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Care homes in Skelton offering residential care

Residential care is offered by 4 of the 4 care homes in Skelton, with 103 beds between them. Of the 4 CQC has rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding (versus 84% for residential care across England). Our estimate of typical fees in Skelton: about £1,210 a week for residential careestimated. 1 care home was last rated more than four years ago. Most recently, Jervaulx Road was rated Good on 18 May 2026.

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Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence

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  • 2 list dementia as a specialism.
  • We check for new CQC ratings in Redcar and Cleveland daily: see the latest changes.
  • You can ask Redcar and Cleveland council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.

To cite: "Care homes in Skelton offering residential care", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.

  • 4care homes registered with CQC
  • 100%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
  • 2list dementia as a specialism
  • 2with a rating or inspection since October 2024

Who offers residential care in Skelton

Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank

#Care homeCQC ratingLast ratedBedsNursing
1Skelton CourtGoodMay 202565No
2Jervaulx RoadGoodMay 202618No
3Moordale CourtGoodFeb 20233No
4Whitehouse Residential HomeGoodOct 202117No

Every care home in Skelton registered with CQC for residential care, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is.

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Residential care in Skelton: what the data shows

100% of Skelton's care homes (4 of 4) hold a CQC registration for residential care. England-wide, 84% of care homes registered for residential care are Good or Outstanding and here it is 100% (above England, in line with the 100% for all care homes in the town).

For residential care, the top rated care homes are Skelton Court, Jervaulx Road and Moordale Court. 2 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from October 2021 and the newest from May 2026. Registered beds across these homes: 103.

Council-wide, 29 care homes in Redcar and Cleveland list residential care, and 93% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Here 100% of care homes list residential care, compared with 71% across Redcar and Cleveland.

Expect around £1,185 weekly for residential care in the North East, or £1,305 with nursing; specialist care can be dearer, so get every home's price list. How these costs are worked out.

What residential care involves

A residential care home provides a room, meals, personal care and support around the clock, without nursing staff on site. It suits people who can no longer manage at home but do not need regular nursing; district nurses visit when needed.

Questions to ask care homes about residential care

  1. What happens if their needs increase and nursing care is needed?
  2. Can they bring their own furniture, and visit freely?
  3. How are fee increases worked out each year?
  4. How do district nurses and the GP visit?
  5. What does the weekly fee include, and what costs extra?

Free advice: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. How to get assessed by Redcar and Cleveland. Jargon explained: Residential care home.

Residential care in nearby towns

TownDistanceCare homesGood or Outstanding
Skelton–44
Saltburn-by-the-Sea1.2 mi33
Guisborough3.9 mi44
Redcar4.5 mi98
Grangetown6.7 mi43
Eston6.9 mi54
Middlesbrough9.6 mi2926

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What families want to know about residential care in Skelton

Where can I find residential care in a care home in Skelton?

Of the 4 CQC-registered care homes in Skelton, 4 offer residential care (Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Skelton Court, Jervaulx Road and Moordale Court.

What CQC ratings do care homes in Skelton have?

Of the 4 that have been rated, 4 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding.

What are typical care home prices in Skelton?

Average fees paid by self-funders in North East in 2026: residential care home £1,185 a week; nursing home £1,305 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: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). See our full cost guide.

Will Redcar and Cleveland council 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, Redcar and Cleveland 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 Redcar and Cleveland council.

What should I look for when choosing care homes in Skelton?

Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed care, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 2 of the 4 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, and 2 have an older report. See the checklist.

How does Skelton compare with nearby towns for residential care?

Nearest towns we cover: Saltburn-by-the-Sea (1.2 miles): 3, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Guisborough (3.9 miles): 4, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Redcar (4.5 miles): 9, 8 rated Good or Outstanding. Skelton itself has 4, 4 of them Good or Outstanding.

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