Children's care homes in Sheffield

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Sheffield has 10 children's care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 1 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 1 Outstanding and 6 Good. 3 homes are not rated yet. Sheffield council paid on average £786 a week for a residential care place and £780 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

All care homes in Sheffield (114)

Sheffield at a glance

10on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding1
  • Good6
  • Not yet rated3
  • 100% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score8.1 / 10
  • Types of care90% offer learning disabilities
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in Sheffield on the CQC register, whatever its rating. The highest scores come first and homes not yet inspected come last.

Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.

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10 children's care homes in Sheffield

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Moorville House

Run by Moorville Developments Limited

24 Ryegate Road, Sheffield, S10 5FA
OutstandingCQC · Oct 2025
  • Residential
  • 8 beds
  • Children
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Moorville House offers residential support for young adults with autism, learning disabilities, mental health conditions and other complex needs. Its person-centred approach uses individual care plans to reflect each resident’s needs, preferences and aspirations, with support aimed at developing practical skills and greater independence.

The service includes a family-style home and a range of accommodation and environments designed to match…

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Freeman College

Run by Ruskin Mill Trust Limited

Sterling Works, 88 Arundel Street, Sheffield, S1 2NG
GoodCQC · Sept 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 30 beds
  • Children
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 30 residents in Sheffield, run by Ruskin Mill Trust Limited. Supports learning disabilities, mental health, younger adults and children.

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Kingfield Mews

Run by Progressive Care Limited

38 Kingfield Road, Sheffield, S11 9AS
GoodCQC · Aug 2026
  • Residential
  • 11 beds
  • Children
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Kingfield Mews supports children, young people and adults with learning disabilities through residential care, family assessment, 16+ supported living and related services. Its wider programme is aimed at people aged 16 to 25 who need structured support while developing independence.

Self-contained accommodation gives young people space to live independently while help remains close at hand.

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Kirkby View

Run by Principle Support Ltd

4 Kirkby View, Gleadless, Sheffield, S12 2NB
GoodCQC · Apr 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 3 beds
  • Children
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 3 residents in Sheffield, run by Principle Support Ltd. Supports older people, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, younger adults and children.

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Oak Farm

Run by Moorville Developments Limited

Tofts Lane, Stannington, Sheffield, S6 5SL
GoodCQC · Jan 2023
  • Residential
  • 8 beds
  • Children
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Personalised residential support at Oak Farm is intended for young adults with autism, learning disabilities, mental health conditions and other complex needs. Care plans reflect each resident’s needs, preferences and aspirations, with support aimed at building confidence and practical ability.

Oak Farm forms part of Moorville Residential’s family-run provision, where different homes and environments help match individual support requirements.

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Sheffield City Council - 136d Warminster Road Short Breaks

Run by Sheffield City Council

136d Warminster Road, Sheffield, S8 8PQ
GoodCQC · Feb 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 12 beds
  • Children
  • Learning disabilities

136d Warminster Road Short Breaks is a Sheffield City Council residential care setting for children and people with learning disabilities. Its registered care covers learning disabilities and children, and the name identifies a short-break purpose within the council’s social care provision.

The setting is registered as a care home without nursing. Its role is therefore short-term residential support for people who need a break from their usual…

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STEPS Neurological and Trauma Rehabilitation Centre

Run by Steps Rehabilitation Limited

Alexander House, 30 Troutbeck Road, Sheffield, S7 2QA
GoodCQC · Jun 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 23 beds
  • Children
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

STEPS Neurological and Trauma Rehabilitation Centre provides residential and day rehabilitation for adults aged 16 and over with neurological, spinal, brain injury, orthopaedic and complex trauma needs. Clients can access therapies and medical specialists under one roof.

The purpose-built centre includes a therapy gym, hydrotherapy pool and continuous-level access to outdoor rehabilitation areas.

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Kenwood House

Run by Moorville Developments Limited

Kenwood House, 29-31 Kenwood Park Road, Sheffield, S7 1NE
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Residential
  • 11 beds
  • Children
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 11 residents in Sheffield, run by Moorville Developments Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, mental health, younger adults and children.

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Storth Oaks

Run by Moorville Developments Limited

229 Graham Road, Sheffield, S10 3GS
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Residential
  • 11 beds
  • Children
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 11 residents in Sheffield, run by Moorville Developments Limited. Supports learning disabilities, mental health, younger adults and children.

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White House

Run by Moorville Developments Limited

White House, Hollow Meadows, Sheffield, S6 6GH
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Residential
  • 9 beds
  • Children
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 9 residents in Sheffield, run by Moorville Developments Limited. Supports learning disabilities, mental health, younger adults and children.

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What to look for in children's care homes

  1. Strong safeguarding

    Strong safeguarding, staffing and behaviour-support arrangements.

  2. Links with education

    Links with education, health professionals and family or carers.

  3. Age-appropriate routines

    Age-appropriate routines, activities, privacy and preparation for moves.

Questions families ask

What should children's care homes offer?

Children’s residential services must combine safe care with education, development and family involvement. Check that the service is designed for the child’s age, needs and legal care plan.

How many children's care homes are there in Sheffield?

10 children's care homes in Sheffield are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which children's care homes in Sheffield are rated Outstanding?

Moorville House.

How much does a care home cost in Sheffield?

Sheffield council paid on average £786 a week for residential care and £780 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £1,893 and £1,185. Across England the averages were £982 and £1,102 for people aged 65 and over. People who pay for their own care are often charged more, so ask each home for its weekly fee.

How are these care homes ordered?

Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.

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