Northgate House
Care home in York, East Riding of Yorkshire
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- 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
Northgate House is a care home in York, North Yorkshire, with 33 registered beds. The home aims to give residents a safe, comfortable and homely setting in which their physical and mental wellbeing is supported, and in which they can keep their rights, identity and independence. Its approach centres on individuality and personal choice, with residents encouraged to make their own decisions wherever possible, and care is planned around each person's specific needs.
The Care Quality Commission rated Northgate House Good overall in its 2023 report. It was also rated Good for being safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 1 December 2023 · Last inspected 14 November 2023
Inspectors found that people in this adapted residential home, some of whom live with dementia, receive personalised care that is kind and compassionate. Staff are trained, supported and described as a cohesive team, and people's choices and independence are respected. The home has a positive culture, with learning from incidents shared with staff and good working relationships with partner organisations.
- Safeguarding systems are well embedded, and staff know how to protect people, who said they felt safe.
- Medicines are given safely, guidance is followed, and infection prevention and control measures are in place.
- Staff receive induction, shadowing and competency checks, and the team works together effectively.
- Care plans reflect people's needs and are reviewed regularly, and people receive emotional support, kindness and respect.
- Some checks, although completed regularly, were not carried out by an appropriately competent person, and inspectors have made a recommendation about this.
- The governance framework is still being developed with advice from the local authority.
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 July 2025
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 800 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
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 | 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 East Riding of Yorkshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £881 |
| 2025 | £931 |
What East Riding of Yorkshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Northgate House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Hull Royal Infirmary, 15.2 miles away. The local GP practice is MARKET WEIGHTON GROUP PRACTICE, 0.2 miles away.
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.
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Age UK York
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York Carers Centre
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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…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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