Dearne Valley Care Centre

Furlong Road, Goldthorpe, Rotherham S63 9PY
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9.6 68 Reviews
  • Dearne Valley Care Centre, Rotherham
Dearne Valley Care Centre, based close to the former South Yorkshire mining communities of Bolton upon Dearne and Goldthorpe, is a purpose-built care centre.

Here at Dearne Valley, 34 beds are offered over two floors catering for residential and dementia care. It offers a warm and welcoming environment.
It has a dedicated team of staff with a wealth of experience within this sector.

All strive for high-quality person-centred care adding value to enhance the wellbeing of all of residents in a friendly and homely setting.

All the catering is locally sourced and freshly home cooked, with a varied menu, catering for all dietary requirements.The team of catering staff put together a daily menu for services users that considers their personal tastes, religious beliefs, conditions and any specific dietary requirements. All meals are healthy, well balanced and enjoyable.

There is an activities coordinator within the home, who welcomes the local community. Care and activity plans are based around the individual, supporting and encouraging service users to be fulfilled.

It has its own bar which has been designed and named by residents and extended families. The residents and team welcome you all to BAR35.

Staff offer support for bariatric clients within the home. Respite, palliative care and day care are available.

The CQC report in April 2017 grades the home "Good" in all five areas.

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Care Provided by Dearne Valley Care Centre

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Detention Under Mental Health Act
  • Eating Disorders
  • Learning Disability
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 34 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alcohol Dependence (past or present)
  • Alzheimer's
  • Anorexia/Bulimia/Self Harming
  • Cancer Care
  • Challenging Behaviour/Psychosis
  • Down Syndrome
  • Drug Dependence (past or present)
  • Epilepsy
  • Hearing Impairment
  • 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
  • Elsa Booysen (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (32)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (32)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2003
    • Number of floors: 2

Funding & Fees Guide for Dearne Valley Care Centre

  • 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 £959
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £980
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £959
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £980
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Dearne Valley Care Centre to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

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

Dearne Valley Care Centre Reviews (68)

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9.6

Dearne Valley Care Centre has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.554) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Dearne Valley Care Centre has 68 reviews.

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Review from A T (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 30 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff and management go above and beyond in every way. They are a credit to the industry.

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Review from E B (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 30 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Of the times I have visited my nanna I can see that she is treated with the utmost care and respect. Nothing is too much trouble. Her room is specious, comfortable and clean. The food is always plentiful with great choice and looks and smells delicious.

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Review from Gillian A (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My parents moved into the home (Dearne Valley Care Centre ) in October.
My father passed away in December. I was so impressed with the high quality care he received prior to his passing. The staffs support and understanding was crucial during this time. My mother is settling well and I am so relieved
she is safe and very well looked after now.

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Review from Kim H (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Placed my mother her for respite, she had one-week respite care. She was very well cared for, with clean spacious rooms and environment. Excellent care. Food was very good. Would not hesitate to recommend it.

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Review from Mandy H (Niece of Resident) published on 18 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very impressed with the care Aunty Linda is receiving and the care home itself. The staff are very friendly.

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Review from L S (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mam has been at this care home since the beginning of the year. During that time mam has been treated with the utmost care and respect. All the carers care for mam as we would care for mam. Nothing is too much trouble. The home is clean and comfortable with all facilities possible to ensure interaction
with all the guests. Well done to all.

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Review from N W (Brother of Resident) published on 4 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A very pleasant experience compared to other care homes we had visited. The home is very clean and tidy and the staff are very friendly and helpful. The quality of the food is also very good.

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Review from J S (Son of Resident) published on 1 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad initially went to Dearne Valley for respite but then became a permanent resident. He had a good relationship with staff and any concerns we had were dealt with straight away. His room was very comfortable and kept clean. Throughout his stay, he became more frail and needed more care which was
always there for him. The care and support my dad received in the last few days of his life was excellent and the comfort we got from them showed a great example of the commitment that the staff have. We would definitely recommend Dearne Valley to other families.

Reply from Robin Bennett, Regional Manager at Dearne Valley Care Centre

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review regarding Dearne Valley. I will ensure the team receive your feedback


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Review from B S (Nephew of Resident) published on 1 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Very happy with this home. The person I see seems very happy and looks a lot more healthy and they like being in the home. A very good care home and staff very nice, helpful and friendly.

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Review from Luke H (Son of Resident) published on 24 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5

Well, where do I start? Unexplained bruising appears all over my mum's arm that is very evident from the photos that it is a hand mark. The 2-day delay in being told about this bruise and then the staff couldn't tell me how this happened. There was also a delay in reporting the bruise to the safeguarding
team at the Council. The manager could not "substantiate" where the bruise came from, but lessons will be "learnt" from this. All I can say after this incident was that mum never went into her bedroom again as this scared her and you could see the fear on her face. Thankfully I got her out of there before it got any worse. Simply not good enough at all! If you are considering this home for a loved one I would seriously stay clear. This place doesn't deserve to be called a care home at all. There were no activities at all going off, my mum and other residents were just left sat in between dinner and food times to music or the TV playing out on a loop. Disgusting level of care!

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Review from B H (Son of Resident) published on 21 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum is 92 and has advanced dementia. A birthday card was given by the staff and truly made the day a bit more special for mum. She was treated with respect and dignity at all times. I was informed of any problems that arose (skin tears) from her behaviour. There are large pictures on the wall of
old-time film stars which give comfort and help to jog mum's memories. The staff were excellent. Hygiene and personal care was excellent. They even managed to shave mum's whiskers and cut her hair. Not an easy task given her uncooperative condition. Mum was in for 18 nights of respite and emerged if anything, better than when she went in.

Reply from Robin Bennett, Regional Manager at Dearne Valley Care Centre

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Review from D C (Son of Resident) published on 19 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are very caring and show respect towards mum caring for her dignity. They inform us of all actions and promptly act for mum's needs. They are cheerful and helpful and always willing to help,

Reply from Robin Bennett, Regional Manager at Dearne Valley Care Centre

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Review from R R (Son of Resident) published on 1 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care provided to my mother was very good all the staff were kind and compassionate and provided individualized care in, at times, very challenging situations. The care at end of life was excellent and the staff were kind and supportive to my mother and all the family. We would recommend the care
home to other families.

Reply from Robin Bennett, Regional Manager at Dearne Valley Care Centre

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Review from Mark J (Nephew of Resident) published on 6 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My uncle was here for 2 years and he really enjoyed this phase of his life, in no part thanks to the staff who were so lovely to him. The home was clean and well maintained and he was really well looked after. Thank you.

Reply from Robin Bennett, Regional Manager at Dearne Valley Care Centre

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Review from N W (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are professional, helpful and friendly. Very clean and secure. My dad was well looked after during his stay.

Reply from Robin Bennett, Regional Manager at Dearne Valley Care Centre

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Review from D F (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Friendly caring down to earth staff.
Good home-cooked meals.
Space for wheelchair users.
Friendly and approachable - admin, staff and manager
A good overall real experience for my father for the last 2 years.

Reply from Robin Bennett, Regional Manager at Dearne Valley Care Centre

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Review from T W (Son of Resident) published on 17 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mam loves it for her respite.

Reply from Robin Bennett, Regional Manager at Dearne Valley Care Centre

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Review from A S (Sister of Resident) published on 4 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My sister is very well looked after. As we live a way away, we are unable to visit very often but we are rang if there is a problem. When I ring I get all the information I want. We are happy with the delightful care she receives. Being at Dearne Valley gives us peace of mind knowing she is well looked
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Review from V C (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent care home. My mother was looked after really well. The staff are very good and polite. the meals looked very good. Thank you for looking after my mam.

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Review from J M (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our mum has been at Dearne Valley Care Centre since June 2023. We have found the quality of care to be wonderful. The staff are extremely caring and attentive to our Mum's needs. The home is very well-run and extremely clean. We have recommended Dearne Valley to other families.

Reply from Robin Bennett, Regional Manager at Dearne Valley Care Centre

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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.554)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.554) out of 10 for Dearne Valley Care Centre 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 23 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 22 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 4.554 for Dearne Valley Care Centre is calculated as follows: ( (193 Excellents x 5) + (57 Goods x 4) + (9 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) + (10 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 271 Ratings = 4.554

  • 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 Dearne Valley Care Centre is based on 22 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 34 registered maximum number of service users is 6.8, which has been reached with 22 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: 25 Oct 2019

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  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Good

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

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Elsa

Elsa Booysen

Job Title: Home Manager

Elsa is our brilliant home manager at Dearne Valley. She is very experienced and passionate about delivering first-class care to all our residents.


Frequently Asked Questions about Dearne Valley Care Centre

What types of Care is Dearne Valley Care Centre registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Respite Care, Eating Disorders, Learning Disability, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Sensory Impairment & Detention Under Mental Health Act are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Dearne Valley Care Centre provide?

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

How many Rooms does Dearne Valley Care Centre have?

There are 32 Single Rooms and 1 Couple/Companion Room.

What are the Facilities & Services at Dearne Valley Care Centre?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room & Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Dearne Valley Care Centre to the centre of Rotherham?

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