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Care homes offering respite care in Knaresborough

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There are 6 care homes offering respite care in and around Knaresborough on AskBart. 83% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). Published fees average about £1,357 a week, while North Yorkshire usually pays £1,086. The largest is Belmont House Care Home, with 106 beds.

care homes
6
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
83%
typical residential fee
£1,357/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what North Yorkshire council pays
£1,086/wk

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Care homes in Knaresborough

Care homes in Knaresborough (6)

★ With family reviews

1 in Knaresborough, 5 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026

  • Good
  • Requires improvement

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Distance
Apley GrangeGood · Feb 2020On request420.6 mi—2.8 mi
Belmont House Care HomeRequires improvement£1,1521061.0 mi—1.4 mi
Granby Rose Care HomeGood£1,647250.2 mi—2.5 mi
Harcourt Gardens Care HomeGood£1,5301050.6 mi—2.8 mi
The Granby Care HomeGood£1,390820.2 mi—2.5 mi
Thistle Hill Care HomeGood£1,557852.1 mi—1.0 mi

Fees are the home’s published “from” figure, or an indicative one; “on request” where none is published. Ratings are the regulator’s. Click a heading to sort.

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Knaresborough in numbers

83% of Knaresborough’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, above the England average of 79%. Based on 6 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

The average residential care home in Knaresborough costs about £1,357/week, while North Yorkshire’s published usual rate is around £1,086/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £271/week (about £14,092/year), usually paid by a relative or friend. An estimate: councils fund care only below the means-test threshold, and fees vary by home, room and needs.

What North Yorkshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Care homes offering respite care listed6
Rated Good or Outstanding5 of 6 (83%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate1
Average published weekly fee£1,357
North Yorkshire usual weekly rate (2025)£1,086
LargestBelmont House Care Home (106 beds)
Most recently inspectedApley Grange (December 2019)
Homes by care typeResidential 3 · Nursing 6 · Dementia 5 · Respite 6
Average house price, North Yorkshire (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£270,569
Good5
Requires improvement1
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Knaresborough£1,357/wk
  • Nursing, Knaresborough£1,455/wk
  • Dementia, Knaresborough£1,472/wk
  • Harrogate average£1,407/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk
  • North Yorkshire usual rate£1,086/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Harrogate. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: North Yorkshire's usual cost of residential care (2025). Actual costs vary with care needs and room.

See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.

Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in North Yorkshire

The average house price in North Yorkshire is £270,569, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.

Average price by property type

All property types
£270,569
Detached
£433,551
Semi-detached
£270,358
Terraced
£218,729
Flats & maisonettes
£143,005

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.

Living in Knaresborough

  • High Retirement Community
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.
Safety & PeaceB

Good — quieter than 53% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesB

Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesB

Good — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

85 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime38
  • Anti-social behaviour18
  • Criminal damage & arson11
  • Public order6
How we grade areas

Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, Apr 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.

Community & connection in Knaresborough

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Knaresborough and Harrogate Community Support Services Limited

Knaresborough and Harrogate Community Support Services exists to provide direct services and support for older people and their carers in order that they may remain living as independently as…

0.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1063803)
Charity

The Carers' Resource

The Carers' Resource gives tailored support and information to unpaid carers and vulnerable people. It is an independent, award-winning Yorkshire charity which is open to everyone and offers…

2.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1049278)
Charity

Dancing for Well-being

Dancing for Well-Being runs accessible weekly dance groups for older people with health and mobility challenges, including dementia, Parkinson's, COPD, as well as mental and emotional health…

2.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1216301)
Charity

Dementia Forward

Dementia Forward exists to provide specialist support, advice and information to anyone affected by dementia. Support is given from pre diagnosis to end of life through a range of services…

4.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1148225)
Charity

Wetherby & District U3a

The advancement of education and, in particular, the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work by all means, including associated activities conducive to learning and…

5.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1143289)
Charity

Wetherby in Support of the Elderly

WiSE's core services include befriending, information, and advice, grass cutting, a transport scheme, a memory cafe to support those living with dementia and their carers and regular social…

6.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1163698)

Knaresborough: health, services and environment

Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.

Pharmacies within 1 mile
5
Nearest: Knaresborough Pharmacy Plus Health (0.1 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
9
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
98.9%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 98% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Deprivation ranking
4–10 out of 10
Where the 11 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 5 are in the least deprived tenth.

Hospices near Knaresborough

  • North Yorkshire Hospice Care · 3.1 milesCQC Good (report published March 2024). CQC page
  • Martin House · 8.9 milesCQC Good (report published September 2016). CQC page
  • St Gemma's Hospice - Leeds · 11.8 milesCQC Outstanding (report published January 2022). CQC page

Hospitals near Knaresborough

Sources: NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.

Is Knaresborough a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Knaresborough

Knaresborough suits people who value a settled, sociable retirement in a traditional Yorkshire setting with established care provision and access to countryside. The over-65 population is notably higher than the national average, which signals a well-established retirement community. It's a good fit if you have family nearby in Yorkshire or the North, and you're comfortable with a market-town pace; less ideal if you need frequent city amenities or prefer a quieter village.

Health & support

  • Medical access: Local GP surgeries and pharmacies serve the town; the nearest major hospital is within reach of the surrounding district
  • Safety: Recorded crime in the area included 85 offences in the most recent reporting period, with violent crime and anti-social behaviour among the most common types — higher than some quieter areas, so worth discussing with care homes and the local police
  • Family & connection: Consider how close your own support network is; Knaresborough's strong over-65 population suggests many residents have family roots in Yorkshire

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Check current care-home fees directly with local providers; the Yorkshire and Humber region broadly offers mid-range affordability compared with the South East, though individual homes vary significantly
  • Transport: The town has bus links to nearby York and Harrogate; road access is good for car-dependent travel, though you may want to verify walkability of your chosen home to town services
  • Housing options: A range of care homes operate in and around Knaresborough; visit a selection to compare size, facilities and what's included in fees

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: The town has 12 parks and 3 allotments, plus the River Nidd and nearby countryside walks; 21 restaurants and cafes and 19 pubs offer regular social meeting spots
  • Community: Strong social and eating-out provision suggests active groups and memory cafés are likely available; ask prospective homes about their community links and activities
  • Climate: Yorkshire winters are cold and can be wet; expect typical Northern English weather with good stretches of spring and autumn

Things to weigh up

  • Crime figures: The recorded offences, particularly violent crime and anti-social behaviour, are on the higher side for a retirement town — speak to care homes and residents about safety measures and their lived experience
  • Care-home choice: Knaresborough has provision, but availability and fees vary; early visits and careful comparison will help you find a good match for your needs and budget

Questions about care homes in Knaresborough

How many care homes offering respite care are there in Knaresborough?

AskBart lists 6 care homes offering respite care in and around Knaresborough, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are care homes offering respite care in Knaresborough rated?

Of the 6 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 5 Good, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How much do care homes offering respite care in Knaresborough cost?

Published fees range from £1,152 to £1,647 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.

How do I choose between care homes offering respite care in Knaresborough?

Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Respite care explained" covers what to look for.

Weighing up your options in Knaresborough?

Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Knaresborough:

Prefer to stay in your own home with visiting carers?See home care in Knaresborough

Near Knaresborough

Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

Guides for families

More in our respite care guides.