Pennine View
Residential Care
18 March 2023
Swanton Care & Community (Autism North) Limited
2 beds
Rating history
- Jul 2016
- Jan 2019
- Feb 2020
- Mar 2023
Rating dropped from Good to Requires Improvement in 2023. CQC has rated this home 4 times since 2016.
Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Costs and who runs this home
Run by Swanton Care & Community (Autism North) Limited, which runs 15 care homes in England: 12 rated Good, 2 Requires Improvement and 1 not yet rated.
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About Pennine View
Pennine View is a small residential care home located in Darfield, Barnsley, providing accommodation for two individuals. The home is operated by Swanton Care & Community (Autism North) Limited and specialises in supporting younger adults with learning disabilities. Its intimate size means personalised attention for residents.
The home was last inspected by the CQC in March 2023, when it was rated as Requiring Improvement. This rating indicates the home is not yet meeting expected standards across all areas, though it continues to operate and provide care. For those considering this home for a family member, understanding the details of the inspection findings and any subsequent improvements would be important factors in your decision-making process.
Specialist Care
5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting Pennine View, 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 Pennine View, 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- 4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?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 Pennine View'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.
Location
7 Ferrara Close, Darfield, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S73 9RB
Pennine View
CQC overall rating
CQC rating published: 18 March 2023
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