Grimston Court
Residential care home in Grimston, York
Operated by Wellburn Care Homes
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.
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Grimston Court is a residential care home in Grimston, on the outskirts of York, run as part of the Wellburn group of care homes. It is set in secluded private grounds and occupies a Grade II listed Jacobean-style country house. The home has 47 registered bedrooms, with oak-panelled rooms and ornate ceilings, and provides support for people with physical disabilities. Its grounds include lawned gardens, patio areas and views over open land, and the home has spacious lounges, a cinema lounge and a reading corner. A dedicated Lifestyle Coordinator plans a programme of in-home activities and day trips, including visits to the theatre, exhibitions and the seaside. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Requires Improvement overall in its 2024 report, with Good ratings for effective, caring and responsive care, and Requires Improvement for safe care and for well-led.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
15 recorded crimes in the local area (June 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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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
Grimston Court is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The York Hospital, 3.4 miles away. The local GP practice is UNITY HEALTH, 1.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Grimston
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age UK York
Age UK York offers a range of services and support to older people in the City of York. Activities include: providing information and advice; respite care; domiciliary care; a befriending service;…
York Blind & Partially Sighted Society
The aim of York Blind & Partially Sighted Society (MySight York) is to advocate and provide services to enable people who are blind or partially sighted achieve independence and live well with…
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 Wellburn Care Homes
Grimston Court is one of 14 homes run by Wellburn Care Homes 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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