Blossom Lodge

Cherrys Road, Cundy Cross, Barnsley S71 5QU
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9.7 61 Reviews
  • Blossom Lodge, Barnsley
Cherry Trees enjoys an elevated position and overlooks the Dearne Valley Park and is close to Barnsley. There are shops and other amenities within easy reach, including public transport and the M1.

The property is a purpose built care home providing care for older people who are physically frail and older people who have mental health needs.

Rooms are mostly for single occupancy, although several are large enough for sharing companions. Many are en-suite.

Cherry Trees has several lounges and separate dining rooms, where residents can join the company of others at meal times. Traditional home cooked food using fresh produce is served.

A hair stylist and qualified chiropodist visit the home regularly.

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Care Provided by Blossom Lodge

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Detention Under Mental Health Act
  • Learning Disability
  • Mental Health Condition
  • No Medical Intervention
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 89 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • AIDS/HIV
  • Alcohol Dependence (past or present)
  • Alzheimer's
  • Cancer Care
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Drug Dependence (past or present)
  • Epilepsy
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Korsakoff Syndrome
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Schizophrenia
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Keeley Oxley (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Private and NHS
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (73)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (8)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (10)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Year Purpose Built: 1997
    • Last Refurbishment: 2016
    • Number of floors: 2

Funding & Fees Guide for Blossom Lodge

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting

  • The home has an open visiting policy, however, they do ask to respect resident mealtimes. Breakfast 9am -10am , lunch 12.30pm-1.30pm , evening meal 4.30pm-5.30pm


  • Parking

  • Plenty of parking spaces accessible for both staff and visitors.


Blossom Lodge Reviews (61)

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9.7

Blossom Lodge has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.723) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Blossom Lodge has 61 reviews.

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Review from Mary W (Resident) published on 9 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have had respite care in various care/nursing homes - one of which I only stayed for 1 day and night. I stayed at Cherry Trees in January 2022 and was pleasantly surprised. I didn't miss home as much as usual. I was treated with kindness and dignity. Despite the home being busy, my needs were kept
to a reasonable time. I was hoping to stay again in the summer but just days before, they had a mandatory lockdown because of lockdown. I have stayed 8 days this time and would happily recommend to anyone, but hope they still have room for me next time.

Reply from Paul Millar, Marketing Manager at Blossom Lodge

Dear Mary,
Many thanks for taking the time to review our home. It is our pleasure to care for you and are honoured that you chose Cherry Trees for your stays. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and I will of course pass them on to the manager and the Cherry Trees family.


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Review from Kevin C (Nephew of Resident) published on 8 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Can't fault Cherry Tree Care Home. Staff are very friendly and my auntie is well looked after.

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Review from N R (Stepdaughter of Resident) published on 24 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Lovely staff, helpful and friendly. Food is good, homecooked and nutritious. Kept informed of issues by nurses and progress made when visited by the nurse and physiotherapist.

Reply from Paul Millar, Marketing Manager at Blossom Lodge

Dear Nicola, thank you for taking the time to review our home. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and I will of course pass them on to the manager and the Cherry Trees family.


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Review from Ralph G (Husband of Resident) published on 23 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I think the whole staff and management at Cherry Trees Care Home are marvellous, everything I have asked has been answered quickly and acted on. I was there when my wife was in such a deep sleep, the staff were concerned. This was acted on immediately and the head nurse called. She was tested and woke
up, on reflection they decided, on my comment, she has 'sleep apnoea' and that their machine had gone missing at the hospital. This was acted on immediately and within two days a new machine arrived. I cannot fault them, she's safe, warm and looked after.

Reply from Paul Millar, Marketing Manager at Blossom Lodge

Dear Ralph, many thanks for taking the time to review our home. It is our pleasure to care for your wife and are delighted that the issue you speak of was remedied quickly. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and I will of course pass them on to the manager and the Cherry Trees family.


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Review from Karen T (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My dad has Parkinson's and gets confused. We struggled to find somewhere he and us felt settled. Within a few days of Dad being in Cherry Trees Care Home, he felt and looked happy. He is kept occupied with games, singers and therapy dogs which he enjoys. The food is excellent and the staff work hard
to make sure it is a happy home.

Reply from Paul Millar, Marketing Manager at Blossom Lodge

Dear Karen, many thanks for taking the time to review our home. We are delighted that your dad has settled in so well, giving you peace of mind. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and I will of course pass them on to the manager and the Cherry Trees family.


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Review from Ian G (Son of Resident) published on 17 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum was admitted with complex care needs following a stroke. She had been very resistant to going into a care home but her condition meant that there was no other choice. The staff at Cherry Trees Care Home have been great, helping her settle in and organising her complex medication needs. When she
needed hospital treatment they organised an ambulance quickly.
Also important for me is that they have been really helpful to my dad who is having to adjust to a big change in his life.
All in all, we could not be happier with the care my mum has received.

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Review from J J (Sister of Resident) published on 17 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The home is very clean, friendly staff, polite and helpful.

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Review from K M (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 7 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5

I am not happy with the care that they give my nan who was there. She was in from Wednesday to Tuesday and every day the food was cold from breakfast, dinner, and tea. I complained about it a few times and still didn't have it warm so then, for a few days, wouldn't eat her food and would not eat. The
staff did not show any care for it

Reply from Paul Millar, Marketing Manager at Blossom Lodge

Many thanks for taking the time to review our home. All feedback is welcomed and allows us to continually develop our service. We are sorry that you felt that the care provided wasn't acceptable. We were obviously in continuous contact with your Grandmother and the rest of her family during her short stay with us and no issues were raised at all, in fact, only praise was given, and on the day of your Grandmothers leaving she commented she would be happy to return dependent on how her treatment went. We would welcome the opportunity to discuss your comments and look forward to hearing from you.


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Review from S S (Son of Resident) published on 11 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Initial view is that it is a very well-run establishment with caring staff and nice rooms.

Reply from Paul Millar, Marketing Manager at Blossom Lodge

Many thanks for taking the time to review our home. All feedback is welcomed and allows us to continually develop our service. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and I will of course pass them on to the manager and the colleagues at Cherry Trees.


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Review from Susan T (Wife of Resident) published on 1 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my husband has been in Cherry Trees Care Home, I feel he is more accepting of his condition and seems happy and relaxed with his surroundings and staff.
He says the food is good and enjoyed it. Wishes there was more to do.
As his wife, I feel happier now leaving him in his care surroundings.
Staff keep me informed of any changes in care and treatment.

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Review from H S (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Staff are friendly and caring at all times, rooms clean and tidy, Mum looked after and we feel safe with her residential living here.

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Review from Janet S (Wife of Resident) published on 1 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Staff have done a good job with my husband. He was in a bad way when he came in. They have been fantastic with him.

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Review from Gayle S (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff are amazing, the care they have given my dad has been outstanding. He came into the home with end-of-life care but the staff have turned him around and is now out of bed, using a wheelchair, making friends and smiling again. This is all down to the staff and I can't thank them enough.

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Review from Gillian S (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 3 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Good home that is trained to deal with residents with complex needs. My sister-in-law is aggressive on intervention and they are getting to know her needs, likes and dislikes. She is well cared for and staff and management are all very nice.

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Review from Julie M (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

As Mum's health deteriorated very quickly Mum needed nursing care. A bed was found, staff were quick to respond to Mum's needs making her feel safe, comfortable and settled, a lovely level of care. In this short time, management have been good to answer any enquiries. A calming environment, sometimes
appears to be a little understaffed but the staff who are there still keep up the high level of care. Thank you.

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Review from Ann W (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After having to make the most difficult decision as a family to make arrangements for Dad to enter a care home, we are so glad that now two and a half years later we choose Cherry Trees Care Home. Everyone involved in the care of the residents is so caring and friendly to both residents and also to
relatives, especially these last couple of years when things have been so tough for everyone. I think the home feels very welcoming when you enter and is light and fresh looking in decor and furnishings and everything is so clean, neat and tidy and have lovely, homely bedrooms. I cannot praise everyone enough for all they do and we can trust them in taking care of everyone in their care. A big thank you to you all from my dad and from us, you all have become our friends. Keep up the good work, you are all stars.

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Review from Gillian A (Husband of Resident) published on 23 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Throughout yet another difficult year, what has kept me afloat is having the confidence in the ability of everyone at Cherry Trees Care Home to care and do their very best for my husband and, it must be said, for myself. My husband gives every impression of being happy and content. I firmly believe
he is a much-treasured resident at the home. My heartfelt thanks to every one of our Cherry Trees family, you do a brilliant job and deserve recognition for your dedication.

Reply from Paul Millar, Marketing Manager at Blossom Lodge

Many thanks for taking the time to review our home. It is our pleasure to care for your husband. Your kind words are truly appreciated and I will of course pass them on to the colleagues at Cherry Trees.


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Review from Lorraine S (Private Carer of Resident) published on 6 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Overall a brilliant stay - staff very welcoming, friendly - excellent food and top-notch cleanliness - laundered clothing to a high standard. The overall atmosphere was pleasant, inviting, facilities available, home from home. Would highly recommend this home. Thank you for making this stay special.

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Review from S W (Son of Resident) published on 11 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

All the staff are hard-working, kind and knowledgeable. The centre could do with updating i.e. some money spending on IT. I still have problems with my mum coming out with someone else's clothes on despite all her clothing having her name sewed inside. Overall, the staff do a brilliant job under the
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Review from R C (Son of Resident) published on 12 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We have always found the staff to be good with Mum, the room she is in is basic but comfortable. Mum is always clean and well dressed. The current epidemic makes visiting difficult, but there is a pod provided and currently, I can visit one on one with the appropriate PPE.

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.723)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.723) out of 10 for Blossom Lodge is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 17 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 4.768 for Blossom Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (157 Excellents x 5) + (36 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 198 Ratings = 4.768

  • 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 4.955 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Blossom Lodge is based on 17 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 89 registered maximum number of service users is 17.8. 17 Positive Reviews ÷ 17.8 = 0.955

  • 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.

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Keeley

Keeley Oxley

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2017

Keeley has worked at Blossom Lodge for over 20 years, starting her career as a care assistant and progressing into other roles within the home, eventually leading to her becoming the Home Manager of the home in 2017.