Best Care Homes in Barnsley (2026)
71 care homes compared by CQC rating, type, beds, and specialisms.
Care Home Comparison Table
| Care Home | Rating | Type | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodways | Outstanding | Residential | 6 |
| Dearnevale | Outstanding | Nursing | 44 |
| Deangate Care Home | Outstanding | Residential | 50 |
| Ariya House | Outstanding | Residential | 13 |
| Mapplewell Manor | Outstanding | Residential | 87 |
| The Ings | Good | Residential | 6 |
| Bollingbroke House | Good | Residential | 30 |
| Dearne Hall | Good | Residential | 48 |
| Oakwood Grange | Good | Residential | 60 |
| Ivy Mead | Good | Residential | 20 |
| Ivy Lodge | Good | Residential | 10 |
| Hoyland Hall Residential Home | Good | Residential | 44 |
| Oak House | Good | Residential | 6 |
| Community Places | Good | Residential | 16 |
| Neville Court | Good | Nursing | 20 |
| Park House Residential Home | Good | Residential | 20 |
| Low Laithes | Good | Residential | 35 |
| Royal Court Care Home | Good | Residential | 44 |
| Galtee More Residential Home Ltd | Good | Residential | 23 |
| Water Royd Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 62 |
| The Grove Care Centre - Thurnscoe | Good | Residential | 28 |
| Burntwood Hall Care Centre | Good | Residential | 40 |
| Dearne Valley Care Centre | Good | Residential | 34 |
| 36 West Street | Good | Residential | 6 |
| Elliott House | Good | Residential | 6 |
| Havenfield Lodge | Good | Nursing | 46 |
| Shaftsbury House | Good | Residential | 11 |
| Chapel View Care Home | Good | Residential | 39 |
| Field View Care Home | Good | Residential | 40 |
| Highgrove | Good | Nursing | 67 |
| Conifers Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 33 |
| Highstone Mews Care Home | Good | Nursing | 62 |
| Dearnlea Park Residential Care Home | Good | Residential | 67 |
| Hoylands House | Good | Residential | 8 |
| The Grange and Elm Court | Good | Residential | 43 |
| Valley Park Care Home | Good | Residential | 56 |
| Parkside Care Home | Good | Residential | 36 |
| Dignity Residential Care Home | Good | Residential | 12 |
| Aspire in the Community - 199 Burton Road | Good | Residential | 4 |
| Derby House | Good | Residential | 3 |
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Choosing a Care Home in Barnsley
With 71 care homes in Barnsley, families have 56 well-rated options to choose from. 11 homes currently require improvement — always check the latest CQC inspection report before visiting. The area has 13 nursing homes for people with complex medical needs, alongside 58 residential homes.
We recommend shortlisting 3–5 homes, visiting each in person, and using our choosing guide to compare them systematically. Pay attention to staffing levels, the atmosphere on the day, and how staff interact with residents. Understanding how care home fees are funded — including local authority support and NHS Continuing Healthcare — is also essential before making a decision.
Barnsley care homes offer specialist support for residential care, dementia care, physical disability care, mental health care and more. Use the links below to filter homes by care type.
Specialist Care in Barnsley
Top Dementia Care Homes in Barnsley
Helpful Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in Barnsley?
Barnsley has 71 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 2,262 beds across the area.
How many Outstanding care homes are in Barnsley?
Barnsley has 5 Outstanding-rated care homes and 51 Good-rated care homes. Outstanding is the highest possible CQC grade and means inspectors found exceptional, person-centred care.
What types of care are available in Barnsley?
Barnsley has 13 nursing care homes and 58 residential homes, including 42 specialising in dementia care. Other specialisms include residential care, dementia care, physical disability care.
What should I look for when choosing a care home in Barnsley?
Start with the CQC rating — Outstanding and Good-rated homes have passed independent inspections. Then visit in person: speak with staff and current residents' families, ask about staffing levels, activities, and how they handle changing health needs. Our choosing guide walks you through each step.
How are care home fees funded in Barnsley?
Barnsley Council will carry out a care needs and financial assessment for those seeking local authority funding. Anyone with assets above £23,250 typically funds their own care. NHS Continuing Healthcare is available for complex medical needs. See our funding guide for full details.