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Nursing homes in Shipley

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There are 7 nursing homes in and around Shipley on AskBart. 71% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). Published fees average about £1,100 a week, while Bradford usually pays £789. The largest is The Glen Nursing Home, with 66 beds.

care homes
7
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
71%
typical residential fee
£1,100/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Bradford council pays
£789/wk

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Shipley

Care homes in Shipley (7)

★ With family reviews

All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026

  • Good
  • Requires improvement

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Distance
Allerton Park Care CentreGood · Jan 2025On request500.9 mi—2.2 mi
Cottingley Hall Care HomeRequires improvement · Dec 2023£1,100402.1 mi—1.7 mi
Hillbro Nursing HomeGood · Mar 2023On request433.5 mi—2.2 mi
Rosegarland Residential Care HomeGood · Jul 2025On request180.7 mi—2.0 mi
Sherrington House Nursing HomeGood · May 2021On request390.8 mi—1.1 mi
The Glen Nursing HomeGood · May 2026On request662.8 mi—1.8 mi
Well Springs Nursing HomeRequires improvement · Sept 2026On request630.5 mi—0.9 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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Shipley in numbers

71% of Shipley’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, below the England average of 79%. Based on 7 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

The average residential care home in Shipley costs about £1,100/week, while Bradford’s published usual rate is around £789/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £311/week (about £16,172/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

Nursing homes listed7
Rated Good or Outstanding5 of 7 (71%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate2
Average published weekly fee£1,100
Bradford usual weekly rate (2025)£789
LargestThe Glen Nursing Home (66 beds)
Most recently inspectedAllerton Park Care Centre (July 2023)
Homes by care typeResidential 3 · Nursing 7 · Dementia 6 · Respite 1
Average house price, Bradford (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£185,028
Good5
Requires improvement2
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Shipley£1,100/wk
  • Nursing, Shipley£1,100/wk
  • Dementia, Shipley£1,100/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 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 Shipley

  • Green Surroundings
  • Well Served
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).
Safety & PeaceC

Limited — quieter than 11% 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

441 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime173
  • Shoplifting60
  • Anti-social behaviour57
  • Public order39
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, Jul 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated October 2026.

Community & connection in Shipley

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

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.

3.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (244589)
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…

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

Dementia Friendly Keighley

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

6.1 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…

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

Age UK Calderdale & Kirklees

Age UK Calderdale and Kirklees exists to promote the well-being of all older people in Calderdale and Kirklees, recognising their right to independence, fulfilment, dignity and choice, working…

7.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1102020)
Charity

Neighbourhood Action in Farnley New Farnley and Moor Top

Supporting the elderly to enable them to maintain their independence & health to combat social isolation and enhance their quality of life by providing groups, activities, signposting and one…

7.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1110016)

Shipley: 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
9
Nearest: Medicines2patient (0.2 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
42
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
99.6%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 96.4% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
9.8 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
6.5 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
1–9 out of 10
Where the 45 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived).

Hospices near Shipley

  • Marie Curie Hospice and Community Services Yorkshire Region · 2.7 milesCQC Outstanding (report published March 2024). CQC page
  • Sue Ryder - Manorlands Hospice · 7.1 milesCQC page
  • Sue Ryder - Wheatfields Hospice · 8.3 milesCQC Inadequate (report published November 2025). CQC page

Hospitals near Shipley

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 Shipley a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Shipley

Shipley offers a well-used community with strong everyday provision: 12 supermarkets, 71 restaurants and cafes, and 27 parks give you plenty to do and easy access to essentials. It suits someone who wants an active, connected retirement with low isolation risk. The trade-off is that recorded crime is notably higher than average, so it's a place to choose for the right reasons — not by default.

Health & support

  • Medical access: Shipley is in Yorkshire and the Humber, with GP surgeries and pharmacies across the town and nearby secondary care available through the local NHS network.
  • Safety: Recorded crime was 572 offences in 2026–04, with violent crime, anti-social behaviour and other theft as the most common categories — notably higher than many UK towns, so it's a real consideration.
  • Family & connection: Think carefully about where your family and support network are based; Shipley's busy social fabric can help, but proximity to loved ones matters most in later life.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Care-home fees in Yorkshire and the Humber are broadly below the national average, making Shipley a relatively affordable region for residential care.
  • Transport: Shipley has good bus links and rail access to nearby cities across Yorkshire; the town centre is walkable, though some amenities may require a short journey.
  • Housing options: A range of care homes operate in the area, offering choice for different care needs and budgets.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: With 27 parks and 8 allotments, plus easy access to the wider Yorkshire landscape, there's ample opportunity for outdoor activity and gardening.
  • Community: 71 restaurants and cafes and 57 pubs create natural social hubs; look into local support groups and memory cafés when you're considering a move.
  • Climate: Yorkshire winters are cool and often wet; summers are mild. It's typical northern English weather.

Things to weigh up

  • Crime levels: At 572 recorded offences in 2026–04, crime is notably higher than the national average, with violent crime and anti-social behaviour among the top categories — make sure you're comfortable with local safety.
  • Busy town feel: Shipley is active and well-served, but it's not a quiet retirement village; if you prefer a slower pace, visit first and spend time in the evenings.

Questions about care homes in Shipley

How many nursing homes are there in Shipley?

AskBart lists 7 nursing homes in and around Shipley, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are nursing homes in Shipley rated?

Of the 7 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 5 Good, 2 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How much do nursing homes in Shipley cost?

Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,100 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.

How do I choose between nursing homes in Shipley?

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 "Residential vs nursing home" covers what to look for.

Weighing up your options in Shipley?

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

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

Near Shipley

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

Guides for families

More in our nursing care guides.

Header photo: Stephen Armstrong, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons