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The home features 66 en-suite bedrooms, secure gardens and a range of facilities including a dementia café and activity spaces. Residents enjoy a varied programme of activities and strong community connections.
Experienced staff provide compassionate care, including support for complex needs and end-of-life care.
Care Provided by Cherry Trees Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 66 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Contact Cherry Trees Care 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Orchard Healthcare Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Sharron Whaley(Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2016
Room Information
- Single Rooms (66)
Visiting
- Cherry Trees has an open door policy so please feel free freely, however, if a meeting is required with manager, please call in advance. Please bear in mind mealtimes are protected so certain areas of the home will not be accessible at these times.
Parking
- Free parking available on site.
Cherry Trees Care Home Reviews (82)
Cherry Trees Care Home has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.260) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Cherry Trees Care Home has 82 reviews.
Couldn't ask for better care and support for my dad. All staff have/do go above and beyond with everything he needs. The food is fab, all homemade. The room is lovely, the staff encourage making it your own personal space, which is lovely. Thank you for all the outstanding care and support.
Thank You for taking the time to leave a review of Cherry Trees we appreciate your feedback, and I am pleased to hear that you couldnt ask for better care for your dad. As a team we strive to provide the best possible care to the people living here. I will most certainly pass your comments on to...
All staff are really friendly and welcoming. Dad has been supported from the start and felt welcome. Anything he needs, they try their best to sort out for him. The room and building is lovely and clean.
Many thanks for taking the time to leave a review for Cherry Trees, your positive feedback is greatly appreciated, and I will most certainly pass your comments on to the team. Our team of compassionate staff aim to maintain a comfortable and friendly atmosphere within the home where people can feel...
My dad was transferred here from having spent a few weeks in another local care home. And I can honestly day what a breath of fresh air in comparison. The staff have been so welcoming and polite to us all, they've all spent time chatting and making him feel at ease. The care home feels loving and looked after with a homely setting and a fantastic garden area for independence. The food always looks nice and dad says it is. Thank you!
Thank You for taking the time to leave a review of Cherry Trees we appreciate your feedback, and I will certainly pass your comments on to the team. We strive to provide the best care possible for all people living here and support them as much as possible throughout their stay at the home. It is...
Dad has enjoyed his experience in here and has settled in since day one. Has enjoyed the entertainment and the care has been excellent.
Thank You for taking the time to complete a review of Cherry Trees we appreciate and value your feedback. I will certainly pass on your comments to the team. As a team we strive to provide good care it is pleasing to read that you feel that the care has been excellent. It is also good to hear...
With thanks and warmest wishes to all the staff at Cherry Trees
Thank You for taking the time to leave a review of Cherry Trees we appreciate your feedback, and I will most certainly pass this on to the team. I am pleased to hear that your mother was treated with respect, compassion, dignity and genuine affection by all the staff, from management through to...
My mum was here for 2 years, she passed away in August, as a family we have nothing but praise for everyone involved with Cherry trees, mum was happy here enjoying all the activities especially the singers who came in regularly, we were always made to feel welcome at any time. The food always looked and smells appetizing, the staff were always approachable and would take time to listen to us. I would recommend this care home to anyone without hesitation.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of Cherry Trees. I am pleased to hear you feel that as a family you have nothing but praise for everyone involved with Cherry Trees. It is pleasing to hear that you were always made to feel welcome at any time and that the staff were always...
Care was of the highest standard, always showed great respect for my husband & myself. Everything that was promised was delivered. All staff were brilliant always working in a nice quiet manner, the whole environment was calm & respectful. Sadly my husband passed away, the end of life care was wonderful & I couldn't have asked for a more peaceful end with support to the very end, amazing staff.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of Cherry Trees. I am pleased to hear you feel that all staff were brilliant and that the care was of the highest standard always showing great respect for your husband and yourself. As a team we strive to provide the best possible care to the people...
Dad's last days in Cherrytree's will always be a time that we will be forever grateful to everyone there in Cherrytree's for. Everyone went above and beyond their roles, allowing us to share Dads final week of life feeling totally supported and loved. An experience i will always treasure and be thankful to Sharon and all the staff for. Keep up the great work.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of Cherry Trees I will certainly pass your comments on to the team. It is pleasing to read that you felt that your Dad was treated with upmost respect, he was always so well presented, clean, stimulated and happy. I am pleased that you have an...
I find this home extremely well managed, staff are very good, I have visited at different times of the day over a 7 day period due to my work, I have never ever experienced any negatives from this home or its staff. From a medical point of view they are always spot on and take the correct action to gain medical advice and attention for my mum. I find the negativity quite odd and sad really. I can only say I really like this home and all the staff, I feel my mum is very well cared for and kept fully up to date, I will certainly be keeping my mum in this care home. Keep up the excellent work to an amazing team and manager.
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review of Cherry Trees. We appreciate your feedback and I will certainly pass this onto the team. I am pleased to hear that you feel that we take the correct action to gain medical advice for your mum. It is also pleasing to read that you will be keeping...
Our beloved dad was treated with dignity, love, kindness, and respect by everyone at Cherry Tree. I have nothing but huge thanks to every one of you. We went most days to see our dad and although he had Alzheimer's we knew dad felt loved by each and every one of you .Dad sadly passed away in August with us all around him. Indeed we stayed there a number of days and nights. I don't have enough words to reflect the absolute dignity and care dad and us all were given throughout. Myself and my brothers and sisters will never, ever forget it. You all went above and beyond. If there were 100 stars you would get that from me. Thank you to the manager and all the wonderful team you are professionals who care deeply about getting things right. You certainly did that for our magical dad and us all .
Thank you for the taking the time to write a review of Cherry Trees, I will certainly pass your comments on to the team. I am pleased to hear that you feel that everyone went above and beyond. As a team, we strive to provide the highest possible level of care to the people living at Cherry Trees I...
I would not recommend this care home. I have experienced extreme decline in my friend whilst at Cherrytrees. This has been decline in mental and physical health. What's more concerning is the lack of stimulation in this care home for the residents. I have to agree with another review and it does smell of urine in here. It does knock you back when you walk down the corridors. Some of the staff and the manager is unfriendly. I'm not one for leaving negative reviews but it's got to be said and I do agree with the other negative reviews. I would not place my loved one in this care home. Be very careful when choosing.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we value your feedback and assure you that we take this very seriously. The safety, comfort and wellbeing of all residents here at Cherry Trees is of paramount importance to us. I would like to personally reassure you that I am on hand and happy...
My father was initially placed into this carehome on an emergency respite basis. The deterioration which took place in this carehome with my father was nothing short of shocking. I have never seen a person deteriorate so quickly. Not surprising really. I had to fight to get him out of bed. He'd be laid in bed all day if I didn't keep ontop of the staff to get him out. It was more noticable when short staffed especially at the weekends. It got to the point where formal complaints had to be made to get the most basic of needs met. Managers don't seem to understand the importance of even the basics of stimulation in people suffering with dementia or Alzheimers. It seems as though they keep people in bed for ease. I can honestly say I have never seen as many people rapidly deteriorate or pass away as in this carehome. Being even more noticable as the individuals appeared physically fit upon entry, albeit suffering from dementia or Alzheimers. I would not recommend this carehome.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we value your feedback and assure you that we take this very seriously. The safety, comfort and wellbeing of all residents here at Cherry Trees is of paramount importance to us. I would like to personally reassure you that I am on hand and happy...
It's homely, food is good & rooms are more than adequate. Cleanliness is a priority & there are many activities arranged to stimulate residents.
Thank You for leaving a review of Cherry Trees we appreciate you taking the time to leave a review of the home and your experience of the home. It is pleasing to read that you find the caregivers to be very caring, very professional and always wanting the best for residents. I am also happy to read...
My mother came to Cherry Trees last summer and she settled in really quickly with the help of both staff/carers and other members/residents of the care home. It's not easy to settle when you have been so independent, but times were changing and therefore challenging for Mum. She needed help and care 24/7, and I'm so pleased to say that she has had this from everyone at Cherry Trees. She has been shown love and lots of professional care from every carer that she is in contact with
Thank You for taking the time to complete a review of Cherry Trees we appreciate and value your feedback. I will certainly pass on your comments to the team. As a team we strive to provide good care it is pleasing to hear that your mum has been shown love and lots of professional care from every...
Dad has now spent around 12 months at Cherry Trees after sadly not been able to continue living at his home all alone. Firstly he was admitted on to the residential side even though he was suffering from dementia, but recently he has been moved over on to the dementia unit. I cannot speak highly enough of how he is been looked after, from the caring, friendly staff, to the activities they provide for the lovely residents they look after. It is so comforting to know dad is receiving the care that he deserves in his later days. Thank you Cherry Trees!
Thank You for taking the time to leave a review of Cherry Trees your comments will be greatly appreciated by the team and I will be sure to pass them on. As a team we strive to provide the best care to the people living here at Cherry Trees it is pleasing to read that you cannot speak highly enough...
From personal experience I cannot praise the manager and the team highly enough.
Putting our dad into care was the hardest thing we have ever had to do. Dad and us as a family, were always treated with care, kindness and respect. Yes it's not the same as being at home and it tugs at every heart string but we went to visit every day and at different times so we were able to form a good picture of the standard of care he received. Dad was contented and happy and we will always be grateful to his carers and everyone at cherry trees who he formed a real bond with. 3 members of staff in paritucal are always available to listen and don't hide away like some care home managers.
Thank You for taking the time to leave a review of Cherry Trees your positive feedback is greatly appreciated, and I will most certainly pass your comments on to the team.It is pleasing to read that from your personal experience you cannot praise the manager and the team highly enough and that your...
I often look at Cherry Trees website page or social media to see what's still going on after losing my dad in January. My father was in the home for nearly 2 years. I am shocked and stunned at the terrible things that people have written about the care home and I can honestly say I have no idea When these things could possibly have happened. I spent much time with my father in the home and I had to say without exception he was loved and cared for and looked after. He had severe dementia and was always treated with the upmost respect. I never came to see him when he didn't have a shirt and tie on which they were used to seeing him in to the moment he passed away. He had a shave in the morning and was beautifully clean. The staff can do no more than they do. They arrange fantastic things for the residence to do under very hard circumstances with lots of different needs of each patient. The cleaners are just incredibly amazing. I can rest knowing he had the very best care home
Many thanks for taking the time to write a positive review for Cherry Trees, we are always pleased to receive feedback, and I will certainly share it with the team. I am pleased to read that you felt your dad was loved and cared for and looked after. We strive to provide the best care possible for...
Visiting family members are greeted with warmth and humour and offers of hospitality are usual.
Communication is excellent, calling me whenever they have a query or my husband needs anything.
My partner often speaks highly of the cook's varied cuisine and has good positive relationships with the staff which is a comfort as he is the youngest resident and his condition has caused him to remain largely in his room despite everyones best efforts.
One member of staff in particular knows him so well and he enjoys her company which helps so much in enabling the rest of the staff to meet his needs when he is least cooperative.
The overall feel within the home is that of family which gives me great comfort.
Many thanks for taking the time to leave a review for Cherry Trees, your positive feedback is greatly appreciated, and I will most certainly pass your comments on to the team. As a team, we strive to provide the best care possible. It is pleasing to read that since your husband was admitted to...
All of the staff cared for my mom dearly every day.
They were always polite, the care home was always clean and was never smelly.
There were often singers who came to entertain the residents and always things to do.
All of the residents were cared for and happy.
I never left Cherry trees worried about my mom, I knee she was always cared for, which is not the experience we have had in previous care.
Cherry trees is a lovely place to be for your loved ones.
Thank you for leaving a review of Cherry Trees I will certainly pass your comments onto the team. I am pleased that you have had a positive experience and that you feel the team were always polite and that the care home was always clean and was never smelly.It is pleasing that you never left Cherry...
I would not recommend this care home to anyone. The smell of Urine when you walk through the doors knock you back and the residents look disheveled and unkempt. Some of the staff are very unfriendly too especially whenever you ask questions. I dreaded going to see my loved ones in this care home as every time I went they looked like they had deteriorated and they looked very dirty too. The residents always look miserable which is not surprising when you hear the carers shouting at the residents because they sometimes get up out of their chairs. This is not a nice care home. Please think seriously before considering this place.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we value your feedback and assure you that we take this very seriously. The safety, comfort and wellbeing of all residents here at Cherry Trees is of paramount importance to us. I would like to personally reassure you that I am on hand and happy...
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 18 August 2023Good
- CaringOutstanding
- 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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (5) & Events (0)
- 16 Jun 2026
There was a wonderful sense of pride at our Rotherham care home as residents, colleagues and local veterans gathered to celebrate a very special milestone: Cherry Trees’ Veteran Friendly Framework...
- 30 Jul 2025
For Dementia Action Week 2025, our wonderful care homes and central teams raised vital funds for Alzheimer’s Society, a leading charity which helps provide support, information and research for dementia...
- 03 Apr 2025
Today is World Poetry Day, and at Cherry Trees Care Home, they are proud to have their very own poet living among them! We spoke to resident Sheila about her...
There are no upcoming events for Cherry Trees Care Home.
Awards / Recognitions (6)
- 29 Jan 2026Recipient: Cherry Trees Care Home
- 15 Jun 2024Recipient: Orchard Healthcare Group
- 16 Nov 2023Recipient: Orchard Healthcare Group
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Cherry Trees Care Home.
Meet the Team (1)

My name is Sharron Whaley, and I am the Home Manager here at Cherry Trees Care Home in Rotherham. I have worked for Orchard Care Homes since November 2014 and have been the Manager at Cherry Trees since 2017.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cherry Trees Care Home
What types of Care is Cherry Trees Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Cherry Trees Care Home have?
There are 66 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Cherry Trees Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Cherry Trees Care Home to the centre of Rotherham?
1.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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