Oaklands Nursing Home
Oaklands Nursing Home is a 44-bed nursing home in York, North Yorkshire.
Kirk Hammerton is a small Yorkshire village with a notably older population — 26% aged 65+, well above the national average — making it a genuinely established retirement community. It offers a quiet, low-crime setting for those seeking peace and familiar territory, though you'll need to weigh limited local amenities against proximity to larger towns.
Average residential fee in Kirk Hammerton: £1,030/week — below the UK average of £1,279
Excellent — safer than 95% of similar areas (per head of population)
Based on North Yorkshire data (town-level not yet available)
Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Based on North Yorkshire data (town-level not yet available)
Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Based on North Yorkshire data (town-level not yet available)
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 grade ranks recorded police crime — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by total recorded crime. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, March 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated June 2026.
The estimated average residential care fee in Kirk Hammerton is about £1,030/week, below the UK average of £1,279.
Estimated from published weekly fees for homes in the area. Actual costs vary by care needs and room type.
0 in Kirk Hammerton, 3 more within 10 miles · updated September 2026
Oaklands Nursing Home is a 44-bed nursing home in York, North Yorkshire.
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Residential care homes provide help with everyday living in a safe, sociable setting — the right choice when someone needs support day to day but not round-the-clock nursing.
Nursing homes provide everything a residential home does, plus registered nurses on site 24 hours a day — for people with ongoing or complex health needs.
Specialist dementia care homes provide trained staff and a carefully designed, calm environment for people living with dementia — supporting safety, routine and wellbeing.
Respite care is a short stay in a care home — to give a family carer a break, or to help someone recover after a hospital stay.
Kirk Hammerton suits retirees seeking a quieter, close-knit village life in an area where older residents are the norm rather than the exception. At 26% aged 65+, it's a well-established retirement setting. However, this is a very small place; you'll depend on nearby larger centres for many services, and care-home choice here is likely limited. Families should check provision carefully and consider how close they are willing to live.
There are 3 care homes listed in and around Kirk Hammerton on AskBart. You can filter them by care type, CQC rating and facilities to find the right fit.
Care homes in Kirk Hammerton range from around £1,030 per week, with averages of £1,030 for residential, £1,030 for dementia, £1,030 for nursing care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.
The average residential care fee around Kirk Hammerton is about £1,030 per week — below the UK average of £1,279. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.
3 of the 3 care homes in and around Kirk Hammerton are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.
Homes in and around Kirk Hammerton offer dementia (1), nursing (1), residential (1), respite (1). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.
1 care home in and around Kirk Hammerton offer specialist dementia care. Use the dementia filter above to see them, and check each home's CQC report for its record on caring for people living with dementia.
Yes — 1 care home in and around Kirk Hammerton offer respite (short-stay) care, for recovery after a hospital stay or to give a regular carer a break. Availability changes often, so contact the home directly to check.
Kirk Hammerton is graded A for safety on AskBart (based on North Yorkshire) — safer than 95% of similar areas (per head of population). This is drawn from police-recorded crime data and compared against similar areas.
If the person needing care has savings and assets below £23,250, North Yorkshire Council may contribute towards fees. You can request a free care needs assessment and financial assessment through the council's adult social care team before choosing a home.
A care home's weekly fee in Kirk Hammerton usually covers accommodation, all meals, day-to-day personal care, housekeeping, laundry and activities. Extras such as hairdressing, chiropody, outings and one-to-one care are often charged separately, so ask each home for a full breakdown of what is and isn't included.
Residential care homes help with everyday personal care — washing, dressing, meals and prompting medication. Nursing homes provide the same support plus a qualified nurse on site around the clock for residents with ongoing medical needs. Homes in Kirk Hammerton may offer one or both, so check each listing for the care types it provides.
If a person's needs are primarily health-related rather than social, they may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which can fully fund a care-home placement regardless of their savings. Eligibility is decided by the local NHS integrated care board after an assessment — it's separate from means-tested council funding.
Start by shortlisting homes in Kirk Hammerton by the type of care needed and their CQC rating, then visit in person. On a visit, read the home's latest CQC report, ask about staffing levels and fees, and see how residents are supported day to day. AskBart lists each home's rating, facilities and fees so you can compare before arranging a visit.
Care homes in Kirk Hammerton are regulated and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England. The CQC rates each home as Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, or Inadequate following regular inspections — you can read each home's latest report on the CQC website.
If you're widening your search beyond Kirk Hammerton, nearby areas with care homes include Bedale, Carnforth, Catterick Garrison, Craven and Filey. You can browse each from the list of nearby locations on this page.
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