Buckingham Care Home
Green Lane, Penistone, Sheffield, S36 6BS
Residential care home · 72 beds · Crown Care

- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,150
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement
- April 2024
- Beds
- 72
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
- be the first
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £59,800 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,300 a week
The typical live-in carer near Barnsley, set by the carer
A similar price for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £945 a week less than two places.
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
About Buckingham Care Home
Buckingham Care Home is a residential care home in Sheffield, in the Barnsley council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 72 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults and people with a physical disability. It is run by Crown Care, which operates 23 care homes in England. The home has been registered since February 2014.
At its latest inspection, published April 2024, the CQC rated Buckingham Care Home Requires improvement, which means the CQC found the service was not performing as well as it should and told it how to improve. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Buckingham Care Home has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Barnsley with a fee on record typically charge about £1,150 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.
There are 71 registered care homes in Barnsley. The nearest to Buckingham Care Home include Hoylands House, Alpine Lodge and Bridgewood House. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Younger adults
- Physical disabilities
Registration
- Provider
- Crown Care IV Limited
- Brand
- Crown Care
- Registered with CQC
- February 2014
- Latest CQC rating
- Requires improvement (April 2024)
- Council area
- Barnsley
- Town
- Sheffield
Rated Requires Improvement; inspectors found infection control and management weaknesses, alongside some kind care and improving systems.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Buckingham Care Home has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Barnsley typically charge about £1,150 a week for residential care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,110 a week, shown on each carer's profile.
Reviews
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Common questions about Buckingham Care Home
How much does Buckingham Care Home cost?
Buckingham Care Home has not published its fees. Care homes in Barnsley typically charge about £1,150 a week for residential care. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for Buckingham Care Home?
The Care Quality Commission rated Buckingham Care Home Requires improvement in April 2024. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Buckingham Care Home provide nursing care?
No. Buckingham Care Home is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Buckingham Care Home offer dementia care?
Yes. Buckingham Care Home is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Buckingham Care Home have?
Buckingham Care Home is registered for up to 72 residents.
At least 99 live-in carers within about an hour of Barnsley
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £980 to £1,260 a week. 82 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.
“Carla has been a god send with the implementation of bringing mum back home from respite care.”
“Ivy was very kind and gentle in all her dealings with my late mother. They got on very well and were able to share a joke and a laugh.”
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
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