Nursing Homes in Barnsley
Barnsley has 14 CQC registered nursing homes. 8 are rated Good, 1 Outstanding, 1 Requires improvement, 1 Inadequate, and 3 have not yet been rated. 5 of the 14 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.
Arranging and Funding Nursing Care in Barnsley
Beginning with a care needs assessment
Before a move to any home is agreed, the person needing care has a right to an assessment of their needs, and that step shapes everything that follows. Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council Adult Social Care is the body responsible for carrying out the assessment and for deciding what funded support should follow from it. The assessment costs nothing, it does not depend on income or savings, and it can be requested by the person themselves or by a relative acting on their behalf. A practitioner will look at daily living tasks, mobility, medication, continence and the level of supervision required, then set the outcome down in a written support plan.
How the cost is shared
A financial assessment usually follows, looking at capital and income to work out what the person contributes towards their care. Where savings sit above the national upper capital limit the placement is generally self funded, and where they fall below it the authority contributes towards an agreed weekly rate. Nursing placements may also attract NHS funded nursing care, a contribution paid by the NHS directly to the home to cover the registered nursing element, and in a smaller number of cases the whole package is met through NHS continuing healthcare. Establishing early which of these routes applies will spare a good deal of uncertainty later on.
Cost context for a nursing placement
Nursing care ordinarily costs more than residential care, because registered nurses are on duty around the clock, and fees differ from home to home according to room type, setting and the complexity of the care delivered. Homes set their own rates, so the only figure worth relying on is the one the home quotes in writing. Ask what the weekly fee covers, what is billed as an extra, how often fees are reviewed and what would happen if council funding became necessary at a later stage. A clear schedule of charges before anything is signed is a reasonable thing to expect.
Choosing the Right Nursing Home in Barnsley
What the inspection record shows
Thirteen nursing homes are gathered on this page for Barnsley. Dearnevale holds an Outstanding rating, nine homes hold a Good rating, one has been judged as Requires Improvement, and two carry no rating yet. An absent rating is not a warning in itself, as it commonly reflects a service that has registered recently and is waiting for its first inspection. The headline word matters, though the detail beneath it matters more, so read what inspectors wrote about safety and about leadership rather than stopping at the summary.
Looking past the rating
A home that suits one person may not suit another, and the fit is often settled by small things. Consider whether staff are used to the particular condition involved, whether nursing cover holds steady overnight and at weekends, how the home manages changes in staffing, and whether residents with similar needs and interests already live there. Ask how families are kept informed when something changes and how hospital admissions are handled. An ordinary weekday afternoon will tell you more about a home than any brochure.
Visiting and comparing
Visit more than one home, and if you can, visit twice at different times of day. Watch how staff speak to residents who cannot easily answer back, notice whether people are occupied rather than simply seated, and pay attention to whether the building feels and smells properly looked after. Take the shortlist from this page, read each profile alongside the published inspection report, then arrange to see the two or three that still appeal. Writing your impressions down while they are fresh makes the final comparison far easier.
14 nursing homes in Barnsley
- Blossom Lodge · Cherrys Road, Barnsley, Barnsley, S71 5QU
Nursing home · CQC Inadequate · Nursing on site · Run by GB Healthcare Group Ltd
We are Blossom Lodge, a nursing home in Barnsley. We care for older people needing nursing support, including those living with dementia, people with a physical disability and people with a visual or hearing impairment, and we take respite...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care - Conifers Nursing Home · 75 Brampton Road, Barnsley, Barnsley, S73 0SS
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Jutrad Limited
Conifers Nursing Home is a nursing home in Barnsley. We provide nursing and personal care for older people, including those living with dementia, and we also support younger adults who need nursing care. Respite stays are available for...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Dearnevale · Elizabeth Street, Barnsley, Barnsley, S72 7HZ
Nursing home · CQC Outstanding · Nursing on site · Run by Dearnevale Health Care Limited
We at Dearnevale are proud to offer compassionate nursing care in the heart of Barnsley, where comfort, dignity, and genuine warmth shape every day for the people who call our home their own. Set within the welcoming community of Barnsley...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Havenfield Lodge · Highfield Road, Barnsley, Barnsley, S73 9AY
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Sun Healthcare Limited
Havenfield Lodge is a nursing home in Barnsley, with qualified nurses on duty at all times. We care for older people and younger adults, and our experience covers dementia, learning disabilities and autism, mental health needs, physical...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care, Alcohol / Drug Misuse - Highgrove · Stanley Road, Barnsley, Barnsley, S70 3PG
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Crown Care IV Limited
We are a nursing home in Barnsley, caring for people whose needs require qualified nursing alongside help with daily living. We look after older people and younger adults, including those living with dementia and people with mental health...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Highstone Mews Care Home · Highstone Road, Barnsley, Barnsley, S70 4DX
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Strong Life Care Limited
Here at Highstone Mews Care Home, we offer nursing care to older adults and younger adults living in Barnsley and the surrounding areas. We understand that choosing a care home is one of the most significant decisions a family can make,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Holly Tree Lodge EMI Care Home · Sceptone Grove, Barnsley, Barnsley, S72 8NP
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Trust Care Ltd
Holly Tree Lodge is a nursing home in Barnsley caring for older people and younger adults, with particular experience of supporting residents living with dementia and people managing mental health conditions. Respite stays are available...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Jubilee House · 18 Jubilee Gardens, Barnsley, Barnsley, S71 4FL
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Elysium Healthcare No. 4 Limited
Jubilee House is a nursing home in Barnsley. We provide nursing care for older people and for younger adults, including adults with a learning disability and autistic adults, and we offer respite stays. Having registered nurses on duty at...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Neville Court · Neville Avenue, Barnsley, Barnsley, S70 3HF
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Neville Health Care Limited
Neville Court is a nursing home in Barnsley. We care for older people who need nursing support, including those living with dementia and those living with mental ill health, people with a physical disability and some younger adults....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Saxondale Nursing Home · Clarke Street, Barnsley, Barnsley, S75 2TS
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Bestcare UK Limited
Saxondale Nursing Home is a nursing home in Barnsley. We provide nursing care for older people, including those living with dementia and people with a physical disability, and we also support some younger adults with nursing needs. Respite...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Springfield Vale · 10 Perseverance Street, Barnsley, Barnsley, S70 6HD
Nursing home · Nursing on site · Run by Springfield Vale Health Care Limited
Springfield Vale is a nursing home in Barnsley. We care for older people and younger adults with nursing needs, including people living with dementia, people managing mental health conditions and people with physical disabilities, and we...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - The Mill · 150 Pontefract Road, Barnsley, Barnsley, S71 1HU
Nursing home · Nursing on site · Run by Barlow Care Group Ltd
The Mill is a nursing home in Barnsley caring for younger adults who need qualified nursing alongside support with everyday life, including people living with mental health conditions. Combining nursing with mental health support asks for...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Water Royd Nursing Home · Locke Road, Barnsley, Barnsley, S75 3QH
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Maria Mallaband Limited
Water Royd is a nursing home in Barnsley. We care for older people and younger adults who need qualified nursing alongside help with daily living, including people living with dementia. We also take respite bookings, whether to give a...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Water Royd Nursing Home · Locke Road, Barnsley, Barnsley, S75 3QH
Nursing home · Nursing on site · Run by Highgate Care Services (North) Ltd.
Water Royd Nursing Home is in Barnsley, providing nursing care for older people and younger adults, including many people living with dementia. Qualified nurses are here at every hour, which is what allows us to look after people whose...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults
What care costs in Barnsley, 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 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.
Inspected most recently
- Blossom Lodge, 22 June 2026, Inadequate
- Conifers Nursing Home, 5 June 2026, Requires improvement
- Highgrove, 1 April 2026, Good
Longest since a report
- Neville Court, 12 January 2018, Good
- Jubilee House, 1 February 2020, Good
- Dearnevale, 10 March 2020, Outstanding
Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Barnsley
How many nursing homes are there in Barnsley?
Barnsley has 14 CQC registered nursing homes: 1 Outstanding, 8 Good, 1 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 nursing 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 nursing homes in Barnsley were inspected most recently?
Blossom Lodge (22 June 2026), Conifers Nursing Home (5 June 2026) and Highgrove (1 April 2026) have the most recent CQC reports.