North Yorkshire County Council
Ashfield (Skipton)
Care home in Skipton, 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.
- 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
Ashfield in Skipton is a 29-bed care home run by North Yorkshire County Council. It provides residential and nursing care for older adults in the Craven area.
The home is rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with a report published in 2020. It was rated Good for Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led care, though Safety was rated as Requires Improvement.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Ambulance station about 650 m away
- Fire station about 550 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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
96 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 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
Ashfield (Skipton) is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Airedale General Hospital, 4.6 miles away. The local GP practice is DYNELEY HOUSE SURGERY, 0.6 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Skipton
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Embsay and Eastby Good Neighbours Cio
We offer practical help mainly for residents who are mainly elderly or disabled such as transport, domestic support and household assistance.We also operate a free befriending service in order to…
Sangat Community Association
Day Centre for the elderly Male/Female.Study Support for childrenAsian Adults with Learning Disabilities.Welfare/Immigration Advice.Job Club & IT ClassesESOL ClassesExercise Classes
Dementia Friendly Keighley
Provide information, support and activities for people with Dementia and their families//carers in Keighley and surrounding area.
Part of North Yorkshire County Council
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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