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The Aelred Wing at St Hilda's Priory
Residential care home in Whitby, North Yorkshire
The Aelred Wing at St Hilda's Priory
Residential care home in Whitby, North 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.
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
The Aelred Wing is the residential and respite care wing of St Hilda's Priory, an Anglican religious community on the edge of Whitby in North Yorkshire. The Sisters founded the community in 1915. The wing has 12 registered beds, each in an individual room with its own wet room, on the ground floor of the Priory. Four rooms are reserved for short respite stays of up to four weeks, including for people from outside the community.
Residents may join the community for prayer and the eucharist in the chapel, led by the chaplain, and care is provided within a Christian framework. There are no organised activities, as the community's religious life comes first, but residents can go directly into the gardens and grounds. Meals and 24-hour care are included. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in 2022, with Good for safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 27 May 2022 · Last inspected 11 May 2022
Inspectors visited the Aelred Wing at St Hilda's Priory in May 2022, a home for up to 12 sisters of a religious order, which had seven residents at the time. The report describes staff as attentive, knowledgeable and friendly, with care plans that reflect each sister's preferences and health needs. Faith and worship are described as central to daily life, and the service is credited with an open, approachable management team.
- Staff were described as caring, friendly and knowledgeable about each sister's needs, and sisters felt their privacy and dignity were respected.
- Care records were up to date and personalised, showing sisters' involvement in their own assessments and reviews.
- Adjustments were made so that sisters could keep practising their faith, which is central to their lives.
- Medicines were managed safely, and infection prevention and control measures were judged effective.
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.
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What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured).
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
106 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 | — |
| Respite (short stay) | 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
The Aelred Wing at St Hilda's Priory is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Scarborough Hospital, 16.2 miles away. The local GP practice is WHITBY GROUP PRACTICE, 0.9 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Whitby
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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