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Part of the multi-award-winning Strong Life Care family, Highstone Mews Care Home in Barnsley provides a warm, inclusive, and welcoming environment where every resident is valued, respected, and supported to live life to the fullest.
Located in the heart of Barnsley, Highstone Mews offers residential care, dementia care, palliative care, and respite care, all delivered with compassion, dignity, and...
Care Provided by Highstone Mews Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 62 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
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)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- 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 Highstone Mews Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Highstone Mews Care Home 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
- Strong Life Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Chloe Evans(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages from 18 to 120
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2025
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (62)
Visiting
- Every one is welcome
Parking
- Car parking and on-street parking
Highstone Mews Care Home Reviews (76)
Highstone Mews Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.730) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Highstone Mews Care Home has 76 reviews.
The home itself is pleasant and comfortable. Everywhere is cleaned daily. I've been very happy here. The staff are efficient and friendly. Nothing is too much trouble for them. They get to know everyone and treat them as individuals, which is important. The department I've been staying in over the last few months is faultless in my opinion. I would recommend it to everyone.
The staff are excellent; they always have time for you. Good variety of meals which I enjoy, not too keen on fish on a Friday, but can't complain.
I wish to thank the staff of Highstone Mews for all the love, compassion and kindness that they have shown towards my mother in the eight years that she has spent at this care home. They treated her in much the same way that they would treat one of their own family members. They always ensured that her dignity was maintained. I also appreciate the support I received in her final days.
My mother who is 95 was admitted to the rehabilitation section of this home on the 6th of May, after falling and breaking her arm. My mother has nothing but the highest praise for both the establishment and all the staff. She told me the staff were marvellous and nothing was too much trouble. She says she was looked after with care and dignity, the meals were wonderful and varied. The care of the staff has obviously gone a long way to enable her to be released to her home address on the 23rd June along with a care and physiotherapy plan being put in place. Whenever I rang to speak to her the staff were always jovial, pleasant and helpful. This home is an absolute credit compared to the horror stories relating to care homes, many of which should take a leaf out of their book.
My mother loved being here. The staff were terrific with her and totally understood her "Yorkshire" sense of humour. She wasn't always easy and could be very stubborn but she was jollied along. She was at Highstone Mews at various points in the last year. She regarded staff as members of her extended family. She shared their stories as they shared hers which gave her a sense of belonging. After being in hospital her return to Highstone was nearly as good as if she had got back to her own home. She made as much progress as she could and didn't want to leave.
The staff are very friendly and attentive; they are always willing to help in every way. I would be nice to have showering facilities. I would recommend it to anyone who needs to use the facility.
I would not hesitate to recommend this home.
As soon as you walk in, you just know how caring and friendly the staff are.
My mother has only been in a few days so don't think I can give a very good assessment, but as for the chat I've seen so far it seems a very good establishment with plenty of helpful staff. Hopefully what I have seen so far will continue.
She is treated with dignity and care, is safe and secure, well-fed and receives great interaction from a caring team.
I highly endorse this care home for dementia suffering elderly care.
I can't thank all the team enough for looking after my mum.
The rooms are very clean, although could do with decorating (but this is a little minor). The care the staff have given; has been very good.
Water is always available, and tea is served throughout the day. Meals are very nice I have been told, apart from the fish on Friday's. Plenty of activities for the services users to join in with.
Overall, I think Highstane Mews is a well-managed home, and I would not have second thoughts to recommend the home to anyone needing this service.
Thank you for everything you have done for my friend.
The care home is clean and has no unpleasant smell of urine which assures me that all the residents are properly cared for. I was apprehensive at first, due to past reports however, this care home has now been turned around completely. Fantastic.
Treating them as a good friend. They are busy and nothing is too much trouble. Someone is always around to speak to. The management have made this home outstanding in my eyes. The hard work and dedication is evident throughout.
Staff all very good. Dignity always maintained. Meals, some good, some not so good. Good choice.
Both my parents had to go into Highstone Mews together, it was a difficult time for them and us, but staff went above their duties to help them settle. Mum and Dad were well cared for, we knew they were safe and anything they wanted they could have. We visited daily so we were there a lot. I can honestly say all the staff including office staff, cleaners and managers had a genuine bond with both my parents and looked after them amazingly and they helped us as a family too when we found things difficult. Both my parents passed away in the home (which was our wish) and the care and dignity they received up until the end was first class. Thank you to you all, but especially senior carers and all the care staff.
In my experience, over the last 5 years, Highstone Mews has now become a very friendly and helpful home. The staff have all the training they need to ensure that all residents have a caring environment and are led by a good management.
My husband was brought to Highstone Mews for rehabilitation. Since being here he has been treated extremely well. He receives daily physio and is improving daily. The staff are all caring and respectful and treat him really well.
My Mother has been in Highstone Mews for the past 4 years and since the new management came things have even improved more. All the staff are so helpful and I know I can contact them at any time day or night. I am very happy with my Mother's care and if there is a problem they always get in touch with me.
We moved my wife to this care home from another care home (very poor treatment)! Been very happy with my wife's care at this care home, well looked after and treated with dignity. We have to travel to see her but I think she is very well looked after here and all staff are very kind and considerate. (Super staff) I feel it is as good as you can wish for.
We have had considerable difficulty placing our Mum in a suitable care home but Highstone Mews was willing to admit her and their care, staff and general support has been fantastic, from admission onwards. Mum is now settled, had a full medication review and is coming along nicely. It is a pleasure to visit the home, the welcome fabulous and the staff amazing!!
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 30 April 2020Good
- 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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Awards / Recognitions (11)
- 04 Dec 2020Recipient: Strong Life Care Ltd
- 04 Dec 2020Recipient: Strong Life Care Ltd
- 01 Dec 2020Recipient: Strong Life Care Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Highstone Mews Care Home.
Meet the Team (3)

After beginning my career as a Care Assistant at Highstone Mews 15 years ago with no previous experience, I have grown into the Care Home Manager, a job I love. I am committed to ensuring the highest quality of care and support for residents and relatives.

I have been part of strong life care for 15 years. I started at our sister home and moved to Highstone Mews 8 years ago. I am one of Barnsley's Dementia champions and am proud to have worked my way up to Deputy Manager. I will work my hardest to ensure your loved one receives the highest quality of care.

A dedicated and compassionate Care Home Administrator with extensive experience in administrative duties in a wide service sector, including the NHS. Ensuring the highest standards of operational excellence. Skilled in overseeing daily administrative functions, staff coordination, resident admissions, financial management, and regulatory compliance, while maintaining a person-centred approach to care.
Known for excellent communication skills, I work collaboratively with residents, families, healthcare professionals, and care teams to create a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment. Committed to enhancing the quality of life for residents through effective management practices, continuous service improvement, and a genuine passion for delivering exceptional care.
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