Dunniwood Lodge
229-231 Bawtry Road, Bessacarr, Doncaster, DN4 7AL
Residential care home · 41 beds · We Care Group

- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £905
- CQC rating
- Good
- August 2025
- Beds
- 41
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £47,060 a year
For a couple, two places: £1,810 a 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.
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 Dunniwood Lodge
Dunniwood Lodge is a residential care home in Doncaster, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 41 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults and people with a physical disability. It is run by We Care Group, which operates 35 care homes in England. The home has been registered since July 2015.
At its latest inspection, published August 2025, the CQC rated Dunniwood Lodge Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Dunniwood Lodge 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 Dunniwood Lodge include Liberty House, Lennon House and Walton 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
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Younger adults
- Physical disabilities
Registration
- Brand
- We Care Group
- Registered with CQC
- July 2015
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (August 2025)
- Council area
- Doncaster
- Town
- Doncaster
Rated Good; inspectors found safe, well-managed care and effective infection control during the focused inspection.
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
Dunniwood Lodge 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 £1,090 a week, shown on each carer's profile.
Reviews
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Common questions about Dunniwood Lodge
How much does Dunniwood Lodge cost?
Dunniwood Lodge 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 Dunniwood Lodge?
The Care Quality Commission rated Dunniwood Lodge Good in August 2025. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Dunniwood Lodge provide nursing care?
No. Dunniwood Lodge is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Dunniwood Lodge offer dementia care?
Yes. Dunniwood Lodge is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Dunniwood Lodge have?
Dunniwood Lodge is registered for up to 41 residents.
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.”
“I can honestly say without Petros I don't believe he would have lived an extra 2 years”
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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