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Tankersley Lane, Hoyland, Barnsley, S74 0DJ
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11 June 2026
As soon as we walked in to our first visit at st James we felt a warmth of welcome from all the team, and we really felt we had found the right place for mum.
Tracy and the team could not have done more to welcome mum, support her in personalising her room, welcoming her to activities and
recognising and providing her preferences and care/medical needs in a joined up way.
They have answered all our questions and welcomed our visits.
We cannot recommend st James highly enough as a warm, caring and professional care home where we can relax knowing mum is in safe hands (and mum feels like she's on a five star holiday!)
21 May 2026
We never thought mum would agree to a care home but after a couple of falls she suddenly realised that a care home was what she needed so we set off the journey to find a suitable one.
As a family we had never had to do this so it was a totally new learning curve.
From the very first phone contact
we were treated with compassion and professionalism and a touch of Barnsley humour.
The initial look around was top class, the staff made time to really get to understand our needs. The visit to mum was well planned and structured - after the visit all mum could talk about was how friendly they were and how exciting it was. Coming from someone who always said she never wanted to live in a care home that was something else.
It was great to be able to set up mums room before she arrived to give it a familiar feel. The staff bent over backwards to support us
Mum arrived very late in the day (delayed hospital transport) but still recieved and very warm welcome
Since then mum smiles constantly
18 May 2026
It was my first visit, overall a a good experience. All the staff were really kind and helpful. I still want to stay in my own home as long as possible. But would be happy to come back to home again when my family are away on holiday. Thank you for your care.
07 May 2026
My dad was ill with a chest infection and ended up having 3 falls in as many days. The doctor requested a chest X-ray, and he ended up being kept in hospital for physio. We noticed a rapid deterioration in his health and mood and I tried desperately to get him back to St James. Thankfully they
agreed late in the day to accept my dad back requiring more assistance than the hospitals goal for him. Had St James not agreed to accept dad back needing assistance of 2 whilst ill we believe he would not be here now. In essence they saved his life.
15 April 2026
This home offers passionate, genuine care - staff are so nice and take time to see how you are as well as the resident. There's lots of stimulating activities and the home welcomes family to come along and be involved. The rooms are kept very clean and the home is tastefully decorated - it is
ideally situated on a bus route as well as having parking and the residents enjoy looking out and watching the busy street, school children and passers by from the cozy lounge.
15 April 2026
My mum has been in St James since December 2025 initially for respite care after an unsafe discharge from hospital. Not knowing where to turn to, St James was recommended by a friend. The management team visited mum at home and made my decision a lot easier, reassuring me I was doing the right thing
and mum would be safe and well looked after.
The whole team are friendly, helpful, accommodating and very caring with mum, despite her numerous requests for baths and different menu items.
Since December we have seen mum improve and is becoming more confident and joining in with the activities St James organise.
Thank you all for looking after mum and helping me, your support has been much appreciated and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend St James Court.
13 April 2026
Mum came in for 2 days, day care in March and was really pleased with her time there. Loads of activities to do and attentive staff. One of her requests was to have a bath during her time in the home, as she only has a shower at home. The staff were very understanding of this and assisted with her
needs.
02 March 2026
My Aunt has been in the Care home for around 2.5 months initially for 10 Days respite and due to her health we've needed to keep extending her stay. As a family, we know she is safe in the care home, is well looked after physically and there's a great program of enriching activities for her to join
if she would like to. The care team are fantastic and from the moment we arrived at the care home (7pm on a cold dark rainy evening) my Aunt and all family members always receive a warm welcome. It's a lovely care home where the carers really do care for their residents, thank you for all you do.
19 February 2026
I have been here since early December 25 and was made to feel welcome as soon as I arrived from hospital. There are activities available if I want to go to them. Sometimes at breakfast time, they seem short of staff, and I have to wait for my breakfast. The menu for meals isn't always as advertised.
But on the whole, I am highly satisfied.
19 February 2026
My Dad has been a resident at St James's Court for just over 18 months and I could not be happier with his care. Dad has gone from having two children look out for him to having many more, as the staff treat everyone like their own. Dad is in a safe and understanding environment, so much so that he
doesn't want to leave. I cannot praise the staff enough, they treat him with respect and kindness. I live abroad and I never worry when I leave him for several weeks at a time. We made the most amazing memories over the Christmas period thanks to the staff at the home - a chance I never thought we'd get again due to his dementia.
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.
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.
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.
Latest Reviews for St James Court Care Home
11 June 2026
As soon as we walked in to our first visit at st James we felt a warmth of welcome from all the team, and we really felt we had found the right place for mum.
Tracy and the team could not have done more to welcome mum, support her in personalising her room, welcoming her to activities and
recognising and providing her preferences and care/medical needs in a joined up way.
They have answered all our questions and welcomed our visits.
We cannot recommend st James highly enough as a warm, caring and professional care home where we can relax knowing mum is in safe hands (and mum feels like she's on a five star holiday!)
21 May 2026
We never thought mum would agree to a care home but after a couple of falls she suddenly realised that a care home was what she needed so we set off the journey to find a suitable one.
As a family we had never had to do this so it was a totally new learning curve.
From the very first phone contact
we were treated with compassion and professionalism and a touch of Barnsley humour.
The initial look around was top class, the staff made time to really get to understand our needs. The visit to mum was well planned and structured - after the visit all mum could talk about was how friendly they were and how exciting it was. Coming from someone who always said she never wanted to live in a care home that was something else.
It was great to be able to set up mums room before she arrived to give it a familiar feel. The staff bent over backwards to support us
Mum arrived very late in the day (delayed hospital transport) but still recieved and very warm welcome
Since then mum smiles constantly
18 May 2026
It was my first visit, overall a a good experience. All the staff were really kind and helpful. I still want to stay in my own home as long as possible. But would be happy to come back to home again when my family are away on holiday. Thank you for your care.
07 May 2026
My dad was ill with a chest infection and ended up having 3 falls in as many days. The doctor requested a chest X-ray, and he ended up being kept in hospital for physio. We noticed a rapid deterioration in his health and mood and I tried desperately to get him back to St James. Thankfully they
agreed late in the day to accept my dad back requiring more assistance than the hospitals goal for him. Had St James not agreed to accept dad back needing assistance of 2 whilst ill we believe he would not be here now. In essence they saved his life.
15 April 2026
This home offers passionate, genuine care - staff are so nice and take time to see how you are as well as the resident. There's lots of stimulating activities and the home welcomes family to come along and be involved. The rooms are kept very clean and the home is tastefully decorated - it is
ideally situated on a bus route as well as having parking and the residents enjoy looking out and watching the busy street, school children and passers by from the cozy lounge.
15 April 2026
My mum has been in St James since December 2025 initially for respite care after an unsafe discharge from hospital. Not knowing where to turn to, St James was recommended by a friend. The management team visited mum at home and made my decision a lot easier, reassuring me I was doing the right thing
and mum would be safe and well looked after.
The whole team are friendly, helpful, accommodating and very caring with mum, despite her numerous requests for baths and different menu items.
Since December we have seen mum improve and is becoming more confident and joining in with the activities St James organise.
Thank you all for looking after mum and helping me, your support has been much appreciated and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend St James Court.
13 April 2026
Mum came in for 2 days, day care in March and was really pleased with her time there. Loads of activities to do and attentive staff. One of her requests was to have a bath during her time in the home, as she only has a shower at home. The staff were very understanding of this and assisted with her
needs.
02 March 2026
My Aunt has been in the Care home for around 2.5 months initially for 10 Days respite and due to her health we've needed to keep extending her stay. As a family, we know she is safe in the care home, is well looked after physically and there's a great program of enriching activities for her to join
if she would like to. The care team are fantastic and from the moment we arrived at the care home (7pm on a cold dark rainy evening) my Aunt and all family members always receive a warm welcome. It's a lovely care home where the carers really do care for their residents, thank you for all you do.
19 February 2026
I have been here since early December 25 and was made to feel welcome as soon as I arrived from hospital. There are activities available if I want to go to them. Sometimes at breakfast time, they seem short of staff, and I have to wait for my breakfast. The menu for meals isn't always as advertised.
But on the whole, I am highly satisfied.
19 February 2026
My Dad has been a resident at St James's Court for just over 18 months and I could not be happier with his care. Dad has gone from having two children look out for him to having many more, as the staff treat everyone like their own. Dad is in a safe and understanding environment, so much so that he
doesn't want to leave. I cannot praise the staff enough, they treat him with respect and kindness. I live abroad and I never worry when I leave him for several weeks at a time. We made the most amazing memories over the Christmas period thanks to the staff at the home - a chance I never thought we'd get again due to his dementia.
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.
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.
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.