England

Rated:GoodResidential

Oakwood Grange

Oakwood Road, Royston, Barnsley, S71 4EZ

01226709075

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

2 December 2022

Provider

Anchor Hanover Group

Beds

60 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 38 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 3 are rated higher by CQC, 24 are the same and 11 are lower.

20 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

GoodDec 2022

First inspected by CQC in 2022, rated Good.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Anchor Hanover Group, which runs 121 care homes in England: 3 rated Outstanding, 99 Good, 17 Requires Improvement and 2 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.

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 Oakwood Grange

Oakwood Grange is a residential care home in Barnsley, providing accommodation and support for older people, including those living with dementia. The findings below set out the CQC's most recent assessment of the service.

Oakwood Grange is a residential care home accommodating up to 60 people, many of whom live with dementia, across two floors of a purpose-built building. At inspection, 51 people were using the service.

People, relatives and staff described Oakwood Grange as a safe place to live and work. Risk assessments were regularly reviewed, allowing people to take acceptable risks while remaining safe. The home properly reported, investigated and recorded accidents, incidents and safeguarding concerns.

Staffing levels were appropriate to meet people's needs, with trained staff safely administering medicines and using Personal Protection Equipment correctly.

Source: CQC inspection report, 24 December 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder people

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

There is a dining room and lounge on every floor, with additional quiet seating areas, a hair and beauty salon and landscaped gardens.
Pets may be welcome by arrangement with the home manager.

Published on the provider's website, checked 21 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 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 60 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · S71 4EZ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia.

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: Good.

Rating report published 24 December 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 2 December 2022.

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

Read Oakwood Grange'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 Oakwood Grange, 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 Oakwood Grange, 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 Oakwood Grange'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