Barnfield Care Home

Barnfield Close, Heath Road, Holmewood, Chesterfield S42 5RH
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9.6 27 Reviews
  • Barnfield Care Home, Chesterfield
Barnfield provides nursing care and prides itself on the care and attention given to residents and their families. Carers and nursing teams concentrate on getting to know residents, enabling them to look after physical needs and more importantly delivering what emotional support residents and their family need.

Choosing a care home is one of the most difficult decisions a family member or advocate can make and Barnfield Care Home is here to help families through that decision, through the move in and beyond.

Excellent care is the key objective of each of the team members. Caring for those who can no longer look after themselves is what they do best, with an approach that takes into account that although there will be aspects of daily care and activity that residents could not manage at home, carers continue to encourage independence wherever possible - thus enabling residents to make the most of what they can do on a daily basis.

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Care Provided by Barnfield Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability
  • No Medical Intervention
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Younger Adults
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 39 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Bipolar/Manic Depression
  • Cancer Care
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Epilepsy
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Korsakoff Syndrome
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Neuropathic
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Claire Allen (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 55+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (31)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (4)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2012
    • Number of floors: 1

Funding & Fees Guide for Barnfield Care Home

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,200
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,200
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,200
    • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care from £1,200
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,200
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,200
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,200
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care from £1,200
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Barnfield Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

Barnfield Care Home Reviews (27)

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9.6

Barnfield Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.642) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Barnfield Care Home has 27 reviews.

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Review from Stewart C (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 20 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It's all been very easy to transition from hospital to care home. The staff are brilliant. My mother-in-law will be happy and rejuvenated with this warming welcome to Barnfield Care Home. Well done team and thank you.

Reply from Claire Allen, Home Manager at Barnfield Care Home

Thank you for your kind words which I will share with the team.


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Review from H K (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are compassionate, friendly and very supportive. The overall care that my mum has received has been excellent during a very difficult time in her life. The management staff are informative and any questions that I have are answered quickly and are approachable. Mum has settled in and more
importantly has a better quality of life, whilst still retaining her independence. She is regularly encouraged to join in with activities and also to join other residents in the communal areas. I would highly recommend Barnfield to anyone who is seeking care of a loved one.

Reply from Claire Allen, Home Manager at Barnfield Care Home

Thank you for your kind words, it really is an absolute pleasure to have your mum staying with us.


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Review from Christine C (Wife of Resident) published on 31 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband is being cared for at Branfield Care Home. Everyone is making his stay as good as it can be. I visit many times a week and nothing is too much trouble, would highly recommend this care home. People really care.

Reply from Claire Allen, Home Manager at Barnfield Care Home

Thank you for your kind words. I will share them with the team.


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Review from J H (Wife of Resident) published on 17 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My husband has been in this care home for almost six months and although he took some time settling in, he is now very content. All the staff have been so encouraging and good to him that he responds to individuals always with a smile. They are all very approachable and always willing to talk with me.
When any incident has occurred, I have been contacted immediately. I found it very difficult in the early stages but over time, any worries have been relieved and I know that he is getting the care he needs.

Reply from Claire Allen, Home Manager at Barnfield Care Home

Thank you for your lovely review, it's a pleasure to care for your husband.


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Review from P O (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have found the management and care staff extremely friendly and helpful at all times. It took my mum quite a long time to settle in but now she is happy being a resident in Barnfield Care Home. I would recommend the home to anyone seeking care for a loved one.

Reply from Claire Allen, Home Manager at Barnfield Care Home

Thank you for your kind words which I have shared with the team. It's a pleasure caring for your mum.


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Review from David S (Brother-in-law of Resident) published on 26 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Having been a councillor on three authorities and the fire authority totaling some 50 years and at the same time working in care for some 23 years.. whilst being a trustee on a number of caring charities, I'm in a position to be able to assess what is good or bad quality care. I can honestly say I can't
fault the staff or the care in Barnfield Care Home in any way. With regards to the facilities where activities take place they do look a little dated but the rooms and eating area are quite adequate.

Reply from Claire Allen, Home Manager at Barnfield Care Home

Thank you for your lovely feedback, it was a pleasure to care for your relative.


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Review from D H (Son of Resident) published on 16 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very pleasing to see carers who care. All the clients were clean and dressed. Friendly staff. Nice and warm and homely. Even Dad, who doesn't like having or being given a shave, was smart, sat in a chair.
Thank you all for the hard work and dedication looking after my parent.

Reply from Claire Allen, Home Manager at Barnfield Care Home

Thank you for your kind words, which I have shared with the team. It's a pleasure having your father as part of our family.


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Review from Brian S (Husband of Resident) published on 29 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My wife was moved to Barnfield Care Home because of her need for nurse care.
On arrival, which was one day later than planned, she could not be taken to her agreed room because the lift was not suitable. I was not happy. She was allocated a ground-floor room. I visited her the next day and was I surprised.
The room was very good, clean, well fitted and I was amazed to see how she had adapted to her new home. The staff were welcoming and I was delighted. Well done Barnfield.

Reply from Claire Allen, Home Manager at Barnfield Care Home

Thank you for your lovely feedback, it is a pleasure to care for your wife and welcome you both to the Barnfield family.


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Review from A B (Son of Resident) published on 19 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Mum is well looked after and always kept warm and safe.
She is protected from falls which was previously a big problem. Although she is still underweight, she is encouraged to eat and various methods have been used to achieve this. The staff are very understanding about her own ways. The home is clean
and a safe space.
I find the home well-managed and can only congratulate the management.

Reply from Claire Allen, Home Manager at Barnfield Care Home

Thank you for your kind words, it is a pleasure to have your mum living with us.


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Review from David B (Resident) published on 19 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Friendly. Always check on you, make sure you're ok and if you need anything.
When down and really not coping too good, they're always there to listen and support you. Can't thank the manager and all the staff enough for all they do for me and others daily.
Dinks are good, meals not so good.

Reply from Claire Allen, Home Manager at Barnfield Care Home

Thank you for your kind words, it is a pleasure to have you stay with us.


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Review from Anthony S (Resident) published on 19 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been at this care home for eighteen months. In this time, I have been looked after with great care and respect from all the staff, both daytime and nighttime.
The management have been very helpful if I had any concerns

Reply from Claire Allen, Home Manager at Barnfield Care Home

Thank you for your kind words, it's a pleasure to have you as part of our family.


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Review from Anne B (Resident) published on 27 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent! From my arrival, I was made to feel both welcome and safe. The staff have been wonderfully patient with me. I do wish to say how helpful they have been about me being 'ovo-lacto-vegertarian!' I am grateful to have somewhere safe to stay. A huge sincere thank you!

Reply from Tara Morris, Home Manager at Barnfield Care Home

It is a pleasure to have you stay with us, I am glad you have been made to feel both welcomed and safe by the staff.


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Review from Moira S (Resident) published on 23 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very well looked after. I like it here and wish to stay. My experience has been very good.

Reply from Tara Morris, Home Manager at Barnfield Care Home

Thank you for your lovely review, I am glad you like it with us and have chosen to stay with us.


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Review from J S (Resident) published on 20 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I like the care home. The staff are nice. They look after me.

Reply from Tara Morris, Home Manager at Barnfield Care Home

Thank you for your lovely review. I'm glad to hear you like it here and are happy with the way the staff look after you. We like having you here too!


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Review from Lisa M (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I'm really impressed by the care that Dad is receiving at Barnfield. The staff are lovely, and clearly think a lot of him from their interactions with him that I've witnessed, and he likes them very much as well. I think they have all done a sterling job during which has been a very difficult time due
to Covid. I've been really impressed by the cleanliness when I've visited, and feel confident in the care that he is receiving. Thank you all so much.

Reply from Samantha Stone, Manager at Barnfield Care Home

Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased to hear how happy you are with the care your Dad is receiving. We will share your kind words with our staff team who will be equally delighted. Take Care and Keep Safe.


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Review from F S (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such lovely caring staff, very attentive. My dad was so looked after the staff and have been so helpful. 10/10

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Review from R F (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 November 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Over the last five years, I have visited my mother. She enjoys her time out with family and friends for lunch and trips to garden centres etc. In the past years, it has been upsetting to witness her distress and upset in returning to the care home, which on occasion has resulted in a display of difficult
behaviour. Although I live away, I do get regular visit/wellbeing updates. I have been pleasantly surprised on this visit of her happiness and willingness on her return from lunch. My main concern is the overall smell (urine), although I know difficult, please deal with this.

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Review from K S (Sister of Resident) published on 23 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My sister has bee a resident at Barnfield Care Home for the last 3/4 years. Initially, I was not keen to have my sister there. However, earlier this year the service has seen an exceptional upturn in the service that is now provided and my sister appears happy and settled. Everyone who cares for her
is kind and compassionate and eagre for her to be involved in different activities!

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Review from Andrea L (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brilliant care. Really looked after and well cared for.

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Review from K B (Brother of Resident) published on 4 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Some excellent staff who understand fully my brother's needs.

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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.642)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.642) out of 10 for Barnfield Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 14 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.642 for Barnfield Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (115 Excellents x 5) + (39 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) + (1 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 162 Ratings = 4.642

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Barnfield Care Home is based on 14 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 39 registered maximum number of service users is 7.8, which has been reached with 14 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 14 Dec 2022

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Requires improvement

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    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Requires improvement

  • Well-led

    Requires improvement

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Claire Allen

Job Title: Manager

Joined: 2022

I have 28 years of experience in care, starting as a residential social worker for people with mental health issues, learning disabilities and dementia. I moved into elderly care as a senior in 2011 and progressed to managing the home in 2011.


My qualifications include NCFE’s Level 5 Management and Leadership, level 2 in British sign language for deaf and blind, principles of dementia care, safe handling of medication, quality, and diversity, understanding mental health, principles of end-of-life care, IOSH and Makaton.


I started with Hill Care in 2022 as the manager of Burton Closes Hall Care Home which I took from requires improvement to a good rating with CQC, an achievement I am very proud of.


I now plan to do the same at Barnfield and look forward to mentoring and seeing my staff flourish. I think everyone deserves quality care, where they are treated with dignity and to have end-of-life care that gives the resident and their loved ones a peaceful passing.


Frequently Asked Questions about Barnfield Care Home

What types of Care is Barnfield Care Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Respite Care, Learning Disability, Physical Disability, Sensory Impairment, No Medical Intervention & Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Barnfield Care Home provide?

Palliative Care, Convalescent Care, Physiotherapy, Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit, Own GP if required & End of Life Care are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does Barnfield Care Home have?

There are 31 Single Rooms and 4 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Barnfield Care Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Barnfield Care Home to the centre of Chesterfield?

4.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.