
They are very kind and you can talk to them about anything, and the care home is so clean.G P(Sister-in-law of Resident/Service User)

We cannot speak highly enough of Oakwood GrangeSusan M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The home is clean and tidy and my mum enjoys the activitiesJ S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

They are very kind and you can talk to them about anything, and the care home is so clean.G P(Sister-in-law of Resident/Service User)

We cannot speak highly enough of Oakwood GrangeSusan M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The home is clean and tidy and my mum enjoys the activitiesJ S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Anchor's Oakwood Grange is located at the centre of the Royston community in Barnsley.
The home provides friendly and comfortable residential and dementia care for up to 60 residents in single rooms which offer en-suite facilities.
Oakwood Grange is accepting new residents for quality residential and residential dementia care. The home provides convalescence care, trial stays and respite care as well as permanent stays.
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Care Provided by Oakwood Grange
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 60 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
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Lift
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees can vary depending on care needs and other factors. Colleagues at Oakwood Grange will be happy to discuss our weekly fees with you and what our fees include.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Oakwood Grange for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Oakwood Grange 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
- Anchor
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Emma Barnes (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2012
- Last Refurbishment: -1
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (60)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (60)
Visiting
- Visitors are welcome at Oakwood Grange.
Parking
- Onsite parking is available, including disabled spaces.
Oakwood Grange Reviews (77)
Oakwood Grange has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.731) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Oakwood Grange has 77 reviews.
Everyone is welcoming, we've been encouraged to bring familiar things in. Small requests to help him settle have been sorted with no problems.
Every member of staff treated him with genuine kindness, patience, and respect. You took the time to get to know him, talk with him, and make him feel comfortable and valued. and always with dignity, reassurance, and warmth.
You cared for us as a family just as thoughtfully. You kept us informed, welcomed us every time we visited, and supported us with compassion during the most difficult moments. The way you handled everything around Grandad's passing was calm, respectful, and deeply appreciated.
Oakwood Grange is filled with people who truly care, and I will always be grateful for the comfort and kindness you gave Grandad, and the support you gave us all as a family.
Hayley
The staff are very friendly and helpful there seems to be more staff on shifts which seems to have taken pressures off which is good. The home is clean and tidy and my mum enjoys the activities and singers and would like more to be available if possible. Overall we are happy with the experience at Oakwood Grange.
Access to the home is restricted and requires the team to allow entry (good). While my father is now bed-bound he has regular visit/support from the team also visits by staff residents. The team provide excellent service to ensure my father is comfortable and safe. I visit on a regular basis and have no concerns about welfare and care. Thank you.
My nanna has been a resident of Oakwood Grange for nearly 3 years now. The care and love she receives is outstanding. We know that she is safe, cared for & loved to the best that we could want for her. I recommend this home to everyone I know, even people I don't know. I will be forever thankful to the staff at Oakwood Grange for giving my nanna the care that I couldn't anymore.
Oakwood Grange care home is a lovely place, the staff are all very friendly and helpful, my mum has been living here over 12 months and is 100% better, she has gained weight, she gets on well with all of the staff and residents. The only thing would be activities and days out should be more frequent, other than that everything is 100%.
My aunty came to Oakwood and unfortunately wasn't for her she needed stimulation and activities and they was very low she liked the care staff and her room but was very bored and tired so didn't end up staying
Thank you for taking the time to review Oakwood Grange and we are pleased you rate our overall experience as very good. Our daily, weekly and monthly activities are arranged with our residents input, to ensure these include everyone's preferences. I will review our activities with my team and our...
My aunt's health has declined quite severely since being admitted to hospital in December, having had pneumonia. Since returning to Oakwood Grange, she has been treated with care and dignity, during a difficult period for her. I have received timely and regular communication from the staff, which has been very reassuring at this time.
I am happy Shirley is getting looked after. We know she is in safe hands. The carers are lovely and they do a great job. They are very kind and you can talk to them about anything, and the care home is so clean.
We cannot speak highly enough of Oakwood Grange, our mum was made welcome and comfortable straight away. Mum is happy and always singing now. The staff are very attentive to the resident, and this is always very evident when we visit. We know Mum is always clean and well looked after. We feel mum is very safe and secure, which gives us peace of mind, which is so important.
The care and support given to her was outstanding.
When she needed end of life care it was given unstintingly, with compassion and the utmost love.
The home was always welcoming, nothing was too much trouble, the staff without exception were of the highest standard.
A lovely and loving home.
After visiting many care homes, we visited Oakwood and knew instinctively it was just right for our mum. Very welcoming, homely, lovely atmosphere and really good home-cooked food which mam enjoyed. Mam was extremely well cared for at Oakwood. She was surrounded by a brilliant team of very dedicated, understanding and hardworking staff. We cannot thank all the staff enough for their love, care and support. We highly recommend Oakwood, it's a wonderful home.
My mum came to Oakwood Grange in April ,the care and love she has been shown is outstanding ,The staff are all amazing, She been poorly these last couple of days and the care she has received is outstanding, so thank you x
Oakwood Grange has been a true blessing for our family. From the moment my mum moved in, the entire team has been nothing short of amazing. They are warm, friendly, and genuinely caring - it's clear they treat every resident like a member of their own family.
What has made the biggest difference for me personally is the peace of mind they've given us. Looking after Mum had become increasingly stressful and worrying, but since she's been in their care, that burden has completely lifted. I know she's safe, comfortable, and well cared for every single day.
The staff are excellent communicators and always keep us updated, which means we feel connected and involved even when we can't be there in person. It's such a comfort to know Mum is in such capable and kind hands.
I truly can't thank them enough - Oakwood Grange in my view is outstanding
From the start the staff have been warm, friendly and supportive. They have truly created a homely environment where everyone is treated with dignity, respect and kindness.
One of the things that really stands out for me is the fantastic range of activities offered.mum has been able to stay active and engaged. It's been wonderful to see her happy and engaged.
Oakwood grange is more than just a care home it's a vibrant, caring community. My whole family are deeply grateful for everything they do. Thank you to all the wonderful staff
The manager and her staff have been absolutely lovely from the moment I went to visit Oakwood Grange with a view to my dad needing a place in a care home urgently. In the 8 weeks that he has been there they have done an initial detailed care plan, adapting it to fit dad's needs as they got to know him more. Every time we visit there is a member of staff that is keen to let us know how he is doing, and they have contacted us promptly over a couple of issues as dad settled in. The staff have also been kind and caring towards me and my husband, recognising that it is also a difficult time for us. Dad is now settling and less anxious, and we know he is safe and well cared for by the staff.
I cannot speak too highly of the care I have received. I have only been in residence for a matter of weeks but during that time my husband died and the care and consideration I have received has been without parallel. Both staff and management have made it the best place to be at this time.
Have been quite impressed by my time at Oakwood Grange. I did not know what to expect as many bad reviews are published about various care homes. I have settled here well. Everyone is so friendly. Managment, staff, carers and other residents food is varied and good, room is clean and common areas attractive and welcoming. Can eat in the dining room or my own room - it is good to have a choice. There are lots of smiley faces about which is good too.
Mum's bed is always clean, her clothes are clean and respectfully put neatly back into her wardrobe, and nothing has gone missing. Mum is so much more settled and always clean. She is kept safe within the home as the carers understand Mum's dementia and her particular behaviours and the risks around that. Mum's care plan shows that it has been written with knowledge, understanding and professionalism that I haven't seen in her previous two care homes, all of this gives me confidence and happiness and I am so grateful to everyone, the owners, management, carers and everyone who works at Oakwood for giving such a high and professional standard of care, it means more than I can really put into words.
We took the difficult decision to move my mother into a care home in June 2024. From the moment we visited the care home, we knew we had made the right decision. The staff at Oakwood Grange could not be more caring. My mother loved her time there. Sadly, she has now passed but I know that in the relatively short time she was there, she felt safe and well looked after by the excellent staff. Thank you to all at Oakwood Grange for the love and care you showed to my mother.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 24 December 2022Good
- CaringGood
- 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
2 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 27 July 2026We currently have two vacancies for care. Please contact Oakwood Grange directly for more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Oakwood Grange
What types of Care is Oakwood Grange registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Oakwood Grange have?
There are 60 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Oakwood Grange?
Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Lift, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Oakwood Grange to the centre of Barnsley?
3.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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