Care Home Ratings
Residential care home

Shaftsbury House

53 Mount Vernon Road, Barnsley, S70 4DJ

Overall CQC rating

Good

Rating published 23 May 2019

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Last inspected 7 October 2020

The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.

Report published 30 Oct 2020

Ratings by quality area

Safe

Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?

Good
Well-led

Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?

Good
Caring

Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?

Good
Responsive

Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?

Outstanding
Effective

Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?

Good

Rating unchanged since last inspection

2 rated inspections on record · First rated October 2016

Local healthcare

Nearest A&E

Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E

10.2 mi

Nearest GP surgery

The Kakoty Practice

0.4 mi

4 within 2 mi

Nearest pharmacy

Cohens Chemist

0.4 mi

12 within 2 mi

Nearest dentist

0.7 mi

14 within 2 mi

Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).

Area information

Council-funded care home fees

Average rates paid by Barnsley (2025–26)

£955

per week, residential

£955

per week, nursing

Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.

Recorded crime nearby

Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)

263

Most common: violent crime

Elderly population

17.7% of people in Barnsley are aged 65 or over

50.6

beds per 1,000 aged 65+

Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.

Provider

Sun Healthcare Limited

10

locations

100%

rated Good or Outstanding

Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.

Details

Number of beds11
Local authorityBarnsley
RegionYorkshire & Humberside
Last inspected7 October 2020
Registered with CQC since24 January 2011
Registered managerEmma Louise Birch

Services and specialisms

Caring for adults over 65 yrsCaring for adults under 65 yrsDementiaLearning disabilitiesMental health conditionsPhysical disabilities

Ratings and inspection data from the Care Quality Commission under the Open Government Licence. Hospital data from OpenStreetMap.

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