Home care · Barnsley
Care for adults under 65 at home in Grimethorpe
Care for adults under 65 is offered by 44 of the 48 home care agencies covering Grimethorpe, operated by 43 separate providers. BMBC Services Limited runs the most, with 2. Of the 35 CQC has rated, 94% 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. 14 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 6 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Trust Home Care Ltd was rated Good on 13 October 2026.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
Key points
- 33 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- Whatever your savings, Barnsley council will assess care needs for free.
- Among the 35 rated agencies, 33 hold a Good or Outstanding rating; 2 are Requires improvement or Inadequate; 9 are still waiting for a first rating.
- Latest CQC rating changes in Barnsley, checked daily.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Care for adults under 65 at home in Grimethorpe", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 44agencies registered with CQC
- 94%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 33support people with dementia
- 18inspected or rated since October 2024
Ranked providers of care for adults under 65
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 48
- Care for adults under 65 · 44
- Elderly care · 43
- Physical disability care · 38
- Dementia care · 35
- Mental health care · 30
- Sensory impairment care · 29
- Learning disability care · 28
- Supported living · 12
- Eating disorder support · 7
- Children's care · 7
- Substance misuse support · 4
Every agency covering Grimethorpe 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 Grimethorpe: what the data shows
Registered for care for adults under 65: 44 out of 48 agencies covering Grimethorpe (92%). Of those rated, 94% are Good or Outstanding: in line with the 95% for every agency here, and above the England figure of 88% for care for adults under 65.
Elder years care Ltd, Pearl Home Care Ltd and Gaia Home Care Ltd lead the list for care for adults under 65. 18 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from March 2018 and the newest from October 2026. 7 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Grimethorpe. 9 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Barnsley as a whole has 51 agencies registered for care for adults under 65; 96% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Here 92% of agencies list care for adults under 65, compared with 91% across Barnsley.
Typical prices in the Yorkshire and the Humber: about £33.50 an hour for weekday visits (evenings and weekends cost more) and around £1,610 a week for live-in care. How we estimate costs.
About care for adults under 65
Jobs, college, relationships and independence should shape care for adults under 65, rather than the timetable of services for older people. It supports younger adults with disabilities, long-term conditions or mental health needs.
Questions to ask agencies about care for adults under 65
- How do you support work, study and social life?
- How do you match staff to the person?
- How do you support direct payments or personal budgets?
- How many people of a similar age do you support?
- Can support fit around the person's own schedule?
Helpline: Disability Rights UK, 0330 995 0400. Getting a care needs assessment from Barnsley.
Care for adults under 65 around Grimethorpe
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grimethorpe | – | 44 | 33 |
| Hemsworth | 2.6 mi | 19 | 13 |
| Thurnscoe | 3.4 mi | 21 | 11 |
| Wombwell | 3.8 mi | 52 | 39 |
| Goldthorpe | 4.2 mi | 17 | 7 |
| Barnsley | 4.3 mi | 50 | 43 |
| Bolton upon Dearne | 4.6 mi | 27 | 16 |
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Savings under £23,250? Barnsley council may help with the cost, and its care needs assessment is free for everyone.
How to ask for an assessment, paying for care and direct payments in Barnsley
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- Typical local prices for home care, overnight and live-in care
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Common questions about care for adults under 65 in Grimethorpe
Which home care agencies in Grimethorpe offer care for adults under 65?
44 of the 48 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Grimethorpe list care for adults under 65 as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Elder years care Ltd, Pearl Home Care Ltd and Gaia Home Care Ltd.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Grimethorpe have?
Of the 35 that have been rated, 33 (94%) are rated Good or Outstanding, while 2 are rated below Good. 9 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
What are typical home care prices in Grimethorpe?
Prices typically seen across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. The gap between agencies is bigger than the gap between regions. Ask for prices in writing, and check what weekends and bank holidays cost. 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. Our cost guide has more detail.
Will Barnsley council pay for home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Barnsley council has a duty to assess, free of charge, anyone who seems to need care and support. After a means test, the council may pay towards care when savings and investments total less than £23,250, depending on income; your home's value is ignored for care at home. Attendance Allowance does not depend on savings or income. Contacting Barnsley council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Grimethorpe?
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, 18 of the 44 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, while 17 have older reports. Our checklist.
How does Grimethorpe compare with nearby towns for care for adults under 65?
Nearest towns we cover: Hemsworth (2.6 miles): 19, 13 rated Good or Outstanding; Thurnscoe (3.4 miles): 21, 11 rated Good or Outstanding; Wombwell (3.8 miles): 52, 39 rated Good or Outstanding. Grimethorpe itself has 44, 33 of them Good or Outstanding.
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One short form is all it takes: a maximum of three providers in the Grimethorpe area who work with us will email you directly.
Other towns near Grimethorpe
- Care for adults under 65 in Hemsworth 2.6 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Thurnscoe 3.4 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Wombwell 3.8 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Goldthorpe 4.2 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Barnsley 4.3 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Bolton upon Dearne 4.6 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Brampton 4.8 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Ackworth Moor Top 4.8 mi
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