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Care homes in Adwick le Street offering residential care
Of the 4 care homes in Adwick le Street, 3 offer residential care, 77 beds in all. Of the 3 CQC has rated, 67% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 84% for residential care across England. Our estimate of typical fees in Adwick le Street: about £1,270 a week for residential careestimated. 1 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to Albany House - Doncaster: Good, on 1 April 2026.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- 2 list dementia as a specialism.
- You can ask Doncaster council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- 2 of the 3 rated care homes are Good or Outstanding, 1 is rated Requires improvement or Inadequate.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Doncaster, updated every day.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Adwick le Street offering residential care", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 3registered care homes
- 67%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 2are registered for dementia
- 2inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Providers offering residential care
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
| Rank | Care home | CQC rating | Date rated | Beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albany House - Doncaster | Apr 2026 | 40 | No | |
| 2 | China Cottage Care Home | Mar 2026 | 33 | No | |
| 3 | Priory Lodge | Mar 2023 | 4 | No |
The full list for residential care in Adwick le Street: sorted by CQC rating and rating date.
Residential care in Adwick le Street: ratings, size and cost
3 of the 4 care homes in Adwick le Street are registered with CQC for residential care (75%). Of those rated, 67% are Good or Outstanding: 8 points below the 75% for every care home here, and below the England figure of 84% for residential care.
Albany House - Doncaster and China Cottage Care Home lead the list for residential care. 2 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: March 2023. Newest: April 2026. Between them they have 77 registered beds.
Across Doncaster, 61 care homes are registered for residential care, and 81% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for residential care: 75% here, 77% across Doncaster.
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.
Residential care: what it means
Residential homes provide a bedroom, food, help with personal care and staff on hand day and night, but there are no nurses based there; district nurses come in when needed. They are meant for people who find living at home too hard but whose health does not call for regular nursing.
Questions worth asking about residential care
- Can they bring their own furniture, and visit freely?
- What happens if their needs increase and nursing care is needed?
- How do district nurses and the GP visit?
- How are fee increases worked out each year?
- How do you help new residents settle in?
Where to get support: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. Ask Doncaster for a care needs assessment. Glossary: Residential care home.
Nearby towns: residential care
| Town | Miles | Number of care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adwick le Street | – | 3 | 2 |
| Bentley | 2.7 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Sprotbrough | 4.0 mi | 9 | 7 |
| Upton | 4.5 mi | 3 | 0 |
| Doncaster | 5.2 mi | 13 | 10 |
| Thurnscoe | 5.3 mi | 5 | 5 |
| Armthorpe | 6.3 mi | 4 | 4 |
Council support
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Common questions about residential care in Adwick le Street
How many care homes in Adwick le Street offer residential care?
Residential care is offered by 3 of the 4 registered care homes in Adwick le Street (CQC register, Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include Albany House - Doncaster and China Cottage Care Home.
Are care homes in Adwick le Street well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 2 (67%) of the 3 rated; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate.
How much does a care home cost in Adwick le Street?
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 I get help from Doncaster council with the cost of a care home?
It can. Start with the needs assessment, which Doncaster 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 Doncaster council.
How should I compare care homes in Adwick le Street?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 2 of the 3 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years. Older reports: 1. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed care, and the full price before you sign. A checklist to help.
How do nearby towns compare with Adwick le Street for residential care?
Counting residential care: Adwick le Street 3 (2 Good or Outstanding); Bentley (2.7 miles): 3, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Sprotbrough (4.0 miles): 9, 7 rated Good or Outstanding; Upton (4.5 miles): 3, 0 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Source for provider details: CQC, Oct 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). The Care Panel is a comparison site, not a care company.