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Home care in Skipton
CQC lists 6 home care agencies covering Skipton. CQC has rated 6 of them, and 100% are Good or Outstanding (versus 92% across North Yorkshire and 88% across England). We estimate typical fees here at about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 4 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago. Most recently, Craven Intermediate Care service was rated Good on 1 April 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 26 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
The short version
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- Dementia is a registered specialism for 6.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Home care in Skipton", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 6agencies registered with CQC
- 100%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 6list dementia as a specialism
- 1inspected or rated since October 2024
| Care | Skipton | Yorkshire and the Humber | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visiting care, an hour | £33.50 | £33.50 | £33.50 |
| Live-in care, a week | £1,610 | £1,610 | £1,610 |
Skipton home care agencies, ranked
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 6
- Dementia care · 6
- Elderly care · 6
- Care for adults under 65 · 6
- Mental health care · 5
- Physical disability care · 4
- Sensory impairment care · 4
- Learning disability care · 3
Craven Intermediate Care service
What inspectors found: The Craven Intermediate Care service supports people in their own homes to regain independence following a period of ill‑health or hospital admission.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Just Ask Care and Support Community Interest Company
What inspectors found: People were supported to have maximum choice and control of their lives and staff supported them in the least restrictive way possible and in…
Est. £30–£37/hr
Avalon Skipton Services
What inspectors found: The service was inspected by one adult social care inspector.
Est. £30–£37/hr
On The Spot Homecare Service
What inspectors found: People being supported are predominantly older people who live in Skipton and the surrounding area.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Dales Community Care Limited
What inspectors found: The office is based in the village of Grassington in the Yorkshire Dales and supports people in the local and surrounding areas.
Est. £30–£37/hr
S & S Home Care Limited
What inspectors found: People told us they felt safe and secure in the company of staff.
Est. £30–£37/hr
We measure distance from Skipton centre to the agency's office; care happens at your home, so confirm the agency covers your road.
Dementia care at home in Skipton
6 of the 6 agencies covering Skipton are registered with CQC to support people living with dementia, and 6 of those are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare the 6 registered for dementia.
Skipton in figures
By specialism, 4 of 6 list physical disabilities, 3 of 6 list learning disabilities and 5 of 6 list mental health conditions. The newest registration is S & S Home Care Limited, registered with CQC in February 2016. The oldest current rating dates from December 2017 (Avalon Skipton Services). 6 of the 6 agencies (100%) list dementia as a specialism, against 79% across North Yorkshire. Counting all listed agencies, not only rated ones, Skipton ranks first of 7 local towns for Good or Outstanding ratings (100%), with Addingham second (92%). No Outstanding ratings covering Skipton yet, against 7 across North Yorkshire. Ratings are older than average here: 17% of agencies have one less than two years old, compared with 21% across North Yorkshire. At 100% Good or Outstanding, Skipton sits above the North Yorkshire figure of 89% (from 140 agencies).
Owners and groups: agencies covering Skipton
- North Yorkshire Council 1 listed here
- Avalon Group (Social Care) 1 listed here
Latest CQC ratings
Ratings CQC published most recently, for agencies covering Skipton.
Nearby towns against Skipton
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skipton | – | 6 | 6 |
| Cross Hills | 4.1 mi | 17 | 14 |
| Silsden | 4.5 mi | 22 | 18 |
| Addingham | 5.4 mi | 13 | 12 |
| Earby | 6.0 mi | 27 | 20 |
| Barnoldswick | 7.6 mi | 30 | 20 |
An agency counts for a town if its office is within 7 miles, so many appear under several towns.
How much home care costs in Skipton
| Visiting care | around £32–£34 an hour |
|---|---|
| Live-in care | around £1,540–£1,610 a week |
Council rates in North Yorkshire Council: £26.01 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £1,086.18 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,357.78 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source). A top-up usually covers the gap if your chosen provider costs more.
The gap between agencies is bigger than the gap between regions. Ask for prices in writing, and check what weekends and bank holidays cost. According to the Homecare Association, councils across England should pay no less than £34.42 an hour for home care in 2026/27 if it is to be sustainable. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Work out your weekly cost or ask local providers for their prices.
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Questions families ask about home care in Skipton
Which home care agencies cover Skipton?
There are 6 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Skipton (register checked Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Craven Intermediate Care service, Just Ask Care and Support Community Interest Company and Avalon Skipton Services.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Skipton have?
Of the 6 that have been rated, 6 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding.
What are typical home care prices in Skipton?
Prices typically seen across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. The gap between agencies is bigger than the gap between regions. Ask for prices in writing, and check what weekends and bank holidays cost. According to the Homecare Association, councils across England should pay no less than £34.42 an hour for home care in 2026/27 if it is to be sustainable. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Our cost guide has more detail.
Will North Yorkshire council pay for home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, North Yorkshire council has a duty to assess, free of charge, anyone who seems to need care and support. After a means test, the council may pay towards care when savings and investments total less than £23,250, depending on income; your home's value is ignored for care at home. Attendance Allowance does not depend on savings or income. Contacting North Yorkshire council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Skipton?
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, 1 of the 6 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, while 5 have older reports. Our checklist.
How does Skipton compare with nearby towns for home care agencies?
Nearest towns we cover: Cross Hills (4.1 miles): 17, 14 rated Good or Outstanding; Silsden (4.5 miles): 22, 18 rated Good or Outstanding; Addingham (5.4 miles): 13, 12 rated Good or Outstanding. Skipton itself has 6, 6 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: home care around Skipton
- Home care in Cross Hills 4.1 mi
- Home care in Silsden 4.5 mi
- Home care in Addingham 5.4 mi
- Home care in Earby 6.0 mi
- Home care in Barnoldswick 7.6 mi
- Home care in Keighley 7.7 mi
- Home care in Ilkley 8.3 mi
- Home care in Colne 9.5 mi
More for Skipton, plus guides
- Paying for care in North Yorkshire
- Best rated home care agencies in North Yorkshire
- Home care costs in England 2026: averages by region and council
- Outstanding services in North Yorkshire, 2026
- Care homes in Skipton (4)
- Who pays for care at home, and how
- How to choose a home care agency
- The council care needs assessment
- How to read a CQC rating
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