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Chocolate Works Care Village
Care home in York
Operated by Care UK
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 Village is a care home in York, set within a restored former chocolate factory that once belonged to Terry's. The home has 102 registered beds and provides residential, dementia, end-of-life and nursing care. It aims to keep residents if their care needs change.
Accommodation includes couples' suites and a large, light atrium that serves as a social centre for the home. On site, residents can use a bistro, a hair and beauty salon, a pub called The Duke of York and a cinema. The building is currently being refurbished. The Care Quality Commission rates the home Good overall, and it has also been rated Good for each of the five key questions: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
692 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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 | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,002 |
| 2025 | £1,080 |
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Local health safety net
Chocolate Works Care Village is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The York Hospital, 1.9 miles away. The local GP practice is DALTON TERRACE SURGERY, 0.8 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…
Part of Care UK
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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