Care homes · North Yorkshire
Care homes in Harrogate offering dementia care
20 out of 40 care homes in Harrogate are registered for dementia care, holding 1,181 beds in total. CQC has rated 20 of them, and 85% are Good or Outstanding, next to 80% for dementia care across England; 3 are Outstanding. We estimate typical fees in Harrogate at about £1,270 a week for residential care and £1,560 for nursing careestimated. 8 care homes have a rating more than four years old and 2 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 15 September 2026, Larchfield Manor was rated Requires improvement, the newest rating here.
Updated 19 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Quick summary
- 17 of the 20 rated care homes are Good or Outstanding, 3 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate.
- Whatever your savings, North Yorkshire council will assess care needs for free.
- We check for new CQC ratings in North Yorkshire daily: see the latest changes.
To cite: "Care homes in Harrogate offering dementia care", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 20registered care homes
- 85%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 5inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Providers offering dementia care
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 40
- Care for adults under 65 · 30
- Elderly care · 29
- Physical disability care · 24
- Residential care · 24
- Dementia care · 20
- Sensory impairment care · 18
- Learning disability care · 17
- Nursing care · 16
- Mental health care · 11
| Rank | Care home | CQC rating | Date rated | Beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vida Court | Jun 2023 | 100 | Yes | |
| 2 | Harcourt Gardens Care Home | Jul 2026 | 115 | Yes | |
| 3 | Harcourt Gardens Care Home | Jul 2026 | 115 | Yes | |
| 4 | Emmaus House | Aug 2026 | 23 | No | |
| 5 | Fairfax Manor Care Home | Oct 2025 | 90 | Yes | |
| 6 | Grosvenor House Care Home | Mar 2023 | 30 | Yes | |
| 7 | The Crest Care Home | May 2023 | 31 | No | |
| 8 | Station View | May 2023 | 32 | No | |
| 9 | Granby Rose SDU | Aug 2017 | 25 | Yes | |
| 10 | Apley Grange | Feb 2020 | 42 | Yes | |
| 11 | The Manor House Harrogate | Apr 2020 | 87 | No | |
| 12 | Hampden House | May 2023 | 66 | Yes | |
| 13 | Foresight Residential Limited - 66 Leeds Road | Mar 2020 | 10 | No | |
| 14 | Vida Hall | Feb 2020 | 70 | Yes | |
| 15 | Crystal Court | Feb 2020 | 60 | Yes | |
| 16 | Westfield House Care Home | Aug 2017 | 31 | No | |
| 17 | Vida Grange | Jan 2018 | 124 | Yes | |
| 18 | Larchfield Manor | Sep 2026 | 47 | No | |
| 19 | Berwick Grange | Feb 2023 | 52 | Yes | |
| 20 | The Gatehouse | Dec 2022 | 31 | No |
The full list for dementia care in Harrogate: sorted by CQC rating and rating date.
Dementia care in Harrogate by the numbers
50% of Harrogate's care homes (20 of 40) hold a CQC registration for dementia care. England-wide, 80% of care homes registered for dementia care are Good or Outstanding and here it is 85% (above England, 7 points below the 92% for all care homes in the town).
For dementia care, the top rated care homes are Vida Court, Harcourt Gardens Care Home and Harcourt Gardens Care Home. 5 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: August 2017. Newest: September 2026. Together they hold 1,181 registered beds; 12 also provide nursing care.
Across North Yorkshire, 124 care homes are registered for dementia care, and 81% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for dementia care: 50% here, 61% across North Yorkshire.
In the Yorkshire and the Humber, expect about £1,265 a week for residential dementia care and £1,560 with nursing; standard residential care is around £1,230. Where these figures come from.
Dementia care: what it means
Dementia care is support from staff trained to help people living with dementia: keeping routines familiar, helping with eating and drinking, managing distress without relying on medication, and keeping people safe without taking away their independence. Providers register "dementia" as a specialism with CQC when they support people with it.
Questions worth asking about dementia care
- What do you do when someone is distressed, or wants to leave?
- How do you help with eating and drinking when appetite drops?
- What happens if dementia becomes more advanced?
- How do you avoid using medication to manage behaviour?
- How do you get to know the person (life story, routines, likes and dislikes)?
Where to get support: Alzheimer's Society Dementia Support Line, 0333 150 3456. Dementia care in North Yorkshire as a whole. Glossary: Dementia care.
Nearby towns: dementia care
| Town | Miles | Number of care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrogate | – | 20 | 17 |
| Knaresborough | 3.2 mi | 5 | 3 |
| Wetherby | 7.4 mi | 3 | 2 |
| Bramhope | 8.3 mi | 3 | 1 |
| Boroughbridge | 8.7 mi | 4 | 1 |
| Ripon | 9.5 mi | 5 | 5 |
| Yeadon | 10.9 mi | 3 | 2 |
Council support
North Yorkshire
A care needs assessment from North Yorkshire council is free whatever your savings. With savings below £23,250, the council may help pay.
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What families want to know about dementia care in Harrogate
Where can I find dementia care in a care home in Harrogate?
Of the 40 CQC-registered care homes in Harrogate, 20 offer dementia care (Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include Vida Court, Harcourt Gardens Care Home and Harcourt Gardens Care Home.
How are care homes in Harrogate rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 20. Of those, 17 (85%) are Good or Outstanding, 3 of them Outstanding, and 3 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate.
How much should I expect to pay for a care home in Harrogate?
Average fees paid by self-funders in Yorkshire and the Humber in 2026: residential care home £1,115 a week; nursing home £1,400 a week. These are averages over a wide spread of prices, which move with the type of room, how much help is needed and any nursing. Councils tend to pay less than private payers for an identical room. Source: Which?, self-funder fees (Lottie data, January 2026). See our full cost guide.
Can North Yorkshire council help pay for a care home?
For residents who qualify, the NHS pays towards nursing through NHS-funded nursing care, and the council may help with fees. Under the Care Act 2014, North Yorkshire council has to offer a needs assessment at no cost. For the means test, a home is usually counted for care home fees unless it is still home to a partner or certain relatives (and not in the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay); in England the threshold is £23,250. How to reach North Yorkshire council.
How can I pick between care homes in Harrogate?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 5 of the 20 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years, and 15 have an older report. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed care, and what is the full price? See the checklist.
What about dementia care in towns near Harrogate?
Harrogate has 20, with 17 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Knaresborough (3.2 miles): 5, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Wetherby (7.4 miles): 3, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Bramhope (8.3 miles): 3, 1 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Dementia care near Harrogate
- Dementia care in Knaresborough 3.2 mi
- Dementia care in Wetherby 7.4 mi
- Dementia care in Bramhope 8.3 mi
- Dementia care in Boroughbridge 8.7 mi
- Dementia care in Ripon 9.5 mi
- Dementia care in Yeadon 10.9 mi
- Dementia care in Guiseley 11.0 mi
- Dementia care in Rawdon 11.6 mi
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Data: CQC register, Oct 2026, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. We are an independent directory and do not provide care.