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Care homes in Adwick le Street offering elderly care
4 of the 4 care homes in Adwick le Street offer elderly care and 177 registered beds. Of the 4 CQC has rated, 75% are Good or Outstanding, against 81% for elderly care across England. Our estimate of typical fees in Adwick le Street: about £1,270 a week for residential careestimated. 1 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was Elm Park Care Home, rated Good on 9 September 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
The short version
- Rating changes in Doncaster are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- Among the 4 rated care homes, 3 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, and 1 is rated below Good.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 3; 1 provide nursing care.
- Doncaster council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
To cite: "Care homes in Adwick le Street offering elderly care", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 4registered care homes
- 75%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 3list dementia as a specialism
- 3inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Elderly care in Adwick le Street: providers ranked
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
| Rank | Care home | CQC rating | Date rated | Beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elm Park Care Home | Sep 2026 | 100 | Yes | |
| 2 | Albany House - Doncaster | Apr 2026 | 40 | No | |
| 3 | China Cottage Care Home | Mar 2026 | 33 | No | |
| 4 | Priory Lodge | Mar 2023 | 4 | No |
This table lists each care home in Adwick le Street registered for elderly care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating.
How elderly care in Adwick le Street compares
100% of Adwick le Street's care homes (4 of 4) hold a CQC registration for elderly care. England-wide, 81% of care homes registered for elderly care are Good or Outstanding and here it is 75% (below England, in line with the 75% for all care homes in the town).
For elderly care, the top rated care homes are Elm Park Care Home, Albany House - Doncaster and China Cottage Care Home. The newest rating is from September 2026 and the oldest from March 2023; 3 fall within the last two years. Registered beds across these homes: 177, with nursing care at 1 of them.
Across Doncaster, 56 care homes are registered for elderly care, and 80% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Elderly care is on 100% of registrations here and 71% across Doncaster.
Expect around £1,230 weekly for residential care in the Yorkshire and the Humber, or £1,515 with nursing; specialist care can be dearer, so get every home's price list. Our cost method.
What to expect from elderly care
Care for older people covers help with washing, dressing, meals, medication and getting about, plus company and keeping an eye on health. It is the most common registration with CQC, so most providers list it; the differences are in staffing, continuity and how well care is planned around the person.
Before you choose: questions on elderly care
- How do you manage medication, and who checks it?
- How is the care plan written and how often is it reviewed with the family?
- Will the same small team of carers or staff look after them?
- What activities and company do you offer, not just personal care?
- How much notice do you need to change or add care?
Where to get support: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. Doncaster: care needs assessment. What "Personal care" means.
Where else nearby offers elderly care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adwick le Street | – | 4 | 3 |
| Bentley | 2.7 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Sprotbrough | 4.0 mi | 4 | 4 |
| Upton | 4.5 mi | 4 | 1 |
| Doncaster | 5.2 mi | 11 | 7 |
| Thurnscoe | 5.3 mi | 5 | 5 |
| Armthorpe | 6.3 mi | 4 | 4 |
Help from the council
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What families want to know about elderly care in Adwick le Street
Where can I find elderly care in a care home in Adwick le Street?
Of the 4 CQC-registered care homes in Adwick le Street, 4 offer elderly care (Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Elm Park Care Home, Albany House - Doncaster and China Cottage Care Home.
How does CQC rate care homes in Adwick le Street?
3 (75%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 4 with a rating, and 1 is rated Requires improvement or Inadequate.
What does a care home cost in Adwick le Street?
Average fees paid by self-funders in Yorkshire and the Humber in 2026: residential care home £1,230 a week; nursing home £1,515 a week. These are averages over a wide spread of prices, which move with the type of room, how much help is needed and any nursing. Councils tend to pay less than private payers for an identical room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). See our full cost guide.
Does Doncaster council fund a care home?
For residents who qualify, the NHS pays towards nursing through NHS-funded nursing care, and the council may help with fees. Under the Care Act 2014, Doncaster council has to offer a needs assessment at no cost. For the means test, a home is usually counted for care home fees unless it is still home to a partner or certain relatives (and not in the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay); in England the threshold is £23,250. How to reach Doncaster council.
How do I choose between care homes in Adwick le Street?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 3 of 4 were inspected or rated within the last two years, and 1 has an older report. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed care and the full price. See the checklist.
Are there more elderly care in towns near Adwick le Street?
In Adwick le Street there are 4, 3 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Bentley (2.7 miles): 3, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Sprotbrough (4.0 miles): 4, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Upton (4.5 miles): 4, 1 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: elderly care around Adwick le Street
- Elderly care in Bentley 2.7 mi
- Elderly care in Sprotbrough 4.0 mi
- Elderly care in Upton 4.5 mi
- Elderly care in Doncaster 5.2 mi
- Elderly care in Thurnscoe 5.3 mi
- Elderly care in Armthorpe 6.3 mi
- Elderly care in Denaby Main 6.3 mi
- Elderly care in New Edlington 6.4 mi
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