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Water Royd House Nursing Home

Locke Road, Gilroyd, Dodworth, Barnsley, South Yorkshire S75 3QH
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I have nothing but praise for the wonderful staffDiane B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Water Royd House Nursing Home, Barnsley
The support and care we received was special from all the staff.Patricia B(Wife of Resident/Service User)
Water Royd House Nursing Home, Barnsley
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 Nursing Home, Barnsley

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 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

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,500N/A
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,600N/A
Nursing CareFrom £1,754N/A
Nursing Dementia CareFrom £1,854N/A

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

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

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)

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9.8

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.

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Review from Angela C (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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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
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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
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Lovely.

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Review from D R (Son of Resident) published on 1 September 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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Friendly and well prepared for a visit.

Reply from Catherine Smith, Home Manager at Water Royd House Nursing Home

Thank 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
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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
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Thank you for looking after Dad. Fantastic home and excellent team. Thanks.

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Review from Lorraine P (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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I was able to have my 1st garden visit since lockdown with Mum. This was arranged to take place in reception, but away from others, due to heavy rainfall.
The visit was extremely well organised and I felt that Mum's safety was paramount.

She looked well and happy. I always have had, and will continue to have, confidence in the ability of Water Royd House staff to care for my mum in a lovely way.

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Review from S D (Partner of Resident) published on 19 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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With this being my first visit, I felt quite apprehensive but on my arrival, I was made very welcome. The visit was as relaxed as it could be considering the coronavirus issue at this present time. Also, I am not able to honestly answer the questions below as I have not been in the building.

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Review from S C (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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My dad stayed at Water Royd to recuperate following an operation. As a family, we are extremely impressed by the care that he received. The staff are all very professional and friendly and treat each resident as an individual. They all soon remembered my dad's name and little things like how he drinks his tea and coffee. My dad' stay covered the Christmas period. Not only was the home beautifully decorated, but the staff went out of their way to create a festive atmosphere for residents and families.

Reply from Catherine Smith, Home Manager at Water Royd House Nursing Home

Thank you for your kind words about the care we were able to provide for your dad during his stay with us here are Water Royd. Our staff members will be both rewarded and motivated to hear that their high level of care and support were so much appreciated.

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Review from R B (Resident / Service User) published on 29 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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My stay at Water Royd was for a period of six weeks to allow me to recuperate following an operation. I am most impressed by the organisation of Water Royd and the calibre of the staff who are extremely friendly and professional in their approach and contribute to the happy atmosphere. Their courtesy and care for all the residents, in my opinion, is above the call of duty. The activities although good, were not to my taste.

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Review from S P (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 December 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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The care that my dad received in Water Royd could not have been any better. The staff are so attentive and caring, they are amazing, nothing is too much trouble for them. Towards the end of his life he was treated with great respect and dignity at all times. During his care, they always encouraged him to exercise and join in activities. I would and do recommend this care home to anyone who is looking for somewhere for their loved ones to be cared for. Amazing home from home.

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Review from A M (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Water Royd is a very friendly and welcoming care home. The care my mum receives is excellent. My dad visits mum every day and all the staff always chat with him and ask if he wants anything to eat or drink etc. My mum has been a resident here for three years now and is completely bed bound and her skin is in excellent condition.

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Review from L D (Wife of Resident) published on 1 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very happy with the care and attention my husband receives which is a priority over other things - however bedding, towels, carpets etc need renewing.

Reply from Paul Brookfield, Regional Director at Water Royd House Nursing Home
Thank you for your very kind words regarding the care provided to your husband at Water Royd House. We have an ongoing rolling programme for refreshing/renewing bedding/linen/flooring etc. However, I will pass this on to the home manager and housekeeper to monitor and review.

Kindest regards

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Review from S H (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother was a resident at Water Royd from 7/8/17 to 31/5/18. Our family found the home to be a wonderful environment for what was mum's last journey. Mum was treated with kindness and compassion and dignity. Staff very quickly understood what mum's needs were. The manager and staff create a lovely atmosphere, all very friendly. It does help when you are visiting a relative at the end of their life. We as a family are very grateful that we found Water Royd House for mum.

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Review from Kelvin T (Mother of Resident) published on 25 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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This is easy - Excellent!

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Review from Andrew C (Son of Resident) published on 5 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mum has spent the last three years of her life in this beautiful, caring home. Following a slow decline into full-blown Alzheimers several years ago, this home came up top of my list of the dozen or more homes and visited in the area. She was loved and respected by all the staff, who made the final chapter in her life the best it could have been. Top notch.

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Review from Josephine S (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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After viewing other nursing homes, Water Royd was recommended and didn't disappoint. Our family were impressed throughout our mums final months. Exceptional care, compassion, help and support from everyone including kitchen staff. Our views and wishes were met to make our mums last few months a happy one. Staff even put on a fantastic 80th birthday party for our mum.

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Review from Helen B (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My dad was in Water Royd from March to June 2018 after having a stroke. All staff from cleaners to senior staff were friendly and pleasant. When he was at the end of his life, they were exemplary to me and him. I have only praise for them all.

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Review from Joy P (Niece of Resident) published on 8 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Excellent support from staff members at a time of crisis. Staff went above and beyond their job role to support my uncle, also extending support and reassurance to myself.

Full care needs met always. Staff professional and accommodating at all times. Full credit to all staff for their dedication. Thank you!

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Review from K C (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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An excellent, caring and effective facility, providing high-quality care in a supportive and friendly way. Mum has been here since August 2017. The home is immaculate and great care is taken to be friendly, to listen, and to provide a safe, friendly and thoughtful environment. All are treated with respect, problems highlighted and potential solutions discussed openly. We have been impressed and very relieved our Mum is so well cared for.

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Date: 15 September 2025
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  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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Catherine Smith
Catherine SmithJob 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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