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Care homes in Worsbrough offering care for adults under 65
Care for adults under 65 is offered by 7 of the 9 care homes in Worsbrough, with 246 beds between them. Among the 6 with a CQC rating, 83% are Good or Outstanding (versus 82% for care for adults under 65 across England). 1 holds an Outstanding rating. Typical fees in Worsbrough come to about £1,270 a week for residential care and £1,560 for nursing careestimated. 3 care homes were last rated more than four years ago and 1 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Highgrove was rated Good on 1 April 2026.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
Key points
- Latest CQC rating changes in Barnsley, checked daily.
- 5 of the 6 rated care homes are Good or Outstanding, 1 is rated Requires improvement or Inadequate and 1 is not yet rated.
- 6 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia; nursing care is provided by 2.
- Barnsley council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Worsbrough offering care for adults under 65", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 7CQC-registered care homes
- 83%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 6support people with dementia
- 2rated or inspected within two years
Providers offering care for adults under 65
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 9
- Elderly care · 8
- Residential care · 7
- Care for adults under 65 · 7
- Dementia care · 6
- Physical disability care · 5
- Mental health care · 3
| # | Home | Rating | Rated | Beds | Nursing care |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ariya House | May 2023 | 13 | No | |
| 2 | Highgrove | Apr 2026 | 67 | Yes | |
| 3 | Ward Green Lodge | Nov 2018 | 66 | No | |
| 4 | Shaftsbury House | May 2019 | 11 | No | |
| 5 | Neville Court | Jan 2018 | 20 | Yes | |
| 6 | Hunningley Grange Residential Home | Sep 2025 | 39 | No | |
| 7 | Autumn House | Not yet rated | – | 30 | No |
All care homes in Worsbrough with a CQC registration for care for adults under 65. Order: rating, then how recent it is.
Care for adults under 65 in Worsbrough: what the data shows
7 of the 9 care homes in Worsbrough are registered with CQC for care for adults under 65 (78%). England-wide, 82% of care homes registered for care for adults under 65 are Good or Outstanding and here it is 83% (in line with England, 5 points below the 88% for all care homes in the town).
For care for adults under 65, the top rated care homes are Ariya House, Highgrove and Ward Green Lodge. Ratings run from January 2018 to April 2026, and 2 are from the last two years. They have 246 registered beds in total; 2 also provide nursing care. 1 still awaits a first CQC rating.
For comparison, Barnsley has 58 care homes registered for care for adults under 65; of those rated, 81% are Good or Outstanding. Across Barnsley, 83% of care homes are registered for care for adults under 65, against 78% here.
Care homes in the Yorkshire and the Humber typically charge about £1,230 a week for residential care and £1,515 with nursing. Specialist care can cost more; ask each home for its price list. Where these figures come from.
Care for adults under 65: what it means
Under-65s living with a disability, a long-term health condition or mental ill health need support that fits their stage of life. The best services organise care around jobs, studying, family and independence, not around routines built for older people.
What to ask about care for adults under 65
- How do you match staff to the person?
- How do you support work, study and social life?
- How many people of a similar age do you support?
- How do you support direct payments or personal budgets?
- How are health appointments supported?
Support: Disability Rights UK, 0330 995 0400. Ask Barnsley for a care needs assessment.
Nearby towns: care for adults under 65
| Town | Miles | Number of care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worsbrough | – | 7 | 5 |
| Barnsley | 1.5 mi | 12 | 8 |
| Dodworth | 2.2 mi | 6 | 4 |
| Hoyland | 2.5 mi | 3 | 2 |
| Wombwell | 2.9 mi | 6 | 6 |
| Darfield | 3.6 mi | 4 | 3 |
| Cudworth | 3.6 mi | 3 | 2 |
Council support
Barnsley
Savings under £23,250? Barnsley council may help with the cost, and its care needs assessment is free for everyone.
How to ask for an assessment, paying for care and direct payments in Barnsley
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Free care cost report for Worsbrough
- Typical local prices for care homes and nursing homes
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
What families want to know about care for adults under 65 in Worsbrough
How many care homes in Worsbrough offer care for adults under 65?
Care for adults under 65 is offered by 7 of the 9 registered care homes in Worsbrough (CQC register, Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Ariya House, Highgrove and Ward Green Lodge.
What CQC ratings do care homes in Worsbrough have?
Of the 6 that have been rated, 5 (83%) are rated Good or Outstanding, with 1 Outstanding; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 1 here is still unrated.
What are typical care home prices in Worsbrough?
Self-funder fees in Yorkshire and the Humber: 2026 averages: residential care home £1,230 a week; nursing home £1,515 a week. Averages hide a wide range: fees depend on the room, the level of care and whether nursing is needed. Councils usually pay less than self-funders for the same room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). Read the full cost guide.
Will Barnsley council pay for a care home?
It can. Start with the needs assessment, which Barnsley council must offer free (Care Act 2014). England's upper capital limit is £23,250; the value of a home normally counts towards a care home means test, except where a partner or some relatives still occupy it, and not for the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay. Towards nursing costs, the NHS pays NHS-funded nursing care for residents who qualify. Getting in touch with Barnsley council.
What should I look for when choosing care homes in Worsbrough?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed care, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 2 of the 7 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years. Older reports: 4. A checklist to help.
How does Worsbrough compare with nearby towns for care for adults under 65?
Nearest towns we cover: Barnsley (1.5 miles): 12, 8 rated Good or Outstanding; Dodworth (2.2 miles): 6, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Hoyland (2.5 miles): 3, 2 rated Good or Outstanding. Worsbrough itself has 7, 5 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Other towns near Worsbrough
- Care for adults under 65 in Barnsley 1.5 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Dodworth 2.2 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Hoyland 2.5 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Wombwell 2.9 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Darfield 3.6 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Cudworth 3.6 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Brampton 4.0 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Staincross 4.1 mi
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Register information from CQC as at Oct 2026; Open Government Licence v3.0 applies. We do not deliver care ourselves.