Care Homes in BD23
The BD23 postcode district has 10 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 421 beds, falling under North Yorkshire council. 9 are rated Good. 1 home has not yet been inspected.
About care in BD23
BD23 covers Skipton and Grassington in the Craven district of North Yorkshire — the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Nine of ten homes are rated Good across 421 beds, a strong and consistent picture for a prosperous market town serving a broad rural hinterland. Skipton sits within North Yorkshire Council's unitary authority, which took on full adult social care responsibility in 2023 following local government reorganisation. Airedale NHS Foundation Trust at Steeton manages the main acute pathway for the BD23 area. Skipton's railway station on the Leeds–Morecambe and Skipton–Carlisle lines connects the town to Leeds in around 45 minutes, a critical link for families based in the Leeds city region who want to place relatives in a rural environment without full rural isolation. Care home fees in BD23 tend to be lower than in Harrogate or York but above the West Yorkshire average, reflecting the desirability and tourism economy of the Dales gateway.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the BD23 postcode area?
There are 10 CQC-registered care homes in BD23, offering a combined 421 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in BD23 have?
Of the 10 care homes in BD23: 0 are rated Outstanding; 9 are rated Good; 0 require improvement; and 1 has not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in BD23?
The Mill House is among the highest-rated care homes in BD23, holding a CQC rating of Good with 102 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the BD23 postcode?
The BD23 postcode area falls under North Yorkshire. Your local council's adult social care team can carry out a needs assessment and, if eligible, help fund or arrange care home placements within their area.
How do I choose a care home in BD23?
Start by checking each home's CQC rating and reading the latest inspection report, which you can access via the CQC website or each home's page on carehome.page. Consider visiting your shortlisted homes in person and asking about staffing ratios, activities programmes, and how the home manages residents' specific needs — whether that's dementia care, nursing support, or specialist conditions. If funding is a concern, contact North Yorkshire's adult social care team for a needs and financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data