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Dementia home care agencies in Barnsley

42 agencies

There are 42 dementia home care agencies in and around Barnsley on AskBart. 97% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). The most recent inspection was at Hopecare and Health Limited in July 2023.

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Home care agencies (42)

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BMBC Services

BMBC Night Service is a domiciliary care provider based in Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber.

Dementia
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
Fees on request
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CQC Good

Elite Care and Comfort

Delfryn House is a home care agency based in Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber.

Dementia
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Requires improvement
Fees on request
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CQC Good

BMBC Services

BMBC Shared Lives is a domiciliary care provider based in Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber.

Dementia
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
Fees on request
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CQC Good

Trust Home Care Ltd is a home care agency based in Barnsley that delivers care and support to people in their own homes.

Dementia
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
Fees on request
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CQC Good

Orison Health Ltd is a home care agency based in Barnsley that delivers care and support in people's own homes.

Dementia
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
Fees on request
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CQC Good

Gem Homecare Ltd is a domiciliary care provider based in Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber.

Dementia
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
Fees on request
View agency: Gem Homecare Ltd
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CQC Good

Nucare Group

Nucare Group Ltd provides specialist dementia care and support for older people aged 65 and over, younger adults under 65, and people with physical…

Dementia
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
Fees on request
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CQC Good

AJB Care Ltd is a home care agency based in Barnsley, providing care and support to people in their own homes.

Dementia
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
Fees on request
View agency: AJB Care Ltd

Key facts: Barnsley

Dementia home care agencies listed42
Rated Good or Outstanding33 of 34 (97%)
Rated Outstanding1
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate1
Barnsley usual weekly rate (2025)£955
Most recently inspectedHopecare and Health Limited (July 2023)
Outstanding1
Good32
Requires improvement1
Not yet rated8

Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

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CQC quality of home care in Barnsley

Rated Good or Outstanding
33/ 34 rated
Outstanding
1
Newly registered (awaiting rating)
8

Every agency here is regulated by the Care Quality Commission. Each profile shows the full CQC breakdown — whether the service is safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.

What home care costs in Barnsley

Visiting care typically costs £22–£30 per hour across the UK. That’s a typical range, not a local quote, so ask each agency for a written quote. For context, Barnsley council’s published cost-of-care rate was around £955/week (2025). Your home isn’t counted in the means test while care is provided there. Barnsley council carries out the free care needs assessment.

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What later-life care costs in Barnsley

Average weekly costs for the main types of care, so you can see how Barnsley compares with the wider Yorkshire and the Humber area and the UK.

Average weekly care costs in Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber and the UK
Type of careBarnsleyYorkshire and the Humber avgUK average
Residential care home—£1,102£1,200
Nursing care home—£1,160£1,500
Live-in care (est.)——~£1,400
Visiting care, 20 hrs/wk (est.)——~£460

Care-home figures are the average advertised private weekly fee across AskBart’s listings (Barnsley within ~5 miles; Yorkshire and the Humber county-wide); actual fees depend on the home, room and level of care. Home-care figures are typical UK estimates — we don’t yet hold verified local agency rates, so they aren’t shown per area. Always get written quotes. Model your own numbers with the care cost calculator.

Common questions

How many dementia home care agencies are there in Barnsley?

AskBart lists 42 dementia home care agencies in and around Barnsley, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are dementia home care agencies in Barnsley rated?

Of the 34 inspected, 1 is rated Outstanding, 32 Good, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How do I choose between dementia home care agencies in Barnsley?

Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Dementia live-in care: a guide" covers what to look for.

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