Positive Step

Positive Step is a residential care home in Doncaster, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 35 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and people with a learning disability or autism. It is run by Doncaster City Council, which operates 4 care homes in England. The home has been registered since December 2010.

At its latest inspection, published September 2019, the CQC rated Positive Step Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Positive Step 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 Positive Step include Beech Tree Hall, Chapel Garth EMI Residential Home and Ammersall Court. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.