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Water Royd Nursing Home
Locke Road, Gilroyd, Barnsley, S75 3QH — Care Home

Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Water Royd Nursing Home was rated
Rating published 04/11/2025. Read the full inspection report.
- 62 bedsRegistered capacity
- BarnsleyCouncil for care funding
- 01226 281389Care home's own number
- Maria Mallaband Care GroupOperator
- 11th November 2010Registered since
- Maria Mallaband Limited, LS12 6DBRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Water Royd Nursing Home
Water Royd Nursing Home, based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, delivers Residential, Nursing, Dementia and Respite care, and holds an overall CQC rating of "Good".
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Disability support
Nursing specialisms
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Water Royd Nursing Home been given by the regulator?
Water Royd Nursing Home holds an overall CQC rating of "Good", last assessed in March 2019.
What types of care does Water Royd Nursing Home provide?
Water Royd Nursing Home provides Residential, Nursing, Dementia and Respite care.
How many rooms does Water Royd Nursing Home have?
Water Royd Nursing Home has 62 rooms.
How much does Water Royd Nursing Home cost?
Prices for Water Royd Nursing Home start from £925.00 per week.
Who owns Water Royd Nursing Home?
Maria Mallaband Care Group is the operator of Water Royd Nursing Home.
Does Water Royd Nursing Home provide Residential care?
Residential care is one of the care types Water Royd Nursing Home offers.
Does Water Royd Nursing Home offer Respite care?
Respite care is one of the care types Water Royd Nursing Home offers.
Does Water Royd Nursing Home provide care for people with Dementia?
Yes. Water Royd Nursing Home does provide care for people with Dementia.
What Local Authority does Water Royd Nursing Home come under?
The relevant local authority for Water Royd Nursing Home is Barnsley.