The Old Chapel Care Home
Care home in Barnsley, Wakefield
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About
The Old Chapel Care Home is a 15-bed residential care home located in Haigh, on the border between Barnsley and Wakefield in Yorkshire. It provides long-term residential care, respite care, and convalescence support for residents aged over 65. The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2020).
The home occupies a converted chapel building that has been renovated to provide en-suite accommodation. It offers residential care within a small-scale setting in a village location.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 6 February 2020 · Last inspected 21 January 2020
Inspectors found that people using The Old Chapel, along with their relatives, spoke very positively about the care, describing it as excellent. Staffing levels were reported as good, with people not having to wait for care, and staff were described as well trained, knowledgeable about the people they support, and working in a positive atmosphere. The registered manager was described as approachable, and the home's accessible, converted chapel accommodation and freshly prepared meals with input into menus were also noted.
- Staffing levels were judged good and people did not have to wait for care
- Staff were trained, knowledgeable about individuals, and supported by an approachable registered manager
- People were supported to make choices and keep control of their lives, in the least restrictive way possible
- Meals were freshly prepared to people's preferences, and people were regularly offered drinks
- The home previously failed to display its ratings, which was a breach of regulation resulting in a fixed penalty notice that the provider paid
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.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected May 2025
What's nearby
- Near a main road
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
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
168 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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 Wakefield council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £761 |
| 2025 | £853 |
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Local health safety net
The Old Chapel Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Barnsley Hospital, 3.8 miles away. The local GP practice is DARTON HEALTH CENTRE PRACTICE, 1.6 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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