Independent Care Home
The Porterbrook Care Home
Nursing home in Sheffield
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About
The Porterbrook Care Home is an independent care home in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, with 44 registered beds. It provides residential, nursing, respite and dementia care for older people with varying support needs.
The home is rated Requires Improvement by the Care Quality Commission. It was marked Good for safety, caring and responsiveness, but requires improvement in effectiveness and leadership.
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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 CourseSparse
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
1,122 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £999 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Sheffield usually pays £800 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £199 a week.
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 Sheffield council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £760 |
| 2025 | — | £800 |
| 2026 | £999 | — |
What Sheffield council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.
Local health safety net
The Porterbrook Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Northern General Hospital, 3.2 miles away. The local GP practice is BROOMHILL SURGERY, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Sheffield
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age UK Lindsey
The charity covers the areas of East and West Lindsey in Lincolnshire and North Lincolnshire. It aims to work with and for older people, helping to make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable…
Age UK Sheffield
Age UK Sheffield (Age Concern Sheffield) is an independent, local charity, dedicated to enabling older people to be the architect of their own lives. We provide bespoke assistance, enabling people…
Manor Community Transport
Manor Community Transport is a community organisation and registered C.I.O. operating in the Manor Estate and surrounding areas of Sheffield offering support and specialised transport to…
Rotherham Crossroads - Caring for Carers
Provides care to support carers via the provision of trained care support workers who work in service users own homes we also provide social/personal care directly to people with care needs. We…
Dronfield and District U3a
The advancement of education, and in particular the education of older people and those retired from full time work.
Age UK Rotherham Limited
Hospital Discharge Support Service,Hospital Aftercare Service,A Little Bit of Help Service (practical help at home)Advice and Information,Linkline - telephone contact service,Furniture Warehouse
Frequently asked questions
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It's best to call the home directly on 01144 782777 to find out about the total cost of care for your unique needs.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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