Best Care Homes in Doncaster (2026)
82 care homes compared by CQC rating, type, beds, and specialisms.
Care Home Comparison Table
| Care Home | Rating | Type | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandrock House Residential Care Home | Outstanding | Residential | 37 |
| Ammersall Court | Outstanding | Residential | 18 |
| Montagu Hall Care Home | Outstanding | Residential | 66 |
| Hatfield House | Good | Residential | 49 |
| China Cottage Care Home | Good | Residential | 33 |
| The Pleasance | Good | Residential | 15 |
| The Dale Residential Home | Good | Residential | 14 |
| Albany House - Doncaster | Good | Residential | 40 |
| Meadow View | Good | Residential | 80 |
| King Street | Good | Residential | 14 |
| Town Moor House | Good | Residential | 29 |
| Ernelesthorp Manor & Lodge | Good | Residential | 65 |
| Positive Step | Good | Residential | 35 |
| Wickett Hern Road | Good | Residential | 9 |
| Thorne House | Good | Residential | 18 |
| Hamilton Lodge | Good | Residential | 8 |
| Oaklands Care Home | Good | Residential | 34 |
| Community Places-Clifton Drive | Good | Residential | 16 |
| Woodlea Care Home | Good | Residential | 34 |
| The Richmond | Good | Nursing | 50 |
| Harry Priestley House | Good | Residential | 12 |
| St Mary's Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 56 |
| The Laurels Care Home | Good | Residential | 51 |
| Manor View Care Home | Good | Nursing | 49 |
| Manor House | Good | Residential | 10 |
| Flower Park Care Home | Good | Residential | 41 |
| Northfield Care Centre | Good | Nursing | 80 |
| Cedars Care Home | Good | Residential | 66 |
| The Terrace | Good | Residential | 6 |
| The Limes | Good | Residential | 8 |
| Ponderosa | Good | Residential | 5 |
| Dunniwood Lodge | Good | Residential | 41 |
| Rose House | Good | Residential | 61 |
| Rowena House | Good | Residential | 40 |
| Quarryfields | Good | Nursing | 24 |
| The Parklands Care Home | Good | Residential | 40 |
| Eden Lodge | Good | Residential | 10 |
| Bennethorpe House | Good | Residential | 2 |
| Broomhouse Mews | Good | Residential | 2 |
| Liberty House | Good | Residential | 81 |
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Choosing a Care Home in Doncaster
With 82 care homes in Doncaster, families have 62 well-rated options to choose from. 13 homes currently require improvement — always check the latest CQC inspection report before visiting. The area has 21 nursing homes for people with complex medical needs, alongside 61 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.
Doncaster care homes offer specialist support for residential care, dementia care, learning disability care, physical disability care and more. Use the links below to filter homes by care type.
Specialist Care in Doncaster
Top Dementia Care Homes in Doncaster
Helpful Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in Doncaster?
Doncaster has 82 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 2,656 beds across the area.
How many Outstanding care homes are in Doncaster?
Doncaster has 3 Outstanding-rated care homes and 59 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 Doncaster?
Doncaster has 21 nursing care homes and 61 residential homes, including 45 specialising in dementia care. Other specialisms include residential care, dementia care, learning disability care.
What should I look for when choosing a care home in Doncaster?
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 Doncaster?
Doncaster 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.