Home care · Barnsley
Supported living in Barnsley
12 of the 55 home care agencies covering Barnsley offer supported living. 100% of the 12 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 90% for supported living across England. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 3 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 1 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was Pockets of Peace Care Ltd, rated Good on 26 May 2026.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
In short
- A care needs assessment from Barnsley council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- For dementia support, 7 have it on their CQC registration.
- Latest CQC rating changes in Barnsley, checked daily.
Citation: "Supported living in Barnsley", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 12registered agencies
- 100%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 7support people with dementia
- 6rated or inspected within two years
Who offers supported living in Barnsley
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 55
- Care for adults under 65 · 50
- Elderly care · 50
- Physical disability care · 45
- Dementia care · 44
- Sensory impairment care · 38
- Mental health care · 38
- Learning disability care · 31
- Supported living · 12
- Eating disorder support · 9
- Substance misuse support · 9
- Children's care · 9
| Rank | Agency | CQC rating | Date rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun Health Care Domiciliary Care Services | Mar 2025 | under 0.5 miles | 9 | |
| 2 | Accede Support | Aug 2025 | 0.6 miles | 3 | |
| 3 | Pockets of Peace Care Ltd | May 2026 | 0.6 miles | 5 | |
| 4 | Wakefield Supported Living | Mar 2025 | 0.7 miles | 4 | |
| 5 | Hopecare and Health Limited | Mar 2026 | 2.0 miles | 9 | |
| 6 | Pearl Home Care Ltd | Jan 2026 | 2.7 miles | 7 | |
| 7 | Orison Health Ltd | Jul 2023 | 0.7 miles | 9 | |
| 8 | Light Health Care Ltd | Jun 2023 | 1.3 miles | 6 | |
| 9 | Caring Stars Limited | Jun 2023 | 2.0 miles | 3 | |
| 10 | Omnicare Service Limited | Nov 2019 | 0.6 miles | 7 | |
| 11 | Mencap - Barnsley | May 2019 | 1.1 miles | 1 | |
| 12 | Swanton Community Services South Yorkshire | Mar 2018 | 3.0 miles | 5 |
All agencies covering Barnsley with a CQC registration for supported living. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
How supported living in Barnsley compares
CQC lists supported living for 12 of the 55 agencies covering Barnsley, or 22%. Their Good or Outstanding share is 100%, 4 points above the town-wide 96% and above the 90% for supported living across England.
The highest rated agencies for supported living are Sun Health Care Domiciliary Care Services, Accede Support and Pockets of Peace Care Ltd. Ratings run from March 2018 to May 2026, and 6 are from the last two years. Offices within 2 miles of Barnsley centre: 8.
Live-in care in the Yorkshire and the Humber runs at around £1,610 a week; visiting care is about £33.50 an hour on weekdays, more in the evening and at weekends. How these costs are worked out.
Supported living in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsley | – | 12 | 12 |
| Wombwell | 3.8 mi | 16 | 13 |
| Hoyland | 4.0 mi | 14 | 12 |
| Grimethorpe | 4.3 mi | 12 | 12 |
| Brampton | 5.1 mi | 13 | 10 |
| High Green | 5.7 mi | 14 | 11 |
| Wath upon Dearne | 6.2 mi | 8 | 3 |
Council help
Barnsley
Savings under £23,250? Barnsley council may help with the cost, and its care needs assessment is free for everyone.
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Supported living in Barnsley: your questions answered
Which agencies in Barnsley provide supported living?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 12 of the 55 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Barnsley list supported living as a specialism. Among the highest rated are Sun Health Care Domiciliary Care Services, Accede Support and Pockets of Peace Care Ltd.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Barnsley?
12 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 12 with a rating.
What does home care cost in Barnsley?
Usual 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Ask every agency for a full list of charges, with weekend and bank holiday rates: hourly rates vary more between agencies than between regions. Homecare Association figure for 2026/27: a sustainable council rate for home care in England starts at £34.42 an hour. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. More in our cost guide.
Does Barnsley council fund home care?
It may. Barnsley council must offer a free care needs assessment to anyone who appears to need support (Care Act 2014). If savings and investments are below £23,250, the council may contribute after a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care at home the value of the home is not counted. Attendance Allowance is not means-tested. How to contact Barnsley council.
How do I choose between agencies in Barnsley?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 6 of 12 were inspected or rated within the last two years; 6 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. Use our checklist.
Are there more supported living in towns near Barnsley?
In Barnsley there are 12, 12 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Wombwell (3.8 miles): 16, 13 rated Good or Outstanding; Hoyland (4.0 miles): 14, 12 rated Good or Outstanding; Grimethorpe (4.3 miles): 12, 12 rated Good or Outstanding.
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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.