The Gatehouse
Residential care home in Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Operated by The Franklyn Group
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
The Gatehouse is a residential care home in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, providing care for up to 31 residents. It offers residential care and specialist support for people living with dementia, as well as older people, those with physical disabilities, mental health needs, and sensory impairment.
The home was rated Requires Improvement by the Care Quality Commission in 2022. It was found to be Good in Effective, Caring and Responsive care, though Safe and Well-led practice both require improvement.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected April 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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
255 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia 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
The Gatehouse is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Harrogate District Hospital, 1.6 miles away. The local GP practice is THE LEEDS ROAD PRACTICE, 0.8 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Harrogate
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Part of The Franklyn Group
The Gatehouse is one of 2 homes run by The Franklyn Group 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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