Dementia Care Homes in Barnsley 29 dementia care homes · 21 rated Good by CQC

• 3 Outstanding
• 18 Good
• 6 Requires improvement
• 2 Not yet rated

Of the 55 CQC registered care homes in Barnsley, 29 are registered for dementia care. Of those, 18 are rated Good, 3 Outstanding, 6 Requires improvement, and 2 have not yet been rated. 16 of the 29 were last inspected more than three years ago.

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

All 29 dementia care homes in Barnsley

1. Eboracum House Care home in Barnsley

   177 Park Grove, Barnsley, Barnsley S70 1QY

   0.6 miles away

   Weekly fees

   £800 to £1,050 regional guide for Yorkshire and the Humber, ask the home

   Nursing on site

   No, residential

   Short stays

   Yes, respite

   CQC rated

   Not yet rated

   Run by

   New Horizons Homecare Services Limited

   Local authority: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council · Check what you would pay

   • Care Home

   Eboracum House is a residential care home in Barnsley supporting older people, including those living with dementia. Younger adults whose needs are best met in a residential setting are welcome too, and we offer respite stays. The weeks after a move matter more than anything that follows, so that is where we put our attention. We want to know what somebody did for a living, who is important to them, what they like to eat, when they prefer to wake, what unsettles them and what puts it right again. None of that comes off an assessment form. It comes from sitting down with a person and their family and actually asking. Dementia care here runs on constants. Familiar faces, a predictable shape to the day, meals at the times the body expects, and music and food from the right part of a life. We do not hurry and we do not correct. We look for what somebody can still do and build around it rather than keeping a tally of what has been lost. Respite stays give a family carer a break that is genuinely a break, with proper support in place. Visitors are welcome. Please come on an ordinary day and see the home as it really is.

   • Older Person Care
   • Dementia Care
   • Younger Adults
   • Respite Care

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   Firs Residential Home Care home in Barnsley · Rated Requires improvement by CQC

   CQC: requires improvement

   186c, Barnsley, Barnsley S70 6PD

   0.9 miles away

   Weekly fees

   £800 to £1,050 regional guide for Yorkshire and the Humber, ask the home

   Nursing on site

   No, residential

   Short stays

   Yes, respite

   CQC rated

   Nov 2019 over 6 years ago, ask what has changed

   Run by

   The Firs Care Home Barnsley Ltd

   Local authority: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council · Check what you would pay

   • Care Home

   Here at Firs Residential Home in Barnsley, we provide residential care for a range of people including older adults, younger adults living with physical disabilities, and those affected by dementia. We also offer respite care for people who need short term support, giving families and carers a chance to rest while knowing their loved ones are well looked after. We understand that choosing a care home is one of the most significant decisions a family can make, and we do not take that responsibility lightly. Our aim is to make sure each person who comes through our doors feels at home, respected, and genuinely listened to. We take time to get to know the people we support, learning about their routines, preferences, and the things that matter most to them, so that care can be shaped around the individual rather than the other way around. Our team works hard every day to provide consistent, attentive care in a warm and comfortable environment. We know that trust is built through actions rather than words, and we are committed to being open and honest with residents and their families at all times. We are aware that our most recent CQC rating reflects areas where we need to do better, and we want to be straightforward about that. We have taken the findings seriously and have been working through the necessary improvements with a real focus on making meaningful changes rather than simply ticking boxes. We welcome feedback from residents, families, and external bodies because we believe it helps us grow and improve the care we provide. If you would like to find out more about life at Firs Residential Home or arrange a visit, we would be very happy to hear from you. We are always glad to show people around and answer any questions they might have.

   • Older Person Care
   • Dementia Care
   • Physical Disability
   • Younger Adults
   • Respite Care

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   Shaftsbury House Care home in Barnsley · Rated Good by CQC

   CQC: good

   53 Mount Vernon Road, Barnsley, Barnsley S70 4DJ

   0.9 miles away

   Weekly fees

   £800 to £1,050 regional guide for Yorkshire and the Humber, ask the home

   Nursing on site

   No, residential

   Short stays

   Yes, respite

   CQC rated

   May 2019 over 7 years ago, ask what has changed

   Run by

   Sun Healthcare Limited

   Local authority: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council · Check what you would pay

   • Care Home

   Shaftsbury House is a care home in Barnsley. We provide residential care for older people and younger adults, and we support people living with dementia, adults with a learning disability, autistic adults, people with a physical disability and people managing a mental health condition. Respite stays are available alongside permanent places. Supporting that range of people under one roof works only if nobody is treated as a category. What a younger autistic adult wants from a week bears almost no relation to what an older person living with dementia needs from it, and planning that lumps them together fails both. So we sit down with each person, work out what their week should actually contain, and arrange staffing around that rather than the reverse. Residents decide how their own day runs, keep their own things around them and see visitors when it suits them. Where somebody has lived with a mental health condition for years, we start from what they tell us works. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please come and visit if you are considering care in Barnsley.

   • Older Person Care
   • Dementia Care
   • Learning Disability / Autism
   • Mental Health
   • Physical Disability
   • Younger Adults
   • Respite Care

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4. Riverside Care Home Care home in Barnsley · Rated Good by CQC

   CQC: good

   Camborne Way, Barnsley, Barnsley S71 2NR

   1.1 miles away

   Weekly fees

   £800 to £1,050 regional guide for Yorkshire and the Humber, ask the home

   Nursing on site

   No, residential

   Short stays

   Yes, respite

   CQC rated

   Apr 2026

   Run by

   WCG Riverside Care Home Limited

   Local authority: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council · Check what you would pay

   • Care Home

   Riverside Care Home is in Barnsley. We provide residential care for older people, including those living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people with sight or hearing loss, and we offer respite and short stays. We try to run a household rather than an institution. Residents bring their own furniture and pictures, keep the routines they have always kept and decide how much they want to be part of what is going on. Some want company from breakfast onwards, others want the paper and their own room, and both are entirely reasonable. When somebody moves in we take time over their history and preferences and we write it down so that every member of staff knows it. Dementia support here rests on familiarity and pace, so we keep staffing as consistent as we can, avoid unnecessary change and work out what settles a particular resident. Where sight or hearing is failing we pay attention to lighting, contrast, signage and sound, and we check that glasses and hearing aids are actually being used and looked after, which is more often the problem than people expect. For residents with physical disabilities we look at equipment and at how the building is arranged so that independence is protected where it can be. Meals are cooked on the premises and residents have a real say in the menu. Visitors are welcome through the day. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please come and look round whenever suits you.

   • Older Person Care
   • Dementia Care
   • Physical Disability
   • Visual / Hearing Impairment
   • Respite Care

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5. Ward Green Lodge Care home in Barnsley · Rated Good by CQC

   CQC: good

   High Ridge, Barnsley, Barnsley S70 5HJ

   1.3 miles away

   Weekly fees

   £800 to £1,050 regional guide for Yorkshire and the Humber, ask the home

   Nursing on site

   No, residential

   Short stays

   Yes, respite

   CQC rated

   Nov 2018 over 7 years ago, ask what has changed

   Run by

   Ward Green Lodge Ltd

   Local authority: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council · Check what you would pay

   • Care Home

   Ward Green Lodge is a residential care home in Barnsley. We support older people who need help with daily life, including many living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and younger adults who need residential care. We also offer respite stays for short periods. Most of the people who live here come from Barnsley and the villages around it, and that shared background does real work. Familiar names, familiar places and the same plain speaking give people something to hold on to, and a proper conversation over a brew is worth more than most things on a timetable. Residents run their own days. When to get up and go to bed, what to eat, whether to sit with others or keep to their own room with their own things around them. Rooms hold people's own furniture and photographs, and nobody comes in without knocking. For residents living with dementia, consistency is what helps most, so we keep staffing settled and learn each person's history properly, which lets us make sense of what they are telling us instead of managing the surface of it. Where somebody has a physical disability, we work around what they can do rather than taking over. Health needs are managed alongside local GPs and community nurses, and families hear from us early when anything changes. At our most recent inspection the Care Quality Commission rated us good overall. Please come and visit us in Barnsley.

   • Older Person Care
   • Dementia Care
   • Physical Disability
   • Younger Adults
   • Respite Care

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   Hunningley Grange Residential Home Care home in Barnsley · Rated Requires improvement by CQC

   CQC: requires improvement

   327 Doncaster Road, Barnsley, Barnsley S70 3PJ

   1.7 miles away

   Weekly fees

   £800 to £1,050 regional guide for Yorkshire and the Humber, ask the home

   Nursing on site

   No, residential

   Short stays

   Yes, respite

   CQC rated

   Sep 2025

   Run by

   H & L Care Limited

   Local authority: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council · Check what you would pay

   • Care Home

   Hunningley Grange Residential Home is in Barnsley, and we provide residential care for older people, along with younger adults whose needs are best met in a home of this kind. A good deal of our work is with people living with dementia. We keep the day calm and unhurried, we keep surroundings familiar, and we take the time to learn about somebody's life before they came to us, because knowing who a person has been tells us a great deal about how to support them now. Families are a big part of that, and we ask them to tell us the small things as well as the medical ones. People who live here choose how their day goes. Some like company and whatever is happening in the lounge, others prefer their own room and their own company, and both are perfectly fine. Visitors are welcome and we would rather relatives felt able to call in than felt they needed an appointment. We also offer respite stays, which give family carers a planned break and support people who are not quite ready to go home after a spell in hospital. We want to be straight with you. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement. We have an improvement plan in place and we are working through it with our staff, residents and families. Please come and see the home, and ask us about it directly.

   • Older Person Care
   • Dementia Care
   • Younger Adults
   • Respite Care

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7. Rosehill House Residential Home Care home in Barnsley · Rated Requires improvement by CQC

   CQC: requires improvement

   Keresforth Road, Barnsley, Barnsley S75 3EB

   1.7 miles away

   Weekly fees

   £800 to £1,050 regional guide for Yorkshire and the Humber, ask the home

   Nursing on site

   No, residential

   Short stays

   Yes, respite

   CQC rated

   Sep 2019 over 7 years ago, ask what has changed

   Run by

   Mr Azad Choudhry & Mr Aurang Zeb

   Local authority: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council · Check what you would pay

   • Care Home

   Rosehill House Residential Home is a residential care home in Barnsley, providing a permanent home and short stays for adults who need support with everyday living. We care for older people and for younger adults. Some of those living here need help with personal care, mobility or medication. Many are living with dementia, and for them we keep the surroundings calm and familiar, give people time to respond, and learn enough about their lives to be proper company rather than simply efficient. Families tell us plenty about a person before they arrive, and that knowledge does more good than anything else we could put in place. Respite stays are available, whether a family carer needs a planned break or somebody needs looking after for a few weeks after being unwell. We would rather be open with you about our regulator. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement. We are not satisfied with that. We have taken it seriously, there is work under way to put things right, and we are willing to go through it in detail with anyone considering the home. Choosing a care home is hard, and it is usually decided under pressure. Please come and see Rosehill House for yourself. Walk round properly, talk to the staff and to the people living here, ask us the awkward questions and judge us on what you find.

   • Older Person Care
   • Dementia Care
   • Younger Adults
   • Respite Care

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   Ivy Mead Care home in Barnsley · Rated Good by CQC

   CQC: good

   Littleworth Lane, Barnsley, Barnsley S71 5RG

   1.8 miles away

   Weekly fees

   £800 to £1,050 regional guide for Yorkshire and the Humber, ask the home

   Nursing on site

   No, residential

   Short stays

   Yes, respite

   CQC rated

   Dec 2020 over 5 years ago, ask what has changed

   Run by

   Ivy Cottage (Ackton) Ltd

   Local authority: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council · Check what you would pay

   • Care Home

   We are Ivy Mead, a residential care home in Barnsley. We support older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia, adults with learning disabilities or autism, people living with mental health conditions, people with physical disabilities and people with a visual or hearing impairment. Respite stays are available too. That is a wide range of needs living under one roof, and it only works if we plan properly. Somebody who wants a sociable, busy day and somebody who needs quiet and an entirely predictable routine can both live well here, provided we pay attention to who needs what. So we ask, we observe, and we adapt rather than running everyone to the same timetable. The help itself covers personal care, medication, meals and mobility, and we are just as concerned with supporting what people can still do themselves. Independence lost unnecessarily is very hard to get back. Families and friends are welcome at any reasonable hour. We keep relatives informed about changes rather than waiting to be asked, and if something has gone wrong we say so and explain what we have done about it. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. The only real way to judge a home is to visit one, so please ring us and come at a normal, busy time of day.

   • Older Person Care
   • Dementia Care
   • Learning Disability / Autism
   • Mental Health
   • Physical Disability
   • Visual / Hearing Impairment
   • Younger Adults
   • Respite Care

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   Autumn House Care home in Barnsley

   2 Station Road, Barnsley, Barnsley S70 4SY

   2.0 miles away

   Weekly fees

   £800 to £1,050 regional guide for Yorkshire and the Humber, ask the home

   Nursing on site

   No, residential

   Short stays

   Yes, respite

   CQC rated

   Not yet rated

   Run by

   Nucare Group Ltd

   Local authority: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council · Check what you would pay

   • Care Home

   Autumn House is a residential care home in Barnsley. We support older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia and people with sight or hearing loss. The house runs at a domestic pace. Help with washing, dressing, mobility and medication is given discreetly and when it suits the person rather than when it suits a rota. Before somebody moves in we spend time learning how they have always run their day, and those preferences are written down so that nobody has to keep explaining themselves. For people living with dementia we keep the day steady and the faces familiar, and we ask families to tell us about the life behind the person, using what we learn in conversation and to settle somebody who is anxious. Where sight or hearing loss is part of the picture, we adjust how we communicate and make sure the house is easy to find your way around. Meals are cooked on the premises and mealtimes stay sociable and unhurried. Visitors are welcome whenever they want to come, and we would far rather hear a small worry early than a large one later. Short respite stays are available, often to give a carer at home a proper rest or to help somebody get their confidence back after a spell in hospital. Please come and see us on an ordinary day.

   • Older Person Care
   • Dementia Care
   • Visual / Hearing Impairment
   • Younger Adults
   • Respite Care

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10. Lindhurst Lodge Residential Home Care home in Barnsley · Rated Requires improvement by CQC

    CQC: requires improvement

    Lindhurst Road, Barnsley, Barnsley S71 3DD

    2.1 miles away

    Weekly fees

    £800 to £1,050 regional guide for Yorkshire and the Humber, ask the home

    Nursing on site

    No, residential

    Short stays

    Yes, respite

    CQC rated

    Aug 2022 over 4 years ago, ask what has changed

    Run by

    H & L Care Limited

    Local authority: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council · Check what you would pay

    • Care Home

    Lindhurst Lodge Residential Home is in Barnsley, providing residential care for older people who need support close at hand. We aim to run as a household rather than an institution, with the day shaped by the people living it. Supporting residents living with dementia is a substantial part of our work. We approach it by learning who each person is, keeping routines familiar and the day unhurried, explaining changes before they happen, and looking for the cause when somebody is unsettled rather than treating it as behaviour to be contained. Our team helps with personal care, medication, mobility and meals, and equally with the things that make a day worth having: conversation, company, fresh air and music for those who want them. Rooms are personalised and relatives are welcome whenever they can come. Respite stays are available for shorter periods. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Requires Improvement. We would rather put that in front of you now than leave you to find it. We understood the findings, we have been working through them steadily, and we are happy to talk about exactly what has changed. Please come and see us at an ordinary hour and judge the place on what you actually find.

    • Older Person Care
    • Dementia Care
    • Respite Care

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11. Field View Care Home Care home in Barnsley · Rated Good by CQC

    CQC: good

    Spark Lane, Barnsley, Barnsley S75 6BN

    2.4 miles away

    Weekly fees

    £800 to £1,050 regional guide for Yorkshire and the Humber, ask the home

    Nursing on site

    No, residential

    Short stays

    Yes, respite

    CQC rated

    Mar 2023 over 3 years ago, ask what has changed

    Run by

    WCG Chapel and Field Limited

    Local authority: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council · Check what you would pay

    • Care Home

    Field View Care Home is a residential care home in Barnsley, caring for older people who can no longer manage safely on their own. We aim for the feel of a household rather than an institution, with people keeping their own routines, their own belongings and a genuine say in how their day goes. We support people living with dementia, and that work depends on continuity above all. Knowing what somebody's day used to look like, keeping as much of it as we can and understanding what sits behind distress rather than simply managing it is what makes the difference between a settled day and a difficult one. We also care for people living with a physical disability, where good support is largely about practical independence and dignity rather than doing everything for somebody. Respite stays are available too, for people who need care for a short period after illness and for family carers who need a proper break. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. We take that as the standard to hold rather than an achievement to rest on. The better test is the everyday evidence, whether people are up and occupied, whether mealtimes are sociable and whether relatives feel able to raise a concern early. Please come and see for yourself.

    • Older Person Care
    • Dementia Care
    • Physical Disability
    • Respite Care

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12. Chapel View Care Home Care home in Barnsley · Rated Good by CQC

    CQC: good

    Spark Lane, Barnsley, Barnsley S75 6BN

    2.4 miles away

    Weekly fees

    £800 to £1,050 regional guide for Yorkshire and the Humber, ask the home

    Nursing on site

    No, residential

    Short stays

    Yes, respite

    CQC rated

    Jun 2022 over 4 years ago, ask what has changed

    Run by

    WCG Chapel and Field Limited

    Local authority: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council · Check what you would pay

    • Care Home

    Chapel View Care Home is a residential care home in Barnsley. We are home to older people who need support with everyday life, including residents living with dementia and residents with physical disabilities, and we offer respite stays for people who need care for a shorter period or whose family carer needs a break. We think of this as somewhere people live, not somewhere care is delivered to them, and we try to make that difference obvious in how the house runs. Residents tell us when they like to get up, what they want to eat, how much help they want and where they prefer to spend the day. Support with personal care, meals, medication and appointments is given quietly and with proper regard for privacy. Dementia care shapes much of our work. Knowing a person's history, the people and places that matter to them and the rhythms that suit them is what allows us to reassure someone who is anxious instead of arguing with them. We keep the day familiar and explain changes in advance wherever we can. For residents with physical disabilities we pay close attention to mobility and to the arrangements that let someone do more for themselves. Families are welcome whenever they want to come and we would far rather hear a worry while it is small. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good.

    • Older Person Care
    • Dementia Care
    • Physical Disability
    • Respite Care

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13. Deangate Care Home Care home in Barnsley · Rated Outstanding by CQC

    CQC: outstanding

    Towngate, Barnsley, Barnsley S75 6AT

    2.5 miles away

    Weekly fees

    £800 to £1,050 regional guide for Yorkshire and the Humber, ask the home

    Nursing on site

    No, residential

    Short stays

    Yes, respite

    CQC rated

    Sep 2025

    Run by

    Hill Care 3 Limited

    Local authority: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council · Check what you would pay

    • Care Home

    Deangate Care Home is in Barnsley. We provide residential care for older people and for younger adults who need support with everyday life, including people living with dementia, adults with a learning disability and autistic adults. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is outstanding. What sits behind that is not remarkable so much as steady: staff who stay long enough to know the people they look after, time allowed to do things properly, and a willingness to say plainly when something is not right so that it can be put right. What we offer is residential rather than nursing care. Staff are on duty day and night to help with personal care, dressing, medication and meals, while doctors and district nurses come in for clinical needs. For most people that is the right level of support and it leaves far more of their independence intact. For residents living with dementia we keep the day in a familiar order, keep the staff group as steady as we can and take time to learn about the person's earlier life. For autistic residents we pay attention to predictable routine, clear information and honest notice before anything changes. Respite and short stays are available. Please ring if you would like to look round Deangate.

    • Older Person Care
    • Dementia Care
    • Learning Disability / Autism
    • Younger Adults
    • Respite Care

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    Mapplewell Manor Care home in Barnsley · Rated Outstanding by CQC

    CQC: outstanding

    Greenside Avenue, Barnsley, Barnsley S75 6BB

    2.5 miles away

    Weekly fees

    £800 to £1,050 regional guide for Yorkshire and the Humber, ask the home

    Nursing on site

    No, residential

    Short stays

    Yes, respite

    CQC rated

    Feb 2020 over 6 years ago, ask what has changed

    Run by

    Methodist Homes

    Local authority: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council · Check what you would pay

    • Care Home

    Mapplewell Manor is a residential care home in Barnsley providing a home for older people and for younger adults who need support with everyday life, including people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people with loss of sight or hearing. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is outstanding. We mention it early because it reflects a set of fairly unremarkable commitments rather than anything clever. Staff who stay with us for years, so that people are cared for by faces they know well. Days that belong to the person living them. Food that people actually want to eat. Families treated as part of the household and able to say when something is not right. The care covers help with washing and dressing, medication, meals cooked on the premises, support with mobility and the many small things that become difficult alone. For people living with dementia we keep routines steady and surroundings easy to understand. For people with sensory loss we adjust how we communicate, how rooms are lit and how we approach somebody, because those small changes decide whether a person feels included. Respite stays are available alongside permanent places. An outstanding rating is a standard to keep rather than a prize to display, and you are very welcome to come and see the home.

    • Older Person Care
    • Dementia Care
    • Physical Disability
    • Visual / Hearing Impairment
    • Younger Adults
    • Respite Care

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15. Prospect House Care home in Barnsley · Rated Good by CQC

    CQC: good

    Prospect Street, Barnsley, Barnsley S72 8JS

    3.1 miles away

    Weekly fees

    £800 to £1,050 regional guide for Yorkshire and the Humber, ask the home

    Nursing on site

    No, residential

    Short stays

    Yes, respite

    CQC rated

    Apr 2024

    Run by

    Global Care (Prospect House) Ltd

    Local authority: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council · Check what you would pay

    • Care Home

    Prospect House is a residential care home in Barnsley. We are home to older people, including many living with dementia, and we offer respite stays for families who need a planned break. The essentials come first. Decent meals, comfortable rooms, help without delay, laundry that returns, and nobody pushed into activities. We spend time on this deliberately. Knowing that a resident spent forty years on the railways, or hated school, or still worries about her sister, changes how we look after her. For residents living with dementia we protect the routine and keep the surroundings familiar, and we ask families for the history that lets us understand what somebody means rather than only what they said. Couples and close friendships are supported rather than managed. People's relationships do not stop mattering when they move into a care home. We ask people what a good day would look like for them, and then we try to arrange more of those and fewer of the other kind. Our overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. We review every complaint properly, including the ones that seem minor.

    • Older Person Care
    • Dementia Care
    • Respite Care

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16. Kexborough House Care Home Care home in Barnsley · Rated Requires improvement by CQC

    CQC: requires improvement

    113 Churchfield Lane, Barnsley, Barnsley S75 5DN

    3.2 miles away

    Weekly fees

    £800 to £1,050 regional guide for Yorkshire and the Humber, ask the home

    Nursing on site

    No, residential

    Short stays

    Yes, respite

    CQC rated

    Jul 2025

    Run by

    Kexborough House Care Home Limited

    Local authority: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council · Check what you would pay

    • Care Home

    Kexborough House Care Home is in Barnsley, providing residential care for older people who can no longer manage safely on their own, and supporting people living with a physical disability and younger adults. We aim for the feel of a household rather than an institution, with people keeping their own routines, their own belongings and a genuine say in how their day goes. We support people living with dementia, and that work depends on continuity above all. Knowing what somebody's day used to look like and keeping as much of it as we can matters more than any amount of written planning. Respite stays are available too, for people who need care for a short period and for family carers who need a break. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission was requires improvement. We would rather put that in front of you ourselves than leave you to find it elsewhere. We have worked through the findings and our attention has gone to the things that shape daily life here rather than to paperwork alone. Anyone considering Kexborough House should visit and ask us directly what has changed.

    • Older Person Care
    • Dementia Care
    • Physical Disability
    • Younger Adults
    • Respite Care

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    Oakwood Grange Care home in Barnsley · Rated Good by CQC

    CQC: good

    Oakwood Road, Barnsley, Barnsley S71 4EZ

    3.3 miles away

    Weekly fees

    £800 to £1,050 regional guide for Yorkshire and the Humber, ask the home

    Nursing on site

    No, residential

    Short stays

    Yes, respite

    CQC rated

    Dec 2022 over 3 years ago, ask what has changed

    Run by

    Anchor Hanover Group

    Local authority: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council · Check what you would pay

    • Care Home

    We at Oakwood Grange are proud to offer a warm and welcoming residential care home in Barnsley, providing dedicated older person care and specialist dementia support for those who call our home their own. Nestled within the familiar surroundings of Barnsley in the heart of Yorkshire, our home offers a comforting environment where residents can settle in with ease. The local setting provides a peaceful backdrop for daily life, whilst remaining well connected to the wider community, so loved ones can visit with convenience and residents can continue to feel rooted in the area they know. Our care is centred around the individual. For older residents, this means thoughtful support with everyday living, encouragement to maintain independence wherever possible, and the reassurance of knowing help is always close by. For those living with dementia, our approach is gentle, patient, and tailored, recognising that each person has their own story, preferences, and rhythms. We work closely with families to understand what matters most, creating familiar routines and meaningful moments that bring comfort and dignity to each day. Residential care at Oakwood Grange is more than a place to stay; it is a place to belong, where companionship, kindness, and respect shape the atmosphere. Families can take additional reassurance from our Care Quality Commission rating of Good, achieved across every domain assessed at our most recent inspection in December 2022. Being rated Good in Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well led reflects the consistent standards we strive to uphold, from the warmth of our caring team to the way our home is led and the responsiveness of the support we provide. It is recognition we value, and a standard we continue to build upon. Choosing a care home for someone you love is one of the most important decisions a family can make, and we understand the questions, hopes, and concerns that come with it. If you are considering residential or dementia care in Barnsley, we would be delighted to welcome you to Oakwood Grange, answer your questions, and help you feel confident that your loved one will be cared for with the compassion they deserve.

    • Older Person Care
    • Dementia Care
    • Respite Care

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18. Belle Green Court Care home in Barnsley · Rated Good by CQC

    CQC: good

    Belle Green Lane, Barnsley, Barnsley S72 8LU

    3.4 miles away

    Weekly fees

    £800 to £1,050 regional guide for Yorkshire and the Humber, ask the home

    Nursing on site

    No, residential

    Short stays

    Yes, respite

    CQC rated

    Aug 2024

    Run by

    Sequoia CH Group Ltd

    Local authority: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council · Check what you would pay

    • Care Home

    Belle Green Court is a residential care home in Barnsley, providing care for older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia. We also offer respite stays. We run the home as a household. People get up when they wake, sit where they choose, eat what they enjoy and keep the habits of a lifetime. Help with washing, dressing, medication and getting about is given when it is needed, quietly and without taking over. Dementia care here depends on knowledge and patience rather than on any particular technique. Our team learns each resident's history, their family and their working life, and uses that every day. When somebody is anxious or unsettled there is usually a reason behind it, and looking for the reason is far more useful than smoothing it over. Relatives are part of the home. They visit when it suits them, and we keep in contact about health and mood rather than only ringing when something has gone wrong. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. If you are looking at residential care in Barnsley for yourself or for someone in your family, please arrange to come in, meet the team and see the place on an ordinary afternoon.

    • Older Person Care
    • Dementia Care
    • Younger Adults
    • Respite Care

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19. Hoyland Hall Residential Home Care home in Barnsley · Rated Requires improvement by CQC

    CQC: requires improvement

    Market Street, Barnsley, Barnsley S74 0EX

    3.7 miles away

    Weekly fees

    £800 to £1,050 regional guide for Yorkshire and the Humber, ask the home

    Nursing on site

    No, residential

    Short stays

    Yes, respite

    CQC rated

    Apr 2026

    Run by

    Hoyland Hall Limited

    Local authority: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council · Check what you would pay

    • Care Home

    Hoyland Hall Residential Home is in Barnsley. We provide residential care for older people, including those living with dementia, and we also support adults with a learning disability, autistic adults, people with a physical disability and younger adults. Respite stays are available too. Supporting a mixed group under one roof means we cannot run the home to a single pattern, and we do not try. What we aim for is a place where people are taken as they come and where support is built around the individual. Some residents want a very structured day. Others want the opposite, plenty of freedom and somewhere steady to come back to. Where someone has a physical disability we pay attention to equipment, access and the amount of help we offer. For residents with a learning disability or who are autistic, the environment itself is part of the support, from noise and lighting to how predictable the day is. With dementia, familiar faces and a steady rhythm do most of the work, and we treat distress as something with a cause. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement. We are not going to talk around that. We know which areas were raised, work is in hand, and we would rather discuss it openly with anyone considering Hoyland Hall. Please visit and ask us directly what has changed.

    • Older Person Care
    • Dementia Care
    • Learning Disability / Autism
    • Physical Disability
    • Younger Adults
    • Respite Care

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20. St James Court Care Home Care home in Barnsley · Rated Good by CQC

    CQC: good

    Tankersley Lane, Barnsley, Barnsley S74 0DJ

    3.9 miles away

    Weekly fees

    £800 to £1,050 regional guide for Yorkshire and the Humber, ask the home

    Nursing on site

    No, residential

    Short stays

    Yes, respite

    CQC rated

    Apr 2020 over 6 years ago, ask what has changed

    Run by

    Crown Care II LLP

    Local authority: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council · Check what you would pay

    • Care Home

    St James Court Care Home provides residential care in Barnsley for older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia and people with mental health needs. We also take planned respite stays. Our aim is that people carry on being themselves here, with the help they need arranged quietly around them. Residents choose when to get up, what to wear, where to sit and who to spend time with, and our staff know those preferences well enough not to have to ask twice. Practically we help with personal care, medicines, meals and all the business of running the place. For residents living with dementia we keep the day familiar and the pace gentle, because rushing somebody creates distress that takes far longer to settle than the time it saves. We work with what a person can still do rather than treating the diagnosis as the whole story. For residents with mental health needs, consistency and a lack of fuss count for a great deal, along with staff who notice early when somebody is less well than they were. Respite stays give family carers a genuine break and let people see what we are like before making a longer decision. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. We ask residents and relatives what they think, and we act on the answers.

    • Older Person Care
    • Dementia Care
    • Mental Health
    • Younger Adults
    • Respite Care

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21. Royal Court Care Home Care home in Barnsley · Rated Good by CQC

    CQC: good

    22 Royal Court, Barnsley, Barnsley S74 9RP

    4.2 miles away

    Weekly fees

    £800 to £1,050 regional guide for Yorkshire and the Humber, ask the home

    Nursing on site

    No, residential

    Short stays

    Yes, respite

    CQC rated

    Sep 2024

    Run by

    Healthmade Limited

    Local authority: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council · Check what you would pay

    • Care Home

    We at Royal Court Care Home are proud to offer a welcoming residential care home in the heart of Barnsley, where compassionate support, dignity, and everyday comfort come together for every person who calls our home their own. Set within the familiar surroundings of Barnsley in South Yorkshire, our home benefits from a location that keeps residents connected to the community they know and love. Families visiting from across the borough and the wider Yorkshire and Humberside region will find us easy to reach, and our setting provides a calm, homely atmosphere where residents can feel truly settled. From comfortable communal spaces where friendships blossom over a cup of tea, to quieter corners for reflection or a chat with loved ones, we have shaped our environment to feel less like an institution and far more like home. Our care offering is broad and thoughtfully considered. We specialise in older person residential care, dementia care, support for adults with physical disabilities, and care for younger adults whose needs may not be met in more traditional settings. We also welcome respite guests, whether someone needs a short stay to recover after a hospital admission, or a family carer requires trusted support while they take a well earned break. In practice, this means our team takes time to understand each resident as an individual, learning their history, preferences, routines, and the small details that bring comfort throughout the day. For families living with a dementia diagnosis, we aim to provide reassurance that their loved one is being supported with patience, kindness, and a genuine understanding of how dementia can affect daily life. Our approach is built around choice and independence. Residents are encouraged to shape their own day, whether that means joining in with group activities, spending time with visitors, enjoying a favourite meal, or simply having the space to relax. For younger adults and those living with a physical disability, we work closely with each person to promote autonomy and to support goals that matter to them personally. We are pleased to hold an overall Good rating from the Care Quality Commission following our most recent inspection in September 2024, with Good ratings awarded across every one of the five key areas assessed: safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well led. For families weighing up the difficult decision of arranging care for a relative, we hope this independent recognition offers meaningful reassurance. It reflects the everyday commitment of our team to keep residents safe, to deliver effective support grounded in best practice, to lead with kindness, to respond to changing needs, and to run the home with clear, considered leadership. Choosing a care home is rarely an easy step, and we understand the weight of that decision. If you are exploring options for yourself or a loved one in Barnsley or the surrounding area, we warmly invite you to get in touch with Royal Court Care Home. Whether you have questions, would like to arrange a visit, or simply want to talk through what residential care might look like, our door is open and we are here to help you feel confident about the next step.

    • Older Person Care
    • Dementia Care
    • Physical Disability
    • Younger Adults
    • Respite Care

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    Parkside Care Home Care home in Barnsley · Rated Good by CQC

    CQC: good

    Park Street, Barnsley, Barnsley S73 0HQ

    4.3 miles away

    Weekly fees

    £800 to £1,050 regional guide for Yorkshire and the Humber, ask the home

    Nursing on site

    No, residential

    Short stays

    Yes, respite

    CQC rated

    Aug 2026

    Run by

    Your Care Provider Ltd

    Local authority: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council · Check what you would pay

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    Parkside Care Home is a care home in Barnsley. We provide residential care for older people and younger adults, and we support people living with dementia and people managing a mental health condition. Respite stays are available alongside permanent places. Something worth saying plainly is how we handle complaints, because it reveals more about a home than any description of its facilities. Families often hold back from raising something small in case it makes things awkward for their relative, and that hesitation is exactly how minor problems turn into serious ones. So we ask relatives directly and regularly whether anything is wrong, and we would far rather deal with a grumble about the laundry this week than a letter of complaint in six months. Beyond that, the day belongs to the residents. People get up when they want, spend their time where they choose and see visitors when it suits them. Rooms belong to the people in them. Where somebody has lived with a mental health condition for years, we begin from what they tell us works. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please come and see us if you are considering care in Barnsley.

    • Older Person Care
    • Dementia Care
    • Mental Health
    • Younger Adults
    • Respite Care

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23. Valley Park Care Home Care home in Barnsley · Rated Good by CQC

    CQC: good

    Park Street, Barnsley, Barnsley S73 0HQ

    4.3 miles away

    Weekly fees

    £800 to £1,050 regional guide for Yorkshire and the Humber, ask the home

    Nursing on site

    No, residential

    Short stays

    Yes, respite

    CQC rated

    Dec 2024

    Run by

    Your Care Provider Ltd

    Local authority: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council · Check what you would pay

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    Valley Park Care Home is a residential care home in Barnsley. We support older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia and people with mental health needs, and we offer respite stays alongside permanent places. Our approach is simple enough to state and takes real effort to keep. The home belongs to the people who live in it. They decide when to get up, where to sit, who to spend time with and how much to join in. Personal care is given unhurriedly and privately. Nobody is moved along to suit a rota. For people living with dementia, familiarity is the most useful thing we can offer. Consistent staff who know a person's history, a steady rhythm to the day and time taken to explain what is happening prevent far more distress than any response afterwards. We ask families to tell us about the person they knew before, because that knowledge helps us understand what we see now. Relatives are welcome whenever it suits them, and we would much rather hear a worry early. We will tell you honestly what we are doing about it. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. If you are thinking about residential care in Barnsley for yourself or someone close to you, please arrange to visit, meet the people who live here and see whether it feels right.

    • Older Person Care
    • Dementia Care
    • Mental Health
    • Younger Adults
    • Respite Care

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    Mapleton Court Care Home Care home in Barnsley · Rated Good by CQC

    CQC: good

    Stacey Crescent, Barnsley, Barnsley S72 7DP

    4.4 miles away

    Weekly fees

    £800 to £1,050 regional guide for Yorkshire and the Humber, ask the home

    Nursing on site

    No, residential

    Short stays

    Yes, respite

    CQC rated

    Nov 2020 over 5 years ago, ask what has changed

    Run by

    Mapleton Care Group Ltd

    Local authority: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council · Check what you would pay

    • Care Home

    Mapleton Court Care Home is a residential care home in Barnsley. We support adults who need residential care, from older people living with dementia to younger adults with a physical disability or a mental health condition, and we try to run the place as somewhere people live rather than somewhere they are placed. Our team helps with personal care, medication, meals and getting about safely. Beyond that, most of our attention goes on the texture of an ordinary day. Whether someone can get up when they want, eat something they actually fancy, have company when they want it and be left alone when they do not, and carry on doing the things they can still do for themselves. Because we support quite a range of people, we do not run a single routine and expect everyone to fit it. A younger adult rebuilding independence needs something different from someone in the later stages of dementia, and both are entitled to have that recognised. Respite stays are available for families who need a planned break, in surroundings their relative can settle into quickly. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Relatives are welcome here and we would always rather hear a concern early. If you are looking at homes in South Yorkshire, please arrange to visit.

    • Older Person Care
    • Dementia Care
    • Mental Health
    • Physical Disability
    • Younger Adults
    • Respite Care

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    The Old Chapel Care Home Care home in Barnsley · Rated Good by CQC

    CQC: good

    Haigh Lane, Barnsley, Wakefield S75 4DB

    4.5 miles away

    Weekly fees

    £800 to £1,050 regional guide for Yorkshire and the Humber, ask the home

    Nursing on site

    No, residential

    Short stays

    Yes, respite

    CQC rated

    Feb 2020 over 6 years ago, ask what has changed

    Run by

    Homelea Care Services Ltd

    Local authority: Wakefield Metropolitan District Council · Check what you would pay

    • Care Home

    The Old Chapel Care Home is a residential care home in Barnsley. We support older adults, including many people living with dementia, people living with a physical disability, and people with sight or hearing loss. Respite stays are available alongside permanent places. Our aim is a home that is easy to live in. That means surroundings which are calm and simple to make sense of, a day with a reliable shape to it, and staff who know each person well enough to spot when something is not right before it is said out loud. Where somebody has difficulty seeing or hearing, we adapt how we communicate and we keep things where that person expects to find them, which prevents a great deal of avoidable frustration. Help with washing, dressing, medication, meals and appointments is there for anybody who needs it, given without fuss and without taking over. People keep their own belongings, decide how sociable they want to be, and have visitors when it suits them rather than when it suits us. We work closely with families, both because they want to know how their relative is and because what they can tell us about a person's life is what lets us care for them properly. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. You are welcome to visit and see the home for yourself.

    • Older Person Care
    • Dementia Care
    • Physical Disability
    • Visual / Hearing Impairment
    • Respite Care

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26. Thornhill House Care home in Barnsley · Rated Good by CQC

    CQC: good

    Church Street, Barnsley, Barnsley S73 9LG

    4.7 miles away

    Weekly fees

    £800 to £1,050 regional guide for Yorkshire and the Humber, ask the home

    Nursing on site

    No, residential

    Short stays

    Yes, respite

    CQC rated

    Jun 2019 over 7 years ago, ask what has changed

    Run by

    Strong Life Care Limited

    Local authority: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council · Check what you would pay

    • Care Home

    Thornhill House is a residential care home in Barnsley. We support older people, adults with learning disabilities, autistic adults and people with physical disabilities, including younger adults, and we offer both permanent places and respite stays. Supporting that range of people well means being specific rather than general. For an older resident, including somebody living with dementia, it may mean unhurried help with personal care, a recognisable daily pattern and the same familiar staff around. For an adult with a learning disability or an autistic adult it may mean a predictable routine, clear information given in good time, and support to manage money, appointments and getting out to a job or a course. Where physical disability is part of the picture we think carefully about equipment, seating, transfers and access, because those details decide how much independence somebody actually has. We pay close attention to how each person communicates, and we record what we learn so that it survives a change of staff. Every plan is written with the individual and reviewed properly. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please arrange to visit and see how the house runs.

    • Older Person Care
    • Dementia Care
    • Learning Disability / Autism
    • Physical Disability
    • Younger Adults
    • Respite Care

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    Bollingbroke House Care home in Barnsley · Rated Good by CQC

    CQC: good

    Common Road, Barnsley, Barnsley S72 9EA

    5.1 miles away

    Weekly fees

    £800 to £1,050 regional guide for Yorkshire and the Humber, ask the home

    Nursing on site

    No, residential

    Short stays

    Yes, respite

    CQC rated

    Dec 2022 over 3 years ago, ask what has changed

    Run by

    Lions Meadow Ltd

    Local authority: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council · Check what you would pay

    • Care Home

    We at Bollingbroke House are proud to offer compassionate residential care in the heart of Barnsley, providing a warm and welcoming home for older adults, younger adults, and individuals living with dementia or mental health needs. Our home is thoughtfully situated within the Barnsley community in South Yorkshire, offering residents the comfort of familiar surroundings whilst remaining close to local amenities and the people who matter most. The setting has been designed to feel like a true home, where residents can settle in, relax, and feel a genuine sense of belonging from the moment they arrive. Family and friends are always welcome to visit, share a cup of tea, and spend meaningful time together in our communal spaces. The breadth of care we provide reflects our commitment to meeting each resident as an individual. Our older person and residential care focuses on supporting daily living with dignity, allowing residents to maintain their independence wherever possible whilst knowing that gentle, attentive support is always at hand. For those living with dementia, our team takes time to understand each person's history, preferences, and routines, creating a calm and reassuring environment that helps reduce anxiety and foster moments of genuine connection. Our mental health support is delivered with patience, respect, and a person centred approach, recognising that recovery and wellbeing look different for everyone. We also welcome younger adults whose care needs are best met in a supportive residential setting, ensuring they feel valued, heard, and engaged in life at the home. What this means in practice for families is peace of mind. It means knowing your loved one is being cared for by a team who takes the time to listen, who notices the small things, and who treats every resident with the warmth and respect they deserve. We understand that choosing a care home is one of the most significant decisions a family can make, and we are committed to walking alongside you every step of the way. Our most recent CQC inspection in December 2022 rated us as Good overall, with Good ratings across the Safe, Effective, Caring, and Responsive domains. The Well-led domain was rated as Requires Improvement, and we view this as a meaningful opportunity to keep strengthening our leadership and governance so that every aspect of life at Bollingbroke House reflects the standard of care our residents and their families deserve. Continuous improvement is something we take seriously, and we are dedicated to building on the strong foundations our inspection has recognised. If you are exploring care options for someone you love, we warmly invite you to get in touch with us at Bollingbroke House. We would be delighted to answer your questions, share more about life in our home, and arrange a visit so you can experience the atmosphere for yourself. Whatever stage you are at in your journey, we are here to listen, support, and help you find the right path forward.

    • Older Person Care
    • Dementia Care
    • Mental Health
    • Younger Adults
    • Respite Care

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    Sid Bailey Care Home Care home in Barnsley · Rated Outstanding by CQC

    CQC: outstanding

    Knollbeck Lane, Barnsley, Rotherham S73 0TX

    5.3 miles away

    Weekly fees

    £800 to £1,050 regional guide for Yorkshire and the Humber, ask the home

    Nursing on site

    No, residential

    Short stays

    Yes, respite

    CQC rated

    Jul 2025

    Run by

    Danforth Care Brampton Limited

    Local authority: Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council · Check what you would pay

    • Care Home

    Sid Bailey Care Home is a residential home near Barnsley for older people, including those living with dementia and residents with a physical disability. We also support some younger adults whose needs suit a home of this kind. We help with washing and dressing, medication, meals and whatever else has become difficult, and we leave people in charge of the rest. Residents decide when they get up and go to bed, where they spend the day, what they eat and whether they want company or a quiet afternoon on their own. For residents living with dementia we keep the house familiar and the staff consistent, explain what is happening as we go and take time to work out what lies behind a change in mood rather than treating it as a symptom. Where somebody has a physical disability the right equipment is in place and staff are trained to help with moving safely and comfortably, without fuss and without taking over. Meals are cooked here and we ask people what they actually want to eat. Visitors are welcome at any reasonable time. Respite stays are available for family carers needing a break or for somebody regaining strength after illness. Please ring us if you would like to come and look round properly.

    • Older Person Care
    • Dementia Care
    • Physical Disability
    • Younger Adults
    • Respite Care

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29. Burntwood Hall Care Centre Care home in Barnsley · Rated Good by CQC

    CQC: good

    Moor Lane, Barnsley, Barnsley S72 9HB

    5.6 miles away

    Weekly fees

    £800 to £1,050 regional guide for Yorkshire and the Humber, ask the home

    Nursing on site

    No, residential

    Short stays

    Yes, respite

    CQC rated

    Apr 2019 over 7 years ago, ask what has changed

    Run by

    St Philips Care Limited

    Local authority: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council · Check what you would pay

    • Care Home

    Burntwood Hall Care Centre is a residential care home in Barnsley providing a home for older people and for younger adults who need support with daily living, including people living with dementia. We offer permanent places and shorter respite stays. We run the home at the pace of the people in it. Breakfast happens when somebody wakes rather than when a trolley comes round, and the day takes the shape a person wants. The care covers help with washing and dressing, medication, meals cooked here, support with mobility, and somebody always around when a person needs them. For those living with dementia we keep the routine steady and the faces familiar, and we arrange the house so that it is easy to understand and to move about in. Our staff tend to stay with us, and that continuity does more to settle somebody than any particular method could. Families are welcome whenever they wish to come, and we would much rather hear a concern early than have it sit unspoken. Our most recent rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please ring us if you would like to look round.

    • Older Person Care
    • Dementia Care
    • Younger Adults
    • Respite Care

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