Care Homes in S72
The S72 postcode district has 10 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 355 beds, falling under Barnsley council. 1 home is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and 8 are rated Good. 1 home currently requires improvement.
About care in S72
S72 covers the eastern part of the Barnsley Metropolitan Borough including Grimethorpe, Cudworth, Shafton, Brierley, and the former coalfield villages east of the M1 — a district whose identity was forged by the South Yorkshire coal industry and which has experienced sustained post-mining community regeneration since the 1990s. The 10 CQC-registered care homes here provide 355 beds with a notably strong quality profile: one Outstanding, eight Good, one Requires Improvement — an average rating of 3.9 that compares well with the South Yorkshire average. Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council administers adult social care; Barnsley's commissioning rates reflect the lower funding levels typical of South Yorkshire. Barnsley Hospital (approximately 5 miles north-west) is the primary acute trust for discharge planning. S72 sits directly on the M1 at Junction 37 and 38, providing swift road access to Sheffield and Leeds; Goldthorpe station provides rail access for visiting families. Dearnevale (44 beds, Outstanding) and Mapleton Court Care Home (90 beds, Good) represent the quality anchors in this district — Mapleton Court is the largest home and Dearnevale the quality standout. The single Requires Improvement home should be reviewed in full before consideration.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the S72 postcode area?
There are 10 CQC-registered care homes in S72, offering a combined 355 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in S72 have?
Of the 10 care homes in S72: 1 home is rated Outstanding; 8 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 S72?
Dearnevale is among the highest-rated care homes in S72, holding a CQC rating of Outstanding with 44 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the S72 postcode?
The S72 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 S72?
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