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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.
I'm only here for a short time on respite but if I had to come long term cherry trees would be my 1st and only choice ...
Many thanks for taking the time to leave a positive review for Cherry Trees, we appreciate all the feedback we get and I will most certainly pass your comments on to the team. All the staff strive to provide the best care possible in a professional and helpful manner and I am pleased to hear that...
My mum is a resident in this carehome and I will be moving her as soon as practicable. I don't think this care home is by far worth the money. My elderly vulnerable mum managed to escape from this carehome during the night and fortunately a member of public found her outside the building. Consequences don't bare thinking about if it hadn't been for a kind member of public bringing her back. Safety leaves a lot to be desired here. My experience of management intervention is poor and obstructive whenever you raise concerns. I have also had concerns over the safety and allocation of medications in this carehome due to my mum experiencing episodes of extreme drowsiness.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We truly value your comments and want to assure you that we take them very seriously. The safety, comfort, and wellbeing of all residents at Cherry Trees remain our highest priorities.I would like to personally reassure you that I am available...
My auntie had her 100th birthday during Covid, and the staff went above and beyond to make sure that she had a fabulous day in the garden, with her family and friends and a wonderful singer entertaining us all with all the old songs. Her 104th birthday, last June, was just as special and enjoyed by all.
As my auntie was approaching the end of her life, the staff were extra vigilant for her needs and ensured that her passing was peaceful and dignified. I speak for the family when I say a big thank you for all involved in my aunties care. You are all amazing.
Thank you for leaving a review of Cherry Trees I will certainly pass your comments on to the team. Your positive feedback is greatly appreciated. I am pleased to hear that your Auntie regarded Cherry Trees as her home. We very much enjoyed getting to know your Auntie and celebrating her 100th and...
Care for the residents has always been paramount without a doubt. Any issues regarding dad, we were notified about and proper procedures were always followed.
Dad passed away peacefully last month at Cherry Trees and through this really heartbreaking time, once again, we were supported by everyone there.
I would also like to thank the manager for always being supportive and extremely kind nothing was ever too much trouble.
Thank you from all of dad's family.
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 care for the residents has always been paramount at Cherry Trees. We very much enjoyed getting to know and caring for your dad and would once again like to offer our sincere condolences to you and your family.
We would like to say thank you to all the staff from my father's family for all the care and support you have given.
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 the care he has received has been exceptional and the love, care, and attention from all the staff has enabled him to feel safe and...
Found the whole team friendly and helpful. Quick to respond to client's needs and requests. Facilities and rooms are always clean and tidy. Have participated in some activities with clients which they seemed to enjoy and participate as appropriate.
Thank You so much for leaving a review of Cherry Trees I will most certainly pass your comments onto the team. As a team we strive to provide the best care possible to the people living at Cherry Trees I am pleased that you found the whole team friendly and helpful and that you have noted that the facilities and rooms are always clean and tidy. Kind Regards.
My Mum had been at Cherry Trees since September 2023 and after a shaky start (because she wanted to be in her own home), she settled in. The staff at this home have been wonderful and the care she was given was faultless. Every member of staff were so lovely and so caring of my mum's needs. She was very happy. I cannot recommend them enough and I am so grateful.
Thank You so much for leaving a review of Cherry Trees I will most certainly pass your comments onto the team. As a team we strive to provide the best care possible to the people living at Cherry Trees I am pleased that you feel that the care your mum received was faultless and that she was very happy. Kind Regards.
It made her final months as comfortable, safe and fulfilling as possible.
For the family there was peace of mind in the knowledge that she was safe and well cared for.
The care was both personal and professional.
Thank you.
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 care was both personal and professional. We very much enjoyed getting to know your mum and would once again like to offer our sincere condolences to you and your family. Kind Regards.
I have just been to visit my mum in Cherry Trees and feel I need to write this review to thank all of the staff so much for everything they are doing for my mum. She is so well cared for in Cherry Trees and we feel reassured that she is getting the best of everything. After a significant amount of time in bed, which was Mum's wish, she is now out of bed and sitting in a chair in the lounge with other residents, eating her meals and being able to better see the entertainment/singers, etc. To see Mum sat up and being with other people and eating so well is absolutely amazing and has made us all so very happy. We want to thank all the staff so much for everything they do for Mum and for persevering in asking if she wants to get out of bed. It is with your care and patience that Mum has made this amazing change. Thank you from all of her family.
Thank You for taking the time to leave a review for Cherry Trees I will most certainly pass your comments on to the team. As a team, we strive to provide the best care possible to the people living at Cherry Trees. I am so pleased that you feel that your mum is getting the best of everything and that as a family you are all very happy with the care your mum is receiving. Kind Regards.
My sister-in-law has been in Cherry Trees Care Home since 27th November 2023, she settled straight away. All staff and management are excellent and give the best care to residents.
Thank You for taking the time to leave a review for Cherry Trees I will most certainly pass your comments on to the team. As a team we strive to provide the best care possible to the people living at Cherry Trees I am pleased you feel that all staff and management are excellent and give the best care to residents. Kind Regards.
My mum received excellent care at Cherry Trees, they were welcoming supportive, and knowledgeable in their roles from the manager to the care staff. They cared for my mum for a number of years, I can’t recommend anywhere else.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of Cherry Trees. I am pleased to hear that you feel that your mum received excellent care at Cherry Trees and that we were welcoming supportive, and knowledgeable in our roles. I will most certainly pass your comments on to the team. It has been a pleasure caring for your mum. Kind Regards.
The staff are helpful to my husband. Sometimes when I visit my husband, he has had an accident and is in wet clothes. I feel that this is due to the staff being so busy and that sometimes there isn’t enough staff. The staff do a great job though. The care home is very clean and well looked after!
Thank You for taking the time to leave a review of Cherry Trees I will certainly pass your comments onto the team. I am pleased to hear that you feel it nice that your husband feels content and happy and that the staff do a great job. I am sorry to hear that you feel that sometimes there are not...
My dad spent the last few years of life at Cherry Trees Care Home. Having worked as a senior manager for a social care residential provider in Cambs, I’m acutely aware of the challenges for the sector. The provision delivered to my dad specialised in Alzheimer’s care. Despite some challenges, the service offered a happy environment with good levels of choice. The staff teams were always focused on solving issues and problems. I have been reassured throughout by the care standards delivered in practice by staff throughout. The learning culture between staff is evidently continuously in action. Thank you so much.
Many thanks for taking the time to leave a review of Cherry Trees, I am pleased to hear that you feel the service offered a happy environment with good levels of choice and the staff teams were always focused on solving issues and problems. It is pleasing to hear that you have been reassured...
My dad has been in Cherry Trees for a couple of years, during this time his Alzheimer’s advanced. The staff managed my dad’s care requirements excellently, with compassion and empathy. My Dad was afforded respect and treated with dignity. Sadly, he died recently, again the staff were compassionate and very caring, delivering fantastic end of life care. They supported my sister and I during the final days and when we stayed with him in his final hours, they gave us privacy, whilst also offering support, drinks and food, advice. When Dad finally succumbed, the deputy manager was nothing less than brilliant. I myself am a nurse and have been for forty-one years, and I could not fault the care Dad received. I would like to offer a great big thank you to all the staff at Cherry Trees. If anyone is struggling to find a really brilliant care home, for a relative, Cherry Trees is the place to go in Rotherham. Thank you Cherry Trees.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for Cherry Trees. Your positive feedback is greatly appreciated and I will certainly pass your comments on to the team. I am pleased to hear that you feel that the staff managed your dad’s care requirements excellently, with compassion and empathy and...
The staff and facilities here are first class, hence why we chose Cherry Tree Care Home as the place for Mum to be, having viewed three different care homes. The friendliness and care for the residents is clear for people to see and nothing is too much trouble and that stems from the management to carers alike. Professionalism and dedication is overflowing at Cherry Trees Care Homes, first class.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for Cherry Trees. I will most certainly pass your comments on to the team. As a team we strive to provide the best care possible. I am pleased to hear that you feel that the staff and facilities here are first class and that you feel the friendliness...
The staff were some of the happiest and friendliest people I’ve ever met. It was clear how much they cared for my grandma, and I cannot thank them enough for the support they gave us when Grandma passed away. Seeing them all waiting outside for the funeral procession to say goodbye was beautiful and really made my family's day.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for Cherrytrees. Your feedback is appreciated, and I will most certainly pass your comments on to the team. As a team, we strive to provide the best care possible, and I am pleased that you observed the staff to be some of the happiest and friendliest...
From the moment mum moved in we felt welcomed and involved with all aspects of mums care. The few minor concerns we did raise were dealt with quickly and we were made to feel that our opinion did matter. Mum was treated with the greatest respect and she soon settled in, making friends in her time there, not just with the other residents but with many of the staff as well.
I cannot thank the staff at Cherry Trees enough for the way they looked after not just Mum, but my sister and myself during her time there.
They took the time to get to know Mum, asking us questions, talking to Mum about her life, taking an interest in her past and picking up on her love for Elvis Presley. From the management to the office staff, carers, maintenance, cleaners, palliative carers and anyone else I might have missed, thank you for everything you said and did to make Mum happy, safe, cared for and loved.
Thank you all.
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 for our residents and I am pleased to hear that your Mum was treated...
Mum has been at Cherry Trees for just over a year. I do not live locally so cannot visit often. Mum needed support and care because she has Alzheimer's and was unable to live alone. I have recently visited and cannot stress enough how improved Mum's condition is. She looks fit and healthy and is obviously benefiting from the excellent meals and the care and company of those around her. She enjoys the activities and we love seeing the pictures posted on social media. Mum still has her ups and downs, but the care and attention provided mean that her needs are attended to with sympathy and patience. The time I am able to spend with Mum is calmer and more enjoyable. To see first-hand how caring and competent the staff are means I know we made the right choice. The staff have been very helpful in keeping me up to date which, from a distance, has been very reassuring. Mum's quality of life has improved significantly at Cherry Trees. I return home knowing she is in excellent hands.
Thank you for taking the time to leave this review, we really do appreciate the feedback we receive for our home. Our team of compassionate staff strive to understand the needs and requirements of every individual resident in order to provide them with the highest possible level of care. We are pleased to hear this has been your experience at Cherry Trees.
Mum was resident at Cherry Trees Care Home in Kimberworth Park, Rotherham from September 2021 to August 2023. She was officially diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in November 2021. We chose Cherry Trees for its good reviews and its close proximity to Mum’s previous home of over 40 years. The care at Cherry Trees was fabulous. The staff were excellent and very supportive of both my sister and I during Mum’s time there. The staff go above and beyond to make sure that residents are looked after, despite staff shortages on occasions. They are very caring and lovely towards residents. They keep them safe and happy. Everyone was very respectful and supportive in Mum’s final days too. I am so happy that they were able to accommodate Mum. I would happily recommend Cherry Trees to anyone in the same situation as Mum and my sister and myself. It was not an easy time, but Cherry Trees helped us immensely. Thank you all at Cherry Trees.
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 for our residents and I am pleased to hear that you would recommend...
When my Auntie was admitted, her health was very poor. She was suffering from an auto-immune condition that had been impossible for her family, carers,GP and District Nurse to get under control. She was also suffering from several other health issues including Alzheimer's.
From the moment she entered Cherry Trees, the staff took over her care, dealing effectively with the very stubborn symptoms of her condition and sympathetically supporting her as an Alzheimer's resident.
I always found the staff competent, caring and willing to go the extra mile to ensure that my Auntie was comfortable and settled, despite the challenges this might present. Nothing was too much trouble from bringing her meals in bed if she didn't want to get up to calling in health professionals to address other issues.
My Auntie's quality of life and the quality of the time we spent with her improved significantly in Cherry Trees. Thank you so much.
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 for our residents. I am pleased to hear that you always found the...
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.
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