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Oakwood Grange
Residential care home in Barnsley
Operated by Anchor
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About
Oakwood Grange is a 60-bed residential care home run by Anchor in Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber. It provides residential and dementia care for older people aged 65 and over, with specialist support for those living with dementia.
The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2022, achieving Good grades across all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 23 December 2022 · Last inspected 2 December 2022
Inspectors found Oakwood Grange, a home for up to 60 people including some living with dementia, to be a safe and friendly place. Risks were assessed and reviewed, staff were trained and supervised, and care plans were personalised, with people encouraged to keep their routines, interests and contact with others. Management was described as visible and open, with clear roles and regular audits.
- People and relatives said the home was safe, and risks were regularly assessed so people could take reasonable risks and enjoy their lives
- Staff were well trained, supervised and described as caring and compassionate
- Care plans were person-centred and reflected people's choices, routines, interests and communication needs
- Leadership was seen as open and honest, and healthcare professionals said the service was well managed
- The registered manager recognised that the frequency of some audits needed to be reviewed
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Care provided
Specialist care
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
168 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Barnsley council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £890 |
| 2025 | £955 |
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Local health safety net
Oakwood Grange is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Barnsley Hospital, 3.3 miles away. The local GP practice is HIGH STREET PRACTICE, 0.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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