Dearnevale

Elizabeth Street, Grimethorpe, Barnsley S72 7HZ
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  • 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 care in a domestic living environment, ideal for those who benefit from living alone.

Dearnevale is part of Exemplar Health Care, a specialist care provider for adults living with complex and high acuity needs.

The team at Dearnevale includes Registered Nurses, Health Care Assistants, Therapy Assistants and Life Skills/Activities Coordinators. They provide person-centred care and rehabilitation that supports people on their journey from being in hospital to living in the community, as well as longer-term support for those living with degenerative or life-limiting illnesses.

The care at Dearnevale focuses on supporting people to live as fulfilled lives as possible by maximising their independence and building their everyday living skills.

Dearnevale has 40 large bedrooms, each with an en-suite, across four units. The home also has communal dining and living spaces, as well as a cinema room, sensory room, therapy kitchen, physiotherapy room and a large accessible garden.

The home also has a OneCare service which includes two dual occupancy houses over the road from the main come. It’s ideal for adults living with complex needs, and whose needs require that they live alone or in a low stimulus environment.

Please get in touch to find out more!
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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
  • 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
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Helen McGowan (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • 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 protected - there will be no answer to phone calls or the door during these times. Please contact the home directly for information on these mealtimes.

Parking

  • Free parking is available on site.

Dearnevale Reviews (56)

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Dearnevale has a Review Score of 10 (10.000) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Dearnevale has 56 reviews.

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Review from Hayley K (Friend of Resident) published on 13 September 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff go out of their way to look after their residents' needs as well as visitors that see the residents. You always get a warm, friendly welcome when you go from everyone and to me personally, it is like having an extended family and I can't thank all the staff enough for what they have done
for my best friend over the years.
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Review from Jane B (Partner of Resident) published on 6 September 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My partner has not been in here long, only a few weeks. My partner is happy with the care he gets. All the staff are very good with him, help him all the time.
Look after him well and very friendly to me. Make me feel very welcome every time I come and see him.
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Review from Linda H (Wife of Resident) published on 29 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Although this has been a very hard emotional year for me not being able to see my husband during the first lockdown, I do know that he has been in very good hands and really well cared for. Hopefully, now there is a light at the end of the tunnel and things will get back to normal as soon as possible
as I am just allowed garden visits at the moment due to the variant.
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Review from M D (Stepfather of Resident) published on 29 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Couldn't wish for a better place for my stepdaughter to live. All the staff spoil her and wants for nothing.
Reply from Jenna Wood, Exemplar Health Care at Dearnevale

Thanks for your review, Martyn. We're so glad to hear that your stepdaughter loves living at Dearnevale. It's a brilliant home with brilliant staff.

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Review from Neil H (Resident) published on 29 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have lived at Dearnevale for five years.
I appreciate all staff what help with my needs.
I am currently looking forward to joining in quizzes in different homes.
Reply from Jenna Wood, Exemplar Health Care at Dearnevale

Hi Neil. Thank you for your kind review. We're so glad to hear that you enjoy living at Dearnevale and taking part in the quizzes! We hope to be seeing you on the pub quiz team next month - good luck!

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Review from Matthew H (Son of Resident) published on 28 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As always I don't have any negative things to say about Dearnevale. My dad has been a resident for nine years and in all that time we have been made very welcome whenever we come to visit, and the care my dad receives is excellent, and he is always happy when we visit.
Reply from Jenna Wood, Exemplar Health Care at Dearnevale

Thank you so much for your kind review. We're really glad to hear that your dad is happy at Dearnevale and that you're made to feel welcome when you visit. I'll pass on your feedback to the team.

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Review from K T (Cousin of Resident) published on 16 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My cousin has lived in the home for over ten years. The care he receives is of a very high standard. The staff are like an extension to our family. I cannot praise the staff enough for keeping everyone safe during Covid-19 and also keeping family members updated with frequent cards, letters and photos.
Thank you for everything you do.
Reply from Jenna Wood, Exemplar Health Care at Dearnevale

Thank you for your positive review. We're so glad to hear that our colleagues have been supporting you to keep in touch with your cousin during the pandemic. We look forward to hopefully seeing you back in the home soon. I'll pass on your message to the team at Dearnevale, who will be thrilled to read it.

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Review from Andrea C (Mother of Resident) published on 9 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Dearnevale now for over thirteen years. At first, I was very reluctant leaving him there as we are from Nottinghamshire which is quite a distance away. We have had our ups and downs but the staff and management are very supportive. It's a very friendly, homely atmosphere, my son has
no way of communicating but staff know him so well and know what his needs are.
Reply from Jenna Wood, Marketing Manager at Dearnevale

Thank you for your positive review. We're glad to hear that you feel supported by colleagues at the home, and it has a friendly atmosphere. I'll pass on your message to the team at Dearnevale - it'll make everyone's day.

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Review from Julie B (Sister of Resident) published on 7 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My brother has been living at Dearnevale for over 2 years.
At the beginning he found it difficult to adjust, the past year he has accepted his situation with the care and help that he has received and is now beginning to interact more and speaks of them as “his family”.
My brother needs 24/7 care
and support in which he gets from a dedicated care team. I cannot fault the care he receives from the staff and all the personnel who work at Dearnevale in which they demonstrate great quality of care and working hard by putting all patients consistently first.
On my past visits, I have always been made to feel comfortable by the friendly and warm staff.
I would like to express my gratitude and appreciation for all the hard work given to my brother, especially through these very difficult and uncertain times.
I would highly recommend this excellent care home to anyone!
Best wishes and stay safe.
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Review from J S (Sister of Resident) published on 11 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When you first walk in, it's always very warm, friendly, spotless and clean.
All the staff are very helpful, always speaking asking how you are etc.
The manager is brilliant, always takes time to speak.
You know she takes time with her staff and patients.
I am always happy when I go, and it's
a nice feeling to know my sister is being looked after.
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Review from S H (Mother of Resident) published on 17 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Dearnvale is a very good care home. Friendly staff but not only there for residents but also there for their families.
Would recommend this care home as very good.
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Review from R M (Father-in-law of Resident) published on 16 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Dearnevale deliver an unwavering level of both care and support beyond their job description to both patients and families.
No matter when friends and family visit their residents, the standard of care is unchanged, stimulus, respect and dignity is always a priority towards everyone,
and the staff are polite and professional to each other. The managers are always available.
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Review from S M (Friend of Resident) published on 7 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am a retired nurse and have been in many such facilities as Dearnevale to visit residents. I can honestly say that this is the best home I have ever visited. I truly cannot fault any aspect of the care my friend receives in this home. With the NHS in the terrible state is currently in, Dearnevale
is a shining light and a beacon for good quality care.
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Review from Michelle N (Mother of Resident) published on 3 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been a resident at Dearnevale since September 2016. I am very happy with the care and commitment that the staff have towards my son. He is completely blind and has complex needs. At times he has displayed challenging behaviour and the staff have worked really hard to meet his needs and have
formed a really good rapport with him. I would recommend Deanevale 100%.
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Review from Stella M (Sister of Resident) published on 20 December 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My sister has been a resident at Dearnevale for almost nine years. Having written a review a couple of years ago, nothing much has changed, she is still cared for with dignity, love and kindness from everyone around her.
We rest assured she is in excellent hands. Many thanks.
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Review from M B (Friend of Resident) published on 20 December 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It's the first time I have visited and I am very impressed with the friendly, caring staff and management. Also the cleanliness of the rooms.
Definitely a place to be recommended.
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Review from G J (Husband of Resident) published on 14 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I could not have wished for a better quality of care for my wife who was looked after extremely well by Dearnvale for several years. Very caring staff. Highly recommended.
Reply from Helen McGowan, Home Manager at Dearnevale

Thank you for your review. It was our pleasure to care for your wife. I will pass your kind comments on to the team.
We are so pleased our team lived up to your expectations - and treated your wife with the care, dignity and compassion she deserved during her time at our home.
Thank you again. If there is anything more we can do, please let me know.

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Review from Dave G (Friend of Resident) published on 23 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This care home is the best example I have ever seen of dedicated management and teamwork. Dearnevale and Exemplar are second to none when it comes to care and support and sets an example others in the sector should follow.
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Review from Derek I (Resident) published on 15 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was very apprehensive about coming to Dearnevale, after all I had been through at my last home.
I need not have worried in the slightest. The manager and two carers/support staff came to my previous home near York and helped me pack. The staff I met seemed very friendly and indeed they are. I was
greeted by an unknown amount of staff. They were down to earth, extremely pleasant and as I have found after my short term here, dedicated and professional carers and nurses.
I can go out as many times as I wish and nothing is too much trouble for them. The management from the top down are so helpful and obliging and the staff have great respect for them as do the managers for the staff.
If you are looking for a nice welcoming nursing home for yourself or a loved one you need look no further than this fantastic place. If you have a sense of humour and enjoy the laughter of everyone resident or staff then this is the place for you.
I would highly recommend Dearnevale 100%.
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Review from Kathryn A (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 January 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Dad became a resident at Dearnevale in August 2018, following a lengthy stay in hospital after suffering a stroke. His deterioration in hospital was so rapid that they released him with a short life expectancy prognosis. The staff at Dearnevale immediately welcomed us as if we were family, and not
only cared for our dad but have been a tremendous support for us too as a family. They have provided Dad with support and day to day care that is outstanding, nothing is too much trouble for them. Although nothing much more can be done now for Dad, we have peace of mind that he is well cared for at his time of life and comforted both day and night. I would recommend them to anyone.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (10.000)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (10.000) out of 10 for Dearnevale is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 12 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 5.000 for Dearnevale is calculated as follows: ( (144 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 144 Ratings = 5
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Dearnevale is based on 12 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 44 registered maximum number of service users is 8.8, which has been reached with 12 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 10 Mar 2020

Overall Outstanding

  • Caring Outstanding
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Outstanding
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Outstanding
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Helen

Helen McGowan

Job Title: Registered Manager Joined: 2008

Hi, I’m Helen and I’m the Registered Manager at Dearnevale in Grimethorpe, Barnsley.


I qualified as a Nurse in 1986 after completing my training at the Sheffield School of Nursing. My ambition from the age of three was always to be a Nurse, and I’m so proud that I achieved it!


After qualifying, I worked at Lodge Moor Hospital in the infectious disease unit, and then in general medicine before joining the British Army and serving in the Queen Alexandra Royal Army Nursing Corps.


Following my time in the Army, I worked for the Ministry of Defence in Germany.


When I returned to England, I started working in elderly care and general rehabilitation, including in a specialist stroke rehabilitation unit.


I joined Dearnevale, part of Exemplar Health Care, in February 2008 working as a Nurse.


In the summer of 2008, I became Unit Manager in Darbyshire Unit at the home, and in 2010, I became Clinical Nurse Manager.


Five years later I moved into the Home Manager role. I’ve loved that my whole career with Exemplar Health Care has been spent at Dearnevale – it’s my second home and family!

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