Valley Wood
1 Cat Lane, Gleadless, Sheffield, S2 3AY
Residential care home · 54 beds · SheffCare

- Weekly fee
- £1,112
- published by the home, August 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- August 2023
- Beds
- 54
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £57,824 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,224 a week
The typical live-in carer near Sheffield, 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, £869 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 Valley Wood
Valley Wood is a residential care home in Sheffield, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 54 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and younger adults. It is run by SheffCare, which operates 9 care homes in England. The home has been registered since March 2022.
At its latest inspection, published August 2023, the CQC rated Valley Wood 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.
Valley Wood charges £1,112 a week for residential care, a figure published on the home's own website in August 2026. That comes to about £57,824 a year. It is about 17% above the typical residential fee in Sheffield of £953 a week.
There are 114 registered care homes in Sheffield. The nearest to Valley Wood include Hascott House, Heeley Bank Care Home and Holmwood Nursing Home, 1 of which has a fee on record. 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
Registration
- Provider
- SheffCare Limited
- Registered with CQC
- March 2022
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (August 2023)
- Council area
- Sheffield
- Town
- Sheffield
- 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?
- Good
- 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.
Rated Good; inspectors found safe, kind and personalised care, with some improvements made during the 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
Fees depend on the room and the level of care. Always confirm the current price with the home.
| Type of care | Weekly fee | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | £1,112 as of August 2026 From the home's website “The weekly fee for Valley Wood Residential Home is £1112.” View on Valley Wood’s website | From the home's website “The weekly fee for Valley Wood Residential Home is £1112.” View on Valley Wood’s website |
For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,110 a week near Sheffield, and one carer can look after a couple.
Reviews
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Common questions about Valley Wood
How much does Valley Wood cost?
Valley Wood charges £1,112 a week for residential care (as of August 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for Valley Wood?
The Care Quality Commission rated Valley Wood Good in August 2023. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Valley Wood provide nursing care?
No. Valley Wood is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Valley Wood offer dementia care?
Yes. Valley Wood is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Valley Wood have?
Valley Wood is registered for up to 54 residents.
90 live-in carers within about an hour of Sheffield
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 £1,020 to £1,270 a week. 76 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.”
“Beatrice was a talent dementia carer whose professionalism and dedication allowed mums wishes to remain in her own her come true.”
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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