Care Homes in S65
The S65 postcode district has 13 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 190 beds, falling under Rotherham council. 1 home is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and 12 are rated Good.
About care in S65
S65 covers Rawmarsh, Swinton and Parkgate in Rotherham — an urban South Yorkshire district approximately four miles north of Rotherham town centre, shaped by its industrial heritage in coal and steel. Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council administers adult social care. With 13 homes and just 190 beds, S65 has one of the smaller average home sizes in this collection, reflecting a market of smaller, community-integrated homes. The quality profile is excellent: one Outstanding-rated provider (Clifton Court) and 12 homes rated Good — a near-perfect record with zero Requires Improvement and zero Inadequate. Alexandra Nursing and Residential Home, Eastwood House, Rotherwood Care Home and Dene Brook are among the other strong providers. Dementia, mental health and learning disability specialisms are all represented. For acute hospital discharge, The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust serves the district, with Rotherham Hospital accessible. Swinton railway station provides connections to Sheffield, Doncaster and Leeds; road access is good via the A633 and A630 to Rotherham and the M1. The small average home size means capacity can be quickly absorbed — families should enquire early and register interest with multiple providers. The outstanding quality profile makes S65 a genuinely strong option for families in the wider Rotherham catchment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the S65 postcode area?
There are 13 CQC-registered care homes in S65, offering a combined 190 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in S65 have?
Of the 13 care homes in S65: 1 home is rated Outstanding; 12 are rated Good; 0 require 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 S65?
Clifton Court is among the highest-rated care homes in S65, holding a CQC rating of Outstanding with 7 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the S65 postcode?
The S65 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 S65?
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