Care Homes in YO11
The YO11 postcode district has 13 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 444 beds. 8 are rated Good. 4 homes currently require improvement. 1 home has not yet been inspected.
About care in YO11
YO11 covers Scarborough town, including the South Cliff, Central, and Eastfield residential areas, forming the principal postcode for this North Yorkshire seaside resort. North Yorkshire Council (which assumed responsibility from Scarborough Borough Council in 2023 following local government reorganisation) administers adult social care across this area. With 13 registered homes, eight rated Good and four Requires Improvement, the quality profile in YO11 is mixed — the RI rate is above average, possibly reflecting staffing challenges associated with a coastal resort economy. Scarborough Hospital provides acute NHS services and is the only district general hospital in a large rural coastal catchment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the YO11 postcode area?
There are 13 CQC-registered care homes in YO11, offering a combined 444 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in YO11 have?
Of the 13 care homes in YO11: 0 are rated Outstanding; 8 are rated Good; 4 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 YO11?
Cayton View Care Home is among the highest-rated care homes in YO11, holding a CQC rating of Good with 66 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the YO11 postcode?
The YO11 postcode area may span more than one local authority boundary. Contact your nearest council's adult social care team for a needs assessment and funding advice.
How do I choose a care home in YO11?
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 your local council'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