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Care Provided by Bennfield House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 27 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
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- 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
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Bennfield House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
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Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Owner
- Bennfield House Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Clare Clarke (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2025
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (27)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (5)
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Bennfield House Reviews (11)
9.4
Bennfield House has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.374) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bennfield House has 11 reviews.
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Review from Debbie P (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 June 2026 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
My Mum had been in another care home in Armthorpe but we had to take her out after a week as the care was appalling. She has now been in Bennfield for 10 days and we are so happy with the home. The care is absolutely fantastic. All the staff are so patient and caring, nothing is too much trouble...
My Mum had been in another care home in Armthorpe but we had to take her out after a week as the care was appalling. She has now been in Bennfield for 10 days and we are so happy with the home. The care is absolutely fantastic. All the staff are so patient and caring, nothing is too much trouble for them. All the residents are treated with dignity and respect. I can't praise Bennfield enough .
↩Reply from Thomas Weetman, Director at Bennfield House
Thank you so much Debbie, mum has certainly settled in well. I will pass on your lovely comments to the team.
Review from Janette D (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 October 2025 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
My mum resides at Bennfield and as been here for 2 years. All staff in every department are friendly and helpful. My mums care is extremely at a high standard and I'm happy that mum is in the care of Benfield House
My mum resides at Bennfield and as been here for 2 years. All staff in every department are friendly and helpful. My mums care is extremely at a high standard and I'm happy that mum is in the care of Benfield House
Review from Colin T (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 21 October 2025 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
My father-in-law came in with very fast onset of dementia
We had moved him from another care home in Thorne that couldn't meet his needs
He's now sadly not with us anymore
But benfield house staff
Really took excellent care of him
We had moved him from another care home in Thorne that couldn't meet his needs
He's now sadly not with us anymore
But benfield house staff
Really took excellent care of him
And made his final days the best and most comfortable he...
My father-in-law came in with very fast onset of dementia
We had moved him from another care home in Thorne that couldn't meet his needs
He's now sadly not with us anymore
But benfield house staff
Really took excellent care of him
And made his final days the best and most comfortable he could possibly have had
We had moved him from another care home in Thorne that couldn't meet his needs
He's now sadly not with us anymore
But benfield house staff
Really took excellent care of him
And made his final days the best and most comfortable he could possibly have had
Thank you for everything
Review from Tracy C (Niece of Resident) published on 21 October 2025 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
My aunty was so poorly and was being neglected and abused by a friend in London. We brought her to Doncaster and nursed her back to health, got her an assisted living flat. life was beginning to look up for her. Turned out she had been very badly abused and neglected for a long time and we had only...
My aunty was so poorly and was being neglected and abused by a friend in London. We brought her to Doncaster and nursed her back to health, got her an assisted living flat. life was beginning to look up for her. Turned out she had been very badly abused and neglected for a long time and we had only just got to her in time. All of a sudden, aunties health turned for the worse and we nearly lost her on Christmas. Sadly she had a condition that meant the only treatment was palliative care. She was so weak and frail the hospital released her into the care of a horrible nursing home. We fought tooth and nail to remove her from said nursing home and got her into Bennfield. Finally, our auntie had the care and love she so desperately needed. The staff at Bennfield have been wonderful, caring, kind and have treated her like family. Professional, with high values, the manager of Bennfield has worked to ensure her home offers a beautiful and safe place for her residents. Can't thank her enough
Review from Christine A (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 October 2025 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
Dad has been at Bennfield coming up a year in December.After a short spell in another care home I cannot say what a relief it was to our family to have him here and settled.
The staff from house keeping, carers, nurses and management are amazing.
The staff from house keeping, carers, nurses and management are amazing.
Dad's personal needs and challenges are always met....
Dad has been at Bennfield coming up a year in December.After a short spell in another care home I cannot say what a relief it was to our family to have him here and settled.
The staff from house keeping, carers, nurses and management are amazing.
Dad's personal needs and challenges are always met. He is always clean,well dressed and treat with dignity.
Nursing team always keep you updated of any change in care needs.
The staff are well trained caring and hard working.
We can go home after visiting knowing he is well looked after .
But for the families that can't always visit it is reassuring to know residents are in good hands.
The staff from house keeping, carers, nurses and management are amazing.
Dad's personal needs and challenges are always met. He is always clean,well dressed and treat with dignity.
Nursing team always keep you updated of any change in care needs.
The staff are well trained caring and hard working.
We can go home after visiting knowing he is well looked after .
But for the families that can't always visit it is reassuring to know residents are in good hands.
Thank you to all Bennfield staff for your hard work.
↩Reply from Penny Bennett, Director at Bennfield House
Thank you so much it is a pleasure and an honour to care for your Dad, he is amazing.
Review from Clare H (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 May 2024 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
After a turbulent time, a new year experience for us, this care home gave my dad everything he needs. He’s kept clean, dignified and given the food he loves. The staff cannot do enough for us and give everyone the personal touch they deserve. Very well managed and a care home that not only cares...
After a turbulent time, a new year experience for us, this care home gave my dad everything he needs. He’s kept clean, dignified and given the food he loves. The staff cannot do enough for us and give everyone the personal touch they deserve. Very well managed and a care home that not only cares but understands medication and the best needs of the residents. I remain very happy!
Review from Daryl B (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 February 2024 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
My father has been a resident of Bennfield House for the last eighteen months. He has never been treated as anything other than a member of the wonderful family that lives and works at Bennfield. The staff all treat him like their grandad and he loves them as they love him. Visitors are treated...
My father has been a resident of Bennfield House for the last eighteen months. He has never been treated as anything other than a member of the wonderful family that lives and works at Bennfield. The staff all treat him like their grandad and he loves them as they love him. Visitors are treated like family too, it’s such a wonderful environment. You know when you leave your loved one at the end of a visit that you are leaving them in safe, caring hands. Every member of staff, no matter what their role, takes the time to get to know the residents. I think this helps to give the residents a real feeling of safety and well-being.
Everything that the residents could possibly need is there and their comfort is the priority. They are treated with utmost care, respect and the ability to maintain their dignity. I would recommend Bennfield House and its wonderful staff to anyone.
Review from Sarah R (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 February 2024 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
Our dad receives the best possible care at Bennfield House. All staff, regardless of their titles, are welcoming, helpful and kind. The most important thing for myself and my sister is that the staff truly care about each and every individual. There is a genuine feeling of warmth and love towards...
Our dad receives the best possible care at Bennfield House. All staff, regardless of their titles, are welcoming, helpful and kind. The most important thing for myself and my sister is that the staff truly care about each and every individual. There is a genuine feeling of warmth and love towards all the residents. The way staff deal with the challenges faced is second to none. We feel confident and our minds have been put at ease that our dad is in such a special place.
Review from Christine W (Niece of Resident) published on 19 February 2024 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
Bennfield House was not offered to my aunt when it was first decided that she required 24-hour care in a care establishment. However, after a year in care, she was reassessed and was then deemed to need nursing care. Bennfield House has opened our family's eyes to how my aunt should have been...
Bennfield House was not offered to my aunt when it was first decided that she required 24-hour care in a care establishment. However, after a year in care, she was reassessed and was then deemed to need nursing care. Bennfield House has opened our family's eyes to how my aunt should have been treated with love, respect and as a person not a number. Since being transferred there, her general health and well-being have greatly improved and she is now happy to live within care surroundings.
The whole team are amazing and nothing is too much trouble. I am kept informed of any developments, decisions in my aunt's care. Such a lovely home. Thank you everyone.
Review from Andrew M (Son of Resident) published on 25 January 2024 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
The entire team of care staff which ranges from the care home manager to the nurses, carers, kitchen staff, cleaners, the handy man and admin staff are all brilliant towards caring for my dad. They all provide an excellent standard of care and are all willing to go the extra mile in order to make a...
The entire team of care staff which ranges from the care home manager to the nurses, carers, kitchen staff, cleaners, the handy man and admin staff are all brilliant towards caring for my dad. They all provide an excellent standard of care and are all willing to go the extra mile in order to make a positive difference for all the residents. I can't thank them enough for the quality of care they have given my dad.
Review from Clare W (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 January 2020 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
During the time that my dad has lived in Bennfield House, I have always found the standards of care and hygiene to be extremely high, particularly when measured against the four previous homes my father had been in.
The staff are warm, kind and regularly receive training which I have witnessed,...
During the time that my dad has lived in Bennfield House, I have always found the standards of care and hygiene to be extremely high, particularly when measured against the four previous homes my father had been in.
The staff are warm, kind and regularly receive training which I have witnessed, sufficient staff are always on duty allowing them time to spend with clients such as my father. They go above and beyond for their residents, for example, my father was always anxious about not working and not having money in his hand and to calm him he “worked” in the dining room and received copied money. This went a long way to improve his level of happiness.
I am always informed of any issues or problems promptly as I am of the many events they organise.
The staff are warm, kind and regularly receive training which I have witnessed, sufficient staff are always on duty allowing them time to spend with clients such as my father. They go above and beyond for their residents, for example, my father was always anxious about not working and not having money in his hand and to calm him he “worked” in the dining room and received copied money. This went a long way to improve his level of happiness.
I am always informed of any issues or problems promptly as I am of the many events they organise.
It is clear that these exacting standards are lead and implemented from the top.
↩Reply from Tom Ogden, Registered at Bennfield House
Thank you for kindly taking the time to write a review and for the lovely way you have described our home. We pride ourselves in making a real difference to the lives of our residents and creating a great place to live and it is encouraging for our staff to receive such positive feedback. I will ensure that your comments are passed to the whole team. Thank you!
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 31 July 2018Overall
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- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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- 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Bennfield House
What types of Care is Bennfield House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Bennfield House have?
There are 27 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Bennfield House?
Own Furniture if required, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Bennfield House to the centre of Doncaster?
9.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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