Care Homes in S61
The S61 postcode district has 9 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 244 beds, falling under Rotherham council. 2 homes are rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and 6 are rated Good. 1 home currently requires improvement.
About care in S61
S61 covers Kimberworth, Greasbrough, Wingfield, and Rawmarsh — northern suburbs of Rotherham in South Yorkshire, administered by Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council. The postcode district has 9 CQC-registered care homes with 244 beds. Two homes hold Outstanding ratings — Fairwinds (24 beds) and Greenside Court (22 beds) — six are Good, and one Requires Improvement. Cherry Trees (66 beds) is the largest facility. The district's two Outstanding-rated homes are both smaller specialist providers, offering a higher quality benchmark for families who can access a place. The broader market of Good-rated homes provides solid coverage across the district, making S61 a well-served area for care in South Yorkshire.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the S61 postcode area?
There are 9 CQC-registered care homes in S61, offering a combined 244 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in S61 have?
Of the 9 care homes in S61: 2 homes are rated Outstanding; 6 are rated Good; 1 requires improvement; and 0 have not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in S61?
Fairwinds is among the highest-rated care homes in S61, holding a CQC rating of Outstanding with 24 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the S61 postcode?
The S61 postcode area falls under Rotherham. Your local council's adult social care team can carry out a needs assessment and, if eligible, help fund or arrange care home placements within their area.
How do I choose a care home in S61?
Start by checking each home's CQC rating and reading the latest inspection report, which you can access via the CQC website or each home's page on carehome.page. Consider visiting your shortlisted homes in person and asking about staffing ratios, activities programmes, and how the home manages residents' specific needs — whether that's dementia care, nursing support, or specialist conditions. If funding is a concern, contact Rotherham's adult social care team for a needs and financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data