Care Homes in S63
The S63 postcode district has 10 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 384 beds, falling under Barnsley council. 8 are rated Good. 1 home currently requires improvement.
About care in S63
The S63 postcode district covers Wath-upon-Dearne, Mexborough, Bolton-upon-Dearne, and Goldthorpe — a cluster of former mining communities in the Dearne Valley, governed by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council. With eight of ten homes rated Good and a combined 384 beds, this area offers solid provision for a population that has historically faced higher-than-average rates of chronic ill health linked to former industrial employment. The Dearne Valley area sits between Barnsley to the north and Rotherham to the south, and families travelling for visits can use the Dearne Valley Parkway (A6195) as a key artery. Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust manages acute services, with discharge planning through its community care teams. If you are self-funding, note that care home fees in the S63 area typically run below the South Yorkshire average, reflecting lower property values and operating costs — a meaningful factor if comparing with Sheffield or Barnsley town centre alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the S63 postcode area?
There are 10 CQC-registered care homes in S63, offering a combined 384 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in S63 have?
Of the 10 care homes in S63: 0 are rated Outstanding; 8 are rated Good; 1 requires improvement; 1 is rated Inadequate; 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 S63?
Dearnlea Park Residential Care Home is among the highest-rated care homes in S63, holding a CQC rating of Good with 67 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the S63 postcode?
The S63 postcode area falls under Barnsley. 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 S63?
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 Barnsley'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