Are Dearnevale's care home fees published?

No reliable published weekly fee is present in the current sources for Dearnevale. Ask the home for a written weekly quote, what is included, which extras can be charged separately, and whether the quote changes for nursing, dementia, respite, or higher-dependency care. Then compare the quote with local care home fees in Barnsley before deciding.

Does Dearnevale accept NHS or local authority funding?

Dearnevale accepts self-funding, local authority funded, and NHS Continuing Healthcare residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines (https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/money-work-and-benefits/nhs-continuing-healthcare/).

Is Dearnevale a nursing home or a residential care home?

Dearnevale is registered as a nursing home. This means the home provides nursing care alongside personal care support. Source: CQC registration data (https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-112535274).

How many beds does Dearnevale have?

Dearnevale has 44 registered beds. The home provides nursing care. Source: CQC registration data (https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-112535274).

What do care home reviews say about Dearnevale?

RightCareHome's public feedback assessment for Dearnevale is mostly positive. The combined public feedback rating is 5.0 out of 5.

Are Dearnevale's reviews enough to make a decision?

Dearnevale's public feedback assessment is useful, but it should not be the only reason to choose the home. Treat it as one evidence layer, then compare it with the latest CQC rating, safety and well-led domains, weekly fees, funding fit, and provider-record questions. Reviews are strongest when they confirm the same strengths or concerns that appear in inspection evidence and your visit questions.

Dearnevale is rated "Good" for Safety by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). No enforcement actions are currently recorded. Source: CQC inspection report (https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-112535274).

Dearnevale is operated by DEARNEVALE HEALTH CARE LIMITED (Companies House number: 05029478). Ownership type: independent.

Has Dearnevale had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Dearnevale by the CQC. Source: CQC registration data (https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-112535274).

What do public company records show about Dearnevale's provider?

Dearnevale's provider public-record check is: Records reviewed. No material provider-record points to clarify were found in the public records reviewed. The latest filed accounts we reviewed are dated 31 March 2025. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask Dearnevale?

RightCareHome does not predict whether Dearnevale will close. Families can still check official provider records, CQC evidence and current written answers before paying a deposit. No current enforcement actions are recorded. Continuity questions should be judged alongside inspection history, fee pressure, and what the manager can explain on your visit.

What should I compare before choosing Dearnevale?

Before choosing Dearnevale, compare latest CQC overall, Safe, and Well-Led ratings, family review volume and repeated themes, published weekly fees and what is included, funding routes accepted by the home, and provider public-record questions and company-record gaps. Then compare those signals with other care homes in Barnsley, because a home can look acceptable in isolation but weaker once price, reviews, CQC evidence, and provider records are viewed against local alternatives.

Is Dearnevale's CQC rating improving or declining?

Recent inspection history suggests Dearnevale's CQC position is improving. The latest CQC review was on 6 July 2023.

What is Dearnevale's food hygiene rating?

Dearnevale currently has a Food Standards Agency hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The latest published hygiene date is 7 March 2025. Source: local authority food hygiene records.

What questions should I ask when visiting Dearnevale?

When visiting Dearnevale, start by asking the team to ask to see the latest inspection report and what has changed since it, ask how staffing levels work on day and night shifts, ask how families are updated when needs change, and ask who provides overnight clinical cover if nursing needs escalate. These questions help you test whether the public picture on this page still matches day-to-day reality inside the home.

What does our visit checklist include for Dearnevale?

Our visit checklist for Dearnevale starts with the basics families often miss: the latest inspection report, staffing levels across day and night shifts, how the team updates relatives when needs change, and how care plans are reviewed in practice. On RightCareHome, the page-level checklist is then extended with personalised follow-up questions based on the home’s inspection, review, provider-record and practical signals.

Independent review of public evidence by RightCareHome

Dearnevale

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RightCareHome analysis Evidence view

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CQC record

Older inspection record

Why it may still merit consideration: Outstanding CQC rating and Mostly positive public feedback.

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CQC: Outstanding
Care type: Nursing Home
Capacity: 44 beds

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RightCareHome analysis Decision snapshot

What the evidence shows

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Decision summary

A plain-English view of what supports this option, what needs checking and what cannot be confirmed from public records.

Provider-record questions

Dated provider records, limitations and questions shown alongside staffing, inspection and review evidence.

Visit plan

15–28 questions tailored to the evidence and gaps found for this home.

Based on official and public evidence across 9 sections. Live fees, vacancies and anything only observable on a visit still need direct confirmation.

Evidence in favour

Outstanding CQC rating
Mostly positive public feedback

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Nursing care

Outstanding CQC rating
Mostly positive public feedback
Nursing care

Evidence to question

Older inspection record
Pricing not published

Older inspection record
Pricing not published

Questions to verify directly

Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
How the home feels in the evening and at weekends

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How consistent staffing feels in person from shift to shift

Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
How consistent staffing feels in person from shift to shift

Key facts in one place

Built from public and published information. Live fees, funding acceptance and vacancies can change, so confirm those directly with the home.

CQC now

Rated Outstanding · Latest CQC review Jul 2023

Official CQC record

Fees now

See Costs & Funding section below

Fee not published · request a current quote

Funding accepted

Currently shown as accepting self-funding, local authority-funded and NHS Continuing Healthcare residents.

Published acceptance information · confirm directly

Visits & travel

GP 0.2 km

Public location data

Vacancies now

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Live availability changes · ask the home

Provider records

Records reviewed

Linked company record · 05029478

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More facility details

Registered provider: Dearnevale Health Care Limited
Provider group: BRAND Exemplar Health Care Limited
Local authority: Barnsley
Purpose built: Yes
Ensuite rooms: 100%
Nursing cover: Registered nurse shown 24/7

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Safety & Quality

What do the latest CQC results for Dearnevale show?

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Dearnevale CQC Rating & Inspection History

Source: Official CQC record · Latest CQC review · Jul 2023

Current inspection ratings, inspection timing, and how this home compares with its previous assessments.

↑ Improving trend

Outstanding for 6 years

Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe— Are people protected from harm?

Good

Effective— Does care achieve good outcomes?

Good

Caring— Are staff kind and respectful?

Outstanding

Responsive— Does care meet individual needs?

Outstanding

Well-Led— Is the home well managed?

Outstanding

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CQC record date

Latest CQC review · Jul 2023

Older inspection record

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Registered Manager

Helen Louise McGowan

How much confidence should you place in this inspection picture?

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What public records show about this provider

RightCareHome analysis Provider records

Source: Public provider records

We matched this home to DEARNEVALE HEALTH CARE LIMITED · Company no. 05029478. Latest account source date: Mar 2025.

Provider public-record check

Records reviewed

Useful before a visit

No material provider-record points to clarify were found in the public records reviewed.

Method: Provider Public-Record Check v2.2

Linked provider

DEARNEVALE HEALTH CARE LIMITED

Company record

05029478

Match

Confirmed

What we know

We have not yet obtained turnover or profit-and-loss figures for this provider review.

What public records do not tell us

This is a RightCareHome retrieval gap. It does not mean that the provider failed to file information or that the figures are adverse.

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Information limited

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Profitability record not yet obtained

We have not yet obtained turnover or profit-and-loss figures for this provider review.

This is a RightCareHome retrieval gap. It does not mean that the provider failed to file information or that the figures are adverse.

Ask: Can the provider share recent turnover and profit-or-loss information, or explain which current continuity information is available?

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Current provider information can help a family ask about continuity arrangements without turning missing data into a negative conclusion.

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Background context

Company shown as active

The linked company is recorded as active.

This is a company-register fact, not a guarantee of future performance or continuity.

Official record · Companies House · provider-level record · source date date not recorded

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Company shown as active
Latest accounts dated 2025-03-31
1 security arrangement recorded as outstanding

We use public records to highlight useful questions. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment, care-quality rating or prediction about this home.

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Care & Medical

Can this home safely meet your care needs?

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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Nursing Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Mental Health

Physical Disability

Adults 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's

Vascular Dementia

Lewy Body Dementia

Frontotemporal Dementia

Parkinson's

Stroke

Multiple Sclerosis

Motor Neurone Disease

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Huntington's

Epilepsy

Brain Injury

Heart Disease

COPD

Palliative Care

Liver Disease

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Behavioural Support Signals

Trained to help with

Wandering and leaving the building

Aggression or challenging behaviour

Agitation and restlessness

Additional Condition Support

Additional support for

Challenging Behaviour

Speech/Communication

Bariatric Care

End-of-Life Care

Behavioural Support Signals

Trained to help with

Wandering and leaving the building

Aggression or challenging behaviour

Agitation and restlessness

Additional Condition Support

Additional support for

Challenging Behaviour

Speech/Communication

Bariatric Care

End-of-Life Care

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Care Fit at a Glance

RightCareHome analysis Care fit

How well this home matches common care needs — based on registration data and services offered.

Likely a good fit if you need

Nursing care
24/7 nurse cover
Wheelchair access
Palliative or end-of-life support

Important questions before deciding

1How do you tailor care plans in the first 2 weeks after move-in?
2How often are families updated, and who is the main contact?

Staffing

RightCareHome analysis Staffing evidence

What public sources tell us about staffing levels and employee experience.

✓Registered Nurse on Duty 24/7

Specialist Staff

Physiotherapist

Occupational Therapist

Registered Manager

Helen Louise McGowan

Costs & Funding

Dearnevale: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Costs & Funding

Source: Registration records

Estimated fees and funding options based on registration records and regional benchmarks.

How care at this home can be funded

Self-Funding

You pay the full fee directly if assessable capital exceeds £23,250. Between £14,250 and £23,250, tariff income applies.

Local Authority

Your council contributes based on a financial assessment. You may still pay a contribution.

NHS Continuing Healthcare

The NHS pays the full cost if your primary need is health-related. Requires a formal assessment.

Family Top-Up

The council pays a set rate and your family pays the difference to cover a higher-cost home.

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This home accepts council and NHS funding. Our Care Home Funding Report gives a screening indication for NHS-funded care, council support and Deferred Payment Agreements.

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Costs & Funding

Source: Registration records

Estimated fees and funding options based on registration records and regional benchmarks.

How care at this home can be funded

Self-Funding

You pay the full fee directly if assessable capital exceeds £23,250. Between £14,250 and £23,250, tariff income applies.

Local Authority

Your council contributes based on a financial assessment. You may still pay a contribution.

NHS Continuing Healthcare

The NHS pays the full cost if your primary need is health-related. Requires a formal assessment.

Family Top-Up

The council pays a set rate and your family pays the difference to cover a higher-cost home.

Not sure how you'd pay for care?

This home accepts council and NHS funding. Our Care Home Funding Report gives a screening indication for NHS-funded care, council support and Deferred Payment Agreements.

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Family Reviews

Dearnevale Care Home Reviews — What Families Say

Focus on repeated patterns that indicate strengths and the questions worth asking on your visit.

RightCareHome public feedback assessment for Dearnevale

We analyse publicly available family feedback to identify recurring strengths, potential concerns, and questions worth checking during a visit.

Repeated family feedback highlights the strengths, checks, and visit questions worth prioritising.

5.0

RightCareHome public feedback assessment

Mostly positive

Combined public feedback rating

What Families Say About Dearnevale

Families consistently mention strong day-to-day support, with a few practical points worth checking on your visit.

Staff Feedback

Positive

Staff mentioned in 5reviews — Families consistently praise the caring and attentive staff

Families value most

Most frequent family priorities:

warm, consistent relationships with staff (Medium impact · 36 mentions)
responsive, approachable management (Medium impact · 18 mentions)
dignity and respect for residents (Medium impact · 22 mentions)
reliable communication with families (Medium impact · 15 mentions)

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dignity and respect for residents (Medium impact · 22 mentions)
reliable communication with families (Medium impact · 15 mentions)

Questions to ask on your visit

Ask how staff ensure continuity of care with familiar faces for your loved one.
Check how management responds to concerns and how quickly issues are addressed.
Observe how residents are engaged in activities and whether these are tailored to individual interests.

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Observe how residents are engaged in activities and whether these are tailored to individual interests.

Watchouts to confirm

These patterns do not prove a problem on their own. They show where to probe in person before you rely on this review picture:

No repeated concern phrases were detected, but still verify escalation and family communication routines on your visit.

Explore the detailed review evidenceAspect ratings, trends, repeated phrases, family quotes and staff context.

How Families Rate This Home

Based on 697 detailed ratings across 11 aspects

Value for Money

4.89

Value for Money

4.89

Food & Drink

4.90

Food & Drink

4.90

Activities

4.92

Activities

4.92

Cleanliness

4.92

Cleanliness

4.92

Facilities

4.92

Facilities

4.92

Rooms

4.92

Rooms

4.92

Safety

4.95

Safety

4.95

Staff

4.97

Staff

4.97

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Who this home may suit

Families seeking long-term stability and consistent staffing.
Residents with complex or high support needs.
Those valuing strong family involvement and open communication.

Decision gaps before shortlisting

Details of staff turnover rates
Consistency of care depends on familiar staff; high turnover can disrupt routines and trust.
Request recent staff retention figures and ask about strategies for keeping staff long-term.
Specifics on cost structure and extras
Families need clarity on what is included and any additional charges to avoid surprises.
Ask for a written breakdown of fees and what is covered, including activities and outings.
Handling of medical emergencies or sudden changes
Families want to know how quickly and effectively the home responds to urgent needs.
Discuss protocols for emergencies and how families are kept informed.

Most-mentioned positives

Common positive phrases seen across family feedback:

staff go above and beyond · 21 mentions

welcoming atmosphere for families · 17 mentions

clean and well maintained environment · 14 mentions

personalised care for complex needs · 13 mentions

support for families during difficult times · 10 mentions

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support for families during difficult times · 10 mentions

Repeated phrases worth checking in person

Use these recurring phrases as prompts while you are on the floor and speaking with staff or families:

No recurring risk phrases detected in current public feedback.

Staff perspective

Family reviews tell you how care feels from the outside. But the people delivering that care have their own story — about workload, management, and whether they feel supported to do their job well.

The Care Home Check report checks employee feedback from recruitment platforms to check whether staff satisfaction aligns with what families experience.

Analysis based on family reviews gathered from across the web to support your visit planning.

How RightCareHome analyses public feedback

We keep the numerical rating and the semantic assessment separate, then apply the following checks:

Duplicate handling. We remove matching review records when reviewer attribution, rating and review text indicate the same feedback. Similar but non-matching comments are kept.
Rating normalisation. Scores recorded on different scales are converted to a common five-point scale. Where more than one numerical score is available, each is weighted by the amount of feedback behind it.
Recurring patterns. Review text is analysed for repeated strengths, concerns, contradictions and practical questions. Isolated comments are treated more cautiously than recurring themes.
Confidence thresholds. Coverage depends on unique usable feedback, evidence breadth and consistency. When the threshold is not met, we mark the result Limited feedback coverage rather than infer a stronger conclusion.
Rating and semantic assessment. The combined rating summarises numerical scores. The semantic assessment explains what families repeatedly describe. Strong recurring concerns can therefore change the assessment even when the rating is high.
Evidence scope. Public feedback is one evidence layer, not a live measure of staffing, safety or daily care. RightCareHome therefore reads it alongside current inspection evidence and the questions to test on a visit.

Family Reviews

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Care Home Check

Go deeper on the signals that matter

This page gives you the evidence summary. Care Home Check adds deeper interpretation: how much weight to place on each signal, whether the pattern should change your shortlist decision, and what to ask before you rely on it.

Questions this page cannot settle on its own

How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
How quickly call bells are answered in practice
Whether staffing continuity feels stable on the floor

The free profile has already surfaced 2 potential issues. The check tests how those signals fit together and what they mean for your shortlist.

What you receive

What do provider records show?
See record facts, limitations and questions without a single pass/fail label.
What do review patterns actually suggest?
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What should you ask on your visit?
Get the questions and the reason each one matters here.

How much confidence the signals deserve, what they may mean together, and what to ask next

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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for Dearnevale, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Dearnevale is a complex needs care home in Grimethorpe, Barnsley, which supports adults living with complex physical disabilities, neuro-disabilities, high-dependency nursing needs, and long-term conditions. It is rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC and maintains a 10/10 review score on carehome.co.uk.

Description source: Official registration profile

Gold Standards Framework

Location & Practical

Will regular visits and day-to-day logistics be practical?

Travel time, nearby GP services, and neighbourhood safety — so the whole family can visit comfortably.

Practical Information

Visitor Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair accessible entrance

Contact & Directions

+44 1226 719000 dearnevale@exemplarhc.com Visit website Facebook Get directions

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Location & Neighbourhood

RightCareHome analysis Neighbourhood

Elizabeth Street, Grimethorpe, Barnsley, S72 7HZ

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Nearby Amenities

Nearest GP

200m

Nearest Pharmacy

200m

Bus Stops (500m)

10 stops

Neighbourhood

Overall Neighbourhood Score

61/100

Nearest green space

91m away

Transport access

5/10

Local amenities

7/10

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

Review activities, food quality, and facilities that most affect your relative's everyday wellbeing.

Explore daily life at this homeActivities, food and facilities available at this home.

Dining & Nutrition

1 dining services listed

Key nutrition points first

Dining Services

Communal Dining Room

5/5

Food Hygiene Rating(inspected March 2025)

Hygiene:0/5

Structural:0/5

Management:0/5

Facilities & Features

4 feature groups available

Essential features shown first

Accessibility Features

Wheelchair Access

Lift

Hoists

Rooms

Ensuite

Single Rooms

Own Furniture

TV in Rooms

Phone in Rooms

Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden

WiFi

TV Lounge

Hairdresser

Cinema

Parking

Minibus

Pets Allowed

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Medical & Therapy

Physiotherapy Room

Sensory Room

Next Steps

Is Dearnevale a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

Use the visit checklist and FAQs to compare homes confidently and avoid costly mistakes.

Questions to Ask When Visiting Dearnevale

Use this care home visit checklist at Dearnevale to turn the public signals on this page into practical in-person checks before you decide.

What to test on your visit to Dearnevale

1Ask how staff ensure continuity of care with familiar faces for your loved one.
2What has changed since the last inspection, and what would look different if the home were inspected again now?
3Check how management responds to concerns and how quickly issues are addressed.
4Observe how residents are engaged in activities and whether these are tailored to individual interests.

Short care home visit checklist

Start with these core checks even if you already plan to ask the personalised questions above.

Is the latest inspection report visible in reception?
Confirms transparency on current quality.
What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?
Shows whether support is consistent around the clock.
How are families updated when needs change?
Communication is usually a top concern for relatives.
Can we see an example care plan review timeline?
Helps confirm how quickly the team adapts care.
May we speak with a current resident family member?
Gives an independent perspective before deciding.

+27 personalised follow-up questions for DearnevaleIncluded in the Care Home Check, with the reason each one matters here

Common Questions About Dearnevale

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How Dearnevale sits against nearby options

Inspection rating

Outstanding

Nearby avg: Good

At or above nearby average

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