
I have nothing but praise for the wonderful staffDiane B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The support and care we received was special from all the staff.Patricia B(Wife of Resident/Service User)

staff are all fantastic brilliant care a credit to you all.The meals were 5* and plentifulKaren T(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I have nothing but praise for the wonderful staffDiane B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The support and care we received was special from all the staff.Patricia B(Wife of Resident/Service User)

staff are all fantastic brilliant care a credit to you all.The meals were 5* and plentifulKaren T(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Water Royd House is located in Gilroyd, a small village near to Barnsley town centre. The home has easy access to the M1. Local shops, library, hairdressers, surgery, pharmacy, public house and post office are all closeby.
Water Royd House provides accommodation for residents in single rooms with en-suite facilities. All rooms are fully carpeted and decorated to a high standard. Each room contains a television, nurse call system, fire detection,...
Care Provided by Water Royd House Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Prices are subject to an individual care needs assessment and the type of room and services chosen. Please contact us for further information.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Water Royd House Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Water Royd House Nursing 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)
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 £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Catherine Smith(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (62)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (10)
Visiting
- No restrictions
Parking
- Parking available onsite for visitors
Water Royd House Nursing Home Reviews (101)
Water Royd House Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.810) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Water Royd House Nursing Home has 101 reviews.
Staff and management are very friendly and welcoming. Staff are very good at keeping us informed. Food is good - variation of meals. Good assortment of varied activities which my family and I often join in with. Rooms are well kept and clean. Mum is well looked after and has her hair done weekly. Sincere thanks to everyone.
We appreciate you taking the time to share your positive comments regarding Water Royd House and our team. We are glad your experience reflects the high standards of quality care we hold ourselves to here at Maria Mallaband Care Group.
Absolutely excellent in every possible way. The staff were brilliant all of them. So polite, friendly and genuinely caring. My husband felt safe and properly looked after from the moment he went into the home. He started to improve in his health from the moment he went in. I cannot recommend this care home enough, it really is brilliant.
We appreciate you taking the time to share your positive comments regarding Water Royd House and our team. We are glad your experience reflects the high standards of quality care we hold ourselves to here at Maria Mallaband Care Group. We wish you both all the best, and we all feel so blessed to be a part of the loving story of your journey together.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Water Royd House Nursing Home to anyone looking for a home which provides superb care for their relative, a home which has a permanent staff who are so personable and who work so effectively to ensure that each resident is cared for very well. My husband has been a resident for over three years and I am satisfied that he is well looked after, kept clean and comfortable, provided with suitable entertainment and is as happy as he can be, given that he is now in the latter part of his life. This is a home which is well managed, which is full of caring people who do a superb caring job.
We appreciate you taking the time to share your positive comments regarding Water Royd House and our team. We are glad your experience reflects the high standards of quality care we hold ourselves to here at Maria Mallaband Care Group.
Carers and management very good; good with residents, polite, helpful and friendly.
Thank you for the kind review, we will be sure to share this with the rest of our team as it is much appreciated.
All members of staff from management to the housekeeping and maintenance spend time with all residents, speaking to them with respect and friendship.
We appreciate you taking the time to share your positive comments regarding Water Royd House and our team. We are glad your experience reflects the high standards of quality care we hold ourselves to here at Maria Mallaband Care Group.
Mum has been in Water Royd since June 2024, the care Mum has received from all the staff has been outstanding. Mum has been cared for with kindness, dignity and respect.
Moving Mum into permanent care was heartbreaking for all the family, Mum has advanced dementia, she became agitated, frightened and very distressed most of the time, now she has constant reassurance and expert care which means Mum is content and importantly, feels safe.
Mum is always lovely and clean, and dressed in matching clothes, clearly Mum's dignity is important to the staff. All the staff are friendly and approachable, they always have time to listen to any concerns, and answer any questions with kindness and care. The laundry and cleaning staff do a great job, and the food is excellent. All the staff talk to Mum with kindness and respect.
Water Royd is like a family home, the care is outstanding, we can't say thank you enough for caring for Mum with such care, kindness and compassion.
We appreciate you taking the time to share your positive comments regarding Water Royd House and our team. We are glad your experience reflects the high standards of quality care we hold ourselves to, here at Water Royd.
Overall good experience.
Water Royd is very well managed by the manager and deputy manager. The care and support they and all their staff give to residents is excellent. All of their staff are very kind, friendly and very caring. I cannot thank them enough for the outstanding care they give. I highly recommend Water Royd to anyone who wants a first-class, caring and supportive home for their loved ones.
Since coming to Water Royd from a neuro rehabilitation unit my husband has improved immensely. This is due to the commitment of the staff. Who have listened to my concerns regarding his health and have acted accordingly. Nothing seems to be too much trouble for the staff. They always seem to be smiling and are really kind to all the clients on my husband's corridor. The atmosphere in the home is a very happy one. The food is very good and my husband has put weight on since coming here after being underweight. Well done to all the staff.
My mam has been in there since October 2023. She says all the staff are very kind and good to her.
The care given to my husband is always one of care and dignity. Also, the support shown to us, as a family, is always compassionate. All at Water Royd House Nursing Home contribute to making this horrible journey of ours tolerable.
In spite of my partner not waiting to be in a care home, he is well cared for. I see him most days and although his illness causes mood swings, the drug regime stabilises him. We are disappointed that room refurbishment is taking years, now looking shabby in comparison to other homes, especially considering the fees. Staff shortages are sometimes a problem. Overall good.
My father went into Water Royd in August 2023. This move was hard for both my father and me, his daughter. Emotions were high and we were both very scared and upset. The management and staff at Water Royd were fabulous. They were caring and loving from the first day and showed obvious care for my father throughout his stay. They made what was a difficult circumstance a very bearable experience for both of us. They made me feel extremely welcome on all visits and the communication when I was not there was excellent. I cannot thank them enough and would recommend them to anyone wanting first-class care. Thank you, I will never forget.
Water Royd is definitely the best of all we saw. All staff are friendly and welcoming and nothing is too much trouble. The rooms and communal areas are clean, contemporary, and well-equipped, and the homemade meals are delicious and plentiful.
Both Mum and Dad are very comfortable and happy to be here.
I can't thank the staff at Water Royd enough for all they've done and how welcoming they've been to all our family. Water Royd does feel like our extended family! Thank you!
A big thanks to everyone who works in the home
Mum has been in Water Royd since February, the care she receives is outstanding in every way. Everyone is treated with respect and dignity, a fabulous lifestyle team who entertains.
Put Mum into respite to see how she likes it, never done it before, but my husband and I want her safe while we have a holiday later in the year. She said she had really enjoyed it, all the staff were wonderful, and she couldn't thank them enough. Enjoyed the meals and really enjoyed the entertainment. She said it was really nice to have some company. We know when she goes in again that she will be well looked after, and we won't have to worry about her when we go away. A big well done, and thank you to all staff.
We were so pleased to find our mum a nursing home where we feel she is safe and looked after. So far staff made mum feel welcome from the beginning, have lots of care and compassion. Water Royd House Nursing Home have also made my Dad feel welcome and have been very accommodating to us as a family. After a previous bad experience for Mum in a care home, Water Royd has been our security blanket, and we cannot thank them enough
My grandad stayed at Water Royd House Nursing Home for a few months leading to his passing. The staff were fabulous, very attentive and caring. Management assisted my parents with financial worries which was a big help. Overall, I could not have wished for my grandad to have stayed anywhere else in his last days.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 15 September 2025Good
- 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.
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Awards / Recognitions (4)
- 28 Feb 2019Recipient: Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd
- 01 Apr 2017Recipient: Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd
- 15 Feb 2016Recipient: Water Royd House Nursing Home
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Meet the Team (1)

My name is Catherine Smith and I am the Registered Manager of Water Royd House Nursing Home in Barnsley, South Yorkshire.
Water Royd House is a purpose-built 62-bedded care home that caters for residential, nursing and residential dementia. I have worked for Maria Mallaband Care Group for eight years, starting out as a part-time Registered Nurse and have slowly worked up the ranks to become the Manager, a post which I have held for the past two years. I have 19 years experience as a Registered Nurse, working within the private sector. I have recently completed my level 4 in leadership and management and hope to further my academic career.
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