Prospect House
Barnsley, S72 · 33 beds
CQC: Good
Care home fees
£1,150 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,110 a week
Dementia care homes in Barnsley
42 of the 71 care homes in Barnsley are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 2 are rated Outstanding and 28 Good. A dementia care home is registered with the CQC to care for people living with dementia, with staff trained for it and a building laid out to keep residents safe and settled.
We do not yet have enough published fees to give a typical figure for dementia care homes in Barnsley. The typical residential care home fee in Barnsley is £1,150 a week, and dementia care homes usually cost more than that. Every home that has told us its price shows it, dated, on its card.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care home care, typically costs £1,110 a week near Barnsley and can look after a couple.
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
A 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.
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Another optionStay 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
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.
Nomusa M.
1 review
From £1,050 a week, 22 years caring
Based about 5 minutes from Barnsley. Can care for a couple
Jonathan O.
1 review
From £1,036 a week, 3 years caring
Based about 22 minutes from Barnsley. Can care for a couple
Tanaka N.
2 reviews
From £1,131 a week, 4 years caring
Based about 23 minutes from Barnsley. Can care for a couple
saheed kolade i.
1 review
From £1,103 a week, 12 years caring
Based about 23 minutes from Barnsley
“Carla has been a god send with the implementation of bringing mum back home from respite care.”
“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.”
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.
Typical fees in Barnsley
We do not have enough published fees for this area yet to show a typical figure. Across England, residential care usually costs about £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900.
Common questions
How much do dementia care homes in Barnsley cost?
Not enough dementia care homes in Barnsley have published fees for a typical figure yet. Residential care in Barnsley is typically £1,150 a week and dementia care homes cost more. Ask each home for a written quote.
How many dementia care homes are there in Barnsley?
42 of the 71 CQC-registered care homes in Barnsley are dementia care homes. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
What should I look for in a dementia care home in Barnsley?
Look for staff trained in dementia care, a building that is easy to find your way around, secure gardens, a calm routine and activities built around what residents used to enjoy. Ask how the home handles distress and whether it can keep caring for someone as dementia advances, so a second move is not needed.
Will the council pay for dementia care home care in Barnsley?
If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Ask the adult social care team at Barnsley council for a needs assessment.