Milton House Nursing and Residential Home
Care home in Skipton, North Yorkshire
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.
- 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
Milton House Nursing and Residential Care Home is in the village of Gargrave, near Skipton in North Yorkshire, and has provided care for more than 30 years. The home offers both nursing and residential care for up to 22 residents. The building is a Grade 2 listed Georgian house set in its own grounds beside the River Aire, with gardens and views across the river and the surrounding Dales countryside. Rooms on the ground floor were added to keep those views, and the home includes a historic photo gallery of the house's earlier owners. The Care Quality Commission rated Milton House Good overall in its 2022 report, with Good ratings for the safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led key questions.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 18 November 2022 · Last inspected 20 October 2022
Inspectors rated Milton House Nursing and Residential home good when they visited in October 2022. Staff were described as trained, caring and acting in people's best interests, and people had access to a range of activities, including community events and local church groups. Care plans were in place to guide person-centred support, and feedback from people and relatives was gathered regularly and used to shape improvements.
- Medicines were handled safely by trained, competent staff
- Staff were caring and acted in people's best interests
- People enjoyed varied activities, including community events and church groups
- Feedback from people and relatives was sought regularly and used to make improvements
- Some medicines records needed to be clearer, and a recommendation was made about how these were managed and audited
- Some records relating to people's capacity and DoLS applications were not clear, and a recommendation was made about this
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected January 2026
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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
96 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
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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 North Yorkshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,055 |
| 2025 | £1,086 |
What North Yorkshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Milton House Nursing and Residential Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Airedale General Hospital, 8.5 miles away. The local GP practice is DYNELEY HOUSE SURGERY, 4.4 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Skipton
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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