Which nursing homes in Harrogate are shown on this page?

This listing brings together seventeen nursing homes registered to serve Harrogate, from Vida Hall and Vida Grange to Southlands Care Home, The Granby and Ashfield Court. Each entry has its own profile setting out the provider, the care type and the most recent Care Quality Commission rating. The homes are not ranked, so it is worth opening several profiles rather than stopping at the first familiar name. Availability changes week by week, and a home showing no vacancy today may have one shortly.

How does a nursing home differ from a residential care home?

Both provide a permanent home with help for daily living such as washing, dressing and meals. The difference is clinical: a nursing home employs registered nurses on the premises at all hours, so it can meet health needs that care assistants are not qualified to handle. That covers things like complex wound care, injected medication and the monitoring of unstable conditions. If nursing needs are likely to grow, choosing a home registered for nursing from the outset can save a second and unsettling move later.

What is worth asking when visiting a nursing home in Harrogate?

Ask about staffing first: how many registered nurses are on duty by day and by night, and how much agency cover the home uses. Then ask how care plans are reviewed, how the home responds when a resident deteriorates, and whether the local doctor visits regularly. Practical questions matter too, including visiting arrangements, what happens to a room during a hospital stay, and how personal laundry and belongings are looked after. Finally, ask what the home was told to improve at its last inspection and what has changed since.

How is a care needs assessment arranged in Harrogate?

Contact the adult social care team at North Yorkshire Council and ask for a care needs assessment, which anyone who appears to need support is entitled to receive free of charge. A social care practitioner will look at daily living, health needs, safety at home and the support already in place, then set out the level of care required. The assessment is about needs alone, and a separate financial assessment follows if funded support may be available. Ask for a written copy of the outcome, as homes will want to see it.

Will North Yorkshire Council pay for a nursing home place?

It may, depending on both the assessed need and the financial assessment that follows it. North Yorkshire Council looks at income, savings and capital, and where these fall below the national thresholds it contributes towards the weekly fee, sometimes alongside a contribution from the resident. Property is treated differently according to circumstances, so it is worth asking about deferred payment arrangements before selling anything. Where nursing care is required, a contribution towards the nursing element may also be paid by the health service on top of any council support.

How early should a family start looking at nursing homes?

Earlier than most families expect, ideally while there is still time to visit without pressure. Good homes in Harrogate can hold waiting lists, and the better outcomes usually follow several unhurried visits rather than one urgent decision. When a hospital discharge is imminent, the timescale can shrink to a few days, which is exactly when a prepared shortlist becomes valuable. Even if a move is months away, gathering profiles and inspection reports now makes the eventual choice calmer and better informed.

Nursing Homes in Harrogate

Harrogate has 17 CQC registered nursing homes. 11 are rated Good, 3 Outstanding, 3 Requires improvement. 13 of the 17 were last inspected more than three years ago.

Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.

Harrogate at a glance

What the local numbers say about care for older people in Harrogate, to help you judge the options below.

North Yorkshire Council pays, residential care: £1,086 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,165 to £1,475, median £1,316
Care home beds filled across North Yorkshire: 81%. The 12 month average is 82%.
Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 72
People aged 75 and over: 87,700. Rising to 106,000 by 2035, up 21%
Care homes, last 12 months: 4 opened, 2 closed. 14 changed owner, covering 644 beds.
Who pays, across North Yorkshire (estimate): 38% council, 40% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 11,300. Rising to 14,700 by 2035, up 29%
People aged 85 and over: 23,200. Rising to 35,500 by 2035, up 53%

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Choosing between the nursing homes in Harrogate

Seventeen registered nursing homes serve Harrogate on this listing, which is enough choice to be genuinely useful and enough to feel daunting during a difficult week. Narrowing the field usually comes down to three questions: the level of clinical care a person actually needs, what the most recent inspection found, and whether the home itself feels like somewhere they could settle.

Start with the level of nursing required

Every home on this page is registered to provide nursing care, which means a qualified nurse is on duty rather than on call. That distinction matters for people living with conditions that call for wound care, medication given by injection, support with feeding tubes, or close monitoring of a long term illness. Registration categories differ from one home to the next, and some are set up for particular kinds of specialist support, so it is worth confirming that a home is registered for the need in question before arranging a visit.

What the inspection ratings show

Ratings across Harrogate are mixed in a way that rewards a closer look. Three homes hold an Outstanding rating, namely Vida Hall, Vida Grange and Vida Court. Ten are rated Good, among them Crystal Court, Apley Grange, Southlands Care Home and The Granby. Three homes, Belmont House Care Home, Berwick Grange and Bilton Hall Nursing Home, were told at their most recent inspection that they require improvement, while Harcourt Gardens Care Home has not yet been rated. A rating is a snapshot of one visit, so the report behind it, and the date it was published, matter as much as the word on the badge.

What to look for once you are through the door

Nothing replaces walking through a home at an ordinary hour, ideally around a mealtime. Ask how many nurses are on duty overnight, what happens when a resident's needs increase, how heavily the home relies on agency staff, and how families are told when something changes. Notice whether residents look occupied and comfortable, and whether staff greet them by name in passing.

Arranging and funding nursing care in Harrogate

Beginning with a care needs assessment

Anyone who may need nursing care has a right to a free care needs assessment, whatever their savings. That assessment is arranged through North Yorkshire Council, the authority responsible for adult social care needs assessments and funded support, and it records what a person needs before any discussion of who pays. A relative or friend who provides regular help can request a separate carer's assessment at the same time. Where a hospital discharge is involved, the assessment is often coordinated by the ward team, which can move quickly, so it helps to have a shortlist ready.

How funding is decided

Once needs are agreed, a financial assessment looks at income and capital to establish whether the local authority contributes towards the fees, whether the family pays in full, or whether the cost is shared. Where nursing is the reason for the placement, the health service may pay a contribution towards the nursing element, paid straight to the home rather than to the resident. A smaller group of people whose health needs are intense and unpredictable may instead qualify for fully funded continuing healthcare, which is assessed separately.

Understanding what the fees cover

Nursing home fees in Harrogate generally sit above residential care fees, because registered nurses are on site around the clock. Weekly fees usually cover the room, meals, personal care and nursing, while extras such as hairdressing, chiropody, escorted outings and newspapers are commonly billed on top. Ask every home for a written schedule of fees, the notice period, and how often fees are reviewed. Families paying privately should also ask what happens if savings fall to the point where local authority support begins, since not every home keeps a place open on that basis.

17 nursing homes in Harrogate

Grosvenor House Care Home · 39 Duchy Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 2HA
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Warmest Welcome 3 Limited
We at Grosvenor House Care Home are proud to offer compassionate nursing care in the heart of Harrogate, North Yorkshire. Our welcoming home provides a safe, supportive setting for older people and younger adults who benefit from skilled...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Hampden House · 120 Duchy Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 2HE
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by H I C A
At Hampden House, we provide nursing home care for people in Harrogate and across North Yorkshire. We support a wide range of needs, including older person care, nursing care, dementia care, care for younger adults, and respite care, so...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Vida Hall · Station View, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 7JA
Nursing home · CQC Outstanding · Nursing on site · Run by Vida Hall Limited
Here at Vida Hall, we are proud to be part of the community in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, offering nursing home care to older people and their families at a time when finding the right support really matters. We provide care across a...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
Harcourt Gardens Care Home · 6 Harcourt Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 5NL
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by WT UK Opco 4 Limited
Harcourt Gardens Care Home is a nursing home in Harrogate caring for older people who need qualified nursing alongside help with everyday life, including residents with a physical disability and people living with sight or hearing loss,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Ashfield Court · 3 Tewit Well Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 8JG
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Chalemere Limited
Ashfield Court in Harrogate is a nursing home caring for older people and for adults whose health needs mean qualified nurses need to be on hand at any hour. That cover means changes are noticed early and managed here wherever possible...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Granby Rose SDU · Highgate Park, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 4SR
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Harbour Healthcare (North) Ltd
We are Granby Rose SDU in Harrogate, a nursing home for older people who need qualified nursing alongside everyday care, including people living with dementia. We also provide respite stays for planned short breaks and for people...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
Fairfax Manor Care Home · 28 Wetherby Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 7SA
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Lovett Care Limited
Here at Fairfax Manor Care Home, we provide nursing care for older people, younger adults and those living with dementia in the heart of Harrogate, North Yorkshire. We also offer respite care for those who need a short term stay, whether...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Crystal Court · Pannal Green, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 1LH
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Highgate Care Services (Yorkshire) LTD
Crystal Court provides nursing care in Harrogate for older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia. We also offer planned respite stays. Qualified nurses are here throughout the day and night, which means...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Berwick Grange · 14 Wetherby Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 7SA
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Methodist Homes
Here at Berwick Grange, we provide nursing home care for older people in the heart of Harrogate, North Yorkshire. Our team supports residents with a range of needs, including nursing care, dementia care and respite care, and we work hard...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
Bilton Hall Nursing Home · Bilton Hall Drive, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 4DW
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Ultimate Care Limited
Bilton Hall Nursing Home is a nursing home in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. We care for older people who need nursing support, people living with dementia and younger adults whose needs are best met in a nursing setting, and we offer respite...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Apley Grange · 35 Oatlands Drive, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 8JT
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Society of the Holy Child Jesus CIO
Apley Grange is a nursing home in Harrogate, caring for people from across North Yorkshire. As a nursing home we have registered nurses on the team around the clock, which means we can support people with substantial health needs and keep...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Belmont House Care Home · High Street, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 7LW
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by MMCG (CCH) (Belmont) Limited
We are a nursing home in Harrogate, caring for older people and for younger adults who need nursing support, including people living with dementia. We also welcome people for respite stays where a period of nursing care is what is needed...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Henshaws Specialist College · Henshaws College, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 4ED
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Henshaws Society for Blind People
Henshaws Specialist College in Harrogate supports younger adults with a learning disability, autistic young people, people with physical disabilities and people with a visual or hearing impairment, with nursing care available alongside...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Southlands Care Home · 9 Ripon Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 2JA
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Bupa Care Homes (GL) Limited
Southlands Care Home is a nursing home in Harrogate caring for older people who need qualified nursing alongside help with everyday life, and for younger adults whose nursing needs are best met in a home like ours. Nurses are on duty day...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Vida Grange · Thirkill Drive, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 1FE
Nursing home · CQC Outstanding · Nursing on site · Run by Vida Grange Limited
Vida Grange is a nursing home in Harrogate. We care for older people and younger adults whose needs include nursing, including many living with dementia. Respite stays are part of what we do. Having nursing care here removes the cliff edge...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
The Granby · Granby Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 4SR
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Harbour Healthcare (North) Ltd
The Granby is a nursing home in Harrogate for older people who need nursing care as well as help with everyday life. Having qualified nurses on the team alongside our care staff means we can look after residents whose health needs would be...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Physical Disability, Respite Care
Vida Court · Beckwith Head Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 1RB
Nursing home · CQC Outstanding · Nursing on site · Run by Vida Court Limited
Vida Court is a nursing home in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. We provide nursing care for older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia or with mental ill health and people with a physical disability, and we offer...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care

What care costs in North Yorkshire, per week

Type of care	What the council pays	What self-funders are typically asked
Residential care Yorkshire and The Humber figure, because too few North Yorkshire homes publish this price. 14 homes. Median £1,316.	£1,086	£1,165 to £1,475
Nursing care England figure, because too few North Yorkshire homes publish this price. 140 homes. Median £1,916.	£1,358	£1,600 to £2,071
Residential dementia care Yorkshire and The Humber figure, because too few North Yorkshire homes publish this price. 13 homes. Median £1,399.	Not published separately	£1,199 to £1,581
Nursing dementia care England figure, because too few North Yorkshire homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050.	Not published separately	£1,890 to £2,221

Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.

Inspected most recently

Harcourt Gardens Care Home, 23 July 2026, Good
Fairfax Manor Care Home, 9 October 2025, Good
Belmont House Care Home, 3 December 2024, Requires improvement

Longest since a report

Granby Rose SDU, 23 August 2017, Good
Southlands Care Home, 30 September 2017, Good
Vida Grange, 25 January 2018, Outstanding

Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Harrogate

How many nursing homes are there in Harrogate?

Harrogate has 17 CQC registered nursing homes: 3 Outstanding, 11 Good, 3 Requires improvement. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.

How much does a nursing home cost in Harrogate?

North Yorkshire Council pays an average of £1,086 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,165 to £1,475 a week. Yorkshire and The Humber figure, because too few North Yorkshire homes publish this price. 14 homes. Median £1,316. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.

Which nursing homes in Harrogate were inspected most recently?

Harcourt Gardens Care Home (23 July 2026), Fairfax Manor Care Home (9 October 2025) and Belmont House Care Home (3 December 2024) have the most recent CQC reports.

Local care news in North Yorkshire

CQC register adds a new care home in North Yorkshire: Rosedale Nursing Home (5 November 2026)

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