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Rose House provides residential, respite and dementia care to the elderly.
Operated by Runwood Homes group, Rose House has lovely bedrooms, spacious dining areas, manicured gardens and a dedicated space for those living with dementia, allowing them to maintain their independence in a secure environment.
Care Provided by Rose House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 61 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
Facilities
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- 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 Rose House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Rose 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
Group / Owner
- Runwood Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Kathryn Unwin(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 45+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (61)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (61)
Visiting
- Upon arriving at the home, please press the buzzer on the intercom. A member of staff will greet you shortly. The home kindly request that you sign the guestbook upon both arrival and departure. This helps maintain an accurate record of who is in the building. In the event of an emergency, please follow the designated safety protocols provided. Your cooperation ensures everyone's safety.
Parking
- The home includes dedicated parking spaces.
Rose House Reviews (34)
Rose House has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.749) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Rose House has 34 reviews.
Mum has been a resident for 18 months and is very happy in Rose House. Care and help is excellent.
Thank you kindly for the kind words, i will ensure this is reiterated to all departments at Rose House
My mother Marjorie is being well looked after by all staff. If there are any issues we are notified promptly by phone. Although Marjorie is unaware of where she is, it is comforting to know she is happy, healthy (never even had a cold!!) and safe.
Thank you for your kind words i will ensure the comments are discussed with all departments
Points to improve:
Access at weekends is poor, takes ages to gain entry when visiting.
When meals are being served, more attention is required to help clients so food is not spilt on floor or down clothes.
Thank you very much for your valued feedback here at Rose House we are continually looking for ways to improve the service we provide and your comments will be taken on board
I find the facilities to be very good. My sister always seems to be in a good & happy mood when I visit her. She is well looked after for her age and has never really complained about anything. The only thing I can do: Thank you.
Thank you for your kind words, I will ensure these are passed on to all the departments
Simply the best in all aspects.
Thank you Graham for your kind words. I will ensure that this message is reiterated to all departments
All staff were so friendly and welcoming when N moved in yesterday, Nothing was too much trouble and all our queries and questions were answered. N was made to feel welcomed, included at home which helped us with her move as much as her!
Thank you for your kind words. At Rose House we continue to welcome all residents and families as this is a big transition for all involved.
I am very pleased with my mum being a resident in Rose House. The staff are very friendly, approachable and caring. The home has a warm, welcoming and appealing atmosphere.
Annette, Thank you for your kind words which i will pass on to the care team. It is an absolute pleasure to care for your 'mum' on a daily basis
My experience of visiting my brother at Rose House has been good with very friendly and helpful staff.
I am very satisfied with everything Ive seen during my visits to see my partner. The care and attention she is shown, the activities they do and all the available food they are given is absolutely perfect and is a credit to everyone concerned in her care. Well done.
Rose House is a fabulous home, very warm and welcoming. The staff are very approachable and friendly, very helpful. Dad has dementia which can be very challenging but I know the staff handle this with the upmost patience and empathy. I am so glad that we found Rose House for dad, I would not want him to be anywhere else. Fabulous home, fabulous manager, fabulous staff, excellent.
Thank you so much for your kind words Sharon. It is an absolute pleasure caring for your dad here at Rose House. I will ensure that the staff are updated with your warmest compliments.
My brother is in Rose House. He loves it there. The staff can't do enough for him. Thay are all brilliant. As well as management, thay all make you welcome.
Thank you for your positive comments regarding our care home and the team. It is without doubt a pleasure to care for your relative. I will be sure to pass on your kind words and lovely comments with the whole team.
Dad does seem to be settling in although it is still early days. The staff are very helpful and do try to encourage him to get involved. He does enjoy the food! and is starting to enjoy the company of others.
Thank you so much for your kind words, Karen. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts, and i am glad to hear that 'dad' is enjoying the food at Rose House. We continue to encourage all the residents within the care home to participate in the range of activities daily.
The staff have been so welcoming and made the transition for my mother-in-law so easy. They are very considerate and have encouraged my mother-in-law to become involved in the activities which she really enjoys - and never thought she would have the confidence to do so. Well done and thank you so much.
Thank you for your lovely review, we try our very best to make all residents feel welcomed and part of the Rose house family, and glad she has settled in so well.
My Mum went into Rose House in November 2024, for respite. Unfortunately due to vascular dementia she is now a permanent resident. As soon as we entered the home my Mum felt at home and we were welcomed warmly. The home is beautiful and so is my Mums room made even more homely by the pictures etc she brought from her bungalow. The staff are caring and attentive , they all work extremely hard to make sure all residents are happy and well care for. It was a difficult decision for all the family but my mum has settled in really well and this is also testament to Rose House. I cannot thank the staff enough for making my Mum feel safe and secure, this has enabled the family to have peace of mind that she is in the best place. With heartfelt thanks. Only one criticism is the wait time for visitors to enter and leave the home especially at weekends, when there is no reception staff and that is when most family are able to see their relatives.
Thank you for your lovely review, your Mum is a pleasure to have as part of Rose house
We moved Dad to Rose House towards the end of December and I can honestly say it was the best thing to happen to him of late. The place itself is spotless and so beautifully furnished. There are different areas to go and sit in. Music is on all the time which Dad loves. The staff are just amazing and cannot do enough. There is entertainment and activities on a daily basis and trips out, dad has just been out bowling which he loved. We love the fact that everyone is made to feel special and deserve more than just being left to sit in a chair all day. His bedroom is beautiful and he has his own shower room with toilet. We are so pleased we moved Dad here and cannot thank the staff enough. Dad is a completely new person now.
Thank you for such a lovely review, I will pass your lovely words on to the team, your dad is such a lovely man and a pleasure to have in our home.
What can I say, a beautiful, first class home. I won't say residential because, it is my sister's home. She is very well cared for, the staff are very friendly, conscientious and nothing is too much trouble. Although my sister was quite ill over the Christmas period, they occasionally managed to get her to join into the wonderful festivities that had been arranged for the residents and visitors, even if only for a short while. My sister's room and ensuite facilities were cleaned, sometimes more than once a day, and bedding changed everyday due to her illness. Due to their care and cleanliness, my sister is now, once again, back to her normal self, and enjoying the indoor activities and outside visits. My own health and well being has never been so good, knowing that my sister at last is getting the care, help and security that she needs. I would recommend, and do recommend, this beautiful home to all my friends, and also those who are looking for a care home for their friends and families.
Thank you for your lovely review, its a pleasure to care for your wonderful sister.
He came home more mobile because he loved walking around the home, it is beautifully decorated and furnished with quiet areas and company if he wanted it. I would definitely recommend the care home to anyone looking for a friendly caring home for relatives.
Thank you for your lovely review, it was a pleasure to have Dad stay with us.
The staff were very kind, caring people and the facilities were exceptional but unfortunately, her medical requirements were not observed closely enough, instructions provided regarding her medication were ignored and her physical and mental health declined significantly during her stay.
Therefore I cannot recommend this home for people with complex health issues or those needing nursing support. It is more suitable for those who are able to move around independently and are better aware of their personal needs such as toileting and water intake.
Unfortunately, my mum was not encouraged to drink enough water leading to chronic dehydration, confusion, and illness.
She also complained that the meals provided were of poor quality.
I also noted that staff levels at the weekend were dramatically less than during the week which was very concerning.
I am sorry to hear that there were issues with Mums time here, and I wish these had been raised during the stay, as the many occasions we spoke, you did not raise any issues to myself or any other member of staff, this is disappointing to read and I am happy to discuss any concerns you had during this stay.
The home is like a hotel. My father is very well cared for. His health and general well-being has improved since moving into this care home. Although he has dementia and can have difficult days, the staff make sure he has his meals, is clean, and mentally settled. Thank you.
Thank you for your lovely review, it is so good to hear he is improving in health and wellbeing.
My Mother-in-law had a 2-week respite at Rose House. Her stay there was amazing from the very beginning. She was made to feel extremely welcome and at home. All of the staff were so lovely and we could not have asked for better care. She is already looking forward to her stay in October. She made lots of new friends at Rose House, which made her stay so much more enjoyable. Many thanks to all at Rose House for all of your continued care and support. We can highly recommend Rose House for anyone's loved one.
Thank you for your lovely review, we can't wait to see your mother in law again, she had such a lovely time and I am sure her friends are looking forward to her future stay.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 18 July 2018Good
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
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News (36) & Events (0)
- 30 Jun 2026
Rose House Care Home was transformed into a tropical paradise on 26th June 2026 as residents, families and staff enjoyed a lively Hawaiian-themed party, organised as part of the home’s...
- 18 Jun 2026
Rose House care home, part of the Runwood Homes group, is proudly embracing the excitement of the World Cup with a vibrant programme of activities designed to bring residents, families,...
- 21 May 2026
Residents, staff, families and friends at Rose House care home, part of the Runwood Homes group, enjoyed a heartwarming celebration for National Bee Day on 20 May, bringing the home...
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Awards / Recognitions (10)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Runwood Homes Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Runwood Homes Ltd
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Runwood Homes Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Rose House.
Meet the Team (5)

I started my career in care; however, I have nursing experience also and moved into a care team leader role, which I held for 5 years before being supported by some fabulous members of management who have helped me in developing my skills and experience, which took me into a Deputy Manager role. I have now been a Deputy Manager in residential care for the past 10 years and am very passionate about my role. I continue to develop my experience and skills and am currently completing a diploma level with the aim of progressing my career in the future and managing a care home of my own.
I take huge pride in ensuring person-centred care for all residents and supporting the care team in rolling that care out across the home.

With over six years of experience in the care home sector and additional background in home care, I’ve built a career rooted in compassion, dignity, and a deep commitment to improving lives. My journey into care began at a young age, inspired by a personal experience—when my brother’s accident left him paralysed, I witnessed firsthand the transformative power of high-quality, person-centred support.
Since then, I’ve progressed through a variety of roles, including care assistant, activities coordinator, senior carer, unit manager, and now deputy manager. This path has given me a comprehensive understanding of care home life—from hands-on support to team leadership and strategic oversight. I hold a Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care, along with specialist qualifications in medication management and end-of-life care.
For me, care is more than a profession—it’s a vocation. I’m proud to be part of a team that puts people first, and I remain passionate about making a meaningful difference every single day

My career in administration has touched various departments and industries over the past 22 years, having supported company directors in a personal assistant role and worked in human resources. I have experience in supporting different areas of a business and am able to transfer that experience into my role at Rose House and support all areas of the home as required.
I started working for Runwood Homes in August 2023 for one of our sister homes, Liberty House and moved over to Rose House as part of the commissioning team when Rose House first opened. I really enjoy my role working as an administrator and supporting the families and residents in any way that I can.

I’m originally from Glasgow and moved to Doncaster in November 2025. I joined the team here in February 2026 as the Maintenance Operative, where I help keep the home safe, comfortable, and running smoothly for everyone.
Before moving to Doncaster, I worked as a Facilities Manager at a special needs school supporting children with Cerebral Palsy and other brain-related conditions. That role taught me the importance of maintaining a safe, reliable, and supportive environment for people who depend on the place where they live or learn.
I enjoy fixing things, solving problems, and helping wherever I can around the home. It’s important to me that residents feel comfortable, safe, and well cared for in their surroundings.

In my current role at Rose House, I take great pride in being part of a caring, compassionate, and dedicated team that is committed to providing a high standard of support and service. As the first point of contact for residents, families, visitors, and external professionals, I strive to create a warm, welcoming, and professional reception environment. I understand the importance of empathy, patience, and effective communication when supporting residents and their loved ones, particularly during challenging times.
I find it incredibly rewarding to assist residents and their families, ensuring they feel valued, respected, and supported. Alongside my reception duties, I play an important role in maintaining the smooth day-to-day running of the home by managing enquiries, coordinating appointments, supporting administrative processes, and liaising with various departments. I am passionate about delivering excellent customer service and take satisfaction in contributing to a positive experience for everyone who enters Rose House.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rose House
What types of Care is Rose House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Rose House have?
There are 61 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Rose House?
Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Rose House to the centre of Doncaster?
3.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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