The Dales
Nursing home · Skipton
Draughton, Skipton, BD23 6DU
Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
- GoodCQC · Mar 2026
- 8.0Our score
- Beds56
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01756 710291
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 3 March 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Dales
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-125862672
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Dales
The Dales provides residential, nursing, dementia, respite and short-stay care for older people in a setting near Skipton and the Yorkshire Dales. Residents have access to daily life, activities and dining, while nursing provision supports people whose needs require qualified care. Bedrooms include flat-screen televisions and views across the surrounding area. Nursing, residential and dementia care are available within the same home, allowing families to compare different support levels without changing provider. The service also offers palliative care and day care, with meals prepared on site and modified textured dishes available according to individual needs.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Skipton
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mill HouseSkipton | 3 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| The Raikes Residential HomeBradford | 3.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Craven Nursing Home LimitedSkipton | 3.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Carleton Court Residential Home LimitedSkipton | 3.4 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Jubilee LodgeSkipton | 3.4 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Threshfield CourtSkipton | Good | 8.4 | |
| Cookridge CourtLeeds | |||
| Thistle Hill Care CentreKnaresborough | Good | 8.0 | |
| Spen Court Care HomeHeckmondwike | |||
| Boroughbridge Manor and Lodge Care HomeYork | |||
| Leeming Bar Grange Care HomeNorthallerton | |||
| Highfield Care HomeTadcaster | Good | 8.0 | |
| Sherwood CourtPreston | Good | 8.0 | |
| Sherwood LodgePreston | Good | 8.0 | |
| Mount ValeNorthallerton | Good | 8.0 | |
| Mulberry CourtYork | Good | 8.0 | |
| Dovedale CourtPreston | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Palliative care
- Flat-screen TV in bedrooms
- Modified textured dishes
Suits: Older people needing nursing or dementia support
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
Draughton, Skipton, BD23 6DU
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Questions families ask
How much does The Dales cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The Dales for its weekly fee. As a guide, North Yorkshire council paid on average £1,403 a week for a nursing care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £1,102 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask The Dales whether it takes residents funded by North Yorkshire council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). In a nursing home the NHS also pays £267.68 a week towards the nursing care of residents assessed as needing it. People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.