Care homes · North Yorkshire · Oct 2026
Best rated care homes in Knaresborough
The 5 care homes in Knaresborough with the best CQC ratings, checked against the CQC register on 27 October 2026. None is rated Outstanding at the moment. Of all 8 care homes in Knaresborough, 5 are rated Good or Outstanding.
How this list is ordered
- Outstanding before Good, then the most recent rating first. Nothing else changes the order.
- Paid partners are not moved up, and nobody can pay to be listed here.
- "Best for" labels come from each service's CQC registration and inspection date.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Best rated care homes in Knaresborough", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026. How we rank
The 5 best rated care homes in Knaresborough
| # | Name | CQC rating | Rated | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Anne's Community Services - Boroughbridge Road | Good | Jan 2024 | |
| 2 | Thistle Hill Care Centre | Good | Jul 2023 | Dementia, Nursing care, Physical disability |
| 3 | The Manor House Knaresborough | Good | Oct 2022 | Dementia |
| 4 | 1 The Avenue Knaresborough | Good | Jun 2022 | Physical disability |
| 5 | Brackenley | Good | Jun 2019 | Dementia, Physical disability |
Source: CQC register, checked 27 October 2026 (Open Government Licence). Ratings can change after an inspection, so read the latest report before you decide.
Details for the top 5
St Anne's Community Services - Boroughbridge Road
What inspectors found: People were fully involved in planning their day-to-day routines and received support from a consistent staff team.
Est. £1.11k–£1.35k/wk
Thistle Hill Care Centre
What inspectors found: Checks to maintain a safe and clean environment were completed and recorded.
Est. £1.4k–£1.72k/wk
The Manor House Knaresborough
What inspectors found: Systems were in place to protect people from the risk of harm or abuse.
Est. £1.14k–£1.39k/wk
1 The Avenue Knaresborough
What inspectors found: Right Care ● People received kind and compassionate care. ● Staff protected and respected people's privacy and dignity.
Est. £1.11k–£1.35k/wk
Brackenley
What inspectors found: About the service: Brackenley provides support for younger adults and older people who may be living with a learning disability or autistic spectrum disorder,…
Est. £1.14k–£1.39k/wk
Questions about the best rated care homes in Knaresborough
What is the best rated care home in Knaresborough?
None is currently rated Outstanding. Ordered by rating and then the most recent inspection, the top three are St Anne's Community Services - Boroughbridge Road, Thistle Hill Care Centre, The Manor House Knaresborough. Read the latest CQC report before you decide.
How is this list ordered?
Only by the CQC rating (Outstanding before Good) and then by how recent the rating is. Paid partners are not moved up, and nobody can pay to appear here.
How many are rated Good or Outstanding in Knaresborough?
5 of the 8 care homes in Knaresborough are rated Good or Outstanding (CQC register, 27 October 2026).
CQC register data (Oct 2026), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is independent of every provider listed.