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Water Royd Nursing Home

Locke Road, Gilroyd, Barnsley, S75 3QH

Nursing home · 62 beds · Maria Mallaband Care Group

Street view · 2025
Street view · 2025 · Google
Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,150
CQC rating
Good
November 2025
Beds
62
with nursing
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 Water Royd Nursing Home

Water Royd Nursing Home is a nursing home in Barnsley, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 62 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and younger adults. It is run by Maria Mallaband Care Group, which operates 72 care homes in England. The home has been registered since November 2010.

At its latest inspection, published November 2025, the CQC rated Water Royd Nursing Home 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.

Water Royd Nursing Home 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 Water Royd Nursing Home include Rosehill House Residential Home, Silver Street and The Gate. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Nursing care
  • Dementia care
  • Older people
  • Younger adults

Registration

Brand
Maria Mallaband Care Group
Registered with CQC
November 2010
Latest CQC rating
Good (November 2025)
Council area
Barnsley
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Water Royd Nursing Home is rated Good; inspectors found safe, kind care and clear improvements since the previous inspection, with some records and activities needing attention.

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

Water Royd Nursing Home 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 Water Royd Nursing Home

How much does Water Royd Nursing Home cost?

Water Royd Nursing Home 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 Water Royd Nursing Home?

The Care Quality Commission rated Water Royd Nursing Home Good in November 2025. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Water Royd Nursing Home provide nursing care?

Yes. Water Royd Nursing Home is registered as a care home with nursing, so registered nurses are on site. If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee.

Does Water Royd Nursing Home offer dementia care?

Yes. Water Royd Nursing Home is registered to care for people living with dementia.

How many residents does Water Royd Nursing Home have?

Water Royd Nursing Home is registered for up to 62 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.

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
Silver Street, Barnsley

Silver Street

Barnsley, S75 · 0.5 km · 6 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialMaking Space
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
The Gate, Barnsley

The Gate

Barnsley, S75 · 1.1 km · 5 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 72 care homes run by Maria Mallaband Care Group