Care Homes in Doncaster

Doncaster has 62 CQC registered care homes. 44 are rated Good, 4 Outstanding, 10 Requires improvement, 1 Inadequate, and 3 have not yet been rated. 25 of the 62 were last inspected more than three years ago.

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

Doncaster at a glance

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

  • Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council pays, residential care: £853 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,165 to £1,475, median £1,316
  • Care home beds filled across Doncaster: 86%. The 12 month average is 85%.
  • Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 74
  • People aged 75 and over: 30,800. Rising to 35,800 by 2035, up 16%
  • Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 1 closed. 9 changed owner, covering 391 beds.
  • Who pays, across Doncaster (estimate): 50% council, 32% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
  • Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 4,000. Rising to 4,800 by 2035, up 21%
  • People aged 85 and over: 7,700. Rising to 10,700 by 2035, up 38%

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

Planning and funding a care home place in Doncaster

The assessment that shapes everything else

Families often leave the paperwork until they have already fallen for a particular home, which is the wrong way round. A care needs assessment can be requested by anyone who appears to need care and support, and neither income nor savings affect that entitlement. It looks at how somebody is managing day to day, what help would make the real difference, and whether residential care is the right answer rather than support delivered at home. Once that is written down, every conversation with a home becomes more specific, because you know precisely what you are asking them to deliver.

How the council contributes

A financial assessment then examines income, savings and usually the value of a property to work out the council's share of the cost. The route in is Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council Adult Social Care, which handles assessments and arranges funded support once eligibility has been agreed. People whose assets exceed the national threshold normally pay for themselves initially, but it is still worth registering, since savings fall and eligibility can change later. Where nursing input may be needed, ask about NHS funded nursing care, which is assessed separately from the council's contribution.

Fees and the questions to ask about them

Weekly fees vary according to the level of support, the room and the home itself. Ask for a written schedule that sets out what the fee covers and what is billed on top, whether that is chiropody, hairdressing or trips out, and find out how often fees are reviewed. If the council is funding part of a placement and a family chooses a home charging more than the agreed rate, a relative or friend may be asked to pay the difference, so establish that figure before anyone commits.

Choosing a home in Doncaster and what to check

Looking past the rating

The spread of outcomes here is worth taking seriously, particularly the single home rated Inadequate and the eight rated Requires Improvement. That does not automatically rule any of them out, but it does mean reading the report rather than the label. Look at which of the five key questions fell short, whether inspectors were concerned about record keeping or about the care people received, and what the provider had already changed. Equally, check the date on an Outstanding or Good rating, because a home inspected some years ago may have altered considerably since then.

What a visit reveals

Arrange to look round in person, and go back at a different hour if you can. Notice whether residents are up and occupied, whether staff speak with people rather than past them, and whether corridors, bathrooms and lounges suit someone unsteady or hard of hearing. Ask how many staff work the night shift, how much agency cover is used, and what happens when a resident becomes unwell in the early hours. Ask too whether the home could keep caring for your relative if their needs increased, since not every registration allows it.

Writing it all down

Keep a record of each visit: who you met, what was said about availability and cost, and how the place felt. Set those notes against each home's current rating when the shortlist comes down to two or three. Offers of a room usually need an answer within days, and having the comparison already on paper is what turns a hurried decision into a considered one.

62 care homes in Doncaster (showing 1–50)

  1. Albany House · Doncaster, Doncaster · CQC Good
  2. Ammersall Court · Doncaster, Doncaster · CQC Outstanding
  3. Amphion View · Doncaster, Doncaster
  4. Anchor House · Doncaster, Doncaster · CQC Requires improvement
  5. Ashdale House · Doncaster, Doncaster · CQC Good
  6. Balby · Doncaster, Doncaster · CQC Requires improvement
  7. Beech Tree Hall · Doncaster, Doncaster · CQC Good
  8. Bennethorpe House · Doncaster, Doncaster · CQC Good
  9. Broomhouse Mews · Doncaster, Doncaster · CQC Good
  10. Buttercup Lodge · Doncaster, Doncaster · CQC Requires improvement
  11. Cantley Grange · Doncaster, Doncaster · CQC Good
  12. Cantley House · Doncaster, Doncaster · CQC Requires improvement
  13. Cedars Care Home · Doncaster, Doncaster · CQC Good
  14. Chapel Garth EMI Residential Home · Doncaster, Doncaster · CQC Good
  15. China Cottage Care Home · Doncaster, Doncaster · CQC Good
  16. Community Places-Clifton Drive · Doncaster, Doncaster · CQC Good
  17. Crisis Accommodation and Helpline · Doncaster, Doncaster · CQC Good
  18. Crumble Cottage · Doncaster, Doncaster · CQC Good
  19. Danescourt · Doncaster, Doncaster · CQC Requires improvement
  20. Dunniwood Lodge · Doncaster, Doncaster · CQC Good
  21. Eden Lodge · Doncaster, Doncaster · CQC Good
  22. Elmdale House · Doncaster, Doncaster · CQC Good
  23. Ernelesthorp Manor & Lodge · Doncaster, Doncaster · CQC Good
  24. Flower Park Care Home · Doncaster, Doncaster · CQC Good
  25. Hamilton Lodge · Doncaster, Doncaster · CQC Good
  26. Harry Priestley House · Doncaster, Doncaster · CQC Outstanding
  27. Hatfield House · Doncaster, Doncaster · CQC Good
  28. Headingley Park Care Home · Doncaster, Doncaster · CQC Requires improvement
  29. Hexthorpe Cottage · Doncaster, Doncaster · CQC Good
  30. Ivy Court · Doncaster, Doncaster · CQC Good
  31. King Street · Doncaster, Doncaster · CQC Good
  32. Lennon House · Doncaster, Doncaster · CQC Good
  33. Liberty House · Doncaster, Doncaster · CQC Good
  34. Manor House · Doncaster, Doncaster · CQC Good
  35. Meadow View · Doncaster, Doncaster · CQC Good
  36. Neville Lodge · Doncaster, Doncaster · CQC Inadequate
  37. Oaklands Care Home · Doncaster, Doncaster · CQC Good
  38. Oldfield House · Doncaster, Doncaster · CQC Good
  39. Ponderosa · Doncaster, Doncaster · CQC Good
  40. Positive Step · Doncaster, Doncaster · CQC Good
  41. Priory Lodge · Doncaster, Doncaster · CQC Requires improvement
  42. Rock House Residential Home · Doncaster, Doncaster · CQC Good
  43. Rose House · Doncaster, Doncaster · CQC Good
  44. Rowena House · Doncaster, Doncaster · CQC Good
  45. Sandrock House Residential Care Home · Doncaster, Doncaster · CQC Outstanding
  46. Stoneacre Lodge Residential Home · Doncaster, Doncaster · CQC Requires improvement
  47. Tall Trees · Doncaster, Doncaster
  48. The Beeches Care Home · Doncaster, Doncaster · CQC Good
  49. The Dale Residential Home · Doncaster, Doncaster · CQC Requires improvement
  50. The Laurels Care Home · Doncaster, Doncaster · CQC Good

What care costs in Doncaster, per week

Type of careWhat the council paysWhat self-funders are typically asked
Residential care Yorkshire and The Humber figure, because too few Doncaster homes publish this price. 14 homes. Median £1,316.£853£1,165 to £1,475
Nursing care England figure, because too few Doncaster homes publish this price. 140 homes. Median £1,916.£973£1,600 to £2,071
Residential dementia care Yorkshire and The Humber figure, because too few Doncaster 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 Doncaster 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 Doncaster

How many care homes are there in Doncaster?

Doncaster has 62 CQC registered care homes: 4 Outstanding, 44 Good, 10 Requires improvement, 1 Inadequate, 3 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 Doncaster?

Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council pays an average of £853 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 Doncaster 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 Doncaster were inspected most recently?

Sandrock House Residential Care Home (7 September 2026), The Dale Residential Home (10 August 2026) and Oaklands Care Home (3 August 2026) have the most recent CQC reports.

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