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Dearnevale

Elizabeth Street, Grimethorpe, Barnsley, South Yorkshire S72 7HZ
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Dearnevale, Barnsley
Dearnevale, Barnsley
Dearnevale, Barnsley

Welcome to Dearnevale! A Top 20 rated care home in the Yorkshire & Humberside region, for the seventh year in a row!

Dearnevale, rated outstanding by the CQC in March 2020, is a friendly 40-bed complex needs care home in Grimethorpe, Barnsley, which supports people living with complex physical disabilities, neuro-disabilities, high dependency nursing needs and long term conditions.

The home also has a four-bed OneCare service which provides specialist nursing... 

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Care Provided by Dearnevale

Primary Care Categories

  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Younger Adults

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care

Care Types Provided

  • Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 44 Service Users

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Contact Dearnevale 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

Person in charge

  • Helen McGowan (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • Ages 18+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (44)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (44)

Visiting

  • The home has an open door policy, welcoming friends and family at all times. If a meeting with the Home Manager is required, please call in advance. Meal times are protected - there will be no answer to phone calls or the door during these times. Please contact the home directly for information on mealtimes.

Parking

  • The home has free onsite parking.

Dearnevale Reviews (68)

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Dearnevale has a Review Score of 10 (10.000) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Dearnevale has 68 reviews.

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Review from Andrea N (Friend of Resident) published on 16 July 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from H K (Friend of Resident) published on 10 July 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from B H (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 29 June 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from G P (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 June 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Bekki F (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 24 April 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from L B (Sister of Resident) published on 30 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from D M (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from I L (Mother of Resident) published on 29 January 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from R S (Friend of Resident) published on 27 January 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Sandra H (Mother-in-law of Resident) published on 27 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Karen H (Mother of Resident) published on 27 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Lorraine K (Sister of Resident) published on 27 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Victoria W (Partner of Resident) published on 23 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from H M (Wife of Resident) published on 22 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Samantha G (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from M S (Stepdaughter of Resident) published on 22 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Laura T (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from G H (Son of Resident) published on 22 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from A S (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from C W (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 15 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 10 March 2020
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Outstanding
  • CaringOutstanding
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveOutstanding
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledOutstanding
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Bed Vacancies

Please contact us for latest vacancies.

News (23) & Events (0)

News
  • 08 Jul 2026

    Exemplar Health Care has launched its latest ‘Service user engagement impact report’, showcasing how residents and families are helping to shape and improve care across its homes. The report highlights...

  • 05 May 2026

    Exemplar Health Care is incredibly proud of the people who make our homes places where people truly feel cared for. The annual Values Awards are a chance to recognise those...

  • 16 Mar 2026

    At Exemplar Health Care, supporting people to continue enjoying their hobbies and interests is an important part of daily life. For Richard, this has taken the form of a growing...

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Awards / Recognitions (16)

  • 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Dearnevale
  • 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Dearnevale
  • 01 Aug 2024Recipient: Dearnevale

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Meet the Team (1)

Helen McGowan
Helen McGowanJob Title Registered ManagerJoined 2008

Frequently Asked Questions about Dearnevale

What types of Care is Dearnevale registered for?

Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Dearnevale have?

There are 44 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Dearnevale?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Dearnevale to the centre of Barnsley?

4.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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