
I would highly recommend Dearne Hall Care Home.Clare F(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I cannot praise the team at Dearne Hall highly enough.Wendy W(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

When walking into the home it was warm and inviting.L B(Friend of Resident/Service User)

I would highly recommend Dearne Hall Care Home.Clare F(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I cannot praise the team at Dearne Hall highly enough.Wendy W(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

When walking into the home it was warm and inviting.L B(Friend of Resident/Service User)

Dearne Hall is a contemporary residential and dementia care home located in the heart of the Bolton-upon-Dearne community. It continues to welcome new residents for respite and permanent care. The home is operated by Anchor and provides residential care and care for older people living with dementia, which is personally tailored to meet the individual needs of customers and enhance their quality of life.
The home is purpose-built and each of...
Care Provided by Dearne Hall
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 48 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)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- 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. Our colleagues at Dearne Hall will be happy to discuss any questions regarding fees and any additional services.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Dearne Hall for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Dearne Hall 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
- Joanna Boswell (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (48)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (48)
Visiting
- Visitors are welcome at Dearne Hall.
Parking
- The home has onsite parking, including disabled spaces.
Dearne Hall Reviews (46)
Dearne Hall has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.822) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Dearne Hall has 46 reviews.
Dearne Hall is a very good care home with dedicated staff from top to bottom. It's the perfect place for my mother
My mum lived at Dearne Hall for the last 3 years of her life. She had nothing but praise for all the staff and care, kindness and fun she received. Nothing was too much trouble. Everything she needed or wanted was available for her. The home is very clean and beautiful surroundings. Meals are plentiful and she enjoyed most of them. There is a varied social programme for the residents, visiting entertainers, arts and crafts, quizzes, and exercise sessions. I can't praise the medical and nursing care given to her, especially during the later stages of her life.
The home is an excellent home where the care delivered is to an excellent standard. Management are so approachable and are really caring both to the residents and relatives. During times of distress management and staff go the extra mile to support and reassure relatives. It is like a big family where you feel the care & calm environment. I am really chose Dearne Hall. Thank you so much.
Mum has been bedbound for a long time. The dementia has worsened and she is sometimes very disengaged. Nevertheless, all the care (and auxiliary) staff I have met try their very best to make Mum feel safe and well cared for. They are cheerful, chatty and put resident care at the front their priorities. The management are approachable, helpful and reassuring. I feel very confident leaving Mum in their care.
All the staff including the deputy manager, domestics, maintenance are so happy and welcoming and makes the home run smoothly.
My mum has been a resident at the care home for about 3 months. The duty of care is more than excellent. My mum's health has improved, she has gained weight. She now has a few friends who are lovely and kind to her. The staff are amazing, and they can't do enough for my mum and family. I would highly recommend Dearne Hall Care Home.
I cannot praise the team at Dearne Hall highly enough. The level of care and dignity shown to the residents far exceeds good. Nothing is ever too much trouble and time is taken to know each resident on a personal level. Since my Dad moved in the difference it has made can't be underestimated. My Sister and I are no longer worried about his safety and all round care. The team understand him and the added personal touches make all the difference to both Dad and us. It was a difficult decision to put Dad into full time care, but the team here have 100 % made us realise he is in the best place with the best care possible. I cannot thank each and everyone of them enough for everything they do, far and away they go above and beyond everyday.
The carers and management aree friendly and caring, nothing is too much for them to help or explain any questions you ask. It is lovely and clean and always trying to get residents to join in activities. My mum was in as respite, but is now permanent. Would highly recommend Dearne Hall 100%.
He enjoyed joining in with activities whilst he was there and having fun with the staff and other residents.
I thought he was looked after 100% and wouldn't hesitate having him stay there permanently when the time come .
Keep up the excellent work guys!
Staff are very caring and helpful and calm. The care home is always clean and residents well looked after. The food is good and plentiful and staff help feed those who cannot feed themselves, ditto washing and dressing etc. Always a pleasant environment.
I have recently stayed here and the care and attention i got was the best. all my needs wishes was taken care off and the staff helped me to build my confidence and independence and i was able to return to my home. the Staff was always on hand and the food was lovely and enjoyable. there was always a choice of activities to participate in daily. i would highly recommend Dearne hall i was very happy there im just not ready for a care home full time.
I have experienced care and kindness as a 'respite' resident. I have grown to admire their hard work. Has been good to get to know the other residents too. It has been a welcome few weeks in my recovery from three hip operations.
I cannot praise the home and staff enough for the care given to my dad. From the 1st meeting we were made to feel comfortable. Everything was explained to us. We felt staff listened to our concerns about leaving our dad in their care, we were given time to go through Dad's likes and dislikes. They spoke to Dad despite his dementia and included him in the conversation. When visiting the home, the one reasuring thing was that no matter which member of staff we spoke to they could tell us what kind of day dad had had. All staff were friendly but profesisonal, they always had time for you. Dad enjoyed his stay in the home, and we would not hesitate to take him again for respite and permanent care if this was in his best interest. We want to say thank you to all staff, we were very grateful for their care and support in what was a difficult time for us as family.
my mum was in dearne hall for 8 years until her recent passing. from day one she was cared for with care and compassion and nothing was ever too much trouble all the staff are brilliant, her room was always clean and tidy and she enjoyed all the meals, I know it can be hard but if anyone is thinking about putting a loved one into a care home I would highly recommend this place.
My mother has been in Dearne Hall Care Home for 18 months and has received the best care you could wish for. From the moment we looked round and saw how clean, modern and organised the home was we knew that it was the right place for Mum. She has loved the activities such as, going to a pub for lunch, visiting a local garden centre, a day at the seaside plus fish n chips, games day including playing table tennis and many many more. Mum made new friends and loved the carers. We would fully recommend Dearne Hall Care Home.
Those on the floor I visited were particularly helpful, happy and couldn't do enough for us. The knowledge they had of their residents was amazing. They were very understanding and respectful. They have such a tough job (one I could not fathom doing myself), and she acted above and beyond. Every staff member I met was courteous and helpful. The facilities were clean, well kept and simply stunning. Each resident appeared to be very well cared for.
Staff are kind and caring, the manager has great knowledge of residents needs and makes a home from home feel. Lots of activities especially themed around events, which gives you things to look forward to, even Christmas Carol Concert for the residents! A wonderful well run home.
Always kept nice and clean. Carers kind and accommodating to mum. Lots of activities in the home particularly leading up to Christmas.
The staff are always friendly, approachable and caring. The management are always happy to answer any questions. Dad says the food is lovely. The staff always try to encourage dad to be involved in activities even though he is often reluctant.
Dearne Hall Care Home is a very friendly place. I always feel welcome when I visit my friend. Everyone is so helpful and supportive and any questions or requests are listened to and responded to straight away. It's been difficult for my friend to make the move into a care home but all the staff have made it easy for her to settle. I know that she is getting the best care possible.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 15 November 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 Dearne Hall directly for further details.
News (3) & Events (0)
- 19 Dec 2025
Residents and colleagues at Anchor care homes across South Yorkshire are embracing the festive spirit in style. From crafting Christmas decorations and singing carols, to decorating trees and baking festive...
- 29 Oct 2024
Anchor, England’s largest not-for-profit provider of care and housing for people in later life, is proud to announce that colleagues from its Dearne Hall care home are finalists in the...
- 09 Oct 2024
Anchor, England’s largest not-for-profit provider of housing and care for people in later life, has received platinum status in the RSPCA’s annual PawPrints Awards for the second year in a...
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Awards / Recognitions (13)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Anchor
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Anchor
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Dearne Hall
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Dearne Hall.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dearne Hall
What types of Care is Dearne Hall registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Dearne Hall have?
There are 48 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Dearne Hall?
Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Dearne Hall to the centre of Rotherham?
6.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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