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Blossom Lodge Care Home is a modern, purpose-built care home in Barnsley (S71 5QU), providing specialist dementia care, nursing care, residential care and respite care in a safe, welcoming environment.
Located on Cherrys Road, Cundy Cross, the home supports families across Barnsley, Sheffield, Wakefield, Doncaster, Rotherham and South Yorkshire. With 83 comfortable bedrooms, spacious lounges, dining areas and secure landscaped...
Care Provided by Blossom Lodge
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 89 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Blossom Lodge for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Blossom Lodge to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- GB Healthcare Group Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Keeley Oxley(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 1997
- Last Refurbishment: 2016
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (73)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (8)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (35)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)
Visiting
- The home has an open visiting policy, however, they do ask to respect resident mealtimes. Breakfast 9am -10am , lunch 12.30pm-1.30pm , evening meal 4.30pm-5.30pm
Parking
- Plenty of parking spaces accessible for both staff and visitors.
Blossom Lodge Reviews (64)
Blossom Lodge has a Review Score of 8.5 (8.535) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Blossom Lodge has 64 reviews.
Auntie arrived at Blossom Lodge from hospital on a D2A basis and stayed on a permanent basis for a further two years before sadly passing away in her sleep at 96 years old. The care home staff have all been exceptional from day one, making Auntie feel welcome and always treating her with respect and dignity at all times. We would like to share our gratitude and thanks to everyone involved, your kindness will be forever remembered.
I love coming to visit Val, because this is her home, and a lovely home it is. We are both so happy here. Val is always smiling and laughing. That just shows how content she is, which is all down to the lovely care she is getting.
Thank you to everyone.
Dad was sent from hospital to Blossom Lodge on a D2A bed, so we hadn't chosen it and were not sure how it would be. Dad was quite frail with late-stage dementia. The staff were lovely and really good care of dad so well during the 2 1/2 weeks he was here. Every time we visited dad looked so clean and comfortable with his favourite music on. There was always a member of staff popping in to see how we were doing and to provide some care. Sadly, dad died after 2 1/2 weeks here the we couldn't really have asked for more support for dad, mum and the whole family. Thank you.
I've enjoyed my stay at Blossom Lodge. I would recommend any one to stay here as I've loved every second of it, everyone is friendly and so lovely, met some really nice people.
Sadly his health declined a couple of weeks back and he was discharged back to Blossom Lodge for end-of-life care. The care he has recieved these last 2 weeks has been exceptional. He has been treated with dignity and respect and kept comfortable. The staff genuinely care and more than one carer has shed a tear with me this week and been there not only for Dad but the family as a whole.
It's the small things that make a big difference. One carer gave him her own bottle of flavoured water to do his mouthcare so he could taste something nice. To say he hadn't taken anything orally for 3 weeks his mouth was moist and in great condition so clearly oral care was done regularly and properly. The lights were turned low and gentle background music played, fans provided and regular check-ins by staff created a peaceful, comfortable environment for his last days.
Thank you everyone, your kindness will forever be remembered.
I have found the staff friendly and helpful, and have helped my father settle in. I would recommend the home to anyone.
Thank you for your kind words and recommendation. We're delighted to hear that our staff has been friendly and helpful in settling your father in. Your feedback means a lot to us.
Up to now, we have been very pleased with the services and facilities offered to us. The staff have been very cheery and helpful to us. Overall we are very pleased with the move - thank you.
We find this care home very warm and welcoming, they take great care of all his needs. The staff could not be better. Again, for all things related to him, I would recommend this home to anybody. P.S. Not only are the staff good with the patients they are also good with the families.
We're truly grateful for your kind words and recommendation. It's heartening to hear that you find Cherry Trees Care home to be warm, welcoming, and attentive to all your loved one's needs. Our dedicated staff strives to provide exceptional care not only for our residents but also extend that care and support to their families. Thank you for entrusting us with your loved one's well-being
My mum loves her food, says it's lovely. She is always clean and seems really happy.
We're thrilled to hear that your mum is enjoying her meals and feels happy and well cared for at our facility. Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us!
Thank you Cherry Trees, you are all amazing.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're delighted to hear that you've felt welcomed and well-cared for during your seven weeks at Cherry Trees Care Home. Our team takes great pride in providing exceptional care, and it's truly rewarding to receive your kind words of appreciation. Your...
I'm very grateful for all the wonderful care I've been given in here, from everyone involved. Top class. Thank you.
Thank you for your kind words. We're delighted to hear about your positive experience and appreciate your positive review.
I would just like to thank every member of staff at Cherry Trees for their care, compassion and dignity shown to my Dad at all times during his short stay there. Nothing was too much trouble, Dad was always in clean clothes and clean bedding and I appreciate this was not always easy due to his illness. Every member of staff was always kind and pleasant, he was never left alone when it mattered and I will always be forever grateful to Senior Nurse for being with us at the very end, you made a heartbreaking moment in time a little more bearable, I felt reassured by you being there. A safe, compassionate, caring and dignified place for any loved one to be. Thank you all again.
We're honoured to have been a part of your Dad's care and are grateful for your kind words. Providing comfort and support during difficult times is our priority. Losing a loved one is never easy, and I'm glad we could provide some solace during such a challenging time. Please know that we're here...
The staff are very pleasant and informative regarding Nanna's care.
Always welcome when coming through the front door.
Manage always approachable and welcoming.
Staff are always available when needing any assistance.
Really pleased with Nanna's care.
The local GP is really nice - I was here during a routine visit.
Thank you for your review. We're delighted to hear that you appreciate the lovely room and decor, and we're especially glad to know that the staff's pleasant and informative approach regarding Nanna's care has made a positive impact. Your kind words about our management, approachability, and the...
She says the food is nice.
No concerns.
Thank you so much for the positive feedback! We're thrilled to hear that your relative is settled, happy, and well looked after. It's wonderful to know she enjoys the food, and we appreciate your trust in us. If you ever have any concerns or suggestions, feel free to reach out.
The staff are caring and considerate towards my wife.
They treat her with dignity and always do their best to help her.
They are very good at supporting the relatives of the residents too.
We're delighted to hear that you are completely satisfied with our home. Thank you for your kind words about our caring and considerate staff. Treating your wife with dignity and providing the best possible care are our top priorities. It's heartening to know that you also feel supported as a...
My husband has been here for two weeks and seems to have settled in. He was in hospital for three weeks before and didn't like it. Staff are very friendly and always ready to help. The food is mashed easy for him to eat. The home is clean and all the staff welcome visitors. My husband seems happy and content here. Well looked after and that is the main thing.
We are delighted to hear that your husband has settled in comfortably and is content at Cherry Trees. Providing a welcoming and supportive environment for our residents is our utmost priority. It's really lovely to know that the Cherry Trees team's friendliness, the adapted food options, and the...
My feelings are I could not be happier about my stay here and the staff. Everybody was so good and kind, I was so pleased.
We are thrilled to hear about your positive experience at Cherry Trees! Your satisfaction and happiness are our top priorities. Thank you for your kind words, and we look forward to continuing to provide excellent care and support.
My Mum has settled in here really well, mainly due to the fact that every single member of staff have been so kind. Treating her with dignity and compassion. They are always so pleasant and friendly towards all of our family at a difficult time.
My dad was dropped without much warning on the care home by our local hospital, with little or no advice from them, but the staff made sure he was in a large corner room with en suite, TV and a comfy armchair. Dad was difficult to work with at the time, but they did all they could to make him comfortable and my mum's visits welcoming. The management were helpful and worked with us and adult service to fill the void left by the hospital's mismanagement for the three weeks he was there, meaning that when Dad eventually came home, he was more settled than he had been for weeks.
My mum's care while she's recovering from her operation has been 100%. All staff have been marvellous with her.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 28 April 2026Inadequate
- CaringRequires improvement
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- SafeInadequate
- Well-ledInadequate
Inspection ratings
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- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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Meet the Team (2)

Keeley has dedicated over 25 years to working at Blossom Lodge Care Home.
She began her career as a care assistant on the nursing unit and, through experience, commitment, and a genuine passion for supporting others, progressed into senior roles, deputy manager, and, for the past 11 years, has proudly served as the Registered Manager.
Although she had not initially considered a career in social care, personal experiences caring for loved ones helped her discover a true passion for supporting and improving the lives of others. Every day, she is motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to residents and their families.
Keeley lives locally in the Barnsley area with her two sons, aged 27 and 20, and their much-loved Cockapoo, Kizzy, (dogs)who is very much spoilt. In her free time, she enjoys socialising with friends and sharing her love of football withher sons, particularly supporting Liverpool together.
Her leadership philosophy is grounded in compassion, dedication, and creating a supportive, positive environment for both residents and staff. She is proud to lead the team at Blossom Lodge, who share her commitment to delivering high-quality, personalised care in a modern and welcoming home.

Annmarie has been a valued member of the team at Blossom Lodge for over 12 years. She began her career in care as a carer before progressing to a senior night position and was promoted to Deputy Manager in 2020. Originally qualified to work with children, Annmarie took time to raise her own family before returning to work through an agency, where she regularly covered shifts at Blossom Lodge. When a permanent position became available, she successfully applied and quickly became an integral part of the team, feeling welcomed and fully supported from the beginning.
Annmarie is passionate about helping others achieve their best and is committed to supporting individuals to improve their daily lives and well-being. Living locally with her children, she takes great pride in her role within the community and genuinely enjoys working at Blossom Lodge.
Dedicated and compassionate, Annmarie works closely with team members to create a warm, homely environment where residents and their families feel welcomed, comfortable, and at ease. Her priority is always to ensure residents’ safety, happiness, and wellbeing, making certain they feel cared for and supported at all times.
Frequently Asked Questions about Blossom Lodge
What types of Care is Blossom Lodge registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Eating Disorders, Alcohol / Drug Misuse are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Blossom Lodge have?
There are 73 Single Rooms and 8 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Blossom Lodge?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Blossom Lodge to the centre of Barnsley?
1.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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