England

Rated:OutstandingResidential

Mapplewell Manor

Greenside Avenue, Staincross, Barnsley, S75 6BB

01226391561

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

10 February 2021

Provider

Methodist Homes

Beds

87 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 35 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 1 is the same and 34 are lower.

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

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

OutstandingFeb 2020

First inspected by CQC in 2020, 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 Methodist Homes, which runs 69 care homes in England: 6 rated Outstanding, 54 Good and 9 Requires Improvement.

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 Mapplewell Manor

Mapplewell Manor is a residential care home in Barnsley, providing personal care for adults, including those living with dementia. The findings below set out what the CQC observed during its most recent inspection.

Mapplewell Manor accommodates up to 87 people across three floors, with 66 residents at the time of inspection. The home provides personal care for adults with various needs, including those living with dementia. The service demonstrated strong infection control practices, with clear signage on external doors alerting visitors to restrictions and required safety measures.

Staff had completed training in infection control, COVID-19 protocols, and proper use of personal protective equipment, with the registered manager conducting competency checks to ensure understanding. The home maintained adequate PPE supplies and staff used and disposed of equipment correctly. Testing arrangements were in place for both residents and staff in line with current guidelines, and most people and staff had received their first vaccine dose.

Source: CQC inspection report, 4 March 2021

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

The provider describes accommodation for up to 87 residents in private en-suite rooms.
Facilities include a hair and beauty salon, café-bar, activities room, lounges, gardens and patios, with lift access to all floors.

Published on the provider's website, checked 20 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

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.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

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: 87 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · S75 6BB

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

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 14 February 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 10 February 2021.

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

Read Mapplewell Manor'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 Mapplewell Manor, 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 Mapplewell Manor, 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 Mapplewell Manor'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