
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.
The home is trying desperately to overcome all the downsides of Covid when they were unable to entertain the residents to the previous levels. They are constantly reviewing everything in the home, from the environment to meals and staffing, for the benefit of the residents to give them the best living experience possible.
My grandma moved here after previously staying in a home that did not care for her properly. Her health had declined, and she needed nursing care. My grandma had not spoken to us for six-plus months and no longer recognised us. Two months later, with the care she has received and the care she deserves, she is a different person! The best she has been in a very long time and talks to not only us but the staff too, which speaks for itself! Staff are lovely. Nothing is too much trouble, and my grandma is happy! We can't thank the staff enough for their support and care. Thank you for giving me my grandma back.
When my mum left the previous care home, she no longer recognised me and had stopped talking. Due to the excellent care provided here, she has improved greatly. Staff are lovely, friendly and caring, and we can't praise them enough. The management team are always available if needed and discuss any concerns you may have and resolve them quickly or offer a full explanation so that you feel happy and content that your loved ones are safe and cared for.
Despite being shorthanded, the staff are excellent. It does require more staff before they burn out. Once again, staffing shortages in the kitchen department create issues around tea time and supper time choices and lunchtime options.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review the home, we are pleased to say that we have some amazing new team members joining the home shortly which is going to help with the areas that you mentioned.
All staff are very helpful and have been amazing with the care of my dad.
I can't review Mum's room as, under Covid restrictions, I am not able to visit in Mum's room. Since moving to Water Royd my mum is happy and settled. The food is excellent as are the activities. The staff are always happy, friendly, kind and helpful. I only have one negative comment and that is sometimes Mum is dressed in items of clothing that are not hers. Other than that, so far, I have found my overall experience of Water Royd to be excellent.
Mum has been cared for by Water Royd House since May 2019. She has received excellent treatment and attention. Despite all the complications the Covid pandemic has brought I have had regular contact and updates on Mum's well-being and can see she is happy and content in her surroundings. Well done to all the staff and a big thank you.
I feel my husband has been well cared for and seems quite content. The staff are very friendly and caring. Any request has been attended to. The food is good and plentiful. It was so very hard not to see him for long periods during Covid. Sadly, we are back in that position again.
Lovely, kind and thoughtful staff who help Mum on a daily basis, we haven't seen her room due to Covid restrictions so can't comment on this. Mum's clothes and belongings often go missing. Would be nice to visit her in private in her own room, also I think activities are restricted due to Covid. The staff always keep us up to date with any health issues and have put measures in place to stop her falling - would like to thank the staff for their kindness.
Mum recently had two weeks respite here. She was unsure and anxious about going in. She has had excellent care including an unplanned visit to the doctor. The staff treated Mum with dignity and kept me informed at every stage. It has been a weight off of my shoulders!
The home is always welcoming with warm and friendly staff who are obliging and helpful. They are very caring to Mum and show a good understanding of her and her needs. They couldn't be more obliging and caring.
Nice and clean, and the staff are very pleasant and eager to help in any way to make resident comfortable.
Only had limited access as my parents entered Water Royd during the pandemic. So far I have not seen their rooms but everything I have seen is great. Lots of activities to help keep their minds active and the afternoon teas look well lush. All staff, management and activities staff are worth their weight in gold. Keep up the good work and thanks.
Due to Covid restrictions, my experience of Water Royd House Nursing Home is slightly limited, but I find the staff are all very caring and helpful to both my wife and myself. I have the utmost faith in the standard of care provided and the standard of the buildings and grounds. I feel my wife is in very capable hands. I cannot comment on two things; rooms -never seen one, value for money - funded.
During the most serious and disturbing time of certainly my lifetime, my wife has been cared for with the most loving tenderness I could ever wish for, equally so for me. I have been lept regularly informed of my wife wellbeing. On all occasions, Christmas, birthdays, anniversaries, and Valentine's Day cards with absolute beautiful verses have been forwarded on my wife's behalf to me. From top to bottom, all the staff are so caring, loving and show so much affection not only to my wife but to all.
The care and friendship received on joining Water Royd House Nursing Home could not be improved on, everyone was wonderful.
My mum has been in the home for a number of years. We have found the care and support she receives to be of an overall excellent standard. It has been difficult during the COVID situation to thoroughly cover all aspects of care however mum has remained stable and appears happy. The staff are to be commended for their hard work and cheerfulness during this difficult time.
My mother has been a resident at Water Royd House for nearly a year now. I have no words to express how grateful we all are for the excellent care that she is receiving. Thank you all!
Absolutely first class care - nothing is too much trouble. All staff go the extra mile to ensure her needs are met.
Our mum continues to be well looked after as her needs have changed over the years. We have been very pleased with the care and compassion shown by staff during lockdown and the way they have helped mum keep in touch with us.
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.
Bed Vacancies
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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
Accreditations
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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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