Dearnevale

Barnsley · S72 7HZ

Care type
Nursing Home
Weekly fees
Fees not published
Inspection rating
OutstandingRating published Mar 2020
Capacity
44 beds
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What the evidence shows

Dearnevale is listed as a nursing home. The published inspection rating is Outstanding (Mar 2020). Family feedback highlights exceptional staff commitment.

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What stands out

  • Outstanding inspection rating
  • Family feedback highlights exceptional staff commitment
  • Mental health support

Checks for any home

  • 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
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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Dearnevale Inspection Rating & History

The published overall inspection rating is Outstanding. Review the dates and any findings below; a data review is not a new inspection.

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Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Outstanding
Responsive
Outstanding
Well-Led
Outstanding
Inspection record date
Inspection record review · Jul 2023

Routine inspection: Jan 2020

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Registered Manager
Helen Louise McGowan
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Published care capabilities

Listed support includes mental health support, physical disability support, nursing care. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.

  • Mental health support
  • Physical disability support
  • Nursing care
  • 24/7 nurse cover
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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 aged 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

Staffing

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Available information about staffing arrangements. Family descriptions of staff appear in the family experiences section; they are not verified staffing levels.

Round-the-clock nurse cover is listed. Confirm the current on-site arrangements for individual needs.
Specialist Staff
Physiotherapist
Occupational Therapist
Registered Manager
Helen Louise McGowan

Dearnevale: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

Fees are not published here. Ask the home for an assessed weekly quote, including care and extras.

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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.

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

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Family Reviews

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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 inspection and maintains a 10/10 review score on .

Gold Standards Framework

Contact & location

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
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Location & Neighbourhood

RightCareHome analysisNeighbourhood

Elizabeth Street, Grimethorpe, Barnsley, S72 7HZ

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Nearby Amenities

Nearest GP
200m
Nearest Pharmacy
200m
Bus Stops (500m)
10 stops

Neighbourhood

Distances and local context help you plan visits. They do not establish how suitable the setting is for an individual resident. Deprivation deciles describe the area: 1 is most deprived and 10 least deprived; they do not assess the home or its care.

Nearest green space

91m away

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

1 dining services listed

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Dining Services

Communal Dining Room
5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected March 2025)
Food handling:Very good
Premises condition:Very good
Food safety management:Very good
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Facilities & Features

4 feature groups available

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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

Provider Records

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Next Steps

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

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Dearnevale

Take this care home visit checklist with you when you call or visit.

  1. Ask how staff ensure continuity of care with familiar faces for your loved one.

  2. Check how management responds to concerns and how quickly issues are addressed.

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

Also ask about everyday care

  1. What actions followed the inspection report, and can you show examples?

  2. What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?

    Ask whether these numbers include agency staff.

  3. How are families updated when needs change?

  4. How often is the care plan reviewed, and who is involved?

  5. May we speak with a current resident family member?

Common Questions About Dearnevale

What does the inspection rating for Dearnevale show?

The published overall inspection rating is Outstanding. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

Is Dearnevale a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Outstanding. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023. Family feedback highlights positive experiences. The combined public feedback rating is 5.0 out of 5. No current enforcement actions are recorded. The safest next step is to compare these signals with your visit questions and care needs.

Are Dearnevale's care home fees published?

Ask Dearnevale for a written weekly quote covering the care required, what is included and any extras. Compare the quote with local care home fees in Barnsley.

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.

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. Round-the-clock nurse cover is listed. Confirm the current on-site arrangements for individual needs.

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How many beds does Dearnevale have?

Dearnevale has 44 registered beds. The home provides nursing care.

What do care home reviews say about Dearnevale?

Family feedback highlights positive experiences. 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 inspection 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.

Is Dearnevale safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for Dearnevale is "Good". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates Dearnevale?

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

Has Dearnevale had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Dearnevale in the inspection history.

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 company accounts record is dated 31 March 2025. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask Dearnevale?

Ask Dearnevale how care is kept consistent when staffing or residents' needs change, how families are informed about management changes, and what the contract says about notice periods and deposits. Discuss these points with the manager during your visit and ask for key commitments in writing.

What should I compare before choosing Dearnevale?

Before choosing Dearnevale, compare published inspection overall, Safe, and Well-Led ratings with their inspection history, family review volume and repeated themes, published weekly fees and what is included, funding routes accepted by the home, and the operator’s public company records. Compare these points with other care homes in Barnsley to find the best fit for your relative’s care needs, budget and visiting arrangements.

Is Dearnevale's inspection rating improving or declining?

The inspection history suggests Dearnevale's inspection position is improving. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

What is Dearnevale's food hygiene rating?

Dearnevale currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 7 March 2025.

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.

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Topics to take into your visit

  • 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

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