Balby

Balby is a residential care home in Doncaster, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 8 residents. It provides care for younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism and people with mental health needs. It is run by Ivolve Group, which operates 67 care homes in England. The home has been registered since November 2010.

At its latest inspection, published January 2025, the CQC rated Balby Requires improvement, which means the CQC found the service was not performing as well as it should and told it how to improve. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Balby has not published its fees and we are still collecting figures for Doncaster. Across England residential care usually costs £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900. Ask the home for a written quote that lists what is included.

There are 80 registered care homes in Doncaster. The nearest to Balby include Ashdale House, Elmdale House and Buttercup Lodge. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.