Best Care Homes in Rotherham (2026)
80 care homes compared by CQC rating, type, beds, and specialisms.
Care Home Comparison Table
| Care Home | Rating | Type | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenside Court | Outstanding | Nursing | 22 |
| Fairwinds | Outstanding | Nursing | 24 |
| Sid Bailey Care Home | Outstanding | Residential | 66 |
| Clifton Court | Outstanding | Residential | 7 |
| Moorgate Hollow | Outstanding | Residential | 24 |
| Moorgate Croft | Outstanding | Residential | 31 |
| Laureate Court | Good | Nursing | 84 |
| The Cornerstone | Good | Residential | 8 |
| Layden Court Care Home | Good | Nursing | 92 |
| Treeton Grange Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 50 |
| Wentworth Hall Residential Home | Good | Residential | 23 |
| The Lodge | Good | Nursing | 6 |
| Knollbeck | Good | Residential | 8 |
| Lord Hardy Court | Good | Residential | 60 |
| Davies Court | Good | Residential | 60 |
| Levitt Mill | Good | Residential | 11 |
| Progress House | Good | Residential | 5 |
| Holly House Residential Home | Good | Residential | 12 |
| Sunnyside Respite Service | Good | Nursing | 15 |
| Fenney Lodge | Good | Residential | 8 |
| Ladycroft Respite Service | Good | Residential | 6 |
| Ten Acre Respite Service | Good | Nursing | 5 |
| Orchid House | Good | Residential | 4 |
| Beech Cliffe Grange | Good | Residential | 11 |
| Beech Cliffe | Good | Residential | 9 |
| Eastwood House Care Home | Good | Residential | 37 |
| The Glades | Good | Nursing | 12 |
| Rotherwood Care Home | Good | Residential | 29 |
| Lonnen Grove | Good | Nursing | 6 |
| Athorpe Lodge | Good | Nursing | 94 |
| Strafford House | Good | Residential | 6 |
| Pennington Court | Good | Residential | 8 |
| Whiston Hall | Good | Residential | 48 |
| Sandygate Residential Care Home | Good | Residential | 54 |
| The Beeches | Good | Residential | 44 |
| Ackroyd House | Good | Nursing | 52 |
| Cambron House | Good | Nursing | 38 |
| Ashton Court Residential Home | Good | Residential | 24 |
| Westfield House | Good | Residential | 22 |
| Church View | Good | Residential | 25 |
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Choosing a Care Home in Rotherham
With 80 care homes in Rotherham, families have 67 well-rated options to choose from. 9 homes currently require improvement — always check the latest CQC inspection report before visiting. The area has 24 nursing homes for people with complex medical needs, alongside 56 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.
Rotherham 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in Rotherham?
Rotherham has 80 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 2,443 beds across the area.
How many Outstanding care homes are in Rotherham?
Rotherham has 6 Outstanding-rated care homes and 61 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 Rotherham?
Rotherham has 24 nursing care homes and 56 residential homes, including 39 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 Rotherham?
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 Rotherham?
Rotherham 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.