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 Michelle N (Mother of Resident) published on 1 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been in Dearnevale since September 2016.
This was our second residential home as we had experienced problems at the previous one.
The staff here are genuine, caring people and are always available to answer my questions.
My son has very complex needs and I am satisfied that his needs are
being met here.
I can now sleep at night and not worry about him.
I can visit him at any time day or night.
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Review from Kerry W (Sister of Resident) published on 4 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Warm, friendly and caring staff. Very clean, excellent care and very family-like atmosphere. I wouldn't want my brother to be cared for anywhere else, a fantastic place that deserves more recognition.
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Review from Gillian D (Friend of Resident) published on 1 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When visiting my friend I have always found a really friendly and welcoming greeting from staff members.
Everywhere is really clean and fresh smelling. I can't speak for other patients/residents but my friend is always so well cared for - apart from medical attention - which I am not qualified to judge
- her hair, nails, clothes and bedding are as one would hope and expect. Her room is bright, clean and homely. We always leave feeling grateful that my friend is at Dearnevale.
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Review from C W (Mother of Resident) published on 31 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
They are good, caring staff to my son who is a resident at the care home.
Very attentive towards his needs welcoming and helpful to his needs and polite to everyone.
Very happy with them.
Reply from Kate Thorpe, Head of Marketing at Dearnevale

Thank you very much C W, for your kind words and for sharing your feedback. Helen, Home Manager.

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Review from Joan P (Mother of Resident) published on 29 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy with the care and attention my son receives.
The staff are caring and courteous and helpful.
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Review from Anne Marie R (Mother of Resident) published on 16 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Son has been coming to Dearnevale on a respite basis, for nine years.
It is a fabulous place, he is happy and content and a part of the Dearnvale family.


The staff are all outstanding, from kitchen staff who deal with various food requests, the cleaning staff keep everything immaculate. All maintenance

staff keep everything tip-top.
The care staff and management are simply fabulous, they care for my son and look after all his needs.
Without respite, we would be exhausted all the time, but this gives us a breather to recharge the batteries.
We have had horrendous experiences of previous care facilities, and I sincerely wish they could look at Dearnevale to see how things can and should be done.
My local authorities tried to remove my son from here, but with help and advice from staff he has stayed where he is happy and extremely well looked after.
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Review from Andrea J (Sister of Resident) published on 28 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What a first class care home, both management and staff couldn't do enough for my brother, me and my husband. If all care homes have what Dearnvale has, there would never be any problems. The care is above and beyond anything I have ever seen. The first time in 2 years we can relax. He is safe, happy,
content and clean. Thank you all for making my brother's life, a happy home to live in.
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Review from Lisa W (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum has Huntingdons' Disease and been a resident at Dearnevale Care Home for the past 7 years. No other home can care for my mums' specialist care needs in the excellent way in which Dearnevale cares. All staff, from caretaker and gardener up to the manager, are all genuinely patient care-oriented.
Dearnevale genuinely places patients and family members at the heart of what they do. Dearnevale sees patients as individuals, all staff show respect and dignity to patients and their families, so we know that can our loved ones are safe, secure and very well cared for at Dearnevale. Dearnevale is also a place where my mum enjoys being. My mum often tells me about fun activities she has been doing since we last spoke. These fun activities are part of what has kept my mum active, interested and engaged for the past 7 years. I really cannot rate Dearnevale highly enough. The home should be experienced, for all the right reasons, to be believed.
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Review from Gerry N (Friend of Resident) published on 3 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I felt anxious and apprehensive when my friend was moving in to Dearnevale. When I made my first visit here, as soon as I walked through the main door, I felt a sense of warmth and comfort. I met many staff, warm and friendly and are clearly very dedicated to their roles and show care and great support
towards my friend and other residents. The home is well equipped and the celebration of events is memorable! It is clear that all residents are treated as individuals with their own identity and not just a number. I am grateful.
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Review from Philip O (Brother of Resident) published on 8 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Following approximately 30 years in a hospital setting, my brother was transferred to Dearnevale.
His quality of life improved, he has regular physiotherapy and was able to sit in an armchair as his movement and posture was improved.He was more responsive during family visits.
In my opinion, the staff
were excellent, they spent time with my brother and nothing was too much trouble.
I would recommend Dearnevale to anyone who had a family member with a similar condition.
My brother remained at Dearnvale until his death.
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Review from Dawn D (Wife of Resident) published on 4 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Everyone from the carers to management and maintenance team everyone is very welcoming and friendly, nothing is too much trouble and all the staff are caring and treat everyone with dignity and respect. They are always there to listen to any worries or concerns and will p ut your mind at ease. My husband
will have been at Dearnvale three years in April and I would not let him go anywhere else.
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Review from Terry H (Brother of Resident) published on 28 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very good all-around. They take him shopping and out on trips to different places. He is kept nice and clean and the staff are very good.
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Review from S S (Partner of Resident) published on 12 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My boyfriend is a resident of the home. He has been since April 2016 and has progressed slowly with the care and patience of the staff and is treated with dignity and enjoys trips out.
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Review from Claire R (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum stayed in several care homes before she came to Dearnevale.
She has Huntington's disease and so it was difficult to establish her specific needs and requirements and the funding to go along with these.
After four months in a hospital psychiatric ward, the NHS granted funding and we were able to
place Mum in Dearnevale.
What a difference a place makes.
I can't rate this home highly enough.
Mum went from being bed bound and suicidal to walking, talking and feeding herself, interacting with family and staff and finally getting some joy out of life.
The home is a fabulous set up with great units, facilities and activities.
The rooms are spacious, ensuite and well equipped with comfy lounges and eating areas.
The most important thing about Dearnevale are the people who work there and the care they provide.
Every member of staff from maintenance, cooks, activities, care support, nurses and management, genuinely care for each and every client.
This is a rare thing and I feel so lucky my Mum is part of their family.
I honestly can't recommend this care home enough.
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Review from Linda W (Mother of Resident) published on 31 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been a service user in Dearnevale for a number of years. He is always treated with respect and dignity. Staff give 101 percent in making sure his needs are met at all times.
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Review from P P (Mother of Resident) published on 20 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff are always welcoming. My daughter is dressed nicely and ready for me.
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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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