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Care Homes in York: compare residential care, nursing homes and dementia support

Compare residential care, nursing homes and dementia support across York, then pressure-test costs, quality, inspection freshness and local risk before you shortlist.

York Care Home Market

Key figures for the local care home market, drawn from regulatory, financial, and food safety data

84%
Rated Good or Outstanding

Based on official inspection reports

£1,819
Nursing Care Average

Higher than the national median — our Care Home Cost Calculator shows the council top-up risk

What the local care home market looks like in York
57
Care Homes Analysed

Across York and surrounding areas

£1,280
Residential Care Average

Higher than the national median — our Care Home Cost Calculator shows the council top-up risk

31%
On Improving Trajectory

Homes trending upward based on recent official inspections

58%
Low Public Risk

Based on public financial records found for 48 homes

81%
Without Registered Manager

46 homes currently lack a registered manager

Official Rating Breakdown

3 Outstanding40 Good7 Requires Improvement1 Inadequate

CQC Quality by Domain

Average scores across York care homes

SafeGood
EffectiveGood
CaringGood
ResponsiveGood
Well-LedGood

York homes rate strongest on Caring and weakest on Safe.

Inspection Freshness

How recently homes were inspected by the national regulator

1–3 years5 (10%)
Over 3 years46 (90%)

90% of homes have ratings over 3 years old. Our reports verify against multiple data sources to give you a more current picture.

Public Financial Risk

Public company filing signals across company-backed care homes in York

28 Low Public Risk4 Medium Public Risk13 High Public Risk3 Critical Public Risk

Based on public financial records · 48 homes analysed

Regional Insight

York Market Analysis 2026

Market Size
57 homes

Registered care homes for older adults across York and surrounding areas.

Quality Rating
84%

Of homes meet the quality standard. Our reports help you identify the strongest options.

Manager Gap
81%

Of homes currently lack a registered manager — ask about this during your visit, as it affects day-to-day oversight.

Financial Risk
16 homes

Show signs of financial stress — worth checking before you commit. 58% of 48 analysed homes are financially stable.

Inspection Freshness
5.3 yrs

Average inspection age. 0% of homes inspected within the last 2 years.

Care Standards in York

Specialist care coverage and food safety ratings across 57 homes

Overall quality

84%

Good or Outstanding

Largest specialist signal

36 homes

Dementia support (63%)

Food hygiene

4.7/5

54 homes with FSA data

Financial resilience

58%

show no financial risk indicators

Specialist Care Coverage

  • 36 (63%)

    Dementia

  • 22 (39%)

    Physical Disability

  • 16 (28%)

    Mental Health

  • 15 (26%)

    Sensory Impairment

  • 13 (23%)

    Learning Disability

Food Hygiene

54 of York homes assessed

4.7/ 5
39 5-star14 4-star1 2-star

Financial Health

48 of 57 homes assessed

58%

Show low public financial risk

Low public risk28
Medium public risk4
High / critical public risk16 (33%)
LOCAL CARE INTELLIGENCE

Care Homes by York Area

Care homes across York's neighbourhoods, analysed and organised by location

3 nursing homes

YO32

One of York's most well-served areas for care, including specialist nursing and dedicated dementia care. Several homes show an improving trajectory on recent inspections.

9 care homes available

Avg. Weekly Cost
Quality Rating100%Good+
7 G
0.6km to GP3.4km to hospital0.6km to pharmacy6 bus stops3.6km to station
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4 nursing homes

YO10

A sought-after well-regarded area with a solid range of care options, including specialist nursing and dedicated dementia care. Several homes show an improving trajectory on recent inspections.

8 care homes available

Avg. Weekly Cost£1,819
Quality Rating63%Good+
1 O4 G3 RI
0.2km to GP1.3km to hospital0.5km to pharmacy10 bus stops2.6km to station
1/8 Ensuite1/8 Garden1/8 WiFi1/8 Pets OK
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2 nursing homes

York 008

A well-regarded area with a solid range of care options, including specialist nursing and dedicated dementia care. Several homes show an improving trajectory on recent inspections.

6 care homes available

Avg. Weekly Cost
Quality Rating100%Good+
1 O5 G
0.7km to GP0.6km to hospital0.5km to pharmacy10 bus stops2km to station
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1 nursing homes

Hambleton 011

A well-regarded area with a solid range of care options, including specialist nursing and dedicated dementia care. Several homes show an improving trajectory on recent inspections.

5 care homes available

Avg. Weekly Cost
Quality Rating100%Good+
4 G
0.9km to GP0.3km to hospital0.9km to pharmacy7 bus stops2.2km to station
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2 nursing homes

YO26

A well-regarded area with a solid range of care options, including specialist nursing and dedicated dementia care. Several homes show an improving trajectory on recent inspections.

5 care homes available

Avg. Weekly Cost
Quality Rating80%Good+
4 G1 RI
0.9km to GP1.7km to hospital0.7km to pharmacy4 bus stops1.3km to station
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1 nursing homes

York 013

A well-regarded area with a solid range of care options, including specialist nursing and dedicated dementia care. A practical choice for families considering care in York.

4 care homes available

Avg. Weekly Cost
Quality Rating75%Good+
3 G1 RI
0.5km to GP1.1km to hospital0.6km to pharmacy10 bus stops0.9km to station
View homes in York 013

All 57 Homes Analysed

Every care home in our York database has been checked against CQC records, with current inspection reports and pricing information.

Why families in York use RightCareHome

Why this is more useful than a directory when the decision is serious

Without independent analysis

  • 57 homes to compare manually
  • Outdated directory data from years ago
  • Commission-driven recommendations
  • Hidden quality and safety issues

With RightCareHome

  • A clearer view of where quality, cost and risk differ before you check any one home
  • Independent scoring built from regulatory, review and financial evidence
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  • A better starting point before you verify or compare specific homes

Frequently Asked Questions About Care Homes in York

Practical answers based on available local data and typical family concerns.

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Based on official inspections, company accounts, and food hygiene records. Source update timings vary across inspection, pricing, and public records.

Local Evidence

Care type, cost and postcode signals in York

Use these local signals to compare nursing, residential and dementia care in York, then narrow the directory to the homes that best match your family's needs.

RCH Score methodology

How we rank care homes in York

Score 0–10 · updated monthly

CQC inspections can be 2–4 years old. Our RCH Score combines the official inspection result with live signals — real reviews, quality trajectory, and financial stability — to surface homes that are performing well today, not just at the last inspection.

CQC

CQC inspection rating

40%

The official Care Quality Commission rating — Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, or Inadequate. The primary quality signal, but can be up to 4 years old.

Online reviews

30%

Average star rating from verified public reviews across the web, weighted by volume. Reflects the day-to-day experience of residents and families. Only counted when 10+ reviews exist.

CQC trend

15%

Whether the home's rating has been improving, stable, or declining across its last three inspections. An improving trajectory can offset an older rating.

Financial stability

15%

Operational risk derived from Companies House filings — profit/loss trend, debt levels, and director changes. Financially stressed homes face higher closure and quality risk.

Rankings are calculated from public data only. We do not accept referral fees or paid placements from care homes.

The RCH Score is a decision-support tool, not a definitive ranking. Always visit a home in person and ask for the latest CQC inspection report before making a decision.

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