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Water Royd Nursing Home is a CQC-registered nursing home based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. It is operated by Maria Mallaband Limited.
The home provides specialist care for adults under 65, dementia, older adults (65+). Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a nursing home, Water Royd Nursing Home provides round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal support, catering for residents with more complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected Water Royd Nursing Home in November 2025 and rated the service as Good overall. This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations across safety, effectiveness, care quality, responsiveness, and leadership.
Water Royd Nursing Home is located in Barnsley, within the Barnsley local authority area in Yorkshire & Humberside.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | Locke Road, Gilroyd, Gilroyd, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 3QH |
| Phone | 01226 229540 |
| Local authority | Barnsley |
| Region | Yorkshire & Humberside |
| Last inspection | 4 November 2025 |
| Provider | Maria Mallaband Limited |
Is Water Royd Nursing Home registered with the CQC?
Yes. Water Royd Nursing Home is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-124000082
What type of care does Water Royd Nursing Home provide?
Water Royd Nursing Home provides nursing homes, specialising in caring for adults under 65 yrs, dementia, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact Water Royd Nursing Home?
You can contact Water Royd Nursing Home by phone on 01226 229540, or visit them at Locke Road, Gilroyd, Gilroyd, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 3QH.
What is Water Royd Nursing Home's CQC rating?
Water Royd Nursing Home has been rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-124000082
What are Water Royd Nursing Home's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Water Royd Nursing Home's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Good.
How many care homes are in Barnsley?
There are 84 CQC-registered care homes in Barnsley. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/barnsley.
Nursing homes provide round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal care, catering for residents with complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times to administer medication and clinical treatment.
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