Care Homes in Scarborough: A 2026 Guide for Families
Everything you need to know about finding the right care home in Scarborough — from CQC ratings and specialisms to costs and what to look for when visiting.
CQC Ratings Overview
Scarborough has 33 care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission. 1 is rated Outstanding — the highest level of care quality. 23 homes are rated Good, meaning most families in Scarborough have access to well-rated care options.
7 homes offer nursing care (with qualified nurses on-site), while 26 are residential care homes providing personal care without nursing. 19 homes in {data.name} specialise in dementia care. The total capacity across all homes is 1,064 beds.
Top-Rated Care Homes in Scarborough
| Name | Rating | Type | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derwent Cottage | Outstanding | Residential | 4 |
| Scarborough Hall and Lodge Care Home | Good | Residential | 89 |
| Castle Grange | Good | Residential | 86 |
| Cayton View Care Home | Good | Residential | 66 |
| Briar Dene Residential Care Home | Good | Residential | 63 |
| Dunollie Residential and Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 58 |
| St. Cecilia's Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 44 |
| Priceholme | Good | Residential | 33 |
| Beechwood Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 32 |
| Rambla Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 30 |
| St Bernadettes Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 27 |
| Normanby House | Good | Residential | 25 |
| Treetops Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 24 |
| Dulverton House | Good | Residential | 22 |
| The Holt Retirement Home | Good | Residential | 22 |
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Nursing vs Residential Care in Scarborough
Nursing Homes (7)
Qualified nurses on-site 24/7 for residents with complex medical needs, post-surgical recovery, or conditions requiring regular clinical care.
Browse nursing homes in Scarborough →Residential Homes (26)
Personal care support for daily living — meals, washing, dressing, social activities — in a homely setting without on-site nursing.
Browse residential homes in Scarborough →Dementia Care in Scarborough
19 care homes in Scarborough specialise in dementia care. These homes typically offer secure environments, specialist training for staff, and activities designed for people living with dementia.
How to Choose a Care Home in Scarborough
- 1Check CQC ratings — Start with homes rated Outstanding or Good. 24 homes in Scarborough meet this standard.
- 2Match the care type — Decide between nursing (7 homes) and residential (26 homes) based on medical needs.
- 3Visit at least 3 homes — Use our visiting checklist to compare homes in person.
- 4Understand the costs — Care home fees in England average £800–£1,200/week. See our funding guide.
- 5Save and compare — Use the shortlist feature on each care home page to save and compare your favourites side by side.
All Care Homes in Scarborough
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