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Shaftsbury House

53 Mount Vernon Road, Barnsley, S70 4DJ

Residential care home · 11 beds · Sun Healthcare

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Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,150
CQC rating
Good
May 2019
Beds
11
residential
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical residential home in Barnsley
£1,150a week

About £59,800 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,300 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,110a 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.

See live-in carers near Barnsley
99+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Barnsley

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 Shaftsbury House

Shaftsbury House is a residential care home in Barnsley, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 11 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs and people with a physical disability. It is run by Sun Healthcare, which operates 5 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2011.

At its latest inspection, published May 2019, the CQC rated Shaftsbury House 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.

Shaftsbury House 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 Shaftsbury House include Highstone Mews Care Home, Oak House and Rosebery 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
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Physical disabilities

Registration

Registered with CQC
January 2011
Latest CQC rating
Good (May 2019)
Council area
Barnsley
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Safe?
Good
Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
Effective?
Good
Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
Caring?
Good
Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
Responsive?
Outstanding
Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
Well-led?
Good
Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Shaftsbury House was inspected but not rated; inspectors were assured that infection control arrangements were safe.

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

Shaftsbury House 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 Shaftsbury House

How much does Shaftsbury House cost?

Shaftsbury House 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 Shaftsbury House?

The Care Quality Commission rated Shaftsbury House Good in May 2019. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Shaftsbury House provide nursing care?

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

Does Shaftsbury House offer dementia care?

Yes. Shaftsbury House is registered to care for people living with dementia.

How many residents does Shaftsbury House have?

Shaftsbury House is registered for up to 11 residents.

Care at home

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.”
Claire A., about Carla M.
“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.”
Robert P., about Rumbidzai Ivy G.
See live-in carers near BarnsleyProfiles, 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.

Highstone Mews Care Home, Barnsley

Highstone Mews Care Home

Barnsley, S70 · 0.3 km · 62 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaStrong Life Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,150 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,110 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Barnsley

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.

99+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Barnsley
Live-in, a week
typically £1,110
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Oak House, Barnsley

Oak House

Barnsley, S70 · 0.7 km · 6 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialHollybank Trust
Fee not published
Area typical £1,150 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,110 a week
Rosebery House, Barnsley

Rosebery House

Barnsley, S70 · 0.8 km · 6 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,150 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,110 a week

See all 5 care homes run by Sun Healthcare