Water Royd House Nursing Home

Locke Road, Gilroyd, Dodworth, Barnsley S75 3QH
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9.6 83 Reviews
  • Water Royd House Nursing Home, Barnsley
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 Terence O (Husband of Resident) published on 1 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely first class care - nothing is too much trouble. All staff go the extra mile to ensure her needs are met.

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Review from A K (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our mum continues to be well looked after as her needs have changed over the years. We have been very pleased with the care and compassion shown by staff during lockdown and the way they have helped mum keep in touch with us.

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Review from Angela C (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Very nice to be able to visit Dad during the Covid pandemic. Staff are very friendly and the guidelines for Covid safety were adhered to. It is a sunny day today and it was made extra special for Dad to be able to have his visit sat outside.

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Review from L A (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Another successful out of lockdown visit to Mum. The home is doing a fabulous job, keep it up.

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Review from Jenna R (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 7 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely.

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Review from D R (Son of Resident) published on 1 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Friendly and well prepared for a visit.

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

Thank you for taking the time to write this review, our staff really appreciate such feedback and will be delighted and really motivated with such a positive rating.


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Review from Graham F (Son of Resident) published on 11 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Mum moved into Water Royd in April 2019, when she was no longer able to manage alone at home due to severe arthritis and Alzheimer’s. We were able to bring pictures and ornaments from home to personalise her room, which helped her to settle in. She has always been treated with respect, care and consideration
by the staff at the home, and we have often seen her laughing with them. The staff are generally good at keeping us up to date with how mum is, especially since we have not been able to visit her for some time because of the Covid-19 restrictions. It is never too much trouble for them to talk to us about her care and condition, and answer our questions. No care home is perfect, but we have been very happy with mum’s care overall and would happily recommend Water Royd.

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Review from M H (Son of Resident) published on 4 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Thank you for looking after Dad. Fantastic home and excellent team. Thanks.

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Review from Lorraine P (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was able to have my 1st garden visit since lockdown with Mum. This was arranged to take place in reception, but away from others, due to heavy rainfall.
The visit was extremely well organised and I felt that Mum's safety was paramount.
She looked well and happy. I always have had, and will continue
to have, confidence in the ability of Water Royd House staff to care for my mum in a lovely way.

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Review from S D (Partner of Resident) published on 19 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

With this being my first visit, I felt quite apprehensive but on my arrival, I was made very welcome. The visit was as relaxed as it could be considering the coronavirus issue at this present time. Also, I am not able to honestly answer the questions below as I have not been in the building.

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Review from S C (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad stayed at Water Royd to recuperate following an operation. As a family, we are extremely impressed by the care that he received. The staff are all very professional and friendly and treat each resident as an individual. They all soon remembered my dad's name and little things like how he drinks
his tea and coffee. My dad' stay covered the Christmas period. Not only was the home beautifully decorated, but the staff went out of their way to create a festive atmosphere for residents and families.

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

Thank you for your kind words about the care we were able to provide for your dad during his stay with us here are Water Royd. Our staff members will be both rewarded and motivated to hear that their high level of care and support were so much appreciated.


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Review from R B (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 29 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My stay at Water Royd was for a period of six weeks to allow me to recuperate following an operation. I am most impressed by the organisation of Water Royd and the calibre of the staff who are extremely friendly and professional in their approach and contribute to the happy atmosphere. Their courtesy
and care for all the residents, in my opinion, is above the call of duty. The activities although good, were not to my taste.

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Review from S P (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 December 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care that my dad received in Water Royd could not have been any better. The staff are so attentive and caring, they are amazing, nothing is too much trouble for them. Towards the end of his life he was treated with great respect and dignity at all times. During his care, they always encouraged him
to exercise and join in activities. I would and do recommend this care home to anyone who is looking for somewhere for their loved ones to be cared for. Amazing home from home.

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Review from A M (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Water Royd is a very friendly and welcoming care home. The care my mum receives is excellent. My dad visits mum every day and all the staff always chat with him and ask if he wants anything to eat or drink etc. My mum has been a resident here for three years now and is completely bed bound and her skin
is in excellent condition.

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Review from L D (Wife of Resident) published on 1 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Very happy with the care and attention my husband receives which is a priority over other things - however bedding, towels, carpets etc need renewing.

Reply from Paul Brookfield, Regional Director at Water Royd House Nursing Home

Thank you for your very kind words regarding the care provided to your husband at Water Royd House. We have an ongoing rolling programme for refreshing/renewing bedding/linen/flooring etc. However, I will pass this on to the home manager and housekeeper to monitor and review.
Kindest regards


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Review from S H (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother was a resident at Water Royd from 7/8/17 to 31/5/18. Our family found the home to be a wonderful environment for what was mum's last journey. Mum was treated with kindness and compassion and dignity. Staff very quickly understood what mum's needs were. The manager and staff create a lovely
atmosphere, all very friendly. It does help when you are visiting a relative at the end of their life. We as a family are very grateful that we found Water Royd House for mum.

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Review from Kelvin T (Mother of Resident) published on 25 July 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is easy - Excellent!

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Review from Andrew C (Son of Resident) published on 5 July 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum has spent the last three years of her life in this beautiful, caring home. Following a slow decline into full-blown Alzheimers several years ago, this home came up top of my list of the dozen or more homes and visited in the area. She was loved and respected by all the staff, who made the final
chapter in her life the best it could have been. Top notch.

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Review from Josephine S (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 June 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

After viewing other nursing homes, Water Royd was recommended and didn't disappoint. Our family were impressed throughout our mums final months. Exceptional care, compassion, help and support from everyone including kitchen staff. Our views and wishes were met to make our mums last few months a happy
one. Staff even put on a fantastic 80th birthday party for our mum.

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Review from Helen B (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 June 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad was in Water Royd from March to June 2018 after having a stroke. All staff from cleaners to senior staff were friendly and pleasant. When he was at the end of his life, they were exemplary to me and him. I have only praise for them all.

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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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    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.