Care Homes in Sheffield

Sheffield has 69 CQC registered care homes. 57 are rated Good, 3 Outstanding, 3 Requires improvement, 1 Inadequate, and 5 have not yet been rated. 37 of the 69 were last inspected more than three years ago.

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

Sheffield at a glance

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

  • Sheffield City Council pays, residential care: £800 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,165 to £1,475, median £1,316
  • Care home beds filled across Sheffield: 87%. The 12 month average is 87%.
  • Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 77
  • People aged 75 and over: 50,400. Rising to 55,900 by 2035, up 11%
  • Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 0 closed. 10 changed owner, covering 564 beds.
  • Who pays, across Sheffield (estimate): 45% council, 30% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
  • Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 6,600. Rising to 7,800 by 2035, up 18%
  • People aged 85 and over: 13,900. Rising to 18,400 by 2035, up 32%

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

Choosing a residential care home in Sheffield

Care Assura lists 69 residential care homes in Sheffield, giving families a reasonable spread of choice across the city. Of these, 2 are rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, 55 are rated Good, 3 Require Improvement, 1 is currently rated Inadequate, and 8 have not yet received a rating. Looking at inspection outcomes is a sensible starting point, but it works best when combined with a visit and a conversation with the manager.

What good day to day care looks like

A well run home should feel calm and unhurried, with staff who know residents by name and understand their routines. Ask how personal care is delivered, how often activities take place, and how the home supports people who become less mobile or develop memory problems over time. Homes such as Hallamgate House and Moorville House currently hold the top CQC rating in Sheffield, while the majority of listed homes, from Taptonholme and Bridgedale House to Norwood Grange Care Home and Beechy Knoll Care Home, are rated Good.

Matching the home to the person

Think about what matters to the person moving in. Some prefer a smaller, quieter setting, while others want a livelier atmosphere with regular outings, visiting entertainers and links to the local community. Consider location too, whether that is proximity to family in areas like Woodseats, Norton or Crosspool, or nearness to a familiar GP surgery. Where a home has been given a Requires Improvement or Inadequate rating, ask directly what has changed since the last inspection and request to see the most recent action plan.

Arranging and paying for care in Sheffield

Most placements begin with a care needs assessment, which sets out what kind of support is required and whether a residential setting is the right answer. Anyone who appears to need care can request one, whether they are still living at home, in hospital, or already receiving informal help from relatives.

The care needs assessment

The assessment is free and is arranged through Sheffield City Council Adult Social Care. A social worker or assessor will look at daily tasks, mobility, health conditions, mental wellbeing and the support already in place. If a residential home is recommended, a separate financial assessment follows to work out how much the person is expected to contribute towards their fees.

How funding works

Sheffield City Council can fund or part fund a place for people whose capital falls below the national thresholds set out in the Care Act. Those with savings and assets above the upper limit are usually treated as self funders and pay the full weekly fee, though the council still has a duty to help arrange the placement if asked. Where a property is involved, a twelve week disregard or a deferred payment agreement may apply, so it is worth raising this with the assessor early on.

Typical cost context

Weekly fees for residential care in Sheffield vary according to the home, the size of room and the complexity of care needed. Homes in leafier suburbs and those offering en suite rooms tend to sit at the higher end, while smaller local homes may be more modest. Always ask for a written breakdown showing what is included, what is charged as an extra, and how and when fees are reviewed. NHS Continuing Healthcare may cover the full cost where the primary need is a health need, and this is worth exploring if nursing input is likely to grow.

69 care homes in Sheffield (showing 1–50)

  1. Park View Residential Care Home · Sheffield, Sheffield · CQC Good
  2. The Porterbrook · Sheffield, Sheffield · CQC Good
  3. White House · Sheffield, Sheffield
  4. Knowle Hill · Sheffield, Sheffield · CQC Good
  5. Oak Farm · Sheffield, Sheffield · CQC Good
  6. Freeman College · Sheffield, Sheffield · CQC Good
  7. Springwood · Sheffield, Sheffield · CQC Good
  8. The Old School House · Sheffield, Sheffield · CQC Good
  9. Seven Steps Short Breaks · Sheffield, Sheffield · CQC Good
  10. Norwood Grange Care Home · Sheffield, Sheffield · CQC Good
  11. Tunhill · Sheffield, Sheffield · CQC Good
  12. Deerlands · Sheffield, Sheffield · CQC Good
  13. Lister Avenue · Sheffield, Sheffield · CQC Good
  14. Chamwood · Sheffield, Sheffield · CQC Good
  15. Cairn Home · Sheffield, Sheffield · CQC Requires improvement
  16. Hascott House · Sheffield, Sheffield · CQC Good
  17. Darwin House · Sheffield, Sheffield · CQC Good
  18. Valley Wood · Sheffield, Sheffield · CQC Good
  19. City Council - 136d Warminster Road Short Breaks · Sheffield, Sheffield · CQC Good
  20. Aaron House · Sheffield, Sheffield · CQC Good
  21. Beechy Knoll Care Home · Sheffield, Sheffield · CQC Good
  22. Collegiate House · Sheffield, Sheffield · CQC Outstanding
  23. Twelve Trees Residential Care Home · Sheffield, Sheffield · CQC Good
  24. Kingfield Mews · Sheffield, Sheffield · CQC Good
  25. Woodview · Sheffield, Sheffield · CQC Good
  26. Brackenfield Hall · Sheffield, Sheffield · CQC Good
  27. The Glades at Moorville · Sheffield, Sheffield · CQC Good
  28. The Lodge - Moorville Residential · Sheffield, Sheffield · CQC Good
  29. HF Trust - The Elms · Sheffield, Sheffield · CQC Good
  30. Rosebank Care Home · Sheffield, Sheffield · CQC Good
  31. Pingley Court Care Home · Sheffield, Sheffield · CQC Good
  32. Kirkby View · Sheffield, Sheffield · CQC Good
  33. Taptonholme · Sheffield, Sheffield · CQC Good
  34. Cotleigh · Sheffield, Sheffield · CQC Good
  35. Outram Fields · Sheffield, Sheffield · CQC Good
  36. Leahyrst Care Home · Sheffield, Sheffield · CQC Requires improvement
  37. Blossom View Respite Home · Sheffield, Sheffield · CQC Good
  38. Coumes Brook Home · Sheffield, Sheffield · CQC Good
  39. Hallamshire Residential Home · Sheffield, Sheffield · CQC Good
  40. Hallamgate House · Sheffield, Sheffield · CQC Outstanding
  41. Crisis House · Sheffield, Sheffield · CQC Good
  42. Bowden Lodge · Sheffield, Sheffield · CQC Good
  43. Moorville House · Sheffield, Sheffield · CQC Outstanding
  44. Housteads · Sheffield, Sheffield · CQC Good
  45. Northhill Care Home · Sheffield, Sheffield · CQC Good
  46. Sandford Grove House · Sheffield, Sheffield · CQC Good
  47. Woodseats and Norton · Sheffield, Sheffield · CQC Good
  48. Sandford House - Chesterfield Road · Sheffield, Sheffield · CQC Good
  49. Burnt Tree Croft · Sheffield, Sheffield · CQC Requires improvement
  50. Sheldon House · Sheffield, Sheffield · CQC Good

What care costs in Sheffield, per week

Type of careWhat the council paysWhat self-funders are typically asked
Residential care Yorkshire and The Humber figure, because too few Sheffield homes publish this price. 14 homes. Median £1,316.£800£1,165 to £1,475
Nursing care England figure, because too few Sheffield homes publish this price. 140 homes. Median £1,916.£987£1,600 to £2,071
Residential dementia care Yorkshire and The Humber figure, because too few Sheffield 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 Sheffield 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 Sheffield

How many care homes are there in Sheffield?

Sheffield has 69 CQC registered care homes: 3 Outstanding, 57 Good, 3 Requires improvement, 1 Inadequate, 5 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 Sheffield?

Sheffield City Council pays an average of £800 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 Sheffield 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 Sheffield were inspected most recently?

Aaron House (22 September 2026), Collegiate House (27 August 2026) and Kingfield Mews (4 August 2026) have the most recent CQC reports.

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