


Dearnlea Park is a family-run care home located in the heart of Thurnscoe, Rotherham, with good access to Barnsley, Doncaster and the wider Rotherham area. Open since 1996, the home is focused on providing a high quality of life and personalised care in a safe, welcoming and supportive environment.
Dearnlea Park provides both Residential and Dementia care across two separate units, allowing residents to receive the right level of support for...
Care Provided by Dearnlea Park
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 67 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
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Our fees are designed to be clear, fair and inclusive, with no hidden charges or unexpected third-party top-up fees for local authority-funded residents. We believe quality care should be accessible to everyone, without families feeling under pressure financially.
Fees include accommodation, personalised care, home-cooked meals, activities, WiFi access and day-to-day support from our experienced care team. Residents also benefit from spacious en-suite rooms, comfortable communal areas and secure outdoor spaces within the home.
Regular activities, entertainment and outings help support residents’ wellbeing and quality of life. Where day trips and outings take place, these are supported through separate funding and residents are not personally charged.
Hairdressing and chiropody services are available but are not included within the standard weekly fees.
As a long-established family-run care home, we focus on providing good quality care, consistency and a welcoming environment where residents feel safe, valued and at home.
Terms and conditions apply.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Dearnlea Park for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Dearnlea Park 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Mr & Mrs M Sharif
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Vicky Peace(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 45+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (67)
Visiting
- Visiting can take place at any time of the day; however, protected mealtimes from 12:00 to 13:00 and 16:00 to 17:00. Arrangements can be made for residents to dine with their loved ones if they wish.
Parking
- Their is a private car park at the front of the building towards the end of Park Road, with plenty of space available.
Dearnlea Park Reviews (24)
Dearnlea Park has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.835) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Dearnlea Park has 24 reviews.
I do not have a bad word to say about this home. The staff are all amazing, always smiling, attentive and really do ensure the residents are happy. The cleanliness is excellent, as are the facilities. From what I have witnessed, residents are treated with dignity and I couldn't ask any more from a home.
Very friendly and welcoming staff.
My dad is well looked after and cared for, the staff have been amazing and stay in contact if any concerns arise. Thank you for taking good care of my precious dad.
Really pleased with the care my dad gets.
Excellent staff, polite, caring, very friendly with Mum. Building is clean, no smells, no sign of ageing. Nice to see residents have smiles on their faces.
My mum moved into Dearnlea in February 2026. She has settled very well due to the care and attention given to her by all the staff. I am very happy with how my mum has improved since making that very tough decision and placing her in the care of Dearnlea Nursing Home. The staff go above and beyond in the care given and also in reassuring the family members and informing us of any changes in my mum, I couldn't be happier in the care received.
Dearnlea is an exceptional care home, all the staff are friendly and feels really warm and caring , they do activities with the residents and get them all involved, they do food is second to none, as for her laundry I have never lost an item yet , I have tried other places and doesn't come near to the Dearnlea, it's like home from home, I would recommend dearne Lea to anyone , it's brilliant , my sister loved it ,
I cannot fault at all this care home. My mum has been in about 3 months and the care for her with having dementia is really good the patience the staff have. Staff really bond with all of them. Mam was so tired after her party, went to bed at 7 o'clock, but they were checking on her all the time. Cleanliness is really well not only in rooms but overall in the home. Well impressed.
The staff are very friendly and helpful at all times even when they are busy. The staff have gotten to know my mum and remember her name as soon as she walks in for respite care. The care home always feels warm and welcoming at all times.
The manager and receptionist have been especially accommodating with my alterations to pre booked respite care holiday dates. Which I am very grateful for as it as allowed me to make the most of my respite care given to me for my mum.
Staff at Dearnelea took very good care of my brother.From day 1 so much care and love,me and my sisters became very good friends with all the Staff,and could not thank them enough.The rooms were very spacious and had a homely feel about them which made it more comfortable for the residents.Well done Dearnelea Staff.
When Mum first arrived at Dearnlea in Feb 26 she had experienced multiple hospital admissions since Christmas. She has Alzheimer's so they had interfered with her routine, creating confusion and distress for her. Vicki and her staff took time to show me around and talk to me about what they could provide and how they'd cater for Mum's dementia needs as it progresses. The staff were welcoming, caring, knowledgeable and interacting with the residents. Mum was given a detailed care plan, which I was able to add to. The home is clean and nicely decorated. It took Mum a couple of weeks for her to get her bearings but I have been impressed with how bright she has been when talking to her on the phone. She tells me she likes the food, enjoys the activities and joins in with everything that is going on. I can see this for myself on the social media page and see photos of her. She told me yesterday that it's the best move she's ever made. I'm happy that Mum's happy and thriving.
I feel at ease knowing she is safe in their care.
I cannot fault any part of my mother's care, the staff from management to the carers is superb, really well run. *****.
Good resident. Staff very funny and sometimes they are crazy.
I have found the staff to be kind and friendly always a smile, whenever I visit. My step mum says the food is wonderful and there's always plenty to eat. She has enjoyed the numberous parties that have happened for other residents Birthdays etc.
It is really friendly and carers can't do enough to help in anything you ask food and home is excellent really clean and care is 100%
Dearnelea Care Home provides a genuinely warm, compassionate, and friendly environment. From the outset, staff create a welcoming atmosphere that puts both residents and families at ease. Their approach to care is clearly person-centred-taking time to understand individuals, showing patience, dignity, and respect in every interaction.
The home fosters a strong sense of community, encouraging residents to feel valued, engaged, and as independent as possible. Staff are approachable, supportive, and consistently professional, creating a reassuring and positive environment.
Communication is open and responsive, with the team willing to listen and adapt to individual needs. Overall, Dearnelea offers not just care, but real peace of mind-delivering a standard of support that families can trust
Was a lovely happy place mum was happy. Lots of activities were done for the residents. Mam was looked after with great dignity and even at the end the level of care was fantastic.food was really good and varied the sort of food pensioners liked to eat.
Lovely friendly staff in all departments, plenty of food choices at every meal time, various activities available throughout the day, this was my mothers second visit for respite care and thoroughly enjoyed it
Mum has been a resident coming up 12 months now and the level of care she has been given has been nothing short of exceptional.
The residence is very clean and has a great atmosphere. The rooms are spacious, kept very neat and tidy and laundry handled very well. The quality of food is excellent. No shortcuts; branded food items and Mum's diabetic diet catered for very well. The level of entertainment provided is great and very engaging for the residents. From singing along with the resident singer to hitting a few pads in their boxing gloves with the fitness team, everyone is kept involved and interested due to the vast array of entertainment available.
Most importantly, the manager's door is always open to answer any questions and the carers sincerely have hearts of gold. You can rest assured knowing your loved ones are protected and cared for in a thoughtful and respectful manner. Overall Dearnlea feels more like a family environment than just a residence. I'd highly recommend.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 08 January 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dearnlea Park
What types of Care is Dearnlea Park registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Eating Disorders are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Dearnlea Park have?
There are 67 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Dearnlea Park?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Dearnlea Park to the centre of Rotherham?
8.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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