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About
Riverside Care Home in Barnsley provides residential care for older people, including people living with dementia and those who need short-term respite. It has 50 registered beds and lies about two miles north east of Barnsley town, in Monk Bretton.
The home is split into two houses. One offers a higher level of residential care, and the other specialises in dementia support and was designed with that purpose in mind. Residents are encouraged to make their bedrooms their own with pictures, keepsakes and ornaments. Shared lounges, a daily choice of meals and catering for special diets are all available, and activities are led by an in-house coordinator alongside visiting singers and entertainers.
The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its 2026 report. Its key questions were rated Good for effective, caring, responsive and well-led care, and Requires Improvement for safe 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 SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysPlentiful
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 | — |
- 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
Riverside Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Barnsley Hospital, 1.7 miles away. The local GP practice is MONK BRETTON HEALTH CENTRE PRACTICE, 0.6 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Barnsley
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Age UK Barnsley
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The Old Courthouse Day Centre Cio
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Age UK Rotherham Limited
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Rotherham Crossroads - Caring for Carers
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Butterflies Dementia Support and Activities Group
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Part of WCG Chapel and Field
Riverside Care Home is one of 10 homes run by WCG Chapel and Field on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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