South Yorkshire Care Homes: Compare The County Before You Shortlist
South Yorkshire has 352 care homes in the current RightCareHome dataset, with 81% rated Good or Outstanding. The county layer compares town clusters including Sheffield, Doncaster and Barnsley, pricing from £681 to £2,254/week, care-type depth, provider-record coverage, and postcode-level signals before families narrow to individual homes.
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Where to start in South Yorkshire
A county-level view of supply, CQC quality, pricing and linked city markets, built from the same signals used in the directory below.
Homes analysed
351
Open care home records currently covered in South Yorkshire.
CQC quality mix
82% Good+
10 Outstanding, 259 Good, 56 Requires Improvement and 5 Inadequate homes.
View evidenceWeekly cost range
£681-£2,254
£1,218 average across visible fee signals.
View evidenceCare type split
250 residential
102 nursing homes and 192 dementia-care signals across South Yorkshire.
Largest town cluster
Sheffield
113 homes, 83% Good+, £1,353/week average.
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South Yorkshire Care Home Market
Key figures for the local care home market, drawn from regulatory, financial, and food safety data
Based on official inspection reports
What the local care home market looks like in South Yorkshire
Across South Yorkshire and surrounding areas
Homes trending upward based on recent official inspections
298 homes currently lack a registered manager
Official Rating Breakdown
CQC Quality by Domain
Average scores across South Yorkshire care homes
South Yorkshire homes rate strongest on Caring and weakest on Well-Led.
Inspection Freshness
How recently homes were inspected by the national regulator
92% of homes have ratings over 3 years old. Our reports verify against multiple data sources to give you a more current picture.
Care market across South Yorkshire
91% of 74 homes there are rated Good or Outstanding.
Average weekly costs range from about £1,035 to £1,353 across the county's larger towns.
191 homes (54%) currently offer this specialist support.
113 homes sit in the county's biggest local-authority cluster.
Care Standards in South Yorkshire
Specialist care coverage and food safety ratings across 351 homes
Overall quality
82%
Good or Outstanding
Largest specialist signal
191 homes
Dementia support (54%)
Specialist Care Coverage
This is the clearest specialist category currently reaching meaningful scale in the public county dataset.
191 (54%)
Dementia
Families looking for this type of support have a meaningful county-wide shortlist here, even if other specialist categories are less visible in current public records.
Major towns in South Yorkshire
Compare how care quality, pricing, and nursing supply vary across the main towns and local care markets in South Yorkshire.
Sheffield
Sheffield
Sheffield is one of the strongest linked city or town clusters inside South Yorkshire, with 132 homes in the current county dataset. 80% of rated homes in this town cluster are currently Good or Outstanding, with 1 Outstanding and 98 Good ratings in the dataset. 51 nursing homes and 72 dementia-care signals make it one of the broader care-type clusters in the county data. Average pricing is currently above the county average at £1,339/week, so the important question is whether quality, nursing depth, or visiting practicality justify the premium.
Doncaster
Doncaster
Doncaster is one of the strongest linked city or town clusters inside South Yorkshire, with 82 homes in the current county dataset. 87% of rated homes in this town cluster are currently Good or Outstanding, with 3 Outstanding and 64 Good ratings in the dataset. 19 nursing homes and 45 dementia-care signals make it one of the broader care-type clusters in the county data. Average pricing sits close to the county picture at £1,180/week, making it a useful benchmark for comparing nearby markets.
Barnsley
Barnsley
Barnsley is one of the strongest linked city or town clusters inside South Yorkshire, with 64 homes in the current county dataset. 79% of rated homes in this town cluster are currently Good or Outstanding, with 3 Outstanding and 45 Good ratings in the dataset. 12 nursing homes and 35 dementia-care signals make it one of the broader care-type clusters in the county data. Average pricing sits close to the county picture at £1,302/week, making it a useful benchmark for comparing nearby markets.
Rotherham
Rotherham
Rotherham is one of the key care markets in South Yorkshire, with 59 homes in the current dataset. This is a broad care market with both nursing and dementia provision. Prices here sit below the county average.
Sheffield
Rotherham
Sheffield is one of the strongest linked city or town clusters inside South Yorkshire, with 132 homes in the current county dataset. 80% of rated homes in this town cluster are currently Good or Outstanding, with 1 Outstanding and 98 Good ratings in the dataset. 51 nursing homes and 72 dementia-care signals make it one of the broader care-type clusters in the county data. Average pricing is currently above the county average at £1,339/week, so the important question is whether quality, nursing depth, or visiting practicality justify the premium.
Doncaster
Nottinghamshire
Doncaster is one of the strongest linked city or town clusters inside South Yorkshire, with 82 homes in the current county dataset. 87% of rated homes in this town cluster are currently Good or Outstanding, with 3 Outstanding and 64 Good ratings in the dataset. 19 nursing homes and 45 dementia-care signals make it one of the broader care-type clusters in the county data. Average pricing sits close to the county picture at £1,180/week, making it a useful benchmark for comparing nearby markets.
Which towns are easiest to visit and support in South Yorkshire?
These town-level signals use the homes we already track across the county: transport access, healthcare proximity, green space, and practical features such as parking, lifts, and Wi-Fi.
Easiest for repeat family visits
Sheffield
Sheffield currently looks like the easiest town in this county for repeat visits, based on how accessible homes appear by transport and basic arrival logistics.
- Avg train station distance 1.7km
- 9 bus stops nearby
- 2% of homes show parking
- 1% of homes show lift access
Strongest healthcare access around homes
Doncaster
Doncaster currently stands out for local practical support around care homes, with the strongest combined access to hospitals, GPs, and pharmacies in the county dataset.
- Avg hospital distance 1.0km
- Avg GP distance 0.7km
- Avg pharmacy distance 0.7km
Most convenient day-to-day setup
Barnsley
Barnsley currently looks strongest for day-to-day convenience, based on the mix of practical in-home features and the surrounding setting families are likely to notice once visits become routine.
- 5% of homes show Wi-Fi
- 6% of homes show gardens
- 3% of homes show parking
- Avg green space distance 427m
County-wide data signals for South Yorkshire
A structured view of the care type, CQC, provider-record, postcode and linked-city signals behind this county guide.
Care type split
352 homes analysed
- 102 nursing homes (29%)
- 250 residential homes (71%)
- 192 dementia-care signals (55%)
CQC distribution
81% Good or Outstanding
- 10 Outstanding
- 259 Good
- 57 Requires Improvement
- 5 Inadequate
Pricing range
£681-£2,254/week
- £1,218/week average
- South Yorkshire care costs range from £681 to £2,254 per week, depending on town, care type, and nursing support.
Provider-record coverage
75% coverage
- 263 homes with provider-record data
- 147 records reviewed
- 42 points to clarify
- 74 important to verify
Postcode clusters
Strongest local postcode samples
DN4
13 homesDN4 is one of the strongest postcode clusters in South Yorkshire, with 13 homes around Doncaster. Visible weekly fees average £1,100. 92% of rated homes in this postcode cluster are Good or Outstanding.
S10
13 homesS10 is one of the strongest postcode clusters in South Yorkshire, with 13 homes around Sheffield. Visible fee coverage is thinner here. 77% of rated homes in this postcode cluster are Good or Outstanding.
S5
12 homesS5 is one of the strongest postcode clusters in South Yorkshire, with 12 homes around Sheffield. Visible weekly fees average £1,089. 92% of rated homes in this postcode cluster are Good or Outstanding.
S70
12 homesS70 is one of the strongest postcode clusters in South Yorkshire, with 12 homes around Barnsley. Visible fee coverage is thinner here. 83% of rated homes in this postcode cluster are Good or Outstanding.
Linked city guides
Strongest city connections
Sheffield is one of the strongest linked city guides inside South Yorkshire, with 132 homes, 80% Good/Outstanding ratings, 51 nursing homes and 72 dementia-care signals.
Doncaster is one of the strongest linked city guides inside South Yorkshire, with 82 homes, 87% Good/Outstanding ratings, 19 nursing homes and 45 dementia-care signals.
Barnsley is one of the strongest linked city guides inside South Yorkshire, with 64 homes, 79% Good/Outstanding ratings, 12 nursing homes and 35 dementia-care signals.
Rotherham is one of the strongest linked city guides inside South Yorkshire, with 64 homes, 81% Good/Outstanding ratings, 16 nursing homes and 32 dementia-care signals.
Town clusters
Where the county market is most concentrated
Sheffield
132 homesSheffield is a major South Yorkshire care market with 132 homes in the county dataset. 80% of rated homes are Good or Outstanding, with 51 nursing homes and 72 dementia-care signals available for comparison.
Doncaster
82 homesDoncaster is a major South Yorkshire care market with 82 homes in the county dataset. 87% of rated homes are Good or Outstanding, with 19 nursing homes and 45 dementia-care signals available for comparison.
Barnsley
64 homesBarnsley is a major South Yorkshire care market with 64 homes in the county dataset. 79% of rated homes are Good or Outstanding, with 12 nursing homes and 35 dementia-care signals available for comparison.
Rotherham
64 homesRotherham is a major South Yorkshire care market with 64 homes in the county dataset. 81% of rated homes are Good or Outstanding, with 16 nursing homes and 32 dementia-care signals available for comparison.
Mexborough
6 homesMexborough is a major South Yorkshire care market with 6 homes in the county dataset. 75% of rated homes are Good or Outstanding, with 3 nursing homes and 5 dementia-care signals available for comparison.
Why families in South Yorkshire use RightCareHome
Why this is more useful than a directory when the decision is serious
Without independent analysis
- 351 homes to compare manually
- Outdated directory data from years ago
- Commission-driven recommendations
- Hidden quality and safety issues
With RightCareHome
- A clearer view of where quality, cost and risk differ before you check any one home
- Independent scoring built from regulatory, review and financial evidence
- 100% independent, zero commissions
- A better starting point before you verify or compare specific homes
Frequently Asked Questions About Care Homes in South Yorkshire
Practical answers based on available local data and typical family concerns.
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RCH Score methodology
How we rank care homes in South Yorkshire
Score 0–10 · updated monthly
CQC inspections can be 2–4 years old. Our RCH Score combines the official inspection result with live signals — real reviews, quality trajectory, and provider-record context — to surface homes that are worth a closer look today, not just at the last inspection.
CQC inspection rating
40%The official Care Quality Commission rating — Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, or Inadequate. The primary quality signal, but can be up to 4 years old.
Online reviews
30%Average star rating from verified public reviews across the web, weighted by volume. Reflects the day-to-day experience of residents and families. Only counted when 10+ reviews exist.
CQC trend
15%Whether the home's rating has been improving, stable, or declining across its last three inspections. An improving trajectory can offset an older rating.
Provider records
15%Dated public provider records, where available. We show useful questions and information gaps, not a credit rating or prediction.
Rankings are calculated from public data only. We do not accept referral fees or paid placements from care homes.
The RCH Score is a decision-support tool, not a definitive ranking. Always visit a home in person and ask for the latest CQC inspection report before making a decision.
South Yorkshire homes worth shortlisting first
A county-wide starting shortlist drawn from the live directory. We prioritise current CQC rating first, then show the other public signals available on each home card.
Ammersall Court, South Yorkshire
Ariya House, South Yorkshire
Clifton Court, South Yorkshire
Dearnevale, South Yorkshire
Fairwinds, South Yorkshire
Greenside Court, South Yorkshire
Hallamgate House, South Yorkshire
Mapplewell Manor, South Yorkshire
≈ £5,892–£6,631 / mo
£1,355–£1,525 / wk
Sandrock House Residential Care Home, South Yorkshire
≈ £4,783–£5,479 / mo
£1,100–£1,260 / wk
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Choose the right next step for care in South Yorkshire
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Use the South Yorkshire county page as the control layer before opening more local pages: compare 352 homes, 102 nursing homes, 192 dementia-care signals, 250 residential homes, postcode clusters such as DN4, and the strongest linked city guides inside the county.