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Ariya HouseBarnsley

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Rated:OutstandingResidential

Ariya House

70 Vernon Road,, Worsbrough,, Barnsley, S70 5BE

01226294484

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

18 January 2023

Provider

Ariya Neuro Care (Residential) Limited

Beds

13 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 40 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 2 are the same and 38 are lower.

22 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 21 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

OutstandingMay 2023

First inspected by CQC in 2023, rated Outstanding.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Ariya Neuro Care (Residential) Limited, which runs 3 care homes in England: 2 rated Outstanding and 1 not yet rated.

Average care home fees in Yorkshire and the Humber: £907 a week for residential care and £1,287 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Ariya House

Ariya House is a residential care home in Barnsley providing personal care to people living with acquired brain injury. Details of the most recent CQC findings are set out below.

Ariya House is a residential care home providing personal care to people living with acquired brain injury, supporting up to 13 residents. The service creates a vibrant, inclusive atmosphere where people's comfort and safety are paramount. Leadership and staff demonstrate exceptional skills in delivering support tailored to help residents achieve their goals.

The home maintains a welcoming, homely environment that consistently receives praise from residents, their families, professionals, and staff members.

The home carefully identifies and manages risks associated with residents' care while actively promoting independence, enhancing daily living skills, and maximising choice and freedom. Medicine management systems are designed to encourage self-medication where safe to do so. The service maintains excellent standards of cleanliness and presentation, with strong infection prevention and control procedures that are consistently followed throughout the home.

Source: CQC inspection report, 19 May 2023

Specialist Care

Older peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

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Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 13 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · S70 5BE

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Caring for children; Physical disabilities.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Outstanding.

Rating report published 19 May 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 18 January 2023.

Safe: Outstanding
Effective: Outstanding
Caring: Outstanding
Responsive: Outstanding
Well-led: Outstanding

Read Ariya House's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Ariya House, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Ariya House, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Ariya House's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees