Saxondale EMI Nursing Home

Clarke Street, Barnsley S75 2TS
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8.5 39 Reviews
  • Saxondale EMI Nursing Home, Barnsley
Saxondale EMI Care Home was once a Victorian family home which was extended during the 1960s. The original part of the building still holds its Victorian charm and offers residents 3 spacious lounges which overlook the gardens. The home is convenient for the local town and its amenities, and is within walking distance.

Saxondale is built on two levels and caters for 36 Service Users of 55 years and over. Day and Respite Care is also provided.

This well established home is involved in the local community and has an excellent reputation for providing a high standard of individualised care. Saxondale has been awarded the Silver Award for catering by Barnsley District General Hospital for nutrition and variety, for the past 2 years. This is currently the highest award that is offered and the Home have made it their goal to achieve Gold when it is introduced.

Residents may benefit from the regular visits made to the home by an optician and dentist, at an additional highly discounted rate. There is also hairdresser and chiropodist services available. Saxondale holds a monthly hymn service and communion service.

The home offers a programme of activities for residents that includes one-to-one activities, reminiscence groups, bingo, board games and gardening as well as baking, making calendars, collating old photos of Service Users, papier mache and aromatherapy sessions, which prove to be very popular amongst the Service Users.
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Care Provided by Saxondale EMI Nursing Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Alcohol / Drug Misuse

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 34 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Stairlift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £847 – £1065
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £867 – £1111
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £950 – £1222
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £998 – £1298
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £847 – £1065
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £998 – £1298
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: £950 – £1222
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £998 – £1298

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Saxondale EMI Nursing Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Contact Saxondale EMI Nursing Home to confirm what exactly is included and get an estimate tailored to your care needs:

Funding Types Accepted

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

Support you may be entitled to

If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Contact Saxondale EMI Nursing Home to confirm what exactly is included and get an estimate tailored to your care needs:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Ellie Simpasa (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2010
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (34)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (6)

Saxondale EMI Nursing Home Reviews (39)

8.5

Saxondale EMI Nursing Home has a Review Score of 8.5 (8.513) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Saxondale EMI Nursing Home has 39 reviews.

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Review from Gary D (Son of Resident) published on 1 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The care home is well kept and clean, and the rooms are tidy and comfortable. The staff are very helpful, friendly and caring, but it does seem that it is a little under staffed at times. I'm kept regularly informed on my mum's condition and consulted immediately if anything occurs or if she needs anything.
In general, I'm pleased with the care she receives at Saxondale.
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Review from Steve C (Son of Resident) published on 29 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Whilst the home looks tired from the outside , inside it is clean , Senior nurse was open and honest re the CQC reviews and steps being taken to address record keeping . Staff looking after my Dad have been caring , taken time to get to know his needs and how he communicates them. Dad is always clean
washed and shaved . His meals have to be individually prepared and he gags put on a bit of weight since being there . My mum still likes to take him something she has made when she visits and this is never a problem . My daughter visits and takes her dog also not a problem .


There is a consistent main care team supported by Agency staff which does mean there are always new faces. Although Dad's carer when he had 1to1 was the same person .


Dad has been there just over a month and so far we are pleased with the care he is getting . He has Alzheimer's, poor hearing , vision , speech and now struggles to stand unaided . Following two strokes and a seizure in April / May this year .

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Review from J W (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
0verall there has been an improvement with systems in place for visitors entering and leaving the care home.
The staff have always been friendly and helpful.
The standard of care has varied from agency carer to carer as I feel attention to detail has not always been accountable. For instance, knowing
what a nail brush is for, or a feminine hygiene spray is for.
The food and menu has been varied and enjoyed.
The building itself is looking more cared for and the maintenance chap does a great job.
Just outside that needs more attention perhaps.


One criticism would be that the returned laundry isn't always the owners!
Perhaps putting socks or underwear in a laundry bag with the room number or residents name on would make sure these items were returned to the proper owner? There has been several occasions when mum has clothes that don't belong to her on, or in her wardrobe and she has plenty of her own, with names in.

Reply from Laura Booth, Home Manager at Saxondale EMI Nursing Home

Thank you kindly for your review Janice and highlighting key areas that our wonderful staff team excel in! I sincerely apologise for the mix up with Mum's laundry and will speak with her keyworker to rectify this. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and I will be sure to pass on your suggestions on how to improve the laundry system with the team. Thank you again.

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Review from Alan M (Son of Resident) published on 25 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My dad has only been in the care home a short while and he has been well looked after and treated with respect. The staff are very professional in their work and could not find any bad points.
My dad loves the company of the staff and has not uttered a single gripe.
Reply from Laura Booth, Home Manager at Saxondale EMI Nursing Home

Thank you for your kind words Alan. Your comments and feedback is very much appreciated.

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Review from Jean S (Wife of Resident) published on 9 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Whilst my hushand has been in Saxondale he has and is having wonderful care with dedicated staff on a one to one plan. I am always kept up to date with any medical needs. He is also very comfortable in the home
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Review from B S (Son of Resident) published on 9 June 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mam is well looked after. If it was not for Saxondale, I think she would have passed away a long time ago. She could not look after herself, and I could not be there all the time.
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Review from F B (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has extremely complex care needs and is non-communicative. All staff show her love and compassion, and I am kept up to date with any changes in her condition or medical requirements. She is in a safe environment and is always clean and well-presented when I visit her. I am extremely happy with the
level of care she receives on a day-to-day basis.
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Review from Lisa S (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 April 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely fantastic staff. Clean and very good care all-round. Could not be happier with the care received by my dad.
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Review from Jayne C (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 April 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Dad was admitted to Saxondale late last year. He has received amazing care from the staff. Everybody has been extremely welcoming, and this has ensures Dad has settled really well.
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Review from C W (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 October 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Staff are always friendly; they always get a smile from my dad. I am informed of any appointments and given the opportunity to support him to them. There was a recent incident, and this was reported to the appropriate agencies and action is taken. I am happy that my dad is supported and safe.
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Review from D L (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 October 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Outstanding service!
Staff treat my mother with tremendous respect, care, kindness and responsibility. They also create a very warm and caring environment for families visiting residents.
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Review from K T (Wife of Resident) published on 28 October 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff always have time to discuss my husband and any concerns. They have his best interest and try everything they can to feed him and make sure he is safe.
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Review from Christine F (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 October 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would recommend this care home to friends and family. It is clean and odour-free, and residents are kept clean and happy. Always plenty of carers on hand; they have empathy and sympathy.
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Review from J L (Wife of Resident) published on 16 August 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Sadly I could not con tube the care my husband needed, but Saxondale has more than taken over my place. Not only do the staff give him all the loving care he deserves and needs, but they are also so very kind to me too and the rest of the family.
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Review from Robert W (Son of Resident) published on 16 August 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Friendly and efficient staff. Father clean, well dressed, well presents, happy, so must be well looked after.
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Review from Julie C (Niece of Resident) published on 28 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would like to take this opportunity to express how impressive the team are at Saxondale. They keep you clearly informed of any changes to health or matters of concern keeping everything at the correct level of detail. The members of staff I have had experience with show a great deal of compassion
and care. I have seen great improvement in my uncle since he became a resident at Saxondale which is all down to the staff managing his personal hygiene and care. They appreciate my uncles wish to limit the amount of additional medical attention. He is very happy to take guidance from Saxondale and I see a happier, relaxed more contented person.
Reply from Lynsey Walker, Manager at Saxondale EMI Nursing Home

Thank you for submitting your review, your continued support is really appreciated by everyone at Saxondale.

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Review from J A (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Saxondale is an amazing place. The management and staff provide excellent, professional care to all residents. They know all the resident's individual needs and personalities and adjust their approaches accordingly. They are outstanding. Residents are treated with respect, love and most of all, dignity.
The home has been kept Covid free during this horrible pandemic, for which we will always be extremely grateful.
Reply from Lynsey Walker, Manager at Saxondale EMI Nursing Home

Thank you for your review; your continued support really does mean a lot to all at Saxondale.

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Review from J F (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Currently sat opposite Mum on a face to face basis. My dad is here too. Saxondale provides us with the family to see Mum in a safe environment. They always make us welcome. Mum is in great spirits and well looked after. Saxondale is the best.
Reply from Lynsey Walker, Manager at Saxondale EMI Nursing Home

Thank you for your review; as always we value and appreciate your continued support.

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Review from M M (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent care home. They treat my mum, who has advanced Alzheimer's, as a member of their own family. We can't thank them enough for all they've done to keep my mum and all the other residents safe and well during this past horrible year. A big thank you to all the wonderful staff.
Reply from Lynsey Walker, Manager at Saxondale EMI Nursing Home

Thank you for your review; your continued support really means a lot to all at Saxondale.

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Review from M S (Son of Resident) published on 20 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are delighted with the care and compassion my mum has received at Saxondale. The staff are fantastic; they treat everyone with love and kindness, nothing is too much for them. They have looked after all the residents and kept the home Covid-free. The manager is a real asset to the home. The home
is under refurbishing, and it looks lovely.
Reply from Lynsey Walker, Manager at Saxondale EMI Nursing Home

Thank you for your review; as always we value and appreciate your continued support.

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Current Review Score: 8.5 (8.513)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.5 (8.513) out of 10 for Saxondale EMI Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.3 out of 5 from 5 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.2 out of 5 from 5 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 4.278 for Saxondale EMI Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (23 Excellents x 5) + (23 Goods x 4) + (8 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 54 Ratings = 4.278
  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 4.235 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Saxondale EMI Nursing Home is based on 5 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 = 3.5
    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 34 registered maximum number of service users is 6.8. 5 Positive Reviews ÷ 6.8 = 0.735
  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: 3 Mar 2025

Overall Requires improvement

  • Caring Requires improvement
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Responsive Requires improvement
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Inadequate
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Laura

Laura Booth

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2021

An experienced registered manager, Laura joins Saxondale from our sister home in Harrogate.


Laura brings with her a wealth of knowledge in adult social care. She is proactive, organised, caring and professional.

Frequently Asked Questions about Saxondale EMI Nursing Home

What types of Care is Saxondale EMI Nursing Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment & Alcohol / Drug Misuse are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Saxondale EMI Nursing Home have?

There are 34 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Saxondale EMI Nursing Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room & Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Saxondale EMI Nursing Home to the centre of Barnsley?

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

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