VerifiedBerwick Grange is a 52-bed care home in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, run by Methodist Homes.
Care homes in North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire is a large, largely rural county with a well-above-average older population, making it a well-established choice for later-life living. It offers a wide range of care homes, from smaller settings to larger purpose-built sites, spread across its towns and villages.
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Birchlands Care Home is a 54-bed care home in York, North Yorkshire, operated by Welford Healthcare.
VerifiedCQC Good
Borrage House is a 40-bed care home in Ripon, North Yorkshire, operated by Anchor.
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VerifiedVerifiedBriar Dene Residential Care Home is a 63-bed care home in Scarborough, North Yorkshire.
VerifiedVerifiedBroadway Lodge Residential Home is an 18-bed care home in York, North Yorkshire.
VerifiedCQC Good
Caedmon House is a small care home in Whitby, North Yorkshire, run by BRAND Milewood.
VerifiedCQC Good
Carentan House is a 24-bed care home in Selby, North Yorkshire, run by North Yorkshire County Council.
VerifiedCarleton Court Residential Home Limited is a 24-bed residential care home in Skipton, North Yorkshire.
VerifiedCQC Good
Castle Grange is an 86-bed care home in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, operated by North Bay Group.
VerifiedCQC Outstanding
Connaught Court is a 94-bed care home in York operated by the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.
VerifiedCQC Good
Crystal Court is a 60-bed care home in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, run by North Bay Group.
VerifiedCQC Outstanding
Derwent Cottage is a small care home in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, providing care for four residents.
VerifiedCQC Good
Dulverton House is a 22-bed care home in Scarborough, North Yorkshire.
VerifiedDunollie Residential and Nursing Home is a 58-bed care home in Scarborough, North Yorkshire.
VerifiedCQC Good
Ebor Court is a 64-bed care home in York, North Yorkshire, operated by Welltower.
VerifiedCQC Good
Esk Hall Care Home is a 20-bed care home in Whitby, North Yorkshire.
VerifiedCQC Good
Firth House is a 41-bed care home in Selby, North Yorkshire, operated by Anchor.
VerifiedCQC Good
Flaxman Avenue is a small care home in York providing personal care for 6 residents.
Is North Yorkshire a good retirement location?
North Yorkshire suits those wanting a settled, rural or small-town retirement with a strong existing older community — 26% of residents are aged 65+, well above the 18.6% national average. With 24 care homes on record and mostly good CQC ratings, it offers reasonable choice, though as a large county, access and options vary a lot by exact location.
Health & support
- Medical access: Specific GP, pharmacy and hospital distances vary by town within the county, so it's worth checking provision near the exact address being considered.
- Safety: Recorded crime data shows very low offence counts locally, with anti-social behaviour the most commonly recorded issue.
- Family & connection: As North Yorkshire covers a wide, largely rural area, it's worth weighing how far family and existing support networks are from any specific home.
Finances & daily life
- Cost of care: Specific weekly fee figures aren't available for this area, so it's worth requesting current rates directly from shortlisted homes.
- Transport: Given the county's rural character, many areas are more car-dependent, with local bus and rail links varying significantly by town.
- Housing options: There are 24 care homes listed, ranging from around 25 to 107 beds, giving a reasonable spread of smaller and larger settings to choose from.
Lifestyle & environment
- Green space & hobbies: Everyday amenities recorded nearby include pubs, bars and play spaces, alongside the county's well-known open countryside and market towns.
- Community: The higher-than-average over-65 population suggests an established base of older residents and likely local social and community activity.
- Climate: As part of Yorkshire and the Humber, the area has a typical northern English climate, with cooler winters and moderate summers.
Things to weigh up
- Ratings spread: Of the 24 care homes, 23 are rated good and 1 requires improvement, so it's worth checking the individual rating of any home under consideration.
- Rural spread: The county is large and rural, meaning amenities, transport and medical access can differ substantially between towns.