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Cantley House

12 Woodcross Avenue, Cantley, Doncaster, DN4 6RU

Residential care home · 3 beds · Active Care Homes

Street view · 2012
Street view · 2012 · Google
Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £905
CQC rating
Requires improvement
March 2025
Beds
3
residential
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical residential home in Doncaster
£905a week

About £47,060 a year

For a couple, two places: £1,810 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,100a week

The typical live-in carer near Doncaster, set by the carer

The care home costs less for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £455 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Doncaster
92 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Doncaster

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 Cantley House

Cantley House is a residential care home in Doncaster, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 3 residents. It provides care for younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism and people with mental health needs. It is run by Active Care Homes, which operates 7 care homes in England. The home has been registered since March 2011.

At its latest inspection, published March 2025, the CQC rated Cantley House 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.

Cantley House has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Doncaster with a fee on record typically charge about £905 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 80 registered care homes in Doncaster. The nearest to Cantley House include Lennon House, Liberty House and Dunniwood Lodge. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Residential care
  • Younger adults
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Registration

Registered with CQC
March 2011
Latest CQC rating
Requires improvement (March 2025)
Council area
Doncaster
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Cantley House was rated Good overall; inspectors found safe, kind and personalised care with effective leadership.

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

Cantley House has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Doncaster typically charge about £905 a week for residential care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,100 a week, shown on each carer's profile.

Reviews

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Common questions about Cantley House

How much does Cantley House cost?

Cantley House has not published its fees. Care homes in Doncaster typically charge about £905 a week for residential care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for Cantley House?

The Care Quality Commission rated Cantley House Requires improvement in March 2025. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Cantley House provide nursing care?

No. Cantley House is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.

Does Cantley House offer dementia care?

Cantley House is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Doncaster listing for homes that are.

How many residents does Cantley House have?

Cantley House is registered for up to 3 residents.

Care at home

92 live-in carers within about an hour of Doncaster

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. 77 can care for a couple. 11 years' experience on average.

“Carla has been a god send with the implementation of bringing mum back home from respite care.”
Claire A., about Carla M.
“I can honestly say without Petros I don't believe he would have lived an extra 2 years”
Emily P., about Petros S.
See live-in carers near DoncasterProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.

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.

Lennon House, Doncaster

Lennon House

Doncaster, DN4 · 0.3 km · 3 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £905 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Doncaster

A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.

92 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Doncaster
Live-in, a week
typically £1,100
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Liberty House, Doncaster

Liberty House

Doncaster, DN4 · 0.4 km · 81 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaRunwood
Fee not published
Area typical £905 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
Dunniwood Lodge, Doncaster

Dunniwood Lodge

Doncaster, DN4 · 0.8 km · 41 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaWe Care Group
Fee not published
Area typical £905 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week

See all 7 care homes run by Active Care Homes