Home care · North Yorkshire
Mental health care at home in Harrogate
Mental health care is offered by 20 of the 38 home care agencies covering Harrogate, operated by 19 separate providers. North Yorkshire Council runs the most, with 2. 94% of the 18 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding (versus 88% for mental health care across England). 2 hold an Outstanding rating. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 11 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago. Most recently, UBU - Harrogate was rated Good on 17 September 2026.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- Among the 18 rated agencies, 17 hold a Good or Outstanding rating; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate and 2 are not yet rated.
- New and changed CQC ratings across North Yorkshire, updated every day.
- 16 list dementia as a specialism.
- North Yorkshire council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
To cite: "Mental health care at home in Harrogate", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 20agencies on the CQC register
- 94%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 16support people with dementia
- 5with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Mental health care in Harrogate: providers ranked
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 38
- Elderly care · 34
- Care for adults under 65 · 34
- Physical disability care · 32
- Dementia care · 26
- Sensory impairment care · 21
- Learning disability care · 20
- Mental health care · 20
- Supported living · 10
- Children's care · 9
| # | Home care agency | Overall rating | Last rated | Office | Extra specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Select Choice Community Support Ltd | Apr 2025 | under 0.5 miles | 5 | |
| 2 | UBU - Harrogate | Sep 2026 | 0.6 miles | 4 | |
| 3 | Martin Grange | Mar 2026 | 0.7 miles | 6 | |
| 4 | Montpellier Care Company Ltd | Sep 2025 | 0.8 miles | 5 | |
| 5 | Smart Home Visits Ltd | Sep 2026 | 0.9 miles | 6 | |
| 6 | Priory Supported Living North Yorkshire | Feb 2023 | 0.9 miles | 4 | |
| 7 | Empowered Living Ltd | Dec 2021 | 0.9 miles | 6 | |
| 8 | West Park Care | Jun 2022 | 2.0 miles | 7 | |
| 9 | The Care and Support Group North Yorkshire | Sep 2022 | 3.6 miles | 7 | |
| 10 | Sova Healthcare Harrogate | Nov 2019 | under 0.5 miles | 9 | |
| 11 | Pathways Supported Living (IntegraCare) | Feb 2020 | under 0.5 miles | 3 | |
| 12 | HARA Intermediate Care service | Dec 2018 | under 0.5 miles | 6 | |
| 13 | Continued Care from Oakville Ltd - Harrogate | Feb 2021 | under 0.5 miles | 7 | |
| 14 | Avalon Harrogate Services | Jul 2018 | under 0.5 miles | 7 | |
| 15 | Harrogate Homecare Limited | Mar 2020 | 0.8 miles | 4 | |
| 16 | Time Together | Feb 2020 | 1.5 miles | 5 | |
| 17 | Hill View Manor | Sep 2021 | 3.2 miles | 5 | |
| 18 | Home Instead | Dec 2023 | under 0.5 miles | 3 | |
| 19 | Support Solutions Harrogate | Not yet rated | – | under 0.5 miles | 4 |
| 20 | TAO Complex Care | Not yet rated | – | 0.7 miles | 7 |
All agencies covering Harrogate with a CQC registration for mental health care. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
Mental health care in Harrogate: what the data shows
53% of Harrogate's agencies (20 of 38) hold a CQC registration for mental health care. 94% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 3 points below the 97% for all agencies here and above the 88% for agencies registered for mental health care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for mental health care: Select Choice Community Support Ltd, UBU - Harrogate and Martin Grange. Ratings run from July 2018 to September 2026, and 5 are from the last two years. 18 have an office within 2 miles of Harrogate centre. Not yet rated: 2. That is usual for services registered recently.
Council-wide, 92 agencies in North Yorkshire list mental health care, and 92% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Across North Yorkshire, 61% of agencies are registered for mental health care, against 53% here.
Visiting home care in the Yorkshire and the Humber typically costs about £33.50 an hour on weekdays (more at evenings and weekends); live-in care is around £1,610 a week. Our cost method.
What to expect from mental health care
Mental health care supports people living with conditions such as severe depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or dementia-related psychosis. It focuses on stability, recovery, medication support and working with community mental health teams.
What to ask about mental health care
- How do you manage medication and side effects?
- How do you work with the local community mental health team?
- How do you support someone during a crisis, day or night?
- How do you involve the person in their own care plan?
- What would happen if the person needed hospital care?
Free advice: Mind Infoline, 0300 123 3393. Mental health care across North Yorkshire.
Where else nearby offers mental health care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrogate | – | 20 | 17 |
| Knaresborough | 3.2 mi | 20 | 17 |
| Bramhope | 8.3 mi | 23 | 16 |
| Otley | 8.9 mi | 7 | 5 |
| Ripon | 9.5 mi | 3 | 2 |
| Boston Spa | 9.8 mi | 4 | 4 |
| Burley in Wharfedale | 10.5 mi | 8 | 6 |
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How to ask for an assessment, paying for care and direct payments in North Yorkshire
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Free care cost report for Harrogate
- Typical local prices for home care, overnight and live-in care
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Questions families ask about mental health care in Harrogate
Who offers mental health care at home in Harrogate?
Of the 38 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Harrogate, 20 list mental health care as a specialism (Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Select Choice Community Support Ltd, UBU - Harrogate and Martin Grange.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Harrogate have?
Of the 18 that have been rated, 17 (94%) are rated Good or Outstanding, 2 of them Outstanding, and 1 is rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 2 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
What are typical home care prices in Harrogate?
Typical prices across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Agencies differ more than regions do on hourly rates, so request a complete tariff from each one, covering weekends and bank holidays too. Homecare Association figure for 2026/27: a sustainable council rate for home care in England starts at £34.42 an hour. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. See our full cost guide.
Will North Yorkshire council pay for home care?
Two sources of help: Attendance Allowance, which ignores savings and is for people over State Pension age, and the council. By law (Care Act 2014) North Yorkshire council must assess care needs at no charge for people who look as if they need support; if savings and investments are under £23,250, it may pay a share once your finances are assessed, depending on income. With care at home, the house itself is not included. How to reach North Yorkshire council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Harrogate?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed visits, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 5 of the 20 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, and 13 have an older report. See the checklist.
How does Harrogate compare with nearby towns for mental health care?
Nearest towns we cover: Knaresborough (3.2 miles): 20, 17 rated Good or Outstanding; Bramhope (8.3 miles): 23, 16 rated Good or Outstanding; Otley (8.9 miles): 7, 5 rated Good or Outstanding. Harrogate itself has 20, 17 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Other towns near Harrogate
- Mental health care in Knaresborough 3.2 mi
- Mental health care in Bramhope 8.3 mi
- Mental health care in Otley 8.9 mi
- Mental health care in Ripon 9.5 mi
- Mental health care in Boston Spa 9.8 mi
- Mental health care in Burley in Wharfedale 10.5 mi
- Mental health care in Yeadon 10.9 mi
- Mental health care in Menston 11.0 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.