How many care home beds are there in Barnsley?

There are 2,262 registered care home beds across 71 CQC-registered homes in Barnsley, of which 543 are in homes registered for nursing care and 1,890 in homes registered for dementia care (2026-07-10).

Is Barnsley undersupplied or oversupplied with care beds?

Barnsley has 39.3 beds per 100 residents aged 85+, against a national average of 32.5 — oversupplied. That is 393 beds above what the national rate implies.

How will demand for care beds in Barnsley change by 2043?

The population aged 85+ in Barnsley is projected to change by +67.8% between 2025 and 2043 (ONS 2022-based projections). Held at today's 2,262 beds, that would be 23.4 beds per 100 aged 85+ — undersupplied, a shortfall of 874 beds at the national rate.

How many care beds does Barnsley need?

At the national rate of 32.5 beds per 100 aged 85+, Barnsley would hold about 1,869 beds today against its actual 2,262, rising to roughly 3,136 beds by 2043 as the 85+ population grows.

Care in Barnsley

71 homes · 2,262 beds · CQC + ONS · 2026-07-10

Barnsley carries 39.3 beds per 100 residents aged 85+, against a national average of 32.5 — oversupplied

39.3

beds per 100 aged 85+ (national 32.5)

2,262

registered beds · 71 homes

5,750

residents aged 85+ (2020)

+67.8%

projected 85+ change to 2043

Barnsley looks oversupplied today — but its population aged 85+ is projected to change +67.8% by 2043. Hold today's 2,262 beds and the same stock falls to 23.4 per 100, a shortfall of 874 beds. Today's balance is tomorrow's shortage.

5,750

85+ today

9,648

85+ in 2043

Demand & supply today

Residents aged 75+	21,764
Residents aged 85+	5,750
Registered care beds	2,262
Beds per 100 aged 85+	39.3
Beds at the national rate (32.5/100)	1,869
Surplus vs national rate	393 beds
Beds in homes registered for nursing	543
Beds in homes registered for dementia	1,890

Quality of the existing stock

76% of beds sit in homes rated Good or Outstanding by the CQC. 467 beds sit in homes rated Requires improvement or Inadequate — supply that may not endure, and therefore latent demand a new scheme can plan around.

Outstanding · 200Good · 1,508Requires improvement · 378Inadequate · 89Not rated · 87

Largest providers in Barnsley

Provider	Homes	Beds
Crown Care IV Limited	2	139
Anchor Hanover Group	2	108
Mr & Mrs M Sharif	2	107
St Philips Care Limited	3	102
Strong Life Care Limited	2	102
Your Care Provider Ltd	2	92
Mapleton Care Group Ltd	1	90
GB Healthcare Group Ltd	1	89

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Care in Barnsley — questions

How many care home beds are there in Barnsley?: There are 2,262 registered care home beds across 71 CQC-registered homes in Barnsley, of which 543 are in homes registered for nursing care and 1,890 in homes registered for dementia care (2026-07-10).
Is Barnsley undersupplied or oversupplied with care beds?: Barnsley has 39.3 beds per 100 residents aged 85+, against a national average of 32.5 — oversupplied. That is 393 beds above what the national rate implies.
How will demand for care beds in Barnsley change by 2043?: The population aged 85+ in Barnsley is projected to change by +67.8% between 2025 and 2043 (ONS 2022-based projections). Held at today's 2,262 beds, that would be 23.4 beds per 100 aged 85+ — undersupplied, a shortfall of 874 beds at the national rate.
How many care beds does Barnsley need?: At the national rate of 32.5 beds per 100 aged 85+, Barnsley would hold about 1,869 beds today against its actual 2,262, rising to roughly 3,136 beds by 2043 as the 85+ population grows.

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Method: CQC HSCA Active Locations give every registered care home, its beds, registration scope (nursing / dementia) and latest rating; each home is assigned to a local authority by its nearest ONS population-weighted centroid. Demand is ONS small-area population aged 75+/85+ (2020); growth is ONS 2022-based subnational projections for the 85+ band (2025–2043). The national benchmark of 32.5 beds per 100 aged 85+ is computed from the same data, not assumed. Figures are estimates for research and site screening, not a substitute for a commissioned feasibility study. Updated July 2026.