Care homes · Redcar and Cleveland
Care homes in Skelton
Skelton has 4 care homes registered with CQC and 103 registered beds. CQC has rated 4 of them, and 100% are Good or Outstanding, against 85% across Redcar and Cleveland and 83% across England. We estimate typical fees in Skelton at about £1,210 a week for residential careestimated. 1 care home was last rated over four years ago. The most recent rating was Jervaulx Road, rated Good on 18 May 2026.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
Key points
- We check for new CQC ratings in Redcar and Cleveland daily: see the latest changes.
- 2 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- A care needs assessment from Redcar and Cleveland council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
Citation: "Care homes in Skelton", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 4care homes registered with CQC
- 100%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 0are registered for nursing
- 2with a rating or inspection since October 2024
| Care | Skelton | North East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential care, a week | £1,210 | £1,190 | £1,400 |
Care homes in Skelton
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
Skelton Court
What inspectors found: This assessment was carried out in response to information of concern received about the service relating to care and treatment and staffing.
Est. £1.1k–£1.35k/wk
Jervaulx Road
What inspectors found: We visited the home on 22, 28 January and 12 February 2026.
Est. £1.07k–£1.3k/wk
Moordale Court
What inspectors found: Right Support: People received the right support with their medicines.
Est. £1.07k–£1.3k/wk
Whitehouse Residential Home
What inspectors found: The food is good, the girls [staff] are good and they look after me well." We found the procedures in place at the service…
Est. £1.1k–£1.35k/wk
What care homes cost in Skelton
| Residential care home | £1,185 a week |
|---|---|
| Nursing home | £1,305 a week |
What the council pays (Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council): £22.72 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £847.75 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £847.75 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source). Where a provider charges more, the extra is usually met by a top-up.
Self-funders usually pay more than councils do for the same room. Each average covers a broad range, driven by room, care level and nursing. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). Work out your weekly cost or ask local providers for their prices.
Council support
Redcar and Cleveland
Savings under £23,250? Redcar and Cleveland council may help with the cost, and its care needs assessment is free for everyone.
How to ask for an assessment, paying for care and direct payments in Redcar and Cleveland
A closer look at the data for Skelton
Across Redcar and Cleveland we list 42 care homes, and 85% of those rated are Good or Outstanding; in Skelton the figure is 100%. Across Redcar and Cleveland, 15% of care homes have a rating under two years old; in Skelton it is 50%. CQC registered Skelton Court in March 2023, the newest on this list. Of Skelton and the 6 nearest towns we cover, Skelton has the highest share of all listed care homes rated Good or Outstanding (100%); next is Guisborough at 100%. The average home here has 26 beds; the typical home across Redcar and Cleveland has 30. One rating goes back to October 2021: Whitehouse Residential Home. Ask what has changed since. On their CQC registrations, 2 of 4 list learning disabilities.
Care groups with care homes in Skelton
- Anchor Hanover Group 1 locally
- Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council 1 locally
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How Skelton compares with towns nearby
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skelton | – | 4 | 4 |
| Saltburn-by-the-Sea | 1.2 mi | 5 | 3 |
| Guisborough | 3.9 mi | 5 | 5 |
| Redcar | 4.5 mi | 15 | 12 |
| Grangetown | 6.7 mi | 4 | 3 |
| Eston | 6.9 mi | 7 | 6 |
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Care homes in Skelton: your questions answered
How many care homes does Skelton have?
There are 4 CQC-registered care homes in Skelton (CQC register, Oct 2026). Of these, 2 support people living with dementia. Among the highest rated are Skelton Court, Jervaulx Road and Moordale Court.
How does CQC rate care homes in Skelton?
4 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 4 with a rating.
What does a care home cost in Skelton?
Average 2026 self-funder fees in North East: residential care home £1,185 a week; nursing home £1,305 a week. Self-funders usually pay more than councils do for the same room. Each average covers a broad range, driven by room, care level and nursing. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). More in our cost guide.
Does Redcar and Cleveland council fund a care home?
It may. Redcar and Cleveland council must offer a free care needs assessment (Care Act 2014). For a care home, the value of the home is usually included in the means test unless a partner or certain relatives still live there, and it is ignored for the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay; the upper limit in England is £23,250. NHS-funded nursing care can help with nursing costs. How to contact Redcar and Cleveland council.
How do I choose between care homes in Skelton?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 2 of 4 were inspected or rated within the last two years; 2 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed care and the full price. Use our checklist.
Are there more care homes in towns near Skelton?
In Skelton there are 4, 4 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Saltburn-by-the-Sea (1.2 miles): 5, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Guisborough (3.9 miles): 5, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Redcar (4.5 miles): 15, 12 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Other towns near Skelton
- Care homes in Saltburn-by-the-Sea 1.2 mi
- Care homes in Guisborough 3.9 mi
- Care homes in Redcar 4.5 mi
- Care homes in Grangetown 6.7 mi
- Care homes in Eston 6.9 mi
- Care homes in Middlesbrough 9.6 mi
- Care homes in Thornaby-on-Tees 12.7 mi
- Care homes in Billingham 12.8 mi
Also in Skelton, and guides
- How to pay for care in Redcar and Cleveland
- Best rated care homes in Redcar and Cleveland
- Nursing homes in Redcar and Cleveland
- What care homes cost in England in 2026, by region and council
- Redcar and Cleveland's Outstanding-rated services (2026)
- Care at home or a care home: how to decide
- Deciding on a care home: timing
- Who gets NHS-funded nursing care
- What CQC ratings mean
Postcode districts
- TS12 9
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Source for provider details: CQC, Oct 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). The Care Panel is a comparison site, not a care company.