Home care · Barnsley
Care for adults under 65 at home in Goldthorpe
Care for adults under 65 is offered by 17 of the 19 home care agencies covering Goldthorpe. Of the 10 CQC has rated, 70% are Good or Outstanding (versus 88% for care for adults under 65 across England). Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 4 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 3 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Elder years care Ltd was rated Good on 1 July 2026.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Key points
- A care needs assessment from Barnsley council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- Good or Outstanding: 7 of the 10 rated agencies, and 3 are rated below Good, with 7 not yet rated.
- Rating changes in Barnsley are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- 13 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
Citation: "Care for adults under 65 at home in Goldthorpe", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 17CQC-registered agencies
- 70%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 13offer dementia support
- 5inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Who offers care for adults under 65 in Goldthorpe
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 19
- Elderly care · 17
- Care for adults under 65 · 17
- Dementia care · 13
- Physical disability care · 13
- Mental health care · 11
- Sensory impairment care · 10
- Learning disability care · 9
- Supported living · 4
| # | Agency | Rating | Rated | Office | More specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prospect Health Living Care Services Limited | May 2026 | 2.1 miles | 3 | |
| 2 | Destiny Jubilee Care Limited | Jun 2025 | 2.7 miles | 1 | |
| 3 | Elder years care Ltd | Jul 2026 | 4.3 miles | 5 | |
| 4 | Tempnur Care | Sep 2022 | 2.1 miles | 6 | |
| 5 | Anderby Care Ltd | Apr 2020 | 2.1 miles | 7 | |
| 6 | Amethyst Care & Support Group Limited | Sep 2022 | 2.7 miles | 5 | |
| 7 | Conan Room | Mar 2019 | 4.4 miles | 5 | |
| 8 | Choices Homecare (Rotherham North & Doncaster) | May 2026 | 2.7 miles | 7 | |
| 9 | Care 4 U Care Limited | Apr 2026 | 2.7 miles | 5 | |
| 10 | Lotus Home Care, Rotherham | Aug 2023 | 2.1 miles | 8 | |
| 11 | DCA South Yorkshire | Not yet rated | – | 2.4 miles | 1 |
| 12 | Valley Care Barnsley & Rotherham | Not yet rated | – | 2.7 miles | 5 |
| 13 | Flawless Care Services Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 3.1 miles | 2 |
| 14 | Ivy Care Services Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 4.0 miles | 2 |
| 15 | Fulfilling Healthcare | Not yet rated | – | 4.0 miles | 7 |
| 16 | Oluomo Care Services | Not yet rated | – | 4.3 miles | 1 |
| 17 | Dominion Logic Services Rotherham | Not yet rated | – | 4.9 miles | 5 |
Every agency covering Goldthorpe registered with CQC for care for adults under 65, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
Care for adults under 65 in Goldthorpe: what the data shows
CQC lists care for adults under 65 for 17 of the 19 agencies covering Goldthorpe, or 89%. 70% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 5 points below the 75% for all agencies here and below the 88% for agencies registered for care for adults under 65 across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for care for adults under 65: Prospect Health Living Care Services Limited, Destiny Jubilee Care Limited and Elder years care Ltd. 5 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from March 2019 and the newest from July 2026. Offices within 2 miles of Goldthorpe centre: 0. 7 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Across Barnsley, 51 agencies are registered for care for adults under 65, and 96% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Here 89% of agencies list care for adults under 65, compared with 91% across Barnsley.
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.
What care for adults under 65 involves
This registration covers adults below 65 whose needs come from disability, a long-term illness or their mental health. Choose a service that plans around the person's work, education, family and wish for independence, rather than habits formed in care for older people.
Questions to ask agencies about care for adults under 65
- How many people of a similar age do you support?
- How do you support direct payments or personal budgets?
- How do you match staff to the person?
- How do you support work, study and social life?
- How do you plan for more independence over time?
Where to get support: Disability Rights UK, 0330 995 0400. Barnsley: care needs assessment.
Care for adults under 65 in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldthorpe | – | 17 | 7 |
| Thurnscoe | 1.0 mi | 21 | 11 |
| Bolton upon Dearne | 1.1 mi | 27 | 16 |
| Mexborough | 2.5 mi | 32 | 21 |
| Wath upon Dearne | 2.8 mi | 36 | 22 |
| Swinton | 3.2 mi | 47 | 29 |
| Brampton | 3.5 mi | 54 | 39 |
Help from the council
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- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Questions families ask about care for adults under 65 in Goldthorpe
Which agencies in Goldthorpe provide care for adults under 65?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 17 of the 19 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Goldthorpe list care for adults under 65 as a specialism. Well-rated choices include Prospect Health Living Care Services Limited, Destiny Jubilee Care Limited and Elder years care Ltd.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Goldthorpe have?
Of the 10 that have been rated, 7 (70%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 3. Not yet rated: 7. That is common for services registered recently.
What are typical home care prices in Goldthorpe?
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. The Homecare Association puts the minimum sustainable price for council-funded home care in England at £34.42 an hour for 2026/27. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. More in our cost guide.
Will Barnsley council pay for 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.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Goldthorpe?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed visits, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 5 of the 17 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years; 5 have older reports. Use our checklist.
How does Goldthorpe compare with nearby towns for care for adults under 65?
Nearest towns we cover: Thurnscoe (1.0 miles): 21, 11 rated Good or Outstanding; Bolton upon Dearne (1.1 miles): 27, 16 rated Good or Outstanding; Mexborough (2.5 miles): 32, 21 rated Good or Outstanding. Goldthorpe itself has 17, 7 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Care for adults under 65 near Goldthorpe
- Care for adults under 65 in Thurnscoe 1.0 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Bolton upon Dearne 1.1 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Mexborough 2.5 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Wath upon Dearne 2.8 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Swinton 3.2 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Brampton 3.5 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Denaby Main 3.8 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Wombwell 4.0 mi
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