Barnsley named the second best place in the UK for providing best quality of life for elderly residents
Part of elderly care involves spending quality time with loved ones, family, eating out or exploring new places.
Lottie.org created a study based on the analysis of care and health factors in major cities and towns across the country.
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Sunderland took first place with an overall score of 8.40 out of 10, then Barnsley came in second place with a score of 6.90 and in joint second place was Newcastle Upon Tyne with the same score as Barnsley, and Durham came in third place with a score of 6.78.
Below is the full list of places in the UK with the best quality of care for elderly residents.
1 - Sunderland (8.40/10)
It has 60 care homes, an average care home review score of 6.73 out of 10 and an average hospital distance score of 9.8 out of 10.
2 - Barnsley (6.90/10)
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Hide AdThis Yorkshire town has 67 care homes, an average care home review score of 4.08 and an average hospital distance score of 3.27.
3 - Newcastle Upon Tyne (6.90/10)
It has 84 care homes, an average care home review score of 6.33 and an average hospital distance score of 3.88.
4 - Durham (6.78/10)
Durham has 21 care homes, an average care home review score of 5.31 and an average hospital distance score of 1.63.
5 - Brighton (6.77/10)
It has 41 care homes, an average care home review score of 8.37 and an average hospital distance score of 6.53.
6 - Bournemouth (6.57/10)
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Hide AdBournemouth has 86 care homes, an average care home review score of 10 and an average hospital distance score of 9.59.
7 - Dudley (6.53/10)
It has 32 care homes, an average care home review score of 8.57 and an average hospital distance score of 7.76.
8 - Oldham (6.53/10)
It has 39 care homes, an average care home review score of 1.22 and an average hospital distance score of 6.33.
9 - Manchester (6.32/10)
It has 167 care homes, an average care home review score of 5.71 and an average hospital distance score of 6.12.
10 - Bromley (6.28/10)
It has 20 care homes, an average care home review score of 9.59 and an average hospital distance score of 8.37.
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