Care Homes in Mexborough
Mexborough has 3 CQC registered care homes. 2 are rated Good, 1 Outstanding. 2 of the 3 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Mexborough at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Mexborough, to help you judge the options below.
- 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%
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Choosing a care home in Mexborough and what to look for
A strong set of ratings narrows the question but does not answer it. What suits one person may not suit another, and the things that shape daily life rarely appear in a summary judgement.
Using the inspection reports well
Three residential care homes in Mexborough match this search: 19 Lower Dolcliffe Road, Mulberry Manor and Montagu Hall Care Home. One holds an Outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission and two are rated Good. Where a home has been rated Outstanding, the report explains what inspectors considered exceptional, which is useful in itself when deciding what you want from a home. Check the inspection dates too, as homes change between visits.
What to notice on a visit
Go more than once and at different hours, including a mealtime where you can. Watch how staff speak to residents who need help, whether people appear occupied rather than simply seated, and how freely residents move about the building. Ask about staffing overnight as well as by day.
Thinking ahead
All three homes here are registered for personal care rather than nursing, so ask each one frankly how it manages when a resident's needs increase, and at what point a move elsewhere would become necessary. A home that answers that question plainly is generally easier to deal with later on.
Availability and the practical side
Ask whether there is a waiting list and how vacancies are usually offered. Check the arrangements for visiting, what residents may bring with them, and how the home handles the first few weeks while someone settles. Ask too whether there is a trial period and what happens if the placement turns out not to suit.
Arranging and funding care in Mexborough
The funding route is more predictable than it first appears, provided it is taken in order.
The care needs assessment
Anyone who appears to need care and support has a right to an assessment, whatever their means. It considers daily living, mobility, health and risk, and produces a written record of the support required. Assessments are carried out by Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council, which is also the body responsible for arranging funded support where a person is eligible.
Fees and contributions
A financial assessment then examines capital, income and property to establish what the individual pays. Where savings fall below the national threshold the authority may contribute towards the weekly fee, and where registered nursing is needed a separate NHS contribution can apply. Ask every home for a written breakdown of what the fee includes, how often charges are reviewed, and what would prompt an increase.
3 care homes in Mexborough
- Mulberry Manor · Wortley Avenue, Mexborough, Rotherham, S64 8PT
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Mulberry Manor Care Limited
Mulberry Manor is a residential care home in Mexborough. We provide care for older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia, people managing mental health conditions, people with physical disabilities and people...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - 19 Lower Dolcliffe Road · 19 Lower Dolcliffe Road, Mexborough, Doncaster, S64 9PA
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Friends Care Homes Ltd
19 Lower Dolcliffe Road is a small residential home in Mexborough. We support adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, including younger adults and people with sight or hearing loss, and we offer respite stays. Being small is...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Montagu Hall Care Home · Harlington Road, Mexborough, Doncaster, S64 0QG
Care home · CQC Outstanding · Run by Danforth Care Mexborough Limited
Montagu Hall Care Home in Mexborough is a residential care home supporting older people and younger adults, including many people living with dementia and people with physical disabilities. Respite stays are part of what we do. A care home...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
What care costs in Doncaster, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What 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.
Inspected most recently
- Montagu Hall Care Home, 27 November 2025, Outstanding
- 19 Lower Dolcliffe Road, 4 August 2021, Good
- Mulberry Manor, 9 February 2019, Good
Longest since a report
- Mulberry Manor, 9 February 2019, Good
- 19 Lower Dolcliffe Road, 4 August 2021, Good
- Montagu Hall Care Home, 27 November 2025, Outstanding
Frequently asked questions about care homes in Mexborough
How many care homes are there in Mexborough?
Mexborough has 3 CQC registered care homes: 1 Outstanding, 2 Good. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a care home cost in Mexborough?
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 Mexborough were inspected most recently?
Montagu Hall Care Home (27 November 2025), 19 Lower Dolcliffe Road (4 August 2021) and Mulberry Manor (9 February 2019) have the most recent CQC reports.