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 we are still collecting figures for Barnsley. Across England residential care usually costs £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900. Ask the home for a written quote that lists what is included.

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, costs from about £1,120 a week.