North Yorkshire County Council
Benkhill Lodge
Care home in Bedale, 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.
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Benkhill Lodge is a 30-bed care home in Bedale, North Yorkshire, run by North Yorkshire County Council. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
The Care Quality Commission inspection report was published in 2026.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 450 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
26 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
Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.
Local health safety net
Benkhill Lodge is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Darlington Memorial Hospital, 16.9 miles away. The local GP practice is GLEBE HOUSE SURGERY, 0.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Bedale
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Day Centre for older people with outreach services using volunteers. Hire of hall for use of community activities.
Part of North Yorkshire County Council
Benkhill Lodge is one of 28 homes run by North Yorkshire County Council on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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