North Yorkshire County Council
5 Whitby Road Care Home
Care home in Pickering, North Yorkshire
Operated by North Yorkshire County Council
What do these badges mean?
- High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
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About
5 Whitby Road Care Home is a 37-bed residential care home run by North Yorkshire County Council, located in Pickering. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across Safe, Effective, Caring and Responsive. The Well-led key question was rated Requires Improvement in the 2019 inspection report.
The home provides residential care for older people and those with nursing needs.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected August 2025
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 750 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
36 recorded crimes in the local area (June 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what North Yorkshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,055 |
| 2025 | £1,086 |
What North Yorkshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
5 Whitby Road Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Scarborough Hospital, 13.8 miles away. The local GP practice is PICKERING MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.4 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Pickering
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Caring Together (North Yorkshire)
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Carers Plus Yorkshire Ltd
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Ryedale Community Transport Cio
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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