Highgrove Care Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds67
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Mental health conditions
- Last inspected2020-02-08
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness72
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare70
- Management & leadership75
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2020-02-08
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the January 2026 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and whether residents are supported to maintain their independence. Staff warmth is the single highest-weighted theme in our family review data, appearing in 57.3% of positive reviews across 5,409 UK care homes. The published inspection text does not include specific observations of staff interactions, descriptions of how staff respond to residents in distress, or testimony from residents or relatives about how care feels in practice.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good. This domain covers whether activities are meaningful and tailored to the individual, whether residents can maintain their routines and preferences, and whether end-of-life wishes are recorded and respected. The home supports people living with dementia and people with mental health conditions, both of whom may have difficulty expressing preferences verbally. The published report does not describe the activities programme, one-to-one engagement for residents who cannot join groups, or how the home records and acts on residents' life histories.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good, and the overall rating has improved from Requires Improvement to Good. The registered manager is named as Mrs Angela Moore, and the nominated individual is Ms Victoria Craddock. The home is run by Crown Care IV Limited. Leadership stability is one of the strongest predictors of quality trajectory in care homes, and the presence of a named, registered manager is a positive structural indicator. The published report does not describe how the manager is visible on the floor, how staff are supported to raise concerns, or what governance systems are in place.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team at Highgrove cares for adults across different age groups, with particular experience supporting people with dementia and mental health conditions. They welcome both younger adults under 65 and older residents who need specialist care. For those living with dementia, the home provides dedicated support tailored to individual needs. The team understands the unique challenges dementia brings and works to create a supportive environment. 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
Highgrove has improved from Requires Improvement to a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is an encouraging sign of positive change. However, the published report text provides limited specific detail on individual themes, so scores reflect the overall Good rating rather than deep evidential depth in any single area.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Highgrove on Stanley Road in Barnsley is a 67-bed nursing home caring for older adults, younger adults, people living with dementia, and people with mental health conditions. The January 2026 inspection rated it Good across all five domains, including Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. This is a meaningful improvement on its previous Requires Improvement rating and reflects positively on the registered manager and the leadership team currently in post. The main limitation for families is that the published inspection report contains very little specific detail about day-to-day life inside the home. Ratings are Good but the evidence base behind those ratings is not fully visible in what has been published. Before making a decision, visit at a mealtime, ask to see last month's actual staffing rotas including nights, and ask how many agency shifts were used in the past four weeks. These questions will help you judge whether the improvement seen at inspection is holding in practice.
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In Their Own Words
How Highgrove Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Supporting residents with complex mental health and dementia needs
Highgrove – Your Trusted nursing home
When someone you love needs specialist care for mental health conditions or dementia, finding the right environment matters deeply. Highgrove in Barnsley provides residential support for adults of all ages, including those under 65 who need extra help. The home welcomes residents with various needs, from dementia to other mental health challenges.
Who they care for
The team at Highgrove cares for adults across different age groups, with particular experience supporting people with dementia and mental health conditions. They welcome both younger adults under 65 and older residents who need specialist care.
For those living with dementia, the home provides dedicated support tailored to individual needs. The team understands the unique challenges dementia brings and works to create a supportive environment.
“If you're considering Highgrove for someone close to you, visiting in person will help you get a real feel for the home and meet the team.”
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
Highgrove has improved from Requires Improvement to a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is an encouraging sign of positive change. However, the published report text provides limited specific detail on individual themes, so scores reflect the overall Good rating rather than deep evidential depth in any single area.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Highgrove on Stanley Road in Barnsley is a 67-bed nursing home caring for older adults, younger adults, people living with dementia, and people with mental health conditions. The January 2026 inspection rated it Good across all five domains, including Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. This is a meaningful improvement on its previous Requires Improvement rating and reflects positively on the registered manager and the leadership team currently in post. The main limitation for families is that the published inspection report contains very little specific detail about day-to-day life inside the home. Ratings are Good but the evidence base behind those ratings is not fully visible in what has been published. Before making a decision, visit at a mealtime, ask to see last month's actual staffing rotas including nights, and ask how many agency shifts were used in the past four weeks. These questions will help you judge whether the improvement seen at inspection is holding in practice.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Highgrove Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Highgrove Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Supporting residents with complex mental health and dementia needs
Highgrove – Your Trusted nursing home
When someone you love needs specialist care for mental health conditions or dementia, finding the right environment matters deeply. Highgrove in Barnsley provides residential support for adults of all ages, including those under 65 who need extra help. The home welcomes residents with various needs, from dementia to other mental health challenges.
Who they care for
The team at Highgrove cares for adults across different age groups, with particular experience supporting people with dementia and mental health conditions. They welcome both younger adults under 65 and older residents who need specialist care.
For those living with dementia, the home provides dedicated support tailored to individual needs. The team understands the unique challenges dementia brings and works to create a supportive environment.
“If you're considering Highgrove for someone close to you, visiting in person will help you get a real feel for the home and meet the team.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
