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Care homes in Dunscroft
There are 3 care homes in Dunscroft on the CQC register, 129 beds in all. Of the 3 CQC has rated, 67% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 81% across Doncaster and 83% across England. Our estimate of typical fees in Dunscroft: about £1,270 a week for residential careestimated. 1 care home has not been rated for more than four years. CQC's latest rating here went to Stoneacre Lodge Residential Home: Requires improvement, on 4 February 2026.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
The short version
- Whatever your savings, Doncaster council will assess care needs for free.
- CQC rates 2 of the 3 care homes with a rating as Good or Outstanding; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Doncaster, updated every day.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 3; 1 has nursing care.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Dunscroft", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 3care homes on the CQC register
- 67%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 1provides nursing care
- 2inspected or rated since October 2024
| Care | Dunscroft | Yorkshire and the Humber | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential care, a week | £1,270 | £1,230 | £1,400 |
Dunscroft care homes, ranked
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
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Manor View Care Home
What inspectors found: At this assessment we found the provider had made improvements and was on the right trajectory towards continued improvement. The provider was previously in…
Est. £1.4k–£1.72k/wk
Hatfield House
What inspectors found: Staff received training in this area and knew what actions to take if they suspected abuse.
Est. £1.14k–£1.39k/wk
Stoneacre Lodge Residential Home
What inspectors found: At this assessment we found the service had made improvements.
Est. £1.14k–£1.39k/wk
How much care homes charge in Dunscroft
| Residential care home | £1,230 a week |
|---|---|
| Nursing home | £1,515 a week |
What the council pays (City of Doncaster Council): £29.48 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £853.24 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £973.35 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source). Where a provider charges more, the extra is usually met by a top-up.
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). For a firm figure, request prices from providers here; for a rough one, use our weekly cost calculator.
Your council
Doncaster
Doncaster council can assess care needs for free, whatever your savings, and may help pay if your savings are under £23,250.
Doncaster: getting assessed, funding your care, direct payments
Dementia care homes in Dunscroft
3 of the 3 care homes in Dunscroft are registered with CQC to support people living with dementia, and 2 of those are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare the 3 registered for dementia.
How Dunscroft measures up
The newest registration is Hatfield House, registered with CQC in May 2021. The nursing share is 33% here (1 of 3 homes) and 22% across Doncaster. Registered specialisms here: 1 of 3 list physical disabilities and 1 of 3 list mental health conditions. Doncaster has 3 Outstanding care homes, none of them in Dunscroft. The oldest current rating dates from August 2022 (Hatfield House). Typical size: 31 beds across Doncaster, 43 on average in Dunscroft. Across Doncaster we list 78 care homes, and 81% of those rated are Good or Outstanding; in Dunscroft the figure is 67%. Of Dunscroft and the 6 nearest towns we cover, Dunscroft ranks 6th for the share of all listed care homes rated Good or Outstanding (67%); Stainforth is highest at 100%. Across Doncaster, 53% of care homes have a rating under two years old; in Dunscroft it is 67%.
Which groups run care homes in Dunscroft
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Newest inspection results
The latest CQC ratings published for care homes in Dunscroft.
Dunscroft compared with nearby towns
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunscroft | – | 3 | 2 |
| Stainforth | 1.6 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Armthorpe | 3.2 mi | 5 | 5 |
| Thorne | 3.3 mi | 8 | 7 |
| Doncaster | 5.8 mi | 15 | 10 |
| Bentley | 6.0 mi | 3 | 3 |
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- 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 homes in Dunscroft
How many care homes are there in Dunscroft?
Dunscroft has 3 care homes on the CQC register (Oct 2026). Of these, 1 provides nursing care and 3 support people living with dementia. Top-rated names here include Manor View Care Home and Hatfield House.
Are care homes in Dunscroft 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 Dunscroft?
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 Dunscroft?
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 Dunscroft for care homes?
Counting care homes: Dunscroft 3 (2 Good or Outstanding); Stainforth (1.6 miles): 3, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Armthorpe (3.2 miles): 5, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Thorne (3.3 miles): 8, 7 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Care homes in nearby towns
- Care homes in Stainforth 1.6 mi
- Care homes in Armthorpe 3.2 mi
- Care homes in Thorne 3.3 mi
- Care homes in Doncaster 5.8 mi
- Care homes in Bentley 6.0 mi
- Care homes in Adwick le Street 7.4 mi
- Care homes in New Rossington 7.4 mi
- Care homes in Sprotbrough 7.9 mi
Related pages and guides for Dunscroft
- How to pay for care in Doncaster
- Best rated care homes in Doncaster
- Nursing homes in Doncaster
- Care home fees across England, 2026: regional and council averages
- Every Outstanding service in Doncaster: 2026 list
- Home care in Dunscroft (15)
- CQC ratings explained
- NHS-funded nursing care explained
- Signs it may be time for a care home
- Home care or a care home?
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Data: CQC register, Oct 2026, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. We are an independent directory and do not provide care.