





Albany House is registered to offer personal care for up to forty residents, welcoming older people 65+ but Albany now also offers care for people aged 65 and below. It also offers specialist dementia care provision. Albany House has an excellent reputation both locally and with the local authorities.
The service supports independence within the care setting and offers respite, with carers respecting the opinions of service users and their families...
Care Provided by Albany House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 40 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
- 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
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
for all respite care we have a minimum payment of two weeks.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Albany House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Albany House 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
Owner
- Albany Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Kelly Richardson (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 18+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2006
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (36)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (7)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)
Albany House Reviews (17)
Albany House has a Review Score of 8.7 (8.740) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Albany House has 17 reviews.
My wife has been a resident of Albany House since June 2020. Since then, her condition has deteriorated a great deal. At every stage, the staff have helped her pass each test. She is warm and well fed, in good spirits and in good general health. I could not be more satisfied that she is receiving the best possible care and attention. The staff have made me feel at home.
Thank you so much for your comments Malcolm, we will make sure we pass this on to all the staff.
I find the setting my dad is in very pleasant and homely. My dad is really happy here, and that is a comfort to me. He is content, happy and smiling. The staff are lovely to him, always happy to help me with any concerns/matters that I need an answer to, and give amazing care to my dad. He has been here 3 1/2 years now and is very settled. Thank you!
Thank you so much for the lovely review, we are happy to hear you have comfort that your dad is being cared for to your standards, we will pass this to the rest of the team.
My dad was transferred to Alban House in January 2025 as he was no longer able to live at home. He has been supported by staff members and made friends with residents. He has enjoyed the home-cooked food and has put weight on. He has enjoyed the themed afternoons and the day trip to the seaside. During his stay, loneliness and social isolation has been reduced.
Thank you for the lovely comment, we will make sure all the staff are aware of your review, and thank you personally from myself.
My experience with Albany House has been nothing but positive, although my husband was only a resident for 10 days on end of life care the management and staff have been caring and considerate throughout, they couldn't do enough for us, they put my mind at ease knowing I could contact them at any time of day or night when I wasn't sat with my husband. The only letdown is that the room was very much in need of a facelift and decorating, but I was assured that this is all in hand and that each room was in the process of being decorated.
Thank you so much for the lovely comment, we will make sure we pass this on to the team. It was a pleasure to welcome you both into our home, even under the most difficult of times.
Staff are attentive to service users' needs. Always welcoming when I visit. Service users are always clean and tidy, but not always in own clothes. I understand that with many residents, mistakes can be made. Management is approachable and will take time to listen to concerns.
Thank you for your feedback. I will be sure to share your comments with the entire team. We are always working on ways to address any concerns raised. Please be assured that this issue is extremely rare, and we sincerely apologise for any inconvenience it may have caused.
I have been coming to the Albany Care Home for just over 5 years. The first couple of years, to see my mother-in-law, who used to reside at my house until she deteriorated with her dementia and now my own mum, who has been in The Albany for 3 years. I couldn't praise the home and the staff enough. Lovely girls, lovely manager and the care and respect they give to all the residents is second to none. I would recommend to any family if they have elderly parents or relatives to come to the home if they can no longer stay in their own home.
Thank you so much for your review. I will forward your comment on to the Albany staff.
Food is fresh and residents have good choice of menu. It was good to see my mum eating a more nutritional diet than she had at home.
The care home is extremely hot and heating on all the time . This works for many residents but not all. Residents approached in a friendly professional way. Pictures from home welcomed and handy person available to install them quickly to make residents feel more at home . Outside of the care home can look scruffy at times but that might be due to location not effort of staff.
As a relative new to care home setting on personal level I didn't always feel included or my experience of caring for my relative valued .
I feel my mum is safe , clean and getting good nutrition . Mum moans that they can't make a good cup of tea but she's fussy .
Thank you so much for your review, we welcome your comments, and take on board your feelings, we will ensure to 'improve on our tea making ':)
While the home is an older residence, the house is clean, well maintained and feels homely!
Thank you so much for your kind words, we will make sure the staff are informed.
My dad has been here a year now. And I cannot fault the care he's received over the past 12 months. We now have a new home manager who used to be the deputy is fitting in nicely.. and goes above and beyond in her duties. The manager is approachable and listens to feedback. Also, we have a lovely new deputy manager. All the care staff and non-care staff are lovely friendly and welcoming. I would give Albany House a 10/10.
Thank you so much for your wonderful comments; be assured we will pass your review to all the employees at Albany House.
Couldn't have been more helpful, clean, and tidy. Staff are excellent. Couldn't be more caring or nice.
Thank you for your kind comments which we will pass on to the team.
Was only here for respite but decided to stay. Lots to do. Exotic animals coming in next week.
Thank you so much for your positive feedback which we will relay to the team.
Put Christmas decorations up and sang carols. Staff very friendly.
Thank you for your valuable feedback which we will relay to the Team.
It's a nice home. Staff have taken me to see my son and they help me keep in touch with my family in Australia.
Thank you so much for your positive feedback which we will share with the staff team.
I was a little unsure about my mum staying here, even though at the time it was only for four/five weeks. However I was pleased with how my mum was looked after and at first, I became happier with my mum being at Albany House. However, after my mum's assessment showed she needed to stay in a care home for the rest of her life, things changed. Don't get me wrong, the staff can not do enough for you and all seem friendly, however, the place is let down by the fact the manager does seem to be bothered doing his job. After calling each day for five days running, asking to speak with him, each time being told he is busy but he will call you back, but he never did. I am now left not being able to make a visit because he can not be bothered to call me back and also I am unable to sort my Mum's future care again because he has not called me back. Now I am left with contacting the head office to make a formal complaint.
Having seen Albany House from the outside not looking its best, I was very anxious as to the care my mother would receive. However not able to go fully into the care home at this present time I can only comment on what I have experienced. The staff I have met have been very caring and respectful which has given me much comfort. There was an incident with a staff member - it was dealt with in a professional manner. The manager kept me fully informed of all procedures and any support we may need.
Thank you for your feedback on the outside of the building, this is something I am working on currently.
This care home has given my mother the best care, dignity, and compassion during end-of-life care. As I have spent so much time in the home I could hear the carers interacting with other residents so the care they receive is consistent, not just a show when visitors are around. Every single one of the carers deserves a medal, they are angels in disguise, I would never have got through it without them. The care home manager is so obliging and the staff are happy in their jobs, which makes good carers. I thank every single one of you, thank you all so much.
Thank you for taking the time to write this review and kind words. Your mum was such a lady and will be sorely missed. I will pass your comments over to the staff team and thank you again.
We have always been very satisfied with our relative's care. She is always clean and well cared for by staff. She has been in Albany House since 2017 and we have always been satisfied with the care given. Any questions we have they are only too pleased to answer. Wouldn't want her anywhere else.
Thank you for taking the time to write this review and kind words. It is our pleasure to look after your loved one. I will pass your comments over to the staff team.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 03 February 2026Good
- 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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Meet the Team (2)

Welcome to the Albany house page, I have been in care for over 30 + years, with a level 5 degree in health and social care, experience from NHS, Residential to Nursing care, I joined the Albany team in 2022 as the deputy manager, and I have been promoted the home manager in 2023

Position of Deputy manager since 2024, I have 15+ years in the care sector, from community care to residential care, I am here to assistant both residents and family.
Frequently Asked Questions about Albany House
What types of Care is Albany House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Alcohol / Drug Misuse, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Albany House have?
There are 36 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Albany House?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Albany House to the centre of Doncaster?
3.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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