Saxondale EMI Nursing Home

Clarke Street, Barnsley S75 2TS
Review Us
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.
Show Saxondale EMI Nursing Home on the Map

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.

Overall Experience
  • 30
  • 9
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
Date Published
  • 39
  • 4
  • 5
  • 5
  • 34
Reviewer Connection to Saxondale EMI Nursing Home
  • 22
  • 6
  • 6
  • 3
  • 1
  • 1
Total of 39, showing 21-39
Review from J B (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 October 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My dad was very poorly when he first came to Saxondale, but through all the love and care of all the staff, my dad has had a new lease of life in a new and happier chapter. During the virus situation, I have had peace of mind knowing that my dad is loved and cared for. Even though it's been very difficult
not being able to visit Dad in the way we did in the past, I always know they treat Dad with respect and dignity. Management make sure things are kept safe and secure. I thank them all from my heart for all they do for Dad. I always felt like family and so happy I can sleep at night knowing Dad's taken care of, thank you.
  • Facilities
  • Care / Support
  • Cleanliness
  • Treated with Dignity
  • Food & Drink
  • Staff
  • Activities
  • Management
  • Safety / Security
  • Rooms
  • Value for Money
Review from A P (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 October 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
During "COVID" staff have been very empathetic and facilitated outside socially distancing visits. PPE management, mental health nurses and care workers are always friendly and professional in extremely challenging circumstances.
  • Facilities
  • Care / Support
  • Cleanliness
  • Treated with Dignity
  • Food & Drink
  • Staff
  • Activities
  • Management
  • Safety / Security
  • Rooms
  • Value for Money
Review from S W (Wife of Resident) published on 10 June 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The home Saxondale is clean, nicely decorated. The food is good. My husband settled nicely. the staff is warm and friendly and welcoming when we go to see him.
  • Facilities
  • Care / Support
  • Cleanliness
  • Treated with Dignity
  • Food & Drink
  • Staff
  • Activities
  • Management
  • Safety / Security
  • Rooms
  • Value for Money
Review from B W (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 May 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Care home staff is fantastic, always phone calls and video messaging if we can't get to see Dad.
  • Facilities
  • Care / Support
  • Cleanliness
  • Treated with Dignity
  • Food & Drink
  • Staff
  • Activities
  • Management
  • Safety / Security
  • Rooms
  • Value for Money
Review from Gillian L (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 May 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would like to say how proud of you; a truly amazing manager, for keeping our Dad, other residents, your team and their families safe as you always do. Obviously, you and all your staff have been working seriously hard following policy and procedures to keep Covid 19 out of Saxondale. We have had peace
of mind as I know you and your staff care for our Dad, other residents, families and each other as one big family. The care you give is the best I’ve ever seen and I’ve been nursing a long time.
Keep strong together as a team keep doing what you’re doing. We are starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, for your hard work and commitment to staying safe. We love you all millions.
  • Facilities
  • Care / Support
  • Cleanliness
  • Treated with Dignity
  • Food & Drink
  • Staff
  • Activities
  • Management
  • Safety / Security
  • Rooms
  • Value for Money
Review from V B (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 December 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my dad was admitted into Saxondale I feel his care needs are getting met 100%. My dad always appears to be settled and happy. The staff are good and very caring nothing is too much trouble to make our visit comfortable. The manager, nursing staff are very caring and cannot thank them enough.
  • Facilities
  • Care / Support
  • Cleanliness
  • Treated with Dignity
  • Food & Drink
  • Staff
  • Activities
  • Management
  • Safety / Security
  • Rooms
  • Value for Money
Review from Michael B (Husband of Resident) published on 4 December 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
During the past two months, my wife was admitted on 9th October. The staff of Saxondale have been both efficient and sympathetic in helping to come to terms with a difficult situation. I would describe Saxondale as a no-frill but very caring nursing home.
  • Facilities
  • Care / Support
  • Cleanliness
  • Treated with Dignity
  • Food & Drink
  • Staff
  • Activities
  • Management
  • Safety / Security
  • Rooms
  • Value for Money
Review from R C (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 December 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my dad came into Saxondale my family and I are happy with the care he received. The staff are all friendly and give us good feedback on his needs. 100% to all staff and management can't thank them enough.
  • Facilities
  • Care / Support
  • Cleanliness
  • Treated with Dignity
  • Food & Drink
  • Staff
  • Activities
  • Management
  • Safety / Security
  • Rooms
  • Value for Money
Review from L K (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 December 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very welcoming, friendly and caring staff.
We all are a part of one big family here. Saxondale deserves and outstanding I cannot fault anyone who works here. Well done to the manager and everyone. All of you are brilliant and we love coming up to see you all. My mum is in the best place and well-loved
and looked after.
Thank you.
  • Facilities
  • Care / Support
  • Cleanliness
  • Treated with Dignity
  • Food & Drink
  • Staff
  • Activities
  • Management
  • Safety / Security
  • Rooms
  • Value for Money
Review from J P (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Words cannot express the thanks, admiration and respect I have for all the staff at Saxondale. Making the decision to place someone you love in a care home is one of the most difficult you will ever make. My mum and our family have been treated with dignity and respect. The tender, loving care shown
to my mum is second to none. They are very special people who work here.
  • Facilities
  • Care / Support
  • Cleanliness
  • Treated with Dignity
  • Food & Drink
  • Staff
  • Activities
  • Management
  • Safety / Security
  • Rooms
  • Value for Money
Review from E J (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Caring staff who make his life comfortable, safe and as pleasant as possible.
The home has improved over the past year. The environment is ok. Furnishings need improving and the sitting rooms are quite stark. Overall very good as staff are pleasant, caring and support residents. Outside spaces need
improvement. Needs investment in the building.
  • Facilities
  • Care / Support
  • Cleanliness
  • Treated with Dignity
  • Food & Drink
  • Staff
  • Activities
  • Management
  • Safety / Security
  • Rooms
  • Value for Money
Review from D S (Wife of Resident) published on 14 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the carers at Saxondale EMI Nursing Home are the nicest ladies you will ever meet. They are lovely to talk to and their dedication to the patients is lovely. Credit to them.
My opinion is that they are overworked and underpaid, God bless them.
  • Facilities
  • Care / Support
  • Cleanliness
  • Treated with Dignity
  • Food & Drink
  • Staff
  • Activities
  • Management
  • Safety / Security
  • Rooms
  • Value for Money
Review from David B (Husband of Resident) published on 25 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wife suffers from dementia and incontinence and because of my health problems I am unable to care for her. Having had to move her in and out of several homes we found this to be unbelievably good. If I didn't know better I would think she was getting better. She seems so happy and contented. I don't
know hat they do to stimulate her but she seems to remember some things/people she had forgotten. The staff are unbelievable in their kindness and care, not just with my wife, but all the clients in their care. When anyone asks about Saxondale I always praise it, it's a Godsend.
  • Facilities
  • Care / Support
  • Cleanliness
  • Treated with Dignity
  • Food & Drink
  • Staff
  • Activities
  • Management
  • Safety / Security
  • Rooms
  • Value for Money
Review from T H (Wife of Resident) published on 27 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My husband has vascular dementia and has been a resident for 1 year. I have 100% confidence in his care. He is treated with warmth and dignity and all the staff are extremely helpful. I can visit anytime and am always welcomed. I would not wish him to be anywhere else. His needs are now very complex
but the staff treat him with such patience and understanding.
  • Facilities
  • Care / Support
  • Cleanliness
  • Treated with Dignity
  • Food & Drink
  • Staff
  • Activities
  • Management
  • Safety / Security
  • Rooms
  • Value for Money
Review from J A (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Saxondale has a lovely homely feeling and the staff are all very helpful and friendly. It is really like a home from home for my dad and I feel comforted knowing he is safe and well looked after.
  • Facilities
  • Care / Support
  • Cleanliness
  • Treated with Dignity
  • Food & Drink
  • Staff
  • Activities
  • Management
  • Safety / Security
  • Rooms
  • Value for Money
Review from Babara G (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Always clean and tidy. My mother is well looked after.
  • Facilities
  • Care / Support
  • Cleanliness
  • Treated with Dignity
  • Food & Drink
  • Staff
  • Activities
  • Management
  • Safety / Security
  • Rooms
  • Value for Money
Review from Teresa S (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my Mum went into Saxondale she has been really happy and so have we with all the care she gets, everyone there is just lovely.
It's a welcoming home as soon as you walk through the door, we have no qualms whatsoever with Mum's care.
To everyone at Saxondale, thanks very much, you're all great.
Must
not forget the kitchen staff thanks for all the lovely meals you give my Mum and everyone.
  • Facilities
  • Care / Support
  • Cleanliness
  • Treated with Dignity
  • Food & Drink
  • Staff
  • Activities
  • Management
  • Safety / Security
  • Rooms
  • Value for Money
Review from Philip C (Resident) published on 25 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'm happy with the care and can recommend it.
  • Facilities
  • Care / Support
  • Cleanliness
  • Treated with Dignity
  • Food & Drink
  • Staff
  • Activities
  • Management
  • Safety / Security
  • Rooms
  • Value for Money
Review from David Peter B (Husband of Resident) published on 10 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wife seems very content and well cared for. She has been in several care homes for short periods, but this is the first home where she seems happy and contented.
The staff here are amazing and vigilant and caring. I have seen a big improvement in behaviour.
Reply from Howard Emanuel, RM at Saxondale EMI Nursing Home

Thank you, Mr B, for your review. We take pride in the excellent care at Saxondale and are delighted that your wife is comfortable and has improved whilst being at the home, something that not many homes can match.
Our staff are dedicated to achieving outstanding care and we appreciate all feedback received.

  • Facilities
  • Care / Support
  • Cleanliness
  • Treated with Dignity
  • Food & Drink
  • Staff
  • Activities
  • Management
  • Safety / Security
  • Rooms
  • Value for Money
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
Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England. View Latest Report

Bed Vacancies

Please contact us for latest vacancies.

Loading

Loading Loading

Loading

Loading

Awards / Recognitions (1)

Meet the Team (1)

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.

Information on this page is displayed without responsibility for its accuracy on the part of carehome.co.uk. Please contact Saxondale EMI Nursing Home to verify any information. View our terms and conditions. Saxondale EMI Nursing Home has an Enhanced Service - more info.