Autumn House

2 Station Road, Worsbrough, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 4SY

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

Not available

Provider

Nucare Group Ltd

Beds

30 beds

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Nucare Group Ltd runs in England.

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.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
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 Autumn House

Located on Station Road in Worsbrough, this 30-bed residential care home provides accommodation for older people and those with dementia and sensory impairments. The home is run by Nucare Group Ltd and is situated within Barnsley, South Yorkshire, offering care to residents in the local community.

The home specialises in supporting people with dementia and those experiencing sensory loss, alongside general care for older adults. As a smaller residential facility, it provides a more intimate setting compared to larger establishments in the area.

This care home has not yet received a CQC inspection rating. For information about current staffing levels, care practices, and specific support services available, direct enquiries to the home are recommended.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleSensory impairments

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Autumn House, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

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

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Autumn 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