Sensory impairment care homes in Barnsley

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Barnsley has 14 sensory impairment care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 2 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 1 Outstanding, 10 Good, 1 Requires improvement and 1 Inadequate. 1 home is not rated yet. 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

14on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding1
  • Good10
  • Requires improvement1
  • Inadequate1
  • Not yet rated1
  • 85% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.6 / 10
  • Types of care71% offer physical disabilities
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in Barnsley 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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14 sensory impairment care homes in Barnsley

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Mapplewell Manor

Run by Methodist Homes

Greenside Avenue, Staincross, Barnsley, S75 6BB
OutstandingCQC · Feb 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 87 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Mapplewell Manor provides residential, dementia and short-term respite care for older people in Barnsley. The home is intended for people who need a safe setting and tailored support, whether they are moving into longer-term care or require a temporary stay while circumstances change.

As part of MHA, the home sits within a not-for-profit care organisation that reinvests surplus into its services.

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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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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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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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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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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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Rosglen

Run by National Neurological Services Ltd

2 Highfield Range, Darfield, Barnsley, S73 9BQ
GoodCQC · Feb 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Rosglen supports adults with learning disabilities, mental health diagnoses, acquired brain injuries, Prader-Willi Syndrome and autism through residential and wider adult social care. Its support is shaped around assessment and an agreed package for each person.

The service helps people develop skills, independence and greater control of daily life, with support able to become more managed when needs increase.

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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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Riverside Care Home

Run by WCG Riverside Care Home Limited

Camborne Way, Barnsley, S71 2NR
GoodCQC · Apr 2026
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 50 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Riverside Care Home provides residential support for older people with dementia, physical disabilities or sensory impairment. The home is also listed as an assisted living facility, with activities and everyday support intended to help residents continue their lifestyles in a care setting.

Families can take part in care-planning meetings and relatives’ meetings, while residents are encouraged to bring personal belongings and continue hobbies.

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Sunnywell

Run by Millennium Support Ltd

St Johns Road, Cudworth, Barnsley, S72 8DE
Requires improvementCQC · May 2023
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 15 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Sunnywell provides residential support for adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs, including older and younger adults with physical disabilities, mental health needs or sensory impairment. Its teams work alongside each person and their family to build support around individual goals, needs and aspirations.

The service combines residential living with supported living and community activities.

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Blossom Lodge

Run by GB Healthcare Group Ltd

Cherrys Road, Cundy Cross, Barnsley, S71 5QU
InadequateCQC · Jun 2026
  • Safe Inadequate
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Caring Requires improvement
  • Responsive Requires improvement
  • Well-led Inadequate
  • Nursing
  • 89 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Blossom Lodge offers nursing, dementia and residential care for older people and adults with physical disabilities or sensory impairment. The Barnsley home has 69 bedrooms, most of them en-suite, with care plans tailored to individual needs and abilities.

Nursing support includes general, complex and dementia nursing for people under and over 65, delivered by registered nurses and care assistants.

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Autumn House

Run by Nucare Group Ltd

2 Station Road, Worsbrough, Barnsley, S70 4SY
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Residential
  • 30 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Sensory impairment

Residential care home for 30 residents in Barnsley, run by Nucare Group Ltd. Supports dementia, older people, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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What to look for in sensory impairment care homes

  1. Accessible communication

    Accessible communication and staff confidence using the methods the person needs.

  2. Lighting

    Lighting, contrast, acoustics and layout adapted to residents.

  3. Support with hearing aids

    Support with hearing aids, visual aids and other assistive technology.

Questions families ask

What should sensory impairment care homes offer?

People with sight or hearing loss may need adapted communication, lighting, acoustics, signage or technology. Ask how the home identifies and records individual communication needs.

How many sensory impairment care homes are there in Barnsley?

14 sensory impairment care homes in Barnsley are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which sensory impairment care homes in Barnsley are rated Outstanding?

Mapplewell Manor.

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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