Water Royd House Nursing Home

Locke Road, Gilroyd, Dodworth, Barnsley S75 3QH
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Water Royd House is located in Gilroyd, a small village near to Barnsley town centre. The home has easy access to the M1. Local shops, library, hairdressers, surgery, pharmacy, public house and post office are all closeby.

Water Royd House provides accommodation for residents in single rooms with en-suite facilities. All rooms are fully carpeted and decorated to a high standard. Each room contains a television, nurse call system, fire detection, bed, and chest of drawers.

The home has a well maintained garden and a secluded patio for residents to enjoy in summer months. Parking is available for up to 20 cars.

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Care Provided by Water Royd House Nursing Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • 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 62 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Cancer Care
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • Down Syndrome
  • Epilepsy
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care
  • Independent Living Training
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Catherine Smith (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 55+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (62)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (10)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes

Funding & Fees Guide for Water Royd House Nursing 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 £1,375
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,430
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,595
    • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care from £1,650

  • Prices are subject to an individual care needs assessment and the type of room and services chosen. Please contact us for further information.
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Water Royd House Nursing 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
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting

  • No restrictions


  • Parking

  • Parking available onsite for visitors


Water Royd House Nursing Home Reviews (83)

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9.6

Water Royd House Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.566) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Water Royd House Nursing Home has 83 reviews.

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Review from Marion M (Wife of Resident) published on 6 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

For the first time in a long while, I can relax and feel confident that my husband is safe and well cared for. The staff are very friendly and obliging and make the place feel like a home from home. My husband is encouraged to participate in all activities, but never forced to do so. He is not a good
mixer and does need that extra encouragement. The standard of care is very good as is the cleanliness of the home in general. A welcoming atmosphere for everyone.

Reply from Catherine Smith, Home Manager at Water Royd House Nursing Home

Thank you so much for the lovely review of Water Royd House. It will be great to be able to share this review with our colleagues who work there, who take the upmost pride in offering the best care possible.


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Review from Julie S (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Staff and management are very friendly and welcoming. Staff are very good at keeping us informed. Food is good - variation of meals. Good assortment of varied activities which my family and I often join in with. Rooms are well kept and clean. Mum is well looked after and has her hair done weekly. Sincere
thanks to everyone.

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Review from J G (Wife of Resident) published on 23 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely excellent in every possible way. The staff were brilliant all of them. So polite, friendly and genuinely caring. My husband felt safe and properly looked after from the moment he went into the home. He started to improve in his health from the moment he went in. I cannot recommend this care
home enough, it really is brilliant.

Reply from Louise Parker, Home Manager at Water Royd House Nursing Home

We appreciate you taking the time to share your positive comments regarding Water Royd House and our team. We are glad your experience reflects the high standards of quality care we hold ourselves to here at Maria Mallaband Care Group. We wish you both all the best, and we all feel so blessed to be a part of the loving story of your journey together.


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Review from V W (Wife of Resident) published on 14 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Water Royd House Nursing Home to anyone looking for a home which provides superb care for their relative, a home which has a permanent staff who are so personable and who work so effectively to ensure that each resident is cared for very well. My husband has been a resident
for over three years and I am satisfied that he is well looked after, kept clean and comfortable, provided with suitable entertainment and is as happy as he can be, given that he is now in the latter part of his life. This is a home which is well managed, which is full of caring people who do a superb caring job.

Reply from Louise Parker, Deputy Manager at Water Royd House Nursing Home

We appreciate you taking the time to share your positive comments regarding Water Royd House and our team. We are glad your experience reflects the high standards of quality care we hold ourselves to here at Maria Mallaband Care Group.


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Review from T C (Husband of Resident) published on 14 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Carers and management very good; good with residents, polite, helpful and friendly.

Reply from Louise Parker, Deputy Manager at Water Royd House Nursing Home

Thank you for the kind review, we will be sure to share this with the rest of our team as it is much appreciated.


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Review from M H (Wife of Resident) published on 11 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

All members of staff from management to the housekeeping and maintenance spend time with all residents, speaking to them with respect and friendship.

Reply from Catherine Smith, Home Manager at Water Royd House Nursing Home

We appreciate you taking the time to share your positive comments regarding Water Royd House and our team. We are glad your experience reflects the high standards of quality care we hold ourselves to here at Maria Mallaband Care Group.


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Review from Judith W (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has been in Water Royd since June 2024, the care Mum has received from all the staff has been outstanding. Mum has been cared for with kindness, dignity and respect.


Moving Mum into permanent care was heartbreaking for all the family, Mum has advanced dementia, she became agitated, frightened

and very distressed most of the time, now she has constant reassurance and expert care which means Mum is content and importantly, feels safe.


Mum is always lovely and clean, and dressed in matching clothes, clearly Mum's dignity is important to the staff. All the staff are friendly and approachable, they always have time to listen to any concerns, and answer any questions with kindness and care. The laundry and cleaning staff do a great job, and the food is excellent. All the staff talk to Mum with kindness and respect.


Water Royd is like a family home, the care is outstanding, we can't say thank you enough for caring for Mum with such care, kindness and compassion.


Reply from Catherine Smith, Home Manager at Water Royd House Nursing Home

We appreciate you taking the time to share your positive comments regarding Water Royd House and our team. We are glad your experience reflects the high standards of quality care we hold ourselves to, here at Water Royd.


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Review from Louise P (Niece of Resident) published on 23 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My uncle was admitted to Water Royd House February 2024. He was very unwell to a point where we thought we were going to lose him. 18/10/2024. My uncle is now due to be going back home, to live independently. The love, care and support he and the family have had while at WRH is amazing and without the
fantastic team I do believe he would not be going home and I would have lost an uncle. From the bottom of my heart I thank you all.

Reply from Catherine Smith, Home Manager at Water Royd House Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and share your experience that you have had at Water Royd House. We are so pleased that you and your uncle had a great experience.


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Review from Keith Q (Son of Resident) published on 8 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Overall good experience.

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Review from G P (Wife of Resident) published on 25 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband has been in Water Royd since October 2023 where he received nursing care as he has advanced Alzheimer's. I always wanted to care for him at home, but as his Alzheimer's advanced, I became unable to provide the care he needed. His move into a permanent care home was an extremely difficult
time for us both. The care and support we both received then and continue to receive from all the staff is outstanding.
Water Royd is very well managed by the manager and deputy manager. The care and support they and all their staff give to residents is excellent. All of their staff are very kind, friendly and very caring. I cannot thank them enough for the outstanding care they give. I highly recommend Water Royd to anyone who wants a first-class, caring and supportive home for their loved ones.

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Review from M B (Wife of Resident) published on 29 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Since coming to Water Royd from a neuro rehabilitation unit my husband has improved immensely. This is due to the commitment of the staff. Who have listened to my concerns regarding his health and have acted accordingly. Nothing seems to be too much trouble for the staff. They always seem to be smiling
and are really kind to all the clients on my husband's corridor. The atmosphere in the home is a very happy one. The food is very good and my husband has put weight on since coming here after being underweight. Well done to all the staff.

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Review from A W (Son of Resident) published on 23 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mam has been in there since October 2023. She says all the staff are very kind and good to her.

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Review from J D (Wife of Resident) published on 31 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care given to my husband is always one of care and dignity. Also, the support shown to us, as a family, is always compassionate. All at Water Royd House Nursing Home contribute to making this horrible journey of ours tolerable.

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Review from J P (Partner of Resident) published on 29 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

In spite of my partner not waiting to be in a care home, he is well cared for. I see him most days and although his illness causes mood swings, the drug regime stabilises him. We are disappointed that room refurbishment is taking years, now looking shabby in comparison to other homes, especially considering
the fees. Staff shortages are sometimes a problem. Overall good.

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Review from J T (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father went into Water Royd in August 2023. This move was hard for both my father and me, his daughter. Emotions were high and we were both very scared and upset. The management and staff at Water Royd were fabulous. They were caring and loving from the first day and showed obvious care for my father
throughout his stay. They made what was a difficult circumstance a very bearable experience for both of us. They made me feel extremely welcome on all visits and the communication when I was not there was excellent. I cannot thank them enough and would recommend them to anyone wanting first-class care. Thank you, I will never forget.

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Review from Gillian B (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both parents moved into Water Royd early August 2023, after looking around several other care homes.
Water Royd is definitely the best of all we saw. All staff are friendly and welcoming and nothing is too much trouble. The rooms and communal areas are clean, contemporary, and well-equipped, and the
homemade meals are delicious and plentiful.
Both Mum and Dad are very comfortable and happy to be here.

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Review from Alison W (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After leaving hospital and being in respite care Dad moved in to Water Royd a week before Mum could. It was the longest week ever, when she moved in she was completely different - more relaxed and settled.
I can't thank the staff at Water Royd enough for all they've done and how welcoming they've been
to all our family. Water Royd does feel like our extended family! Thank you!

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Review from Jacquie M (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This care home was excellent in looking after our father in the last few months of his life. The warmth of the team was impressive, helpfulness superb as nothing was ever too much bother. As a family, they supported us, giving us time to talk or a shoulder to cry on. We could see the genuine affection
for our father, and he was treated with dignity and kindness to the end.
A big thanks to everyone who works in the home

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Review from L N (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has been in Water Royd since February, the care she receives is outstanding in every way. Everyone is treated with respect and dignity, a fabulous lifestyle team who entertains.

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Review from Susan B (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 31 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Put Mum into respite to see how she likes it, never done it before, but my husband and I want her safe while we have a holiday later in the year. She said she had really enjoyed it, all the staff were wonderful, and she couldn't thank them enough. Enjoyed the meals and really enjoyed the entertainment.
She said it was really nice to have some company. We know when she goes in again that she will be well looked after, and we won't have to worry about her when we go away. A big well done, and thank you to all staff.

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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.566)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.566) out of 10 for Water Royd House Nursing 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 21 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 21 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 4.566 for Water Royd House Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (160 Excellents x 5) + (70 Goods x 4) + (19 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 249 Ratings = 4.566

  • 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 Water Royd House Nursing Home is based on 21 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 62 registered maximum number of service users is 12.4, which has been reached with 21 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: 6 Mar 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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Catherine

Catherine Smith

Job Title: Care Manager

My name is Catherine Smith and I am the Registered Manager of Water Royd House Nursing Home in Barnsley, South Yorkshire.


Water Royd House is a purpose-built 62-bedded care home that caters for residential, nursing and residential dementia. I have worked for Maria Mallaband Care Group for eight years, starting out as a part-time Registered Nurse and have slowly worked up the ranks to become the Manager, a post which I have held for the past two years. I have 19 years experience as a Registered Nurse, working within the private sector. I have recently completed my level 4 in leadership and management and hope to further my academic career.


Frequently Asked Questions about Water Royd House Nursing Home

What types of Care is Water Royd House Nursing Home registered for?

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

What additional types of Care does Water Royd House Nursing Home provide?

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

How many Rooms does Water Royd House Nursing Home have?

There are 62 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Water Royd House Nursing Home?

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

How far is Water Royd House Nursing Home to the centre of Barnsley?

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