Burntwood Hall Care Centre
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds40
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2019-04-03
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
People who've spent time here have noticed how caring the staff are with residents. There's a warmth to the way they interact throughout the day.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement60
- Food quality60
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness68
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-04-03
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The home received a Good rating for Effective at its last inspection. This domain covers training, care planning, access to healthcare professionals, and food and nutrition. The published summary does not describe specific training programmes, care plan content, GP access arrangements, or how the home manages nutrition for residents with dementia who may have difficulty eating.Is this home caring?
The home received a Good rating for Caring at its last inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and support for independence. No specific inspector observations, resident quotes, or family testimony are recorded in the published summary. The rating confirms that inspectors were satisfied with the culture of care, but the evidence behind it is not described in the available text.Is the home responsive?
The home received a Good rating for Responsive at its last inspection. This domain covers activities, individual engagement, respect for preferences, and end-of-life planning. The published summary includes no description of the activities programme, no examples of how activities are tailored to individuals, and no detail about end-of-life care arrangements for residents with advanced dementia.Is the home well-led?
The home received a Good rating for Well-led at its last inspection. A named registered manager, Mrs Jane Elizabeth Davies, and a nominated individual, Mrs Tracy Archer, are recorded as being in post. The published summary does not describe the manager's tenure, the governance structures in place, how the home handles complaints, or how staff are supported to raise concerns.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home welcomes adults both under and over 65, so you'll find residents of different ages living here together. They have experience caring for people with dementia alongside those who need support for other reasons. For residents living with dementia, the team understands how to provide the right kind of support. Activities like singing can help people feel connected and engaged. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Burntwood Hall Care Centre holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, but the published report contains very limited specific detail, so most scores reflect confirmed ratings rather than rich observed evidence. Families should visit in person and ask direct questions to fill the gaps.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
People who've spent time here have noticed how caring the staff are with residents. There's a warmth to the way they interact throughout the day.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
If you're looking for care in the Barnsley area, it's worth arranging a visit to see if Burntwood Hall feels right.
Worth a visit
Burntwood Hall Care Centre, on Moor Lane in Barnsley, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last full inspection, with findings reviewed and confirmed as recently as July 2023. The home is registered to provide care for adults over and under 65, including people living with dementia, and has 40 beds. A named registered manager and nominated individual are recorded as being in post. The main limitation here is that the published inspection summary contains very little specific detail: no direct observations, no resident or family quotes, and no descriptions of daily life are recorded. A Good rating is a meaningful baseline, but it tells you less than you need to know before choosing a home for your parent. When you visit, ask the manager to show you last week's actual staffing rota (counting permanent versus agency names, particularly on nights), ask to see the current activities schedule and find out what happens for residents who cannot join group sessions, and observe how staff interact in corridors and during mealtimes. Those observations will tell you far more than the rating alone.
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In Their Own Words
How Burntwood Hall Care Centre describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Barnsley care home where singing fills the afternoons
Residential home in Barnsley: True Peace of Mind
When you visit Burntwood Hall Care Centre in Barnsley, you might hear residents joining in with songs during the day. This Yorkshire care home looks after people of all ages who need support, including those living with dementia. The building sits in pleasant surroundings that visitors have noticed straight away.
Who they care for
The home welcomes adults both under and over 65, so you'll find residents of different ages living here together. They have experience caring for people with dementia alongside those who need support for other reasons.
For residents living with dementia, the team understands how to provide the right kind of support. Activities like singing can help people feel connected and engaged.
“If you're looking for care in the Barnsley area, it's worth arranging a visit to see if Burntwood Hall feels right.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Burntwood Hall Care Centre holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, but the published report contains very limited specific detail, so most scores reflect confirmed ratings rather than rich observed evidence. Families should visit in person and ask direct questions to fill the gaps.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
People who've spent time here have noticed how caring the staff are with residents. There's a warmth to the way they interact throughout the day.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
If you're looking for care in the Barnsley area, it's worth arranging a visit to see if Burntwood Hall feels right.
Worth a visit
Burntwood Hall Care Centre, on Moor Lane in Barnsley, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last full inspection, with findings reviewed and confirmed as recently as July 2023. The home is registered to provide care for adults over and under 65, including people living with dementia, and has 40 beds. A named registered manager and nominated individual are recorded as being in post. The main limitation here is that the published inspection summary contains very little specific detail: no direct observations, no resident or family quotes, and no descriptions of daily life are recorded. A Good rating is a meaningful baseline, but it tells you less than you need to know before choosing a home for your parent. When you visit, ask the manager to show you last week's actual staffing rota (counting permanent versus agency names, particularly on nights), ask to see the current activities schedule and find out what happens for residents who cannot join group sessions, and observe how staff interact in corridors and during mealtimes. Those observations will tell you far more than the rating alone.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Burntwood Hall Care Centre measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Burntwood Hall Care Centre describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Barnsley care home where singing fills the afternoons
Residential home in Barnsley: True Peace of Mind
When you visit Burntwood Hall Care Centre in Barnsley, you might hear residents joining in with songs during the day. This Yorkshire care home looks after people of all ages who need support, including those living with dementia. The building sits in pleasant surroundings that visitors have noticed straight away.
Who they care for
The home welcomes adults both under and over 65, so you'll find residents of different ages living here together. They have experience caring for people with dementia alongside those who need support for other reasons.
For residents living with dementia, the team understands how to provide the right kind of support. Activities like singing can help people feel connected and engaged.
“If you're looking for care in the Barnsley area, it's worth arranging a visit to see if Burntwood Hall feels right.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
