Care Homes in YO21
The YO21 postcode district has 10 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 321 beds, falling under North Yorkshire council. 1 home is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and 8 are rated Good. 1 home has not yet been inspected.
About care in YO21
YO21 stretches across Whitby, Guisborough fringe and the North York Moors National Park edge — a vast rural postcode where care capacity is tightly constrained by geography and workforce availability. The 10 care homes provide 321 beds across a dispersed landscape of moorland villages and coastal towns, with an average rating of 4.1 reflecting a culture of small, family-run homes that score highly on personalised care. North Yorkshire Council — formed following the 2023 unitary authority merger — now commissions care across this entire rural swathe, and waiting lists for council-funded placements can extend to several months. Families considering self-funded options should act early, as demand along the Yorkshire coast consistently outstrips supply.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the YO21 postcode area?
There are 10 CQC-registered care homes in YO21, offering a combined 321 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in YO21 have?
Of the 10 care homes in YO21: 1 home is rated Outstanding; 8 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 YO21?
Stakesby Road is among the highest-rated care homes in YO21, holding a CQC rating of Outstanding with 3 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the YO21 postcode?
The YO21 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 YO21?
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