Home care · North Yorkshire
Care for adults under 65 at home in Whitby
5 out of 6 home care agencies covering Whitby are registered for care for adults under 65. Among the 4 with a CQC rating, 100% are Good or Outstanding, next to 88% for care for adults under 65 across England. Typical fees here come to about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 3 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 1 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 28 October 2025, Harbour Lights Community Support was rated Good, the newest rating here.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Quick summary
- CQC rates 4 of the 4 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding, with 1 not yet rated.
- 5 list dementia as a specialism.
- Latest CQC rating changes in North Yorkshire, checked daily.
- A care needs assessment from North Yorkshire council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Care for adults under 65 at home in Whitby", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 5agencies on the CQC register
- 100%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 5offer dementia support
- 1with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Providers offering care for adults under 65
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 6
- Dementia care · 5
- Elderly care · 5
- Learning disability care · 5
- Care for adults under 65 · 5
- Physical disability care · 4
- Sensory impairment care · 4
- Mental health care · 3
| # | Home care agency | Overall rating | Last rated | Office | Extra specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harbour Lights Community Support | Oct 2025 | under 0.5 miles | 5 | |
| 2 | Moor and Coast Care Ltd | Jan 2021 | under 0.5 miles | 6 | |
| 3 | Town and Country Care (Whitby) Ltd | Feb 2019 | under 0.5 miles | 5 | |
| 4 | Whitby & Scarborough Intermediate Care Service | Apr 2018 | 1.1 miles | 6 | |
| 5 | Goshen Social Care Ltd | Not yet rated | – | under 0.5 miles | 5 |
This table lists each agency covering Whitby registered for care for adults under 65, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Whitby centre.
Care for adults under 65 in Whitby by the numbers
5 of the 6 agencies covering Whitby are registered with CQC for care for adults under 65 (83%). Of those rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding: in line with the 100% for every agency here, and above the England figure of 88% for care for adults under 65.
Harbour Lights Community Support, Moor and Coast Care Ltd and Town and Country Care (Whitby) Ltd lead the list for care for adults under 65. The newest rating is from October 2025 and the oldest from April 2018; 1 fall within the last two years. Within 2 miles of Whitby centre: 5 offices. Not yet rated: 1. That is usual for services registered recently.
Council-wide, 135 agencies in North Yorkshire list care for adults under 65, and 91% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Care for adults under 65 is on 83% of registrations here and 89% across North Yorkshire.
In the Yorkshire and the Humber, weekday visiting care typically costs about £33.50 an hour, with higher rates at evenings and weekends. Live-in care costs about £1,610 a week. Where these figures come from.
Care for adults under 65: what it means
Under-65s living with a disability, a long-term health condition or mental ill health need support that fits their stage of life. The best services organise care around jobs, studying, family and independence, not around routines built for older people.
Before you choose: questions on care for adults under 65
- How is the person involved in reviewing their support?
- How do you plan for more independence over time?
- Can support fit around the person's own schedule?
- How are health appointments supported?
- How do you support direct payments or personal budgets?
Free advice: Disability Rights UK, 0330 995 0400. North Yorkshire: care needs assessment.
Nearby towns: care for adults under 65
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitby | – | 5 | 4 |
| Saltburn-by-the-Sea | 15.9 mi | 6 | 5 |
| Scarborough | 16.6 mi | 21 | 16 |
| Marske-by-the-Sea | 17.7 mi | 18 | 13 |
| Pickering | 17.7 mi | 5 | 3 |
| Guisborough | 17.9 mi | 27 | 19 |
| Redcar | 19.8 mi | 28 | 17 |
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Common questions about care for adults under 65 in Whitby
How many agencies in Whitby offer care for adults under 65?
Care for adults under 65 is a registered specialism for 5 of the 6 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Whitby (CQC register, Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include Harbour Lights Community Support, Moor and Coast Care Ltd and Town and Country Care (Whitby) Ltd.
How are home care agencies in Whitby rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 4. Of those, 4 (100%) are Good or Outstanding. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 1 here is still unrated.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Whitby?
Typical 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Hourly rates vary between agencies more than between regions; ask each agency for its full price list, including weekend and bank holiday rates. The Homecare Association puts the minimum sustainable price for council-funded home care in England at £34.42 an hour for 2026/27. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Read the full cost guide.
Can North Yorkshire council help pay for home care?
It can. Step one is the needs assessment: North Yorkshire council cannot charge for it and must offer it to every person who seems to need support (Care Act 2014). If your savings and investments come to under £23,250, it may then contribute following a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care in your own home the property is left out. Separately, Attendance Allowance has no means test. Getting in touch with North Yorkshire council.
How can I pick between agencies in Whitby?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 1 of the 5 on this page was inspected or rated in the past two years. Older reports: 3. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? A checklist to help.
What about care for adults under 65 in towns near Whitby?
Whitby has 5, with 4 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Saltburn-by-the-Sea (15.9 miles): 6, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Scarborough (16.6 miles): 21, 16 rated Good or Outstanding; Marske-by-the-Sea (17.7 miles): 18, 13 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Care for adults under 65 near Whitby
- Care for adults under 65 in Saltburn-by-the-Sea 15.9 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Scarborough 16.6 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Marske-by-the-Sea 17.7 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Pickering 17.7 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Guisborough 17.9 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Redcar 19.8 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Eston 22.0 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Filey 23.0 mi
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CQC register data (Oct 2026), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is independent of every provider listed.