Distance from the town centre: 0.4 miCQC Good
from £1300/wk
Dementia care homes in Ilkley
4 homes
There are 4 dementia care homes in and around Ilkley on AskBart. 100% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 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
- 4
- 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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Care homes in Ilkley (4)
All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026
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Distance from the town centre: 0.4 miNo photos yet
Distance from the town centre: 0.4 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 0.6 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 0.6 miCompare every home in Ilkley in one table
| Distance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Rosa & Kitwood House | Good · Nov 2017 | On request | 47 | 5.4 mi | — | 0.6 mi |
| Mayfield View Care Home | Good | £1,300 | 80 | 6.4 mi | — | 0.4 mi |
| Riverview Nursing Home | Good · May 2025 | On request | 45 | 5.6 mi | — | 0.6 mi |
| Straven House Care Home | Good · Jan 2020 | On request | 24 | 5.6 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
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
| Dementia care homes listed | 4 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 4 of 4 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,300 |
| Bradford usual weekly rate (2025) | £789 |
| Largest | Mayfield View Care Home (80 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Straven House Care Home (January 2020) |
| Homes by care type | Residential 4 · Nursing 2 · Dementia 4 · Respite 1 |
| Average house price, Bradford (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £185,028 |
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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 November 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
- 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.
Superfast broadband
99.1%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 92% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
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
- Care homes near Wharfedale Urgent Treatment Centre · minor injuries unit · 5 miles
- Care homes near Airedale General Hospital · A&E · 6 miles
- Care homes near Bradford Royal Infirmary · A&E · 8.3 miles
Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; 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 dementia care homes are there in Ilkley?
AskBart lists 4 dementia care homes in and around Ilkley, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are dementia care homes in Ilkley rated?
Of the 4 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 4 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do dementia care homes in Ilkley cost?
Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,300 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between dementia care homes in Ilkley?
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 "Choosing a dementia-friendly care home" covers what to look for.
Weighing up your options in Ilkley?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Ilkley:
Near Ilkley
- Dementia care homes in Otley 3
- Dementia care homes in Bingley 9
- Dementia care homes in Keighley 5
- Dementia care homes in Shipley 12
- Dementia care homes in Skipton 1
- Dementia care homes in Farsley 6
- Care homes in Bingley 4
- Care homes in Keighley 19
- Care homes in Shipley 9
Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
Guides for families
- How to Choose a Dementia-Friendly Care Home
- The Stages of Dementia: What to Expect (2026)
- Caring for Someone with Dementia: How to Cope (2026)
More in our dementia care guides.