Elderly care homes in North Yorkshire

A residential home for four adults with learning disabilities and complex needs, Derwent Cottage offers person-centred support near Scarborough. It supports people with a learning disability, autism, mental health condition or another complex need.

Support is designed around individual circumstances, values and preferences, with flexible pathways that can include residential care, supported living and community assistance.

The Millings provides residential and respite care for older people, including people living with dementia. The home occupies a former rectory and supports up to 36 residents, with long-term and short-term stays available.

Daily life includes varied activities, social spaces and meals served in a restaurant-style setting, with residents able to choose from breakfast options and eat in their room if preferred.

Vida Court provides specialist residential and nursing dementia care in Harrogate, including support for young onset dementia, complex dementia, Huntington’s disease and end-of-life care. Its specialist houses offer different levels of support, from residential care through to nursing, so needs can be reviewed as circumstances change.

The service also provides respite care and uses a family communications app for updates, photographs and videos.

Specialist dementia care at Vida Grange covers residential and nursing support, including young onset and complex dementia. The Harrogate home forms part of a purpose-built group whose specialist houses offer different levels of care for people living with dementia.

Residents can move between residential and nursing support within the Vida setting if their needs change, reducing the need to transfer to another home.

Vida Hall specialises in residential and nursing dementia care for people with a formal dementia diagnosis, including Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies. Its service also covers young onset dementia, complex dementia, respite and end-of-life care.

The home forms part of Vida Healthcare’s specialist dementia provision, with smaller houses offering different levels of care from residential through to nursing.

Brackenley provides residential care and individual support for 13 adults with learning support needs in Harrogate. Support extends beyond personal care into health, day services, learning, community participation and employment preparation. Staff are on hand 24 hours per day, 365 days a year to help with daily living, shopping, meals and access to the local community.

Residents have en-suite bedrooms furnished and decorated around their own…

Threshfield Court supports older people needing residential, nursing or dementia care. Its registered scope includes dementia, physical disabilities and younger adults, while the wider Barchester offer includes nursing, respite and independent living pathways. The service combines residential support with activities and opportunities for residents to retain independence.

Meals are prepared on site each day using locally sourced meat and…

Residential accommodation and meaningful activities at 2 East Park Road Harrogate are designed for young adults with visual impairments and learning disabilities. Adapted houses provide a home-like setting with support for practical, social and emotional needs.

Residents can use local facilities and attend community events, while in-house provision includes arts, crafts, music and sensory sessions.

Residential, dementia and respite care are available at Abbey Lea Care Home, a small home in Barlby near Selby. The home supports older people who need permanent care, a short stay or a setting with dementia-specific support, while day care sessions are also available.

Abbey Lea is home to 23 residents and provides social activities, home-cooked meals and a period-home setting.

Residential support at Aire House is designed for eight men and women with a primary learning disability diagnosis and a range of additional needs. The Harrogate service also supports adults with autism, using a person-centred approach to provide care, guidance and opportunities that promote independence.

Aire House forms part of Priory, whose wider organisation offers mental health and other services, but this location’s stated focus is…

Alba Rose provides residential, dementia, day and respite care for up to 22 people in a country home in Pickering, close to the North York Moors. The home is designed for people who need support while retaining a familiar, homely rhythm and access to peaceful grounds.

Residents can use the gardens, take part in regular activities and entertainment, and join outings using the home's minibus.

Anley Hall Nursing Home provides 24-hour nursing and dementia care in a Grade II listed home overlooking the Ribble Valley. The service supports residents with tailored care that promotes dignity, independence and wellbeing, while maintaining a setting intended to feel comfortable and familiar.

Meals are prepared on site each day by the head chef and kitchen team, with menus offering choice for personal preferences, dietary requirements and…

Apley Grange provides care and nursing for members of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus who need more support than is possible in other houses. It also welcomes other women who would like to join a warm, friendly Christian care environment.

The home is therefore suited to a specific resident group rather than general later-life care. Evidence confirms nursing and care provision, but does not establish a detailed menu of facilities, activities,…

Adults over 65 can receive elderly, respite, convalescent and end-of-life care at Arden House in Pickering. The smaller setting provides residential support in a home-like environment, with care tailored to individual needs.

The home is within walking distance of Pickering’s market place, shops, cafés and Kirk Theatre. It provides 24-hour care, while the wider Lenore Care approach keeps homes small and independent so residents are known…