Water Royd House Nursing Home

Locke Road, Gilroyd, Dodworth, Barnsley S75 3QH
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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, bed, and chest of drawers.

The home has a well maintained garden and a secluded patio for residents to enjoy in summer months. Parking is available for up to 20 cars.
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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 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 What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1500
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1600
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1754
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1854

Prices are subject to an individual care needs assessment and the type of room and services chosen. Please contact us for further information.

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

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 £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Contact Water Royd House Nursing Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

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 (95)

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Water Royd House Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.635) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Water Royd House Nursing Home has 95 reviews.

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Review from H B (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from L W (Wife of Resident) published on 6 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Deborah T (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Annie L (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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!
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Review from Judy T (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Dawn C (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 December 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Nice and clean, and the staff are very pleasant and eager to help in any way to make resident comfortable.
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Review from J B (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 November 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Neil T (Husband of Resident) published on 1 August 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Brian C (Husband of Resident) published on 19 July 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from T T (Husband of Resident) published on 19 July 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care and friendship received on joining Water Royd House Nursing Home could not be improved on, everyone was wonderful.
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Review from J H (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 July 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from C B (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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!
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Review from Terence O (Husband of Resident) published on 1 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely first class care - nothing is too much trouble. All staff go the extra mile to ensure her needs are met.
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Review from A K (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Angela C (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very nice to be able to visit Dad during the Covid pandemic. Staff are very friendly and the guidelines for Covid safety were adhered to. It is a sunny day today and it was made extra special for Dad to be able to have his visit sat outside.
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Review from L A (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Another successful out of lockdown visit to Mum. The home is doing a fabulous job, keep it up.
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Review from Jenna R (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 7 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely.
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Review from D R (Son of Resident) published on 1 September 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Friendly and well prepared for a visit.
Reply from Catherine Smith, Home Manager at Water Royd House Nursing HomeThank you for taking the time to write this review, our staff really appreciate such feedback and will be delighted and really motivated with such a positive rating.
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Review from Graham F (Son of Resident) published on 11 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Mum moved into Water Royd in April 2019, when she was no longer able to manage alone at home due to severe arthritis and Alzheimer’s. We were able to bring pictures and ornaments from home to personalise her room, which helped her to settle in. She has always been treated with respect, care and consideration
by the staff at the home, and we have often seen her laughing with them. The staff are generally good at keeping us up to date with how mum is, especially since we have not been able to visit her for some time because of the Covid-19 restrictions. It is never too much trouble for them to talk to us about her care and condition, and answer our questions. No care home is perfect, but we have been very happy with mum’s care overall and would happily recommend Water Royd.
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Review from M H (Son of Resident) published on 4 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Thank you for looking after Dad. Fantastic home and excellent team. Thanks.
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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.635)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.635) out of 10 for Water Royd House Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 26 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 26 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 4.635 for Water Royd House Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (214 Excellents x 5) + (79 Goods x 4) + (17 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 310 Ratings = 4.635
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Water Royd House Nursing Home is based on 26 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 4
    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 62 registered maximum number of service users is 12.4, which has been reached with 26 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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: 15 Sep 2025

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Catherine

Catherine Smith

Job Title: Care Manager

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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