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Care homes in Ilkley

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There are 8 care homes in and around Ilkley on AskBart. 100% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, September 2026). Published fees average about £1,300 a week, while Bradford usually pays £789. The largest is Mayfield View Care Home, with 80 beds.

care homes
8
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
100%
typical residential fee
£1,300/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Bradford council pays
£789/wk

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Ilkley

Care homes in Ilkley (8)

★ With family reviews

7 in Ilkley, 1 more within 5 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

  • Outstanding
  • Good
  • Not rated

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Rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, its highest rating.

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Distance
Abbeydale Residential Care HomeOutstanding · Mar 2021On request365.2 mi—0.9 mi
Abbeyfield - Grove House ResidentialGood · Dec 2023On request165.9 mi—0.2 mi
Burley Hall Care HomeGood · Jul 2025On request497.7 mi—3.5 mi
Glen Rosa & Kitwood HouseGood · Nov 2017On request475.4 mi—0.6 mi
Greenholme House—On request717.9 mi—2.8 mi
Mayfield View Care HomeGood£1,300806.4 mi—0.4 mi
Riverview Nursing HomeGood · May 2025On request455.6 mi—0.6 mi
Straven House Care HomeGood · Jan 2020On request245.6 mi—0.4 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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Ilkley in numbers

100% of Ilkley’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, above the England average of 79%, with 1 rated Outstanding. Based on 7 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

The average residential care home in Ilkley costs about £1,300/week, while Bradford’s published usual rate is around £789/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £511/week (about £26,572/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 Bradford council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Care homes listed8
Rated Good or Outstanding7 of 7 (100%)
Rated Outstanding1
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate0
Average published weekly fee£1,300
Bradford usual weekly rate (2025)£789
LargestMayfield View Care Home (80 beds)
Most recently inspectedAbbeyfield - Grove House Residential (November 2023)
Homes by care typeResidential 5 · Nursing 2 · Dementia 4 · Respite 1
Average house price, Bradford (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£185,028
Outstanding1
Good6
Not yet rated1
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Ilkley£1,300/wk
  • Nursing, Ilkley£1,300/wk
  • Dementia, Ilkley£1,300/wk
  • Bradford average£986/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk
  • Bradford usual rate£789/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Bradford. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Bradford'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 September 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in Bradford

The average house price in Bradford is £185,028, 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
£185,028
Detached
£331,915
Semi-detached
£206,255
Terraced
£155,108
Flats & maisonettes
£110,345

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 Ilkley

Ilkley is a market town in Yorkshire with good rail links to Leeds and Bradford, plenty of parks and outdoor walking, and a real community feel. It suits people who value countryside access and local social life, though care-home choice is modest and crime figures are worth considering.

  • Green Surroundings
  • Well Served
  • Peaceful Neighbourhood
What do these badges mean?
  • 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).
  • Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
Safety & PeaceA

Excellent — quieter than 73% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesA

Excellent — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesA

Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityB

Good — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

55 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime20
  • Shoplifting12
  • Anti-social behaviour10
  • Burglary4
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 Ilkley

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

Charity

Ilkley & District Good Neighbours Community Transport

Provision of a community transport service for such of the inhabitants of Addingham, Burley in Wharfedale, Ilkley and Menston and its neighbourhood who are in need of such service because of age,…

0.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1105631)
Charity

Crossflatts Over 50s Welfare Association

Various activities for local residents aged over 50 years including coffee mornings, bingo, social activities, monthly luncheon club, outings.

4.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (244589)
Charity

Dementia Friendly Keighley

Provide information, support and activities for people with Dementia and their families//carers in Keighley and surrounding area.

5.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1171003)
Charity

Keighley Community Transport

The charity provides low cost transport to "not-for-profit" groups/organisations. We are a membership only charity and our members are generally within the Bradford Metropolitan District. We…

5.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1027411)
Charity

Aireborough Voluntary Services to the Elderly (Avsed)

AVSED is a local charity working to prevent social isolation & loneliness for Aireborough (LS19 & 20) seniors by supporting happy, healthy & independent living. We provide activities (physical…

7.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1165792)
Charity

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…

7.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1189466)

Ilkley: health, services and environment

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

People aged 85+
+37.1%
Projected change in Bradford, 2025 to 2035 (11,707 to 16,055). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+18.2%
Projected change in Bradford, 2025 to 2035 (89,251 to 105,513). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
2
Nearest: Boots (0 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
9
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Air quality (NO₂)
6.4 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
5.6 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
5–10 out of 10
Where the 9 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 6 are in the least deprived tenth.

Hospices near Ilkley

  • Sue Ryder - Manorlands Hospice · 9.4 milesCQC page
  • Marie Curie Hospice and Community Services Yorkshire Region · 9.8 milesCQC Outstanding (report published March 2024). CQC page
  • Sue Ryder - Wheatfields Hospice · 12.4 milesCQC Inadequate (report published November 2025). CQC page

Hospitals near Ilkley

Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.

Is Ilkley a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Ilkley

Ilkley offers a quieter Yorkshire retirement with strong outdoor amenities and established community networks. Weekly care-home fees sit modestly above the national average, which may press some budgets. It suits active retirees and those with family ties to West Yorkshire or who prioritise walking and green space over a wide choice of residential schemes.

Health & support

  • Medical access: GP surgeries and a pharmacy are available locally; Airedale Hospital (serving the wider region) is within reach for emergency care.
  • Safety: Recorded crime in 2026-04 was 55 offences, with violent crime, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour among the most common types—higher than many quieter towns, so worth factoring into your sense of security.
  • Family & connection: Consider how close family or support networks are; Ilkley's strong local community can help offset distance, but regular visits matter if you rely on hands-on family care.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Weekly care-home fees in Ilkley run modestly above the national average, so budget carefully if costs are tight; the region is broadly mid-range for Yorkshire.
  • Transport: Direct rail links to Leeds and Bradford make visiting family or accessing city services straightforward; the town centre is walkable, though some outlying care homes may require a car or taxi.
  • Housing options: Care-home provision is limited—a modest range of homes rather than extensive choice, so early enquiry and flexibility help.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: Twenty-four parks and five allotments, plus the nearby Moor and classic Dales walks, make this a haven for outdoor enthusiasts; clubs and hobby groups are well-established in the community.
  • Community: Forty-three restaurants and cafes, 21 pubs and bars, and active local groups provide good scope for social life and connection.
  • Climate: Yorkshire weather is cool and changeable, with regular rain and occasional snow in winter—dress warmly and enjoy the upland scenery.

Things to weigh up

  • Higher crime rates: Violent crime and anti-social behaviour are more common than in many retirement destinations, so visit at different times and speak to current residents about neighbourhood safety.
  • Limited care-home choice: Modest residential provision means fewer options to compare; book viewings well ahead and have a backup plan if your first choice is full.
  • Above-average fees: Care costs are noticeably higher than the national average, so calculate your full budget including any top-ups before committing.

Questions about care homes in Ilkley

How many care homes are there in Ilkley?

There are 8 care homes listed in and around Ilkley on AskBart. You can filter them by care type, CQC rating and facilities to find the right fit.

How much does a care home in Ilkley cost?

Care homes in Ilkley range from around £1,300 per week, with averages of £1,300 for residential, £1,300 for dementia, £1,300 for nursing care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.

How do care home fees in Ilkley compare to the national average?

The average residential care fee around Ilkley is about £1,300 per week — below the UK average of £1,716. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.

Which care homes in Ilkley are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?

7 of the 8 care homes in and around Ilkley are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, including 1 rated Outstanding. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.

What types of care are available in Ilkley?

Homes in and around Ilkley offer residential (5), dementia (4), nursing (2), respite (1). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.

Weighing up your options in Ilkley?

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

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

Guides for families

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