Nursing Homes in Rotherham
Rotherham has 25 CQC registered nursing homes. 20 are rated Good, 2 Outstanding, 3 Requires improvement. 11 of the 25 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Rotherham at a glance
What the numbers say about care for older people in Rotherham.
- Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council pays, residential care: £753 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,165 to £1,475, median £1,316
- Care home beds filled across Rotherham: 88%. The 12 month average is 85%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 81
- People aged 75 and over: 27,200. Rising to 30,100 by 2035, up 11%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed. 7 changed owner, covering 444 beds.
- Who pays, across Rotherham (estimate): 44% council, 20% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 3,500. Rising to 4,100 by 2035, up 18%
- People aged 85 and over: 6,700. Rising to 9,300 by 2035, up 39%
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Arranging and Funding Nursing Care in Rotherham
The order in which things are done makes a real difference. An assessment establishes what care is needed, a financial assessment establishes who pays for it, and the twenty four nursing homes listed here divide into realistic and unrealistic options only once both are known.
Requesting a care needs assessment
Anyone who appears to need care and support can ask for an assessment, and a relative, a GP or a hospital discharge team may request one on their behalf. It is free and does not depend on savings. Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council Adult Social Care carries out that assessment and the financial assessment that follows, which sets out how much of the weekly fee the council will meet and how much the resident contributes.
Where the money comes from
Nursing placements sit across two funding systems, so ask about both. A contribution towards care delivered by a registered nurse is paid by the health service directly to the home. Where someone's primary need is a health need rather than a social one, a separate assessment can lead to the whole package being funded through the health service. Whatever is left falls to the council or the resident, depending on the financial assessment.
Reading the fee schedule
Fees are set by each provider and differ across this list, so ask for a written breakdown rather than a headline figure. Check what is charged separately, such as chiropody, hairdressing, newspapers or escorted appointments. Ask how much notice precedes an increase, whether the room is held during a hospital admission and what the home does when private savings fall to the point where council support begins.
Choosing the Right Nursing Home in Rotherham and What to Look For
Interpreting the inspection outcomes
Fairwinds and Greenside Court hold the two Outstanding ratings on this list. Eighteen homes are rated Good, three are rated Requires Improvement and one is rated Inadequate. A home rated Inadequate deserves particular scrutiny, so read the report in full and ask what has changed and who is managing the service now. For the others, check the inspection date and see which of the five key questions were marked down, since medicines and staffing findings carry more weight than paperwork.
Matching the home to the clinical need
Nursing covers a wide span, from wound and pressure care to diabetes management, catheter care and support at the end of life. Ask what each home is equipped and experienced to handle, how many registered nurses are on duty overnight and how much agency cover is used. Ask what would happen if a resident deteriorated and whether a move elsewhere would be needed.
What a visit tells you
Go when the home is busy. Watch how staff speak to residents who are not expecting visitors, whether people are occupied and how quickly call bells are answered. Seeing a meal served is worth more than a tour of empty rooms. Ask how many carers are on shift alongside the nurses, how long the manager has been in post and whether a trial stay is possible, since a fortnight in a home shows a family more than any number of guided tours.
25 nursing homes in Rotherham
- Athorpe Lodge · Falcon Way, Dinnington, Rotherham, S25 2NY
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Athorpe Health Care Limited
Athorpe Lodge is a nursing home in Dinnington, Rotherham, providing nursing and personal care for older people and for younger adults whose health needs go beyond what can reasonably be managed at home. We care for residents living with...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Potters Green · Randerson Drive, Mexborough, Rotherham, S64 5UW
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Potters Green Health Care Limited
We are Potters Green, a nursing home in Mexborough supporting older people and younger adults who need qualified nursing care. Registered nurses are on duty around the clock, so medication, wound care, complex health needs and the everyday...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Swinton Grange · 48 Station Street, Mexborough, Rotherham, S64 8LU
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Hermes Care Ltd
Swinton Grange is a nursing home in Mexborough, close to Rotherham. We care for older people who need nursing support, including those living with dementia, and we offer respite stays for people who need care for a shorter time. Having...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - Ackroyd House · 183 Moorgate Road, Rotherham, Rotherham, S60 3AX
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Ackroyd House Limited
Here at Ackroyd House, we provide nursing home care for people in Rotherham and the surrounding areas. We support older adults, younger adults, and people living with dementia, and we also offer respite care for those who need a shorter...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Alexandra Nursing & Residential Home · Doncaster Road, Rotherham, Rotherham, S65 4AD
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Logini Care Solutions Ltd
Here at Alexandra Nursing & Residential Home in Rotherham, we provide a range of care that genuinely meets people where they are in life. Whether someone is living with dementia, recovering and in need of short term respite, or requiring...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Astrum House · Nightingale Close, Rotherham, Rotherham, S60 2AB
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Astrum House Ltd
Astrum House is a nursing home in Rotherham. We care for older people and younger adults who need nursing support, including people living with dementia, people managing mental health conditions and people with physical disabilities....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Byron Lodge Care Home · Dryden Road, Rotherham, Rotherham, S63 6EN
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Byron Lodge (West Melton) Limited
Byron Lodge is a nursing home in Rotherham. We care for older people and younger adults who need qualified nursing alongside help with daily living, including people living with dementia and people living with a mental health condition. We...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Cambron House · 3 Flanderwell Lane, Rotherham, Rotherham, S66 3QL
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Susash Sheffield Ltd
Cambron House provides nursing care in Rotherham for older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia, people with mental health needs and people with physical disabilities. We also take planned respite stays....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Cherry Trees · Simmonite Road, Rotherham, Rotherham, S61 3EQ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Indigo Care Services Limited
Cherry Trees is a nursing home in Rotherham. We care for older people with nursing needs, including people living with dementia and those with physical disabilities. Respite stays are available. Qualified nurses are on duty at all hours,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Respite Care - Fairwinds · Kimberworth Road, Rotherham, Rotherham, S61 1AJ
Nursing home · CQC Outstanding · Nursing on site · Run by Fairwinds Health Care Limited
We at Fairwinds are proud to offer specialist nursing care in the heart of Rotherham, providing a warm and welcoming home for those who need a little more support in later life or through complex health needs. Our nursing home has been...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Greenside Court · Greenside, Rotherham, Rotherham, S61 4PT
Nursing home · CQC Outstanding · Nursing on site · Run by Greenside Health Care Limited
Here at Greenside Court, we provide nursing home care for people in Rotherham and the surrounding area. Our team works across a broad range of specialisms, including older person care, nursing care, mental health support, physical...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Kingswood House · Green Arbour Road, Rotherham, Rotherham, S66 9ED
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Elysium Healthcare No. 4 Limited
Kingswood House is a nursing home in Rotherham. We care for older people and for younger adults who need nursing support, including adults with a learning disability or autism, and we also offer respite stays for people who need care for a...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Laureate Court · Wellgate, Rotherham, Rotherham, S60 2NX
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Runwood Homes Limited
Laureate Court is a nursing home in Rotherham. We provide nursing care for older people and for younger adults whose health needs go beyond what a residential home can safely manage, with qualified nurses on duty at every hour. Many...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Layden Court Care Home · All Hallows Drive, Rotherham, Rotherham, S66 8NL
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Layden Court Care Home Ltd
Layden Court is a nursing home in Rotherham, caring for adults who need qualified nursing support alongside help with daily living. Registered nurses are on duty at all hours, which means clinical needs can be met here rather than through...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Lonnen Grove · Kimberworth Road, Rotherham, Rotherham, S61 1AJ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Lonnen Health Care Limited
Here at Lonnen Grove, we're proud to offer nursing home care to the people of Rotherham and the surrounding areas. We support a wide range of individuals, including older people, younger adults, and those living with a learning disability...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Moorgate Lodge · Nightingale Close, Rotherham, Rotherham, S60 2AB
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Moorgate Care Village Limited
Moorgate Lodge is a nursing home in Rotherham. 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 - Roche Abbey Care Home · Millard Lane, Rotherham, Rotherham, S66 7LZ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by East And West Healthcare Limited
Roche Abbey is a nursing home in Rotherham. We care for older people and younger adults whose needs include nursing, including many living with dementia, people managing mental health conditions, people with physical disabilities and...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Sunnyside Respite Service · 19 The Crescent West, Rotherham, Rotherham, S66 3RE
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Voyage 1 Limited
We at Sunnyside Respite Service are proud to offer a warm and welcoming nursing home in Rotherham, providing specialist nursing care and respite support for adults with a wide range of needs. Nestled within the Rotherham community in South...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Ten Acre Respite Service · 89 Ten Acre Road, Rotherham, Rotherham, S61 3RW
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Voyage 1 Limited
Ten Acre Respite provides nursing care and short breaks in Rotherham for younger adults, including adults with learning disabilities and autism, people with physical disabilities and people who have sight or hearing loss. Short breaks...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Swallownest Nursing Home · Chesterfield Road, Sheffield, Rotherham, S26 4TL
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by HC-One Limited
We at Swallownest Nursing Home offer compassionate nursing care for older people in a welcoming residential setting in Sheffield, serving families across Rotherham and the wider Yorkshire and Humberside region. Our home is situated within...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care - Swallownest Nursing Home · Chesterfield Road, Sheffield, Rotherham, S26 4TL
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by WT NB OpCo 1 Limited
Swallownest Nursing Home sits between Sheffield and Rotherham, and we provide nursing care for older people from both. Having qualified nurses on site at every hour is what allows us to look after people whose health needs are substantial...
Specialisms: Older Person Care - The Glades · Dinnington Hall, Sheffield, Rotherham, S25 2NY
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by The Glades Health Care Limited
We at The Glades warmly welcome you to our nursing home in Sheffield, where compassionate nursing care meets a genuine sense of belonging. Nestled within the wider Rotherham area of South Yorkshire, our home has been thoughtfully designed...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care - The Lodge · 109a Worksop Road, Sheffield, Rotherham, S26 4WB
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by The Lodge Health Care Limited
The Lodge is a nursing home in the Rotherham area, caring for older people and for adults whose health needs mean qualified nurses need to be available at any hour. That cover means changes in somebody's condition are picked up early and...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Treeton Grange Nursing Home · Treeton Grange, Sheffield, Rotherham, S60 5QS
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Treeton Grange Limited
Treeton Grange Nursing Home provides nursing care in Treeton, near Sheffield, for older people and for younger adults whose health needs require qualified nurses on site. Having nurses here at all hours changes what we can offer....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Waterside Grange · Waterside Park off Rotherham Road, Sheffield, Rotherham, S25 3QA
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Portland Care 2 Limited
Waterside Grange is a nursing home in the Rotherham area of Sheffield, caring for older people and younger adults with nursing needs, people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities, people with loss of sight or hearing, and...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
What care costs in Rotherham, 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 Rotherham homes publish this price. 14 homes. Median £1,316. | £753 | £1,165 to £1,475 |
| Nursing care England figure, because too few Rotherham homes publish this price. 140 homes. Median £1,916. | £905 | £1,600 to £2,071 |
| Residential dementia care Yorkshire and The Humber figure, because too few Rotherham 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 Rotherham 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
- Sunnyside Respite Service, 17 August 2026, Good
- Ten Acre Respite Service, 30 July 2026, Good
- The Glades, 15 July 2026, Good
Longest since a report
- Swallownest Nursing Home, 13 August 2019, Good
- Swinton Grange, 10 September 2019, Good
- Cherry Trees, 8 November 2019, Good
Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Rotherham
How many nursing homes are there in Rotherham?
Rotherham has 25 CQC registered nursing homes: 2 Outstanding, 20 Good, 3 Requires improvement. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a nursing home cost in Rotherham?
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council pays an average of £753 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 Rotherham 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 Rotherham were inspected most recently?
Sunnyside Respite Service (17 August 2026), Ten Acre Respite Service (30 July 2026) and The Glades (15 July 2026) have the most recent CQC reports.