Apple Tree Care Home
Care home in York
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- 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.
- Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Apple Tree Care Home is a 20-bed care home in York specialising in dementia care. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all five key questions — Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led — based on a 2022 inspection report.
The home provides person-centred care with an emphasis on supporting residents as individuals. It is run by a team focused on creating a secure and compassionate living environment where residents can enjoy daily life.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 27 September 2022 · Last inspected 15 August 2022
Inspectors found that the home, which cares for up to 20 older people, some of whom live with dementia, is a place where people feel safe and are supported by staff who have time to spend with them individually. Care plans were detailed and personalised, offering people choice and a range of activities. The service was rated good at this inspection, with a focus on safety and leadership.
- People felt safe and were protected from avoidable harm, and staff understood how to safeguard them.
- Medicines were managed safely, and the required health and safety checks were in place.
- There were enough staff to meet people's needs, and people said staff were caring and had time for them.
- The manager was described as approachable, and the quality assurance systems had improved since the last inspection.
- Staff did not always wear personal protective equipment, such as face masks, correctly. Inspectors recommended the provider review how it manages infection outbreaks.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Food hygiene rating
Generally satisfactory
Food Standards Agency · inspected June 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
692 recorded crimes in the local area (April 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 York council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,002 |
| 2025 | £1,080 |
What York council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Apple Tree Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The York Hospital, 4.6 miles away. The local GP practice is MY HEALTH GROUP, 0.7 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in York
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Age UK York
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York Carers Centre
York Carers Centre provides support to unpaid carers of all ages in York. Services include : support for young carers (aged 5 to 18); support for young adult carers (18-25); support for adults;…
Accessible Arts & Media
Accessible Arts & Media runs a range of inclusive creative learning and wellbeing projects for groups including disabled adults and young people, older people with dementia and people with…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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