Highstone Mews Care Home

19/08/2026

Looking for a care home in Barnsley or Wakefield? Come and see how it feels. Highstone Mews Care Home welcomes enquiries from those looking to plan care before it becomes an acute decision.

12/08/2026

Have you ever considered day care for someone you love?

When we talk about care homes, we tend to think about someone moving into one permanently. But that isn't always the case, and for some families day care can offer a really useful middle ground.

Caring for an older person at home, particularly someone who is frail or living with dementia, can gradually become a big part of everyday family life. Often husbands, wives, sons and daughters don't necessarily think of themselves as carers – they're simply looking after someone they love.

But everyone needs a little support sometimes.

Spending a day at Highstone Mews Care Home can give someone a change of scenery, some company and the opportunity to enjoy the things happening around the home. They might join in with an activity, have lunch with other residents, spend some time in the garden, enjoy some entertainment or simply sit and have a cup of tea and a chat.

For someone who doesn't get out as much as they once did, having somewhere familiar to visit regularly can become an important part of their week. They get to know the staff and residents, make friends and, most importantly, feel that they belong.

It can also make a real difference to the person caring for them at home. Having a few hours knowing that your loved one is safe and enjoying their day gives you time to catch up with everything else in life – whether that's work, appointments, shopping, seeing friends or just having some time to yourself.

There is another reason day care can be particularly valuable.

Choosing a care home for someone you love is a huge decision, and families are often trying to make that decision at a difficult point in their lives. Day care gives people the chance to get to know a home long before they ever need to consider residential care.

You can see how the home really runs. Your loved one can meet the team, get to know some of the residents and find out whether they actually enjoy spending time there. The team gets to know them too – their personality, their interests, what they enjoy and what matters to them.

If circumstances change later and respite or residential care becomes the right option, they are coming somewhere they already know, rather than walking through an unfamiliar door for the first time.

And they may decide that residential care isn't right for them at all. That's fine too.

We want our Strong Life Care homes to be part of the communities around them, not places people only discover when they suddenly need care.

So if you're looking after an older relative, someone who is becoming frail or someone living with dementia, you're very welcome to speak to your local Strong Life Care home about spending some time with us.

Come in, meet everyone and see what you think. Sometimes a little extra support can make life easier for the whole family.

Tel: 01226 733966

22/07/2026

💙 These are the words that matter most to us... 💙

We recently turned some of our latest reviews into a word cloud, and it's lovely to see which words stand out.

Really. Feel. Staff. Residential. Good. People.

Those words weren't chosen by us – they came from our residents, families and visitors.

Every review tells a story, and together they paint a picture of what we're all trying to achieve at Highstone Mews Care Home – a place where people feel welcome, cared for and supported by a team that genuinely wants to make a difference.

A huge well done to Chloe, Cheryl and every member of the Highstone Mews team. Your kindness, compassion and hard work are recognised every day by the people who matter most.

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to leave us a review. Your feedback means so much to us, and it also helps other families who are looking for the right care home for someone they love.

If you've visited Highstone Mews or have a loved one living with us, we'd love to hear about your experience too. Every review helps us to celebrate what's going well and continue improving for the future. 💙

07/07/2026

💙 Sometimes the best ideas start with a conversation.

At Highstone Mews Care Home in Worsbrough Common, a recent discussion about perimenopause and menopause turned into something much bigger than anyone expected.

Our team talked openly about their experiences, shared advice, discussed everything from nutrition and exercise to mental wellbeing, and came up with some brilliant ideas to support one another.

The result? Every staff toilet will now have a menopause support box, and the team is introducing simple initiatives such as mood badges to help colleagues communicate how they're feeling and encourage supportive conversations.

It's a wonderful reminder that looking after each other is just as important as looking after the people we care for.

These ideas are now helping shape the Stronger Life Project, which will be introduced across Strong Life Care . The project is all about promoting healthier lives for residents and colleagues through education, prevention and wellbeing.

Whether it's learning more about hydration during a heatwave, managing long-term health conditions, supporting mental wellbeing or encouraging healthy lifestyles, we're committed to creating homes where everyone can thrive.

Because when our teams feel supported, our residents benefit too.

That's the Strong Life Care way. 💙

13/06/2026

🏡💙 Our doors are always open at Strong Life Care 💙🏡

Next week marks Care Home Open Week 2026, a national campaign designed to help people discover what life in a modern care home is really like.

Across our homes, we're proud to provide warm, welcoming environments where residents enjoy companionship, meaningful activities, great food, personalised care and the opportunity to continue living life to the fullest.

Whether you're planning ahead, looking for care for a loved one now, or simply want to learn more about residential, dementia, respite or day care, we'd be delighted to welcome you.

Pop in for a chat, enjoy a cup of tea, meet our teams and see for yourself what makes a Strong Life Care home so special.

Choosing care is one of the most important decisions a family can make. We believe seeing a home, meeting the people and experiencing the atmosphere firsthand is the best way to understand what life is really like.

From 15th to 21st June, why not call in and say hello?

📍 Homes across Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire and County Durham
💙 Residential Care
💙 Dementia Care
💙 Respite Care
💙 Day Care

Because every day is an open day at Strong Life Care.

07/06/2026

27/05/2026

We’re winners!

25/05/2026

Oh! Wow! Read all about our awards!

16/05/2026

💛 We’re proud to be supporting Candlelighters — a wonderful Yorkshire charity dedicated to supporting children with cancer and their families.

Based in Leeds, Candlelighters provides vital emotional, practical, and financial support to families facing incredibly difficult times.

As part of our fundraising efforts, we’re inviting all of our followers — and followers of all out care home pages — to come together and help us make a difference.

🎁 We are currently looking for donations for raffle prizes to help raise as much money as possible for this amazing cause.

Whether it’s a gift voucher, hamper item, experience, or small business donation, every contribution will be hugely appreciated.

The raffle will be drawn at Strong Life Care's annual awards on May 23rd.

Together, we can help bring light and support to children and families who need it most. 💛

If you would like to donate a raffle prize or support our fundraising, please message our page directly.

Thank you for your support.

15/05/2026

🧸 HIGHSTONE MEWS CARE HOME 🧸
Supporting Barnsley Hospital Charity’s
Cuddly Dip Appeal 💙

Help us bring comfort, smiles and a little extra love to patients and families supported by Barnsley Hospital Charity 🏥✨

The team at Highstone Mews Care Home, Worsbrough Common, is collecting donations of:

🧸 New or good-quality soft toys & teddies
🧼 Clean and ready to cuddle
💙 Suitable for children and families in need of comfort

Every teddy donated could help brighten someone’s day and provide reassurance during difficult times.

📍 Donations can be dropped off at:

Highstone Mews Care Home
Worsbrough Common, Barnsley

❤️ Please donate as soon as possible

Let’s come together as a community and support this wonderful local NHS charity.

💙 Everyone has a life worth celebrating.