Springfield Healthcare
Chocolate Works Care Home
Nursing home in York
Operated by Springfield Healthcare
What do these badges mean?
- High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
- Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
- 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).
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About
Chocolate Works Care Home in York is a 90-bed residential and nursing home operated by Springfield Healthcare. It provides care for older people, including those living with dementia. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
Care provided
Facilities
Activities
Food hygiene rating
Good
Food Standards Agency · inspected March 2026
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
692 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £1,475 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
York usually pays £1,080 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £395 a week.
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what York council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £1,002 |
| 2025 | — | £1,080 |
| 2026 | £1,475 | — |
What York council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.
Local health safety net
Chocolate Works Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The York Hospital, 2 miles away. The local GP practice is DALTON TERRACE SURGERY, 0.9 miles away, rated ‘Requires improvement’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in York
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
York Blind & Partially Sighted Society
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Age UK York
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York Carers Centre
York Carers Centre provides support to unpaid carers of all ages in York. Services include : support for young carers (aged 5 to 18); support for young adult carers (18-25); support for adults;…
Accessible Arts & Media
Accessible Arts & Media runs a range of inclusive creative learning and wellbeing projects for groups including disabled adults and young people, older people with dementia and people with…
Frequently asked questions
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How much does care at Chocolate Works cost?
For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01133 205403.
Part of Springfield Healthcare
Chocolate Works Care Home is one of 12 homes run by Springfield Healthcare on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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