Care homes · North Yorkshire
Care homes in Northallerton offering dementia care
4 of the 5 care homes in Northallerton offer dementia care and 229 registered beds. 33% of the 3 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 80% for dementia care across England. Expect to pay in Northallerton about £1,560 for nursing careestimated. 1 care home was last rated over four years ago and 1 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was Beechwood Care Home, rated Inadequate on 7 August 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Key points
- Latest CQC rating changes in North Yorkshire, checked daily.
- 1 of the 3 rated care homes are Good or Outstanding, 2 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 1 is not rated yet.
- You can ask North Yorkshire council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Northallerton offering dementia care", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 4care homes registered with CQC
- 33%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 1with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Dementia care in Northallerton: providers ranked
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 5
- Elderly care · 5
- Dementia care · 4
- Nursing care · 4
- Care for adults under 65 · 4
- Mental health care · 3
| # | Care home | CQC rating | Last rated | Beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kensington Care Home | May 2022 | 64 | Yes | |
| 2 | Southwoods Nursing Home | Aug 2023 | 38 | Yes | |
| 3 | Beechwood Care Home | Aug 2026 | 60 | Yes | |
| 4 | Mount Vale | Not yet rated | – | 67 | Yes |
All care homes in Northallerton with a CQC registration for dementia care. Order: rating, then how recent it is.
How dementia care in Northallerton compares
4 of the 5 care homes in Northallerton are registered with CQC for dementia care (80%). 33% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 17 points below the 50% for all care homes here and below the 80% for care homes registered for dementia care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for dementia care: Kensington Care Home. Ratings run from May 2022 to August 2026, and 1 is from the last two years. Registered beds across these homes: 229; 4 also provide nursing care. Not yet rated: 1. That is usual for services registered recently.
Council-wide, 116 care homes in North Yorkshire list dementia care, and 81% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Across North Yorkshire, 60% of care homes are registered for dementia care, against 80% here.
Typical weekly fees in the Yorkshire and the Humber: £1,230 standard residential, £1,265 residential dementia care, £1,560 nursing dementia care. Our cost method.
What to expect from dementia care
Providers that support people living with dementia register it as a specialism with CQC. Good dementia care keeps routines familiar, helps with eating and drinking, and handles distress without leaning on medication. Staff are trained to keep people safe while leaving them as much independence as possible.
What to ask about dementia care
- How do you get to know the person (life story, routines, likes and dislikes)?
- Who would we call if we were worried at night or at a weekend?
- How will you keep the family involved as needs change?
- What dementia training do staff have, and how often is it refreshed?
- What do you do when someone is distressed, or wants to leave?
Free advice: Alzheimer's Society Dementia Support Line, 0333 150 3456. Dementia care across North Yorkshire. Glossary entry: Dementia care.
Where else nearby offers dementia care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northallerton | – | 4 | 1 |
| Sowerby | 8.8 mi | 3 | 2 |
| Catterick Garrison | 11.4 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Darlington | 14.2 mi | 17 | 14 |
| Ripon | 14.8 mi | 5 | 5 |
| Thornaby-on-Tees | 15.1 mi | 6 | 5 |
| Stockton-on-Tees | 16.7 mi | 17 | 17 |
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Questions families ask about dementia care in Northallerton
How many care homes in Northallerton offer dementia care?
Dementia care is offered by 4 of the 5 registered care homes in Northallerton (CQC register, Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Kensington Care Home.
How does CQC rate care homes in Northallerton?
1 (33%) is rated Good or Outstanding, out of 3 with a rating; 2 are Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 1 here is still unrated.
What does a care home cost in Northallerton?
Self-funder fees in Yorkshire and the Humber: 2026 averages: residential care home £1,230 a week; nursing home £1,515 a week. Averages hide a wide range: fees depend on the room, the level of care and whether nursing is needed. Councils usually pay less than self-funders for the same room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). Read the full cost guide.
Does North Yorkshire council fund a care home?
It can. Start with the needs assessment, which North Yorkshire council must offer free (Care Act 2014). England's upper capital limit is £23,250; the value of a home normally counts towards a care home means test, except where a partner or some relatives still occupy it, and not for the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay. Towards nursing costs, the NHS pays NHS-funded nursing care for residents who qualify. Getting in touch with North Yorkshire council.
How do I choose between care homes in Northallerton?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 1 of 4 was inspected or rated within the last two years. Older reports: 2. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed care and the full price. A checklist to help.
Are there more dementia care in towns near Northallerton?
In Northallerton there are 4, 1 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Sowerby (8.8 miles): 3, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Catterick Garrison (11.4 miles): 3, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Middleton St George (12.2 miles): 1, 0 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: dementia care around Northallerton
- Dementia care in Sowerby 8.8 mi
- Dementia care in Catterick Garrison 11.4 mi
- Dementia care in Middleton St George 12.2 mi
- Dementia care in Richmond 13.0 mi
- Dementia care in Egglescliffe 13.0 mi
- Dementia care in Ingleby Barwick 13.2 mi
- Dementia care in Darlington 14.2 mi
- Dementia care in Ripon 14.8 mi
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Register information from CQC as at Oct 2026; Open Government Licence v3.0 applies. We do not deliver care ourselves.