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Care for adults under 65 at home in Barnby Dun
Of the 30 home care agencies covering Barnby Dun, 25 offer care for adults under 65; 24 different providers run them. The biggest provider here is Housing 21 (2). CQC has rated 18 of them, and 100% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 88% for care for adults under 65 across England. Outstanding: 1. We estimate typical fees here at about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 5 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years and 4 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to Kairos Care Services Ltd: Good, on 2 September 2026.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
The short version
- You can ask Doncaster council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 20.
- 18 of the 18 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding. 7 are not rated yet.
- Latest CQC rating changes in Doncaster, checked daily.
Citation: "Care for adults under 65 at home in Barnby Dun", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 25registered agencies
- 100%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 20are registered for dementia
- 9rated or inspected within two years
Providers offering care for adults under 65
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 30
- Elderly care · 27
- Care for adults under 65 · 25
- Dementia care · 22
- Sensory impairment care · 20
- Learning disability care · 20
- Physical disability care · 20
- Mental health care · 19
- Children's care · 12
- Supported living · 10
- Substance misuse support · 6
- Eating disorder support · 5
This table lists each agency covering Barnby Dun registered for care for adults under 65, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Barnby Dun centre.
Care for adults under 65 in Barnby Dun: ratings, size and cost
CQC lists care for adults under 65 for 25 of the 30 agencies covering Barnby Dun, or 83%. Their Good or Outstanding share is 100%, in line with the town-wide 100% and above the 88% for care for adults under 65 across England.
The highest rated agencies for care for adults under 65 are Hales Group Limited - Doncaster, Thorndene Residential Care Home and Hope Health Kare Limited. The newest rating is from September 2026 and the oldest from October 2018; 9 fall within the last two years. Within 2 miles of Barnby Dun centre: 5 offices. 7 still await a first CQC rating.
For comparison, Doncaster has 62 agencies registered for care for adults under 65; of those rated, 98% are Good or Outstanding. Care for adults under 65 is on 83% of registrations here and 86% across Doncaster.
In the Yorkshire and the Humber, weekday visiting care typically costs about £33.50 an hour, with higher rates at evenings and weekends. Live-in care costs about £1,610 a week. Where these figures come from.
Care for adults under 65: what it means
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.
Before you choose: questions on care for adults under 65
- Can support fit around the person's own schedule?
- How are health appointments supported?
- How is the person involved in reviewing their support?
- How do you plan for more independence over time?
- How do you support work, study and social life?
Support: Disability Rights UK, 0330 995 0400. Doncaster: care needs assessment.
Nearby towns: care for adults under 65
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnby Dun | – | 25 | 18 |
| Stainforth | 2.2 mi | 10 | 8 |
| Dunscroft | 2.2 mi | 10 | 8 |
| Askern | 4.4 mi | 6 | 5 |
| Doncaster | 4.6 mi | 50 | 38 |
| Adwick le Street | 5.1 mi | 25 | 19 |
| Upton | 9.0 mi | 9 | 5 |
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Care for adults under 65 in Barnby Dun: your questions answered
Which agencies in Barnby Dun provide care for adults under 65?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 25 of the 30 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Barnby Dun list care for adults under 65 as a specialism. Top-rated names here include Hales Group Limited - Doncaster, Thorndene Residential Care Home and Hope Health Kare Limited.
Are home care agencies in Barnby Dun well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 18 (100%) of the 18 rated (1 Outstanding). Not yet rated: 7. That is common for services registered recently.
How much does home care cost in Barnby Dun?
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. For 2026/27, the Homecare Association says council-funded home care in England is only sustainable at £34.42 an hour or more. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. More in our cost guide.
Will I get help from Doncaster council with the cost of home care?
It may. Doncaster 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 Doncaster council.
How should I compare agencies in Barnby Dun?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 9 of the 25 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years; 9 have older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. Use our checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Barnby Dun for care for adults under 65?
Counting care for adults under 65: Barnby Dun 25 (18 Good or Outstanding); Stainforth (2.2 miles): 10, 8 rated Good or Outstanding; Dunscroft (2.2 miles): 10, 8 rated Good or Outstanding; Askern (4.4 miles): 6, 5 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Care for adults under 65 in nearby towns
- Care for adults under 65 in Stainforth 2.2 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Dunscroft 2.2 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Askern 4.4 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Doncaster 4.6 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Adwick le Street 5.1 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Upton 9.0 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Conisbrough 9.5 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Denaby Main 9.7 mi
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CQC register data (Oct 2026), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is independent of every provider listed.