North Yorkshire County Council
Silver Birches
Care home in Filey, North Yorkshire
Operated by North Yorkshire County Council
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.
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About
Silver Birches is a 31-bed care home in Filey, North Yorkshire, run by North Yorkshire County Council. It is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with all key questions—Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led—also rated Good in the 2020 inspection report.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 15 January 2020 · Last inspected 29 November 2019
Inspectors rated this residential home for up to 31 older people as good, with 18 residents living there at the time. Risks were identified and managed, staffing was reviewed regularly, and recruitment was found to be safe. Staff were described as kind, patient, and respectful of privacy and dignity, and residents were supported to stay independent and to make choices about their care.
- Risks to residents were identified and assessed, with measures in place so staff knew how to reduce them
- Staff received regular training, supervision and appraisals, and were supported by the registered manager
- Residents were supported to access health professionals and to have choice and control over their lives
- Links with the local community were well established, and complaints and quality assurance were handled in line with provider procedures
- Inspectors found issues with how 'as and when required' pain relief medicines were managed, and made a recommendation 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 March 2026
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Ambulance station about 550 m away
- Fire station about 200 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
55 recorded crimes in the local area (June 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 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
Silver Birches is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Scarborough Hospital, 7.6 miles away. The local GP practice is FILEY SURGERY, 0.1 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Filey
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Filey Elderly Persons All Day Club
Over 60's clubWe run a coffee morning 6 times a week at providence place, to meet and chat. We also do activities, such as bingo and days out, events with, music, singing and food. We donate to…
Dial A Ride (Scarborough & District)
Community transport.
Support for Carers (Scarborough and District)
To give Carers weekly respite time thus safeguarding their health and enabling them to continue to care at home. To operate a service that befriends socially isolated people living alone in the…
Age UK North Yorkshire Coast and Moors
Services for the the over 50s in the North Yorkshire districts of Scarborough and Ryedale
Part of North Yorkshire County Council
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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