Ward Green Lodge

High Ridge, Ward Green, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 5HJ

01226786908

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

29 October 2018

Provider

Ward Green Lodge Ltd

Beds

66 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 39 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 3 are rated higher by CQC, 26 are the same and 10 are lower.

36 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

GoodApr 2016
GoodNov 2018

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

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

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Ward Green Lodge 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 Ward Green Lodge

Ward Green Lodge is a residential care home in Barnsley, providing accommodation for older people, including some living with dementia. Details of its most recent CQC assessment are set out below.

Ward Green Lodge accommodates up to 66 older people, some living with dementia, in a purpose-built facility across two floors accessible by lift. Located in the Ward Green area of Barnsley near local amenities and bus routes, the home offers single en-suite bedrooms for all residents alongside communal lounges, dining areas, an enclosed garden, and car parking.

The home maintains a good rating and continues to demonstrate the quality standards expected. All bedrooms feature private toilet and shower facilities, supporting residents' dignity and independence.

Source: CQC inspection report, 27 November 2018

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

Photographs of the home

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: 66 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · S70 5HJ

Registered care categories

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

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 27 November 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 29 October 2018.

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

Read Ward Green Lodge'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 Ward Green Lodge, 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 Ward Green Lodge, 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 Ward Green Lodge'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