Sensory impairment care homes in York

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York has 13 sensory impairment care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 4 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 9 Good. 4 homes are not rated yet. York council paid on average £1,018 a week for a residential care place and £1,212 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

All care homes in York (42)

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13on this list

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  • Good9
  • Not yet rated4
  • 100% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.9 / 10
  • Types of care92% offer elderly care
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in York on the CQC register, whatever its rating. The highest scores come first and homes not yet inspected come last.

Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.

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13 sensory impairment care homes in York

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Amarna House Care Home

Run by Avery Homes (Nelson) Limited

Rosetta Way, Boroughbridge Road, York, YO26 5RN
GoodCQC · Oct 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 80 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Amarna House Care Home provides residential and dementia care in York, with respite care also available through its service range. The home supports older people and individuals with specialist needs, with care shaped around each resident and their preferences.

Life in the home includes meals, meaningful activities, social opportunities and time with family.

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Apple Tree Care Home

Run by Apple Tree Care Limited

Ox Carr Lane, Strensall, York, YO32 5TD
GoodCQC · Sept 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 20 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Apple Tree Care Home provides long-term residential care for 20 people over 65, including some residents living with dementia. The home offers three day rooms, including a television lounge and open-plan dining room, plus a sitting room and conservatory overlooking a bird-feeding station.

Activities take place every day and include sing-alongs, entertainment sessions and movement to music.

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Chocolate Works Care Village

Run by WT UK Opco 4 Limited

The Chocolate Works, Bishopthorpe Road, York, YO23 1DE
GoodCQC · Jul 2026
  • Nursing
  • 102 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Restored historic surroundings set Chocolate Works Care Village apart in York, where older people can receive residential, dementia or nursing care. Respite and end-of-life care are also available, alongside daily activities and support tailored to differing needs.

Facilities include a cinema room, café and pub, with private dining, a hair and beauty salon and gardens also available. Rooms can include en-suite facilities and mobility equipment.

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Chocolate Works Care Village

Run by Care UK Care Services Limited

The Chocolate Works, Bishopthorpe Road, York, YO23 1DE
GoodCQC · Jul 2026
  • Nursing
  • 102 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Chocolate Works Care Village provides residential, dementia and nursing care for older people in a restored historic building in York. Its setting includes an activities room, café and cinema room, with modern facilities alongside the building’s original character.

Care is tailored through an assessment covering mobility, personal care, dietary and cultural needs.

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Handley House

Run by Ideal Carehomes Limited

Green Lane, Clifton, York, YO30 5QX
GoodCQC · Oct 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 66 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 66 residents in York, run by Ideal Carehomes Limited. Supports dementia, older people, mental health and sensory impairment.

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Lifestyles

Run by Dove Care Limited

55-59 Wentworth Road, Scarcroft Hill, York, YO24 1DG
GoodCQC · Sept 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 19 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Sensory impairment

Residential care home for 19 residents in York, run by Dove Care Limited. Supports learning disabilities, mental health, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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New Lodge

Run by Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust

Rowntree Lodge, Haxby Road, New Earswick, York, YO32 4AA
GoodCQC · Aug 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 45 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Within the New Lodge community at New Earswick, New Lodge provides a purpose-built registered care facility near York. The Edwardian garden village also includes apartments for people over 55 and the Folk Hall, giving the home a neighbourhood context beyond the care setting.

The care provision is registered without nursing, while the wider organisation also offers extra-care and independent living schemes.

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Rawcliffe Manor

Run by Yorkare Homes (Rawcliffe) Ltd

Coningham Avenue, York, YO30 5NH
GoodCQC · Aug 2023
  • Residential
  • 72 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Residential, dementia, end-of-life, respite and day care are available through Rawcliffe Manor’s care offering in York. The home is designed for older people who need support while retaining comfort, choice and opportunities for social connection.

Residents can join dancing, board games and live music, with church services and outings also available.

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Flaxman Avenue

Run by City of York Council

77 Flaxman Avenue, York, YO10 3TW
GoodCQC · Nov 2023
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 6 residents in York, run by City of York Council. Supports older people, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Clifton Hall Care Home

Run by Yorkare Homes (Clifton) Limited

31 Shipton Road, York, YO30 5RE
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Residential
  • 63 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Clifton Hall Care Home combines residential and dementia care for older people with an active programme of social activities, food and shared experiences. It is part of Yorkare Homes, a family-owned care provider.

Residents can join activities, enjoy home-cooked meals and use facilities including a café bar and cinema. The home also arranges outings to theatres, cinemas and the seaside.

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Goldsborough Manor Care Home

Run by Lansdowne 201 Limited

10-12 Moor Lane, Strensall, York, YO32 5UQ
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Nursing
  • 62 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Goldsborough Manor Care Home combines residential, dementia and respite care for older adults from York and surrounding North Yorkshire communities. Nursing and rehabilitation care are also listed, with 24-hour personalised support in a purpose-built setting.

The home has 62 en-suite bedrooms, dedicated outdoor spaces and a specialist Strensall Common Dementia Suite.

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Haxby Hall Care Home

Run by Yorkare (Haxby) Ltd

York Road, Haxby, York, YO32 3DX
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Residential
  • 68 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Haxby Hall Care Home provides residential and dementia care, alongside end-of-life, respite and day-care pathways. Its home environment combines private rooms and communal spaces with facilities designed to support social life, personal care and everyday comfort.

Residents can use two in-house bars, restaurant-standard dining rooms and a cinema, while the home also provides gardening areas and raised beds.

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The Oaks

Run by Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust

Hartrigg Oaks, Lucombe Way, New Earswick, York, YO32 4DS
Not yet ratedCQC · Jan 2025
  • Nursing
  • 43 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Within Hartrigg Oaks, The Oaks provides registered care as part of a continuing care retirement community near York. The wider community includes around 250 people and sits in New Earswick, an Edwardian garden village within reach of York’s historic city centre.

The home’s registered scope covers nursing care for dementia, older people, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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What to look for in sensory impairment care homes

  1. Accessible communication

    Accessible communication and staff confidence using the methods the person needs.

  2. Lighting

    Lighting, contrast, acoustics and layout adapted to residents.

  3. Support with hearing aids

    Support with hearing aids, visual aids and other assistive technology.

Questions families ask

What should sensory impairment care homes offer?

People with sight or hearing loss may need adapted communication, lighting, acoustics, signage or technology. Ask how the home identifies and records individual communication needs.

How many sensory impairment care homes are there in York?

13 sensory impairment care homes in York are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

How much does a care home cost in York?

York council paid on average £1,018 a week for residential care and £1,212 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £1,874 and £1,949. Across England the averages were £982 and £1,102 for people aged 65 and over. People who pay for their own care are often charged more, so ask each home for its weekly fee.

How are these care homes ordered?

Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.

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