Orchard Views

39 Gawber Road, Barnsley S75 2AN
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8.5 9 Reviews
  • Orchard Views, Barnsley
Orchard Views is a family-run care home located close to Barnsley Hospital and just a short distance from the town centre. With 28 years of experience, the home prides itself on delivering quality care in a warm, welcoming and happy environment.

Orchard Views caters to a range of needs, offering day care, respite (short-term) and long-term stays, ensuring that each resident receives personalised care tailored to their individual requirements.

The care home does not charge third-party top-up fees to local authority-funded residents, making high-quality care accessible to all.

Staffed by a dedicated team of experienced and friendly carers, including senior carers and care assistants, Orchard Views is committed to providing exceptional support to everyone who stays with them. The home is designed to offer comfort and safety, with two cosy lounges where residents can relax and socialise and a secure outdoor space that provides a pleasant area for residents to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine.

There are always plenty of activities taking place, helping to keep residents engaged, entertained and active. The care home fosters a community spirit, encouraging residents to participate in group events and social gatherings. With a strong focus on creating a home-like atmosphere, Orchard Views has become a trusted and valued care provider in the area, offering a supportive environment where residents feel safe, valued and well cared for.

Care Provided by Orchard Views

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Eating Disorders
  • Learning Disability
  • Mental Health Condition
  • No Medical Intervention
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Substance Misuse
  • Younger Adults
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 40 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Anorexia/Bulimia/Self Harming
  • Asperger Syndrome
  • Autism/ASD
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Cancer Care
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Challenging Behaviour/Psychosis
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Down Syndrome
  • Epilepsy
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Korsakoff Syndrome
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Profound & Multiple Learning Disabilities
  • Schizophrenia
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Independent Living Training
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy
  • Sheltered Housing

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Lindsay Howard (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • We welcome anyone whose needs we can meet regardless of funding. There are no top-up fees or extras costs.
    • Ages 18+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (40)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 1995
    • Number of floors: 1

Funding & Fees Guide for Orchard Views

  • 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 £900 – £900
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £900 – £900
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care £900 – £900
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £900 – £900
  • There are no third party top up fees.


  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Orchard Views to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Ground Floor Accommodation only
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting
  • Visiting can take place at any time of the day; however, protected mealtimes from 12:00 to 13:00 and 16:00 to 17:00. Arrangements can be made for residents to dine with their loved ones if they wish.


  • Parking
  • Private car park at the front of the building just off of Gawber Road, with space available and another car park at the back on Palm Street.


8.5

Orchard Views has a Review Score of 8.5 (8.513) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Orchard Views has 9 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

Problems with heating sometimes too hot sometimes too cold. Staff very helpful.

Reply from Lindsay Howard, Care Home Manager at Orchard Views

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're truly sorry to hear about the issues you've experienced with the heating - we understand how important a comfortable environment is. Please rest assured that contractors are currently in the process of resolving these heating inconsistencies, and we are committed to ensuring this is sorted as swiftly as possible.We're very grateful for your kind words about our staff. It's lovely to hear that their helpfulness stood out to you, and we will be sure to pass your comments on to the team - they'll be delighted.Thank you again for your valuable feedback and for helping us improve the service we provide.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

Heating problems. Difficulty controlling a comfortable temperature. Helpful pleasant staff. Ensuite bath/wc would be good.

Reply from Lindsay Howard, Care Home Manager at Orchard Views

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're truly sorry to hear about the issues you've experienced with the heating - we understand how important a comfortable environment is. Please rest assured that we have contractors currently working to resolve the problem, and we're doing everything we can to ensure it's rectified as soon as possible.We're really grateful for your kind words about our staff - it's wonderful to hear that you found them helpful and pleasant. Your recognition means a lot to the team, who always strive to provide the best care and support.We also appreciate your comments regarding the ensuite facilities. Feedback like yours helps us identify where we can improve, and we'll certainly take your suggestion into consideration for future planning.Thank you again for your thoughtful review.Warm regards.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

1) When staff come to see to my needs they are always cheerful. 2) Because I am unable to get out of bed I am not able to join in any activities. However, my partner comes every day and we chat and he keeps me up to date. He also reads to me each day.
3) Overall I have no complaints regarding my care.

Reply from Lindsay Howard, Care Home Manager at Orchard Views

Thank you ever so much for your kind and thoughtful words. We're truly touched to hear that our staff's cheerful manner brings you comfort and positivity - it means the world to us to know that we're making a difference in your day.While we understand how frustrating it must be not being able to take part in activities, we're so glad that your partner visits regularly and brings you such warmth, companionship, and joy. It's lovely to hear how special those moments are, and we're always here to support both of you in any way we can.We're especially grateful for your kind comment about the care you receive - it truly reaffirms the passion and dedication our team brings to their work every day.With heartfelt thanks.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

They are very welcoming, friendly and willing to answer questions and give advice. New manager friendly and efficient. Provide our friends and our needs,

Reply from Lindsay Howard, Care Home Manager at Orchard Views

Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful feedback. We're truly grateful for your support and are so pleased to hear that you found our team welcoming and friendly. It's lovely to know that you feel comfortable asking questions and that the advice and support offered have been helpful. Our new manager is delighted to be recognised for being both approachable and efficient. Meeting the needs of our residents and their friends is at the heart of what we do, and your appreciation means a great deal to us all. Thank you again!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been a resident at Orchard Views Care Home for just over 3 years. The management and staff have always been kind and helpful. Any problems that have always been solved promptly and efficiently. Cleanliness has always been important at Orchard Views. The rooms and other areas are cleaned every
day. The meals are prepared to a high standard and are always varied. Overall my stay at Orchard Views has been and still is very enjoyable.

Reply from Lindsay Howard, Care Home Manager at Orchard Views

Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review. We are truly grateful that you've taken the time to share your experience after being with us for over three years. It means a great deal to the whole team to know that you feel supported, cared for, and comfortable at Orchard Views.We take great pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, care, and hospitality, so it's incredibly rewarding to hear that our efforts have contributed to making your stay enjoyable. Your kind words about the staff, the meals, and the overall environment are genuinely appreciated and will be shared with the team - they will be so pleased to know their work is making a difference.Thank you again for your continued trust in us. It's a pleasure and a privilege to have you as part of our Orchard Views family.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Kept informed at all times by management and staff. Management and staff are friendly to visitors and residents. Meals are excellent and made to a high standard. New facilities are nearing completion and will add to existing activities. I have no concerns regarding the care of my partner.

Reply from Lindsay Howard, Care Home Manager at Orchard Views

Thank you very much for your kind and thoughtful review. We're so pleased to hear that you feel well-informed and supported by our team. It's always our aim to ensure both residents and their loved ones feel welcome, valued, and reassured.We're delighted that you're happy with the quality of our meals and the care your partner is receiving. Your recognition means a great deal to all of us at Orchard Views. We're also looking forward to the completion of our new facilities and the added enrichment they'll bring to daily life here.Thank you once again for your trust and support.Warm regards


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The care home has gone through a turbulent period over the last few months but they now have people in place who care for the residents and are proactively working to make it a better place to be. The atmosphere is much better over recent weeks.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

The staff are always friendly and helpful and always do all they can to help but they always seem to be understaffed with agency staff being used. They also seem to struggle to keep a manager for any length of time. Maybe the staffing levels are causing morale problems.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We moved my father-in-law here only a month ago and I have to say the staff are amazing. He has been made to feel at home straight away. He has fitted in and likes to sit outside. It means here is nearer to us and that is lovely. He says the food is fantastic.

Reply from Lorraine McKevitt, Home Manager at Orchard Views

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're so pleased to hear your father-in-law feels at home and is enjoying his time with us, especially the food and the welcoming environment. Your positive comments about our care and staff are much appreciated. If there's anything more we can do, please let us know.


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Current Review Score: 8.5 (8.513)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.5 (8.513) out of 10 for Orchard Views is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.2 out of 5 from 9 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.4 out of 5 from 6 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 4.163 for Orchard Views is calculated as follows: ( (37 Excellents x 5) + (40 Goods x 4) + (21 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 98 Ratings = 4.163

  • 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 4.35 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Orchard Views is based on 6 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 = 3.6

    • 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 40 registered maximum number of service users is 8. 6 Positive Reviews ÷ 8 = 0.75

  • 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: 6 Nov 2024

Overall
Inadequate

  • Caring

    Requires improvement
  • Effective

    Good
  • Responsive

    Requires improvement
  • Safe

    Inadequate
  • Well-led

    Inadequate

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Orchard Views

What types of Care is Orchard Views registered for?

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

What additional types of Care does Orchard Views provide?

Palliative Care, Day Care, Convalescent Care, Physiotherapy, Independent Living Training, Sheltered Housing, Own GP if required & End of Life Care are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does Orchard Views have?

There are 40 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Orchard Views?

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

How far is Orchard Views to the centre of Barnsley?

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