Silver Street

28 Silver Street, Dodworth, Barnsley, S75 3NP

01514203637

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

3 August 2021

Provider

Making Space

Beds

6 beds

Rating history

GoodAug 2021

First inspected by CQC in 2021, 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 Making Space, which runs 12 care homes in England: 11 rated Good and 1 Requires Improvement.

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 Silver Street

Silver Street is a small residential care home in Dodworth, Barnsley, providing support for up to six residents. The home is operated by Making Space and specialises in caring for younger adults with learning disabilities, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. Its compact size allows for a more personalised approach to care and support.

The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission at its last inspection in August 2021. Located in a residential area of Barnsley, it offers an alternative to larger care facilities for those requiring specialist support tailored to multiple and complex needs.

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesMental healthPhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Silver Street, 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 Silver Street, 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4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?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 Silver Street'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