Learning disability care homes in Barnsley

Updated

Barnsley has 23 learning disability care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 2 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 2 Outstanding, 18 Good and 3 Requires improvement. Barnsley council paid on average £819 a week for a residential care place and £930 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

All care homes in Barnsley (72)

Barnsley at a glance

23on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding2
  • Good18
  • Requires improvement3
  • 87% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.9 / 10
  • Types of care91% offer younger adults
How this list is ordered

Homes in Barnsley are ordered by the MyCareCheck score, the average of the CQC's ratings for the five questions it asks at every inspection. Where two homes score the same, the better overall rating goes first.

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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23 learning disability care homes in Barnsley

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Woodways

Run by Bespoke Care and Support Ltd

Park Street, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 0HQ
OutstandingCQC · Jul 2025
  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Younger adults

Woodways provides intensive residential support and bespoke care for people with learning disabilities, autism, mental health issues, personality disorder and additional complex needs. It supports individuals under the Transforming Care Agenda, including people who may need a distinct environment or a pre-supported living setting.

Positive Behaviour Support forms part of the care provided to complex individuals, alongside residential arrangements…

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Deangate Care Home

Run by Hill Care 3 Limited

Towngate, Maplewell, Barnsley, S75 6AT
OutstandingCQC · Sept 2025
  • Residential
  • 50 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

A respite stay at Deangate Care Home can let someone experience daily life in a Hill Care home before a permanent move. Deangate is a residential care home within a wider network supporting people with dementia, learning disabilities and other care needs.

Hill Care helps families compare options, discuss funding and check availability. Its wider service range includes residential, dementia and respite care, but each home lists its own provision.

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Shaftsbury House

Run by Sun Healthcare Limited

53 Mount Vernon Road, Barnsley, S70 4DJ
GoodCQC · May 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 11 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care at Shaftsbury House is designed for people with learning disabilities who need support while developing greater independence. The home also supports older people and adults with dementia, mental health needs or physical disabilities, within a care-home setting without nursing.

The house has 11 individual bedrooms across two floors, with a lift and mostly wheelchair-friendly rooms.

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Thornhill House

Run by Strong Life Care Limited

Church Street, Darfield, Barnsley, S73 9LG
GoodCQC · Jun 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 40 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 40 residents in Barnsley, run by Strong Life Care Limited. Supports dementia, older people, learning disabilities, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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36 West Street

Run by Voyage 1 Limited

Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 8LA
GoodCQC · Jul 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

36 West Street provides residential care and support through Voyage Care for people with learning disabilities, autism, brain injuries and complex needs. The provider also supports people in supported living accommodation and their own homes, with pathways shaped around individual goals and preferences.

Specialist support includes autism support and brain injury rehabilitation, alongside care for complex conditions.

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Aspire in the Community - 13 Station Road

Run by Aspire In The Community Ltd

13 Station Road, Lundwood, Barnsley, S71 5LA
GoodCQC · Oct 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 7 beds
  • Eating disorders
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 7 residents in Barnsley, run by Aspire In The Community Ltd. Supports older people, learning disabilities, mental health, sensory impairment, younger adults and eating disorders.

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Aspire in the Community - 199 Burton Road

Run by Aspire In The Community Ltd

199 Burton Road, Monk Bretton, Barnsley, S71 2HQ
GoodCQC · Apr 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 4 beds
  • Eating disorders
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 4 residents in Barnsley, run by Aspire In The Community Ltd. Supports learning disabilities, mental health, sensory impairment, younger adults and eating disorders.

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Aspire in the Community - The Gate

Run by Aspire In The Community Ltd

The Gate, Barnsley Road, Dodworth, Barnsley, S75 3JR
GoodCQC · Apr 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 5 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 5 residents in Barnsley, run by Aspire In The Community Ltd. Supports learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Community Places

Run by Community Places Limited

43 Johns Street, Great Houghton, Barnsley, S72 0EA
GoodCQC · Oct 2025
  • Residential
  • 16 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Community Places provides specialist residential care and support for adults with complex and diverse needs across Barnsley, Doncaster and South and West Yorkshire. Its documented focus includes learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions, with support centred on individual goals and development.

Homes may include en-suite bedrooms, self-contained apartments and residents’ kitchenettes.

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Dove Valley Mews

Run by Relativeto Limited

75 Park Street, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 0HL
GoodCQC · Feb 2025
  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Sensory impairment

Dove Valley Mews provides outcome-focused residential support for adults with a learning disability and associated complex needs. The service is part of Cygnet Health Care and uses individually tailored care planning to keep the person at the centre of support.

The wider organisation provides access to specialist health and social care services, while the local team is responsible for management and care at Dove Valley Mews.

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Elliott House

Run by Voyage 1 Limited

Rotherham Road, Great Houghton, Barnsley, S72 0EG
GoodCQC · Nov 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Up to six adults with learning disabilities, autism and epilepsy receive residential support at Elliott House. The home also supports people with challenging behaviour and mental health needs, giving it a defined remit for adults who need a smaller setting with tailored assistance.

Elliott House forms part of Voyage Care’s residential and community support network.

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Havenfield Lodge

Run by Sun Healthcare Limited

Highfield Road, Darfield, Barnsley, S73 9AY
GoodCQC · Apr 2023
  • Nursing
  • 46 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Havenfield Lodge provides nursing and residential care for people with complex needs, including physical disabilities, mental health needs and learning disabilities. The home also supports people with autism and works towards independence and personal goals.

It has 46 individual rooms across two floors, including three rooms in a separate self-contained annexe. Rooms are wheelchair-friendly and can be decorated with personal belongings.

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Hoylands House

Run by National Autistic Society (The)

Silkstone, Barnsley, S75 4NG
GoodCQC · Nov 2025
  • Residential
  • 8 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Hoylands House supports younger adults with learning disabilities through residential care. Its registered care category also covers people with learning disabilities and younger adults, while the associated charity works in the wider autism support field.

The National Autistic Society’s broader work includes guidance, training, consultancy and support for autistic people, families and professionals.

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Ivy Lodge

Run by Ivy Cottage (Ackton) Ltd

Welfare Road, Thurnscoe, Rotherham, S63 0JZ
GoodCQC · Feb 2023
  • Residential
  • 10 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Ivy Lodge provides residential support for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs, including mental health, emotional, physical and additional health needs. The service supports people to develop daily skills, interests, social networks and greater independence.

The home has ten en-suite bedrooms and involves residents in domestic tasks, shopping and meal preparation.

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Ivy Mead

Run by Ivy Cottage (Ackton) Ltd

Littleworth Lane, Lundwood, Barnsley, S71 5RG
GoodCQC · Dec 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 20 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Ivy Mead supports adults with learning disabilities in Yorkshire, with additional support for autism, epilepsy and physical disabilities. Its programmes are shaped around individual choices and personal needs rather than a fixed routine.

The organisation works on life skills, social development, vocation and education, helping people progress towards greater independence.

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Jubilee House

Run by Elysium Healthcare No. 4 Limited

18 Jubilee Gardens, Royston, Barnsley, S71 4FL
GoodCQC · Aug 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 6 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Care home with nursing for 6 residents in Barnsley, run by Elysium Healthcare No. 4 Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities and younger adults.

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Low Laithes

Run by The Hesley Group Limited

Old Farm Lane, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 8SU
GoodCQC · Sept 2024
  • Residential
  • 35 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Low Laithes provides specialist residential support for adults with learning disabilities, autism and intensive specialist support needs. Its purpose-built service uses individual self-contained apartments, which residents are encouraged to personalise to create calm and familiar homes.

Support uses Positive Behaviour Support alongside consultant-led clinical leadership.

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Oak House

Run by Hollybank Trust

Darley Cliffe, Upper Sheffield Road, Barnsley, S70 4AG
GoodCQC · Jul 2026
  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Residential care, teaching, therapies and enrichment come together at Oak House for children, young people and adults with profound and multiple disabilities. Hollybank Trust supports both adult and child residential placements, with care registered for learning disabilities, physical disabilities and sensory impairment.

The wider service includes speech and language therapy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and day activities.

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Silver Street

Run by Making Space

28 Silver Street, Dodworth, Barnsley, S75 3NP
GoodCQC · Aug 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 6 residents in Barnsley, run by Making Space. Supports learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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The Ings

Run by Bespoke Care and Support Ltd

Park Street, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 0HQ
GoodCQC · Jul 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Younger adults

Intensive residential support at The Ings is designed for people with learning disabilities, autism, mental health issues, personality disorder and additional complex needs. The service focuses on individuals within the Transforming Care Agenda, including people who may need high-acuity support, a distinct environment or a staged route towards supported living.

Support is shaped around individual circumstances, including people with forensic…

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What to look for in learning disability care homes

  1. Communication methods matched to the person’s preferences

    Communication methods matched to the person’s preferences and needs.

  2. Support for independence

    Support for independence, relationships, work, education and community life.

  3. Positive behaviour support

    Positive behaviour support and clear safeguarding arrangements.

Questions families ask

What should learning disability care homes offer?

Good learning disability support should be person-centred, promote choice and help people maintain skills and community connections. Ask how communication and decision-making are adapted for each resident.

How many learning disability care homes are there in Barnsley?

23 learning disability care homes in Barnsley are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which learning disability care homes in Barnsley are rated Outstanding?

Woodways and Deangate Care Home.

How much does a care home cost in Barnsley?

Barnsley council paid on average £819 a week for residential care and £930 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £1,875 and £1,758. 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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