St James Court

Tankersley Lane, Hoyland, Barnsley S74 0DJ
Submit a Review
9.9 66 Reviews
  • St James Court, Barnsley
St James Court is a fifty-eight capacity care home set up with a daily lifestyle in mind and employing skilled and experienced individuals.

There is much for residents to enjoy within the home, which supports an active lifestyle and personal interests, without compromising on the quality of healthcare available.

Four lounges enable residents to socialise or enjoy flat screen TV, while bedrooms offer a choice of colour schemes and are en-suite.

Care Provided by St James Court

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Younger Adults
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 58 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • AIDS/HIV
  • Alcohol Dependence (past or present)
  • Alzheimer's
  • Anorexia/Bulimia/Self Harming
  • Asperger Syndrome
  • Autism/ASD
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Bipolar/Manic Depression
  • Cancer Care
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Challenging Behaviour/Psychosis
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Down Syndrome
  • Drug Dependence (past or present)
  • Epilepsy
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Korsakoff Syndrome
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Neuropathic
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Prader-Willi Syndrome
  • Profound & Multiple Learning Disabilities
  • Schizophrenia
  • Speech Impairment
  • Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus
  • 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
  • Tracy Oliver (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 50+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (58)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (58)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Year Purpose Built: 2012
    • Last Refurbishment: 2012
    • Number of floors: 2

Funding & Fees Guide for St James Court

  • 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)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
Total of 66, showing 1-20
9.9

St James Court has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.939) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time St James Court has 66 reviews.

Overall Experience

  • 57
  • 9
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Date Published

66
14
18
26
40
Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Making the decision to put mum in a home was a difficult one but was made easier by the team of staff at St James. They have gone the extra mile to make mum feel settled and happy in her new home and always have time to chat with me and my sister to reassure us as well. St James Court is a bright,
vibrant and happy place.

Reply from Tracey Oliver, Home Manager at St James Court

We cant thankyou enough for your kind words. I cant praise the staff enough for all their hard work it generally is such a lovely place to work. I think it helps that we have such great fun not only with our residents but all relatives and visitors who come to visit. i can say hand on heart that your comment of going the extra mile is 100% true. Thankyou again for your lovely words i will be sure to pass it on to all the staff as they deserve the recognition.


Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This was the 1st time my mother has been in respite and I have to admit my nerves were in bits leaving her, I retired from the NHS to look after my parents but sadly dad passed away in May, the care Mum received was outstanding the staff involved Mum with activities which she loved.

Reply from Tracey Oliver, Home Manager at St James Court

Thankyou for your kind words. We are so glad we were able to put your nerves at ease. We understand it can be a stressful time choosing a care home for a loved one, but i am in no doubt the staff here at St James Court are an amazing team and go above and beyond on a daily basis. Once again thankyou for your lovely review.


Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has settled in quickly and all efforts have been made to make her feel happy, comfortable and safe. The staff are friendly and patient. There are activities ranging from armchair exercise, and balloon tennis to having mothers and toddlers visit. It is a great relief knowing she is being well
looked after.

Reply from Tracey Oliver, Home Manager at St James Court

Thank you for such a lovely review, I'm so glad we give you comfort in knowing that your mum is safe. Once again thank you so much for your kind words. I will of course let all staff know how valued they are.


Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff and the accommodation at the St James Court are fantastic. I am in no doubt that my dad is receiving the best care for dementia and he is in a safe environment. I live abroad and I am stress-free each time I visit him and then leave. I didn't think he would settle in a care home, but thanks
to the hard work of the staff he did. The staff at the home are his family now too.

Reply from Tracey Oliver, Home Manager at St James Court

I can't thank you enough for your lovely review, I know we chat when you visit and you praise us all face to face, I'm just so glad you are reassured that your father is safe and looked after and as you say he is part of the St James Court family. He is a delight to be around on a daily basis. Once again thank you again and we await your next visit to the country. Take care.


Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My sister is very well looked after by all the staff. They are all excellent at keeping us informed about my sisters health issues. The home is a really well place. The residents appear to be kept entertained with acts etc. It is very well kept and the standards or cleanliness are first class.

Reply from Tracey Oliver, Home Manager at St James Court

Thankyou so much for your lovely review. Its makes a big difference when we know all our hard work doesn't go unnoticed. All the staff hand on heart absolutely love their jobs and i think that shows on a day to day basis. Once thank you again and i will be sure to pass this on to all the staff.


Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Mum has been at St James Court for fourteen months. It was a heartbreaking decision but Mum has settled in really well thanks to all members of staff. Any problems have been sorted efficiently and promptly, the staff are polite, caring and have a great sense of humour and are easy to get along with.
All areas of the building are spotlessly clean, there is a good varied menu and Mum enjoys her food. I would highly recommend St James's.

Reply from Tracey Oliver, Home Manager at St James Court

Such a lovely review. I'm so proud of the team we have here at St James Court and as always go above and beyond and are always happy in their jobs as you probably see on your visits, always laughing and singing with the residents, it helps that we have such fun-loving service users who also love to join in the banter as I say. Thank you once again for your kind words.


Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum has resided at St James Court from the beginning and I have every confidence in the staff team who work really hard on a daily basis making sure my mum is comfortable and happy. When visiting the home everyone makes a effort to say good morning and have always a good listening ear when dealing
with issues or concerns. The home is always clean and safe for other residents to move around safely. The home is always busy with visits from children from the local nursery or doing arts and crafts encouraging the residents to participate. I am so reassured my mum is getting the care she needs and would like to thank everyone at St James, you are a credit to the company and appreciate everything you all do. I would definitely recommend saint James court. Keep up the good work

Reply from Tracey Oliver, Home Manager at St James Court

I would like to say thank you for your lovely review, your comments are valued and I can honestly say our staff here at St James are second to none and nothing is too much trouble, we pride ourselves on the fact that we can offer a safe and secure home for your loved one. Once again thank you so much I will be sure to pass on your lovely review to all the staff as they deserve to know they are all valued.


Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am a volunteer at St James Court and I love the time I can spend in the home with the residents and staff. My Mum was in the home for 5 years and since she passed away I still feel her presence here. We had some tears during the time she was here but lots of laughs too. I don't think our family would
have coped at home looking after Mum. We could go and visit her any time and always came away with a smile on our faces (probably something she said, once she said me and my brother looked like each other and we could possibly be brother and sister) and we always knew she was well looked after and safe. My Mum was my best friend and it was the hardest thing to do to put her in a home, but we soon realised that is was the best thing, so that we got quality time with her. Thank you St James for not only looking after my Mum but also for looking me.

Reply from Tracey Oliver, Home Manager at St James Court

I'm so glad you continue to visit us on a regular basis your mum was a big part of the St James Court family as well as yourself and she will never be forgotten. You've always continued to support all our residents and the home and for that we thank you, and to us, you are a huge benefit and definitely a valued member of our St James Team. You are a friend for life. Thank you again I will be sure all the staff know how much they are valued.


Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Come every week and made welcome by staff. We sit in nice surroundings, we are nice and warm and it's clean. Any problems we have they sort them out.

Reply from Tracey Oliver, Home Manager at St James Court

Thank you so much. Not only have you written this lovely review for us, you tell us on your visits and I couldn't be any prouder of all the staff. Once again thank you for your lovely words.


Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad has been a resident here for over 3 years now, he is well cared for, the home is very clean, and it doesn't feel like a care home. All the staff are brilliant with him, I would recommend St James Court.

Reply from Tracey Oliver, Home Manager at St James Court

Thank you so much for your kind words. They go a long way and are appreciated by us all. We pride ourselves on the care and dignity we provide to our service users. It's just so nice when it is recognised. Once again, thank you so much.


Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would highly recommend St. James Court Care Home, the staff are caring and helpful and good at what they do. There is a nice atmosphere throughout the home. You are always made to feel welcome. Great job to everyone.

Reply from Tracey Oliver, Home Manager at St James Court

Can I just say from all the staff here at St James Court how much we appreciate such a lovely review? I can honestly say the staff here go above and beyond, and nothing is too much trouble. Thank you again, and I will be sure to let all the staff know about the acknowledgement.


Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The manager is the most professional, caring person who looks after not just the residents and staff but also the residents' families.
I have no idea how I would have managed when I had to put my wife into the home permanently.
The same goes for all the staff who are very caring.

Reply from Tracey Oliver, Home Manager at St James Court

This review was so lovely to walk into work to this morning. Can I just say the compliments we receive not only from yourself but from the rest of the family are a delight to hear. We know ourselves how far your loved one as come and thriving everyday. It was our pleasure to help you through the difficult decision that had to be made in regards to choosing a care home and I am so glad that you put all your trust in ourselves here at St James Court to make it that little bit easier. Thankyou again for your lovely kind words.


Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has always been happy since coming to live in St James Court three years ago. All staff are friendly and obliging.
As a family, we are happy in the knowledge that Mum is safe and in good hands.

Reply from Tracey Oliver, Home Manager at St James Court

Thank you so much for your kinds words, we all generally love your mum and the joy she brings us when we have entertainers in the home is amazing, she definitely knows how to party. She is overall a beautiful person inside and out and can I just say what a lovely, kind family you all are and have nothing but praise for us all. Thank you again.


Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Something I never wanted to do, was put my Mum in a nursing home. Things got worse with her mobility so we had to do something. We had heard about St James so she went in for respite first. After a couple of weeks, she booked to stop, and we could see why, the staff were brilliant with her, she had
company, made new friends - St James is a home-from-home place. Plenty of activities all staff and other relatives have a good rapport. The food is outstanding and the home is spotless. Keep up the good work.

Reply from Tracey Oliver, Home Manager at St James Court

Thank you so much for your lovely words. It is our absolute pleasure to take care of your mum and as a family it's lovely to see you every day; we really appreciate all your help when it comes to joining in and supporting us, especially on Fridays at our coffee mornings. I can't express how proud I am of our care home and the staff. And like you mentioned it truly is a home from home. Thank you again.


Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum was admitted to St James Court after she had a fall at home and was no longer safe to be there. It was such a difficult decision but I can honestly say from the moment we first went to now, I can't praise the staff enough. Their kindness and understanding have been outstanding and have helped
beyond words. The home is immaculate and the food looks lovely. Every effort is made to make it a home-from-home. Management is approachable and professional and they listen, nothing is too much trouble and the carers are absolute gems. I can't thank them enough.

Reply from Tracey Oliver, Home Manager at St James Court

Aww Diane this review is amazing, thank you so much for your kind words. I can't express how lovely it is for us all to receive such a positive review. I can generally say hand on heart all the staff here at St James Court love what they do and care deeply for all our residents. Thank you once again.


Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really helpful! Made a difficult decision easier. All staff smiling. The manager and assistant manager are fantastic. Nothing too much. Would recommend to anyone.

Reply from Tracey Oliver, Home Manager at St James Court

Thank you so much for your lovely review. You are such a lovely family and we understand how hard the decision was for you all to make as a family in regards to your relative, but as you can see she has settled in lovely and we are always here if need us.


Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Having looked around several care homes for my mum, I knew this was the one. I was greeted warmly and openly by all the management and felt a very positive and caring vibe as I was shown around. I haven't been disappointed! My mum is respected and considered at all times with care and dignity. The staff
make this place, they go above and beyond to make Mum feel at home as well as with her visitors. There is an air of warmth, empathy and support which I value and appreciate. Thank you, St James Court.

Reply from Tracey Oliver, Home Manager at St James Court

We were so happy you chose St James as a home for your mum to reside in, your positivity and lovely words from the onset make us realise why we do the job we do. We're always here to help and your mum has become part of our family. Thank you again for the lovely review.


Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Mum has been in respite care for the last seven weeks at St James Court. Her stay there has been brilliant. She absolutely loves it and cannot express enough how great all the staff there are. She is looked after very well and the difference in her health and appearance is amazing. The management and
staff are second to none and the place is immaculate and is a real pleasure to visit. Thank you everyone!

Reply from Tracey Oliver, Home Manager at St James Court

Thank you so much for your lovely review. This means so much to us all. We enjoy seeing the positive impact we make on our residents on a daily basis. it is amazing you see the difference we are making with your mum. I'm just so glad that we can give you peace of mind as a family, as safety is our priority and, of course, our resident's well-being. Once again, thank you so much.


Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Eleven months ago, we, as a family, were told to be prepared for the worst as our 94-year-old mum might not make it through the night. Now look at her!! She looks younger than she did five years ago, and her health has completely changed. This is all down to the wonderful team at St James’. It was the
most difficult decision I have ever had to make regarding my mum going into a care home, but I have no regrets or reservations. All the staff here, from the manager to the cleaners, are heroes. Friendly yet professional, caring in a genuine way, have pride in what they do and very approachable. There are no problems here because should you bring anything to their attention, it is dealt with. We sleep very easy at night knowing Mum is kept clean, warm, well fed and, just as importantly, treated as an individual, enabling her to make her own decisions when appropriate. We wouldn’t want her anywhere else.

Reply from Denise Stephenson, Managing Director at St James Court

Thank you, Julie, for your lovely, heartfelt feedback about your experience with our St James Court. I don't think there can be any better words chosen to praise the staff and the home than you have chosen in your feedback. On behalf of all our staff at St James and on behalf of our head office team, I wish to sincerely thank you for telling us how happy you and your Mum are with the care, accommodation and service at St James Court.


Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This care home is excellent. All the staff are very friendly and caring. Always have the highest standard of making sure all are showered and clean. I have absolutely no issues at all. I know my mum is well cared for, and that gives us all peace of mind. There are always activities that the residents
take part in. I can not express enough how brilliant St James Court is, and I would most definitely highly recommend it for anyone's loved ones.

Reply from Tracey Oliver, Home Manager at St James Court

Thank you so much for your lovely review. This means so much to us all. We strive to provide the best care we can, and it shows that we must be doing something right with the reviews we receive.
I'm just so glad that we can give you peace of mind as a family, as safety is our priority and, of course, our resident's well-being.
Once again, thank you so much.


Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.939)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.939) out of 10 for St James Court is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 26 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 26 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 4.939 for St James Court is calculated as follows: ( (294 Excellents x 5) + (17 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 312 Ratings = 4.939

  • 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 St James Court is based on 26 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 58 registered maximum number of service users is 11.6, which has been reached with 26 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: 8 Apr 2020

Overall
Good

  • 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.

View Latest Report

Bed Vacancies

Please Contact Us for Latest Vacancies

Awards / Recognitions (1)

Loading...

Loading

Loading
Loading

Loading

Loading

Loading

Loading

Loading events

Loading

Meet the Team (0)

There are no Team Members posted yet

Frequently Asked Questions about St James Court

What types of Care is St James Court registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Respite Care, Learning Disability, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Sensory Impairment & Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does St James Court 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 St James Court have?

There are 58 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at St James Court?

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

How far is St James Court to the centre of Barnsley?

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