Mapleton Court Care Home · Barnsley, Barnsley · CQC Good
  30. Mapplewell Manor · Barnsley, Barnsley · CQC Outstanding
  31. Oak House · Barnsley, Barnsley · CQC Good
  32. Oakwood Grange · Barnsley, Barnsley · CQC Good
  33. Orchard Views Residential Home · Barnsley, Barnsley · CQC Requires improvement
  34. Park House Residential Home · Barnsley, Barnsley · CQC Good
  35. Parkside Care Home · Barnsley, Barnsley · CQC Good
  36. Pennine View · Barnsley, Barnsley · CQC Requires improvement
  37. Prospect House · Barnsley, Barnsley · CQC Good
  38. Riverside Care Home · Barnsley, Barnsley · CQC Good
  39. Rosebery House · Barnsley, Barnsley · CQC Good
  40. Rosehill House Residential Home · Barnsley, Barnsley · CQC Requires improvement
  41. Rosglen · Barnsley, Barnsley · CQC Good
  42. Royal Court Care Home · Barnsley, Barnsley · CQC Good
  43. Shaftsbury House · Barnsley, Barnsley · CQC Good
  44. Silver Street · Barnsley, Barnsley · CQC Good
  45. St James Court Care Home · Barnsley, Barnsley · CQC Good
  46. Sunnywell · Barnsley, Barnsley · CQC Requires improvement
  47. The Grange and Elm Court · Barnsley, Barnsley · CQC Good
  48. The Ings · Barnsley, Barnsley · CQC Good
  49. Thornhill House · Barnsley, Barnsley · CQC Good
  50. Valley Park Care Home · Barnsley, Barnsley · CQC Good

What care costs in Barnsley, per week

Type of careWhat the council paysWhat self-funders are typically asked
Residential care Yorkshire and The Humber figure, because too few Barnsley homes publish this price. 14 homes. Median £1,316.£955£1,165 to £1,475
Nursing care England figure, because too few Barnsley homes publish this price. 140 homes. Median £1,916.£955£1,600 to £2,071
Residential dementia care Yorkshire and The Humber figure, because too few Barnsley homes publish this price. 13 homes. Median £1,399.Not published separately£1,199 to £1,581
Nursing dementia care England figure, because too few Barnsley homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050.Not published separately£1,890 to £2,221

Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.

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Frequently asked questions about care homes in Barnsley

How many care homes are there in Barnsley?

Barnsley has 58 CQC registered care homes: 4 Outstanding, 42 Good, 10 Requires improvement, 2 not yet rated. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.

How much does a care home cost in Barnsley?

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council pays an average of £955 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,165 to £1,475 a week. Yorkshire and The Humber figure, because too few Barnsley homes publish this price. 14 homes. Median £1,316. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.

Which care homes in Barnsley were inspected most recently?

Parkside Care Home (30 August 2026), Oak House (30 July 2026) and Dearne Valley Care Centre (18 May 2026) have the most recent CQC reports.

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