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Tankersley Lane, Hoyland, Barnsley, S74 0DJ
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21 January 2026
Mum was only here for 5 yours before she became v aggressive with staff and residents,, the manager was very professional and was able to calm her and realised that she needed specialist medical care that had not been assessed or addressed at her previous home. The care home rang for an ambulance
and she was admitted to hospital.
Our family are very grateful for the understanding care and professional, non judgemental attitude of the care home manager and staff, and would like,e to praise the home for their management of mums condition , it was their swift intervention in getting mum into hospital where she was assessed ,which led to her ultimately being placed in a home that could safely manage her complex needs.
05 January 2026
This care home is just so welcoming! My mum stayed in June and was well cared for. We have since visited events held here and mum has enjoyed going along. There is lots of activities, singers, fund raiser days and a balance of quiet areas for those who require it. All staff very helpful and you see
a true dedication to clients.
18 December 2025
Our Mum arrived at St James in July 2025 and stayed with them until she passed away in November 2025.
The care she received was excellent in every respect.
The care home was well maintained and was clean and didn't smell.
The meals were amazing, with lots of choice. There was also access to a
kitchen area where we could make a drink for Mum, which made it feel more of a normal visit to be able to share a cuppa like we did at home.
There were activities during the day and evening.
Mum was well looked after, she was washed every day and showered every couple of days at her choosing. She was changed out of night ware and in to clean day clothes every day.
The staff interacted well with her, taking the time to chat and inquire about her life, they had fun and there was lots of laughter. They also treated her with dignity and respect and kept her safe.
The care at the end of Mums life was amazing. Regular checking in on Mum, but also us, to make sure we were coping. Thankyou to staff
05 December 2025
My mum was a resident at St James Court from 24th September 2024 to 13th November 2025, when she passed away. She had excellent care and was well looked after. The staff are all very friendly, caring and compassionate. I cannot fault the care that she received and i would recommend St James Court.
Paul N (son of resident)
11 November 2025
My Dad was in st James court for over 4 years, he recently passed away, he was very well cared for right up to the very end with staff by his side. Was treated with dignity and respect.I would recommend st James court.
10 November 2025
My father in law was a permanent resident at St James Court, sadly he recently passed away, he received excellent care throughout the years, nothing is too much trouble for the staff, so caring and compassionate, I would recommend St James Court to anyone looking for a care home.
01 October 2025
My Dad has used St James several times for respite and has always been well looked after and is happy there. He has recently been accepted for full time residency now and we remain very happy with his care, staff are all very friendly and love my dad and always willing to assist us with any queries.
Dad can't speak highly enough of the quality of staff, the care he receives, the food especially the gravy. We are very happy with his care and good to see him happy in his new surroundings.
15 July 2025
Speaking as the son of a resident - & appreciating that I have no experience of other care homes - I have found St James Court (SJC) to be an extremely pleasant place for my Mum to reside. The staff have been fantastic with my Dad & I, who have been supporting my Mum as she settles into a new way of
life. Whilst we are still finding our feet at SJC, I am more than comfortable with the early signs. Thank you to everyone who is caring for my Mum.
26 June 2025
My grandad came on a respite basis in may the care home staff are very accommodating and was very polite nothing was too much trouble. The management team where very helpful and always had time to talk to me. The home itself was very clean and no mal odours . If my grandad did not like anything on
the menu the chef would always cook him something different so that he had something to eat. I would highly recommend st james court
18 June 2025
My wifes care is excellent while on a short stay. I think my wife carers and support from the management are excellent.
22 April 2025
I can't believe how good this place is. The staff are so passionate about their job everyone has been so kind and caring towards my mother, they now feel as they are part of our family. They all go above and beyond what they do and nothing is too much trouble for them. We went in one day and a
member of staff was on her knees at the side of the bed talking with my mother and holding her hand. I could go on forever praising the staff for how they are. The meals are outstanding there is a dining room the tables all have table cloths and napkins unlike some nursing homes who just have a bare table with cutlery on things like this just makes it so homely for the residents. The cleanliness is yet again outstanding. We are so glad/happy that we found this place, we can rest at night knowing that our mother who we love so much is getting the best care that she deserves at the age of 89.
I do say to people who ask how my mother is that its like a luxury London hotel. I would 100% recommend this place.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart to all involved.
31 March 2025
The manager and all staff go above and beyond to make sure mum is well cared for.nothing is too much trouble for them.it is reassuring to know that when we have to leave mum we are in no doubt she is getting the best care possible.staff make us as a family feel very welcome and would like to thank
each and every one of you at St James's for looking after mum.you are all a credit to the care profession.
14 March 2025
Making the decision to put mum in a home was a difficult one but was made easier by the team of staff at St James. They have gone the extra mile to make mum feel settled and happy in her new home and always have time to chat with me and my sister to reassure us as well. St James Court is a bright,
vibrant and happy place.
11 March 2025
This was the 1st time my mother has been in respite and I have to admit my nerves were in bits leaving her, I retired from the NHS to look after my parents but sadly dad passed away in May, the care Mum received was outstanding the staff involved Mum with activities which she loved.
24 February 2025
My mother has settled in quickly and all efforts have been made to make her feel happy, comfortable and safe. The staff are friendly and patient. There are activities ranging from armchair exercise, and balloon tennis to having mothers and toddlers visit. It is a great relief knowing she is being
well looked after.
21 February 2025
The staff and the accommodation at the St James Court are fantastic. I am in no doubt that my dad is receiving the best care for dementia and he is in a safe environment. I live abroad and I am stress-free each time I visit him and then leave. I didn't think he would settle in a care home, but
thanks to the hard work of the staff he did. The staff at the home are his family now too.
31 January 2025
My sister is very well looked after by all the staff. They are all excellent at keeping us informed about my sisters health issues. The home is a really well place. The residents appear to be kept entertained with acts etc. It is very well kept and the standards or cleanliness are first class.
31 January 2025
My Mum has been at St James Court for fourteen months. It was a heartbreaking decision but Mum has settled in really well thanks to all members of staff. Any problems have been sorted efficiently and promptly, the staff are polite, caring and have a great sense of humour and are easy to get along
with. All areas of the building are spotlessly clean, there is a good varied menu and Mum enjoys her food. I would highly recommend St James's.
29 January 2025
My mum has resided at St James Court from the beginning and I have every confidence in the staff team who work really hard on a daily basis making sure my mum is comfortable and happy. When visiting the home everyone makes a effort to say good morning and have always a good listening ear when
dealing with issues or concerns. The home is always clean and safe for other residents to move around safely. The home is always busy with visits from children from the local nursery or doing arts and crafts encouraging the residents to participate. I am so reassured my mum is getting the care she needs and would like to thank everyone at St James, you are a credit to the company and appreciate everything you all do. I would definitely recommend saint James court. Keep up the good work
29 January 2025
I am a volunteer at St James Court and I love the time I can spend in the home with the residents and staff. My Mum was in the home for 5 years and since she passed away I still feel her presence here. We had some tears during the time she was here but lots of laughs too. I don't think our family
would have coped at home looking after Mum. We could go and visit her any time and always came away with a smile on our faces (probably something she said, once she said me and my brother looked like each other and we could possibly be brother and sister) and we always knew she was well looked after and safe. My Mum was my best friend and it was the hardest thing to do to put her in a home, but we soon realised that is was the best thing, so that we got quality time with her. Thank you St James for not only looking after my Mum but also for looking me.
Latest Reviews for St James Court
21 January 2026
Mum was only here for 5 yours before she became v aggressive with staff and residents,, the manager was very professional and was able to calm her and realised that she needed specialist medical care that had not been assessed or addressed at her previous home. The care home rang for an ambulance
and she was admitted to hospital.
Our family are very grateful for the understanding care and professional, non judgemental attitude of the care home manager and staff, and would like,e to praise the home for their management of mums condition , it was their swift intervention in getting mum into hospital where she was assessed ,which led to her ultimately being placed in a home that could safely manage her complex needs.
05 January 2026
This care home is just so welcoming! My mum stayed in June and was well cared for. We have since visited events held here and mum has enjoyed going along. There is lots of activities, singers, fund raiser days and a balance of quiet areas for those who require it. All staff very helpful and you see
a true dedication to clients.
18 December 2025
Our Mum arrived at St James in July 2025 and stayed with them until she passed away in November 2025.
The care she received was excellent in every respect.
The care home was well maintained and was clean and didn't smell.
The meals were amazing, with lots of choice. There was also access to a
kitchen area where we could make a drink for Mum, which made it feel more of a normal visit to be able to share a cuppa like we did at home.
There were activities during the day and evening.
Mum was well looked after, she was washed every day and showered every couple of days at her choosing. She was changed out of night ware and in to clean day clothes every day.
The staff interacted well with her, taking the time to chat and inquire about her life, they had fun and there was lots of laughter. They also treated her with dignity and respect and kept her safe.
The care at the end of Mums life was amazing. Regular checking in on Mum, but also us, to make sure we were coping. Thankyou to staff
05 December 2025
My mum was a resident at St James Court from 24th September 2024 to 13th November 2025, when she passed away. She had excellent care and was well looked after. The staff are all very friendly, caring and compassionate. I cannot fault the care that she received and i would recommend St James Court.
Paul N (son of resident)
11 November 2025
My Dad was in st James court for over 4 years, he recently passed away, he was very well cared for right up to the very end with staff by his side. Was treated with dignity and respect.I would recommend st James court.
10 November 2025
My father in law was a permanent resident at St James Court, sadly he recently passed away, he received excellent care throughout the years, nothing is too much trouble for the staff, so caring and compassionate, I would recommend St James Court to anyone looking for a care home.
01 October 2025
My Dad has used St James several times for respite and has always been well looked after and is happy there. He has recently been accepted for full time residency now and we remain very happy with his care, staff are all very friendly and love my dad and always willing to assist us with any queries.
Dad can't speak highly enough of the quality of staff, the care he receives, the food especially the gravy. We are very happy with his care and good to see him happy in his new surroundings.
15 July 2025
Speaking as the son of a resident - & appreciating that I have no experience of other care homes - I have found St James Court (SJC) to be an extremely pleasant place for my Mum to reside. The staff have been fantastic with my Dad & I, who have been supporting my Mum as she settles into a new way of
life. Whilst we are still finding our feet at SJC, I am more than comfortable with the early signs. Thank you to everyone who is caring for my Mum.
26 June 2025
My grandad came on a respite basis in may the care home staff are very accommodating and was very polite nothing was too much trouble. The management team where very helpful and always had time to talk to me. The home itself was very clean and no mal odours . If my grandad did not like anything on
the menu the chef would always cook him something different so that he had something to eat. I would highly recommend st james court
18 June 2025
My wifes care is excellent while on a short stay. I think my wife carers and support from the management are excellent.
22 April 2025
I can't believe how good this place is. The staff are so passionate about their job everyone has been so kind and caring towards my mother, they now feel as they are part of our family. They all go above and beyond what they do and nothing is too much trouble for them. We went in one day and a
member of staff was on her knees at the side of the bed talking with my mother and holding her hand. I could go on forever praising the staff for how they are. The meals are outstanding there is a dining room the tables all have table cloths and napkins unlike some nursing homes who just have a bare table with cutlery on things like this just makes it so homely for the residents. The cleanliness is yet again outstanding. We are so glad/happy that we found this place, we can rest at night knowing that our mother who we love so much is getting the best care that she deserves at the age of 89.
I do say to people who ask how my mother is that its like a luxury London hotel. I would 100% recommend this place.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart to all involved.
31 March 2025
The manager and all staff go above and beyond to make sure mum is well cared for.nothing is too much trouble for them.it is reassuring to know that when we have to leave mum we are in no doubt she is getting the best care possible.staff make us as a family feel very welcome and would like to thank
each and every one of you at St James's for looking after mum.you are all a credit to the care profession.
14 March 2025
Making the decision to put mum in a home was a difficult one but was made easier by the team of staff at St James. They have gone the extra mile to make mum feel settled and happy in her new home and always have time to chat with me and my sister to reassure us as well. St James Court is a bright,
vibrant and happy place.
11 March 2025
This was the 1st time my mother has been in respite and I have to admit my nerves were in bits leaving her, I retired from the NHS to look after my parents but sadly dad passed away in May, the care Mum received was outstanding the staff involved Mum with activities which she loved.
24 February 2025
My mother has settled in quickly and all efforts have been made to make her feel happy, comfortable and safe. The staff are friendly and patient. There are activities ranging from armchair exercise, and balloon tennis to having mothers and toddlers visit. It is a great relief knowing she is being
well looked after.
21 February 2025
The staff and the accommodation at the St James Court are fantastic. I am in no doubt that my dad is receiving the best care for dementia and he is in a safe environment. I live abroad and I am stress-free each time I visit him and then leave. I didn't think he would settle in a care home, but
thanks to the hard work of the staff he did. The staff at the home are his family now too.
31 January 2025
My sister is very well looked after by all the staff. They are all excellent at keeping us informed about my sisters health issues. The home is a really well place. The residents appear to be kept entertained with acts etc. It is very well kept and the standards or cleanliness are first class.
31 January 2025
My Mum has been at St James Court for fourteen months. It was a heartbreaking decision but Mum has settled in really well thanks to all members of staff. Any problems have been sorted efficiently and promptly, the staff are polite, caring and have a great sense of humour and are easy to get along
with. All areas of the building are spotlessly clean, there is a good varied menu and Mum enjoys her food. I would highly recommend St James's.
29 January 2025
My mum has resided at St James Court from the beginning and I have every confidence in the staff team who work really hard on a daily basis making sure my mum is comfortable and happy. When visiting the home everyone makes a effort to say good morning and have always a good listening ear when
dealing with issues or concerns. The home is always clean and safe for other residents to move around safely. The home is always busy with visits from children from the local nursery or doing arts and crafts encouraging the residents to participate. I am so reassured my mum is getting the care she needs and would like to thank everyone at St James, you are a credit to the company and appreciate everything you all do. I would definitely recommend saint James court. Keep up the good work
29 January 2025
I am a volunteer at St James Court and I love the time I can spend in the home with the residents and staff. My Mum was in the home for 5 years and since she passed away I still feel her presence here. We had some tears during the time she was here but lots of laughs too. I don't think our family
would have coped at home looking after Mum. We could go and visit her any time and always came away with a smile on our faces (probably something she said, once she said me and my brother looked like each other and we could possibly be brother and sister) and we always knew she was well looked after and safe. My Mum was my best friend and it was the hardest thing to do to put her in a home, but we soon realised that is was the best thing, so that we got quality time with her. Thank you St James for not only looking after my Mum but also for looking me.