Compare top-rated care homes across Whitby
Whitby has 13 CQC-registered care homes, in Yorkshire and the Humber. Of those, 13 are residential care homes and 2 provide nursing care, with around 30 beds in a typical home. Whether you are looking for residential care, nursing care or specialist dementia care in Whitby, the homes below are compared on the same official information so you can shortlist with confidence.
About care homes in Whitby
Care quality in Whitby is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which inspects every care home and publishes a rating. Across the rated homes here, about 100% are rated Good or Outstanding (1 rated Outstanding, 11 rated Good). We show each home's current CQC rating and link to its full inspection report, so you can read the regulator's findings before you enquire.
The type of care a home is registered to provide matters as much as its rating. In Whitby, 7 are registered for dementia care, 2 for nursing care, 4 for learning disability and autism support, 1 for mental health needs. Many homes are registered for more than one type of care, so a dementia care home in Whitby may also offer residential or nursing care. Use the care-type links above to compare homes registered for a specific need.
Care homes in Whitby are run by a mix of national groups, regional operators and independent owners. The larger providers locally include Milewood Healthcare Ltd (2 homes). The largest home by registered beds is The Mayfield Care Home, with 66 beds. You can see every home a provider runs, with its ratings, on that provider's page.
Geographically, Whitby care homes are spread across the YO21, YO22 postcode districts, so you can focus on the part of Whitby closest to family. If you cannot find the right home in Whitby itself, neighbouring towns across North Yorkshire are listed below as alternatives within easy reach.
Care home fees in Whitby depend on the type of care and how the place is funded. As a guide, self-funded residential care in Yorkshire and the Humber typically runs to several hundred pounds a week, with nursing and specialist dementia care costing more. If the person needing care has limited savings, the local authority in North Yorkshire may contribute, and the NHS funds the healthcare element of nursing care through NHS-funded nursing care or, for the highest needs, NHS Continuing Healthcare. Fees are not held in the CQC record, so confirm the current weekly fee directly with each Whitby home.
Residential and nursing homes in Whitby
Illustrative Stakesby Road
Illustrative The Mayfield Care Home
Illustrative Whitby Court Care Home
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Illustrative Peregrine House
Illustrative The Whitby Scheme
Illustrative Jubilee House
Illustrative Esk Hall Care Home
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Illustrative The Aelred Wing at St Hilda's Priory
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Illustrative Shetland House
Illustrative The Mayfield Care Home
Care homes near you across the Whitby area
Care homes in Whitby are spread across these postcode districts:
Care homes in North Yorkshire near Whitby
Common questions about Whitby care homes
How much does a care home cost per month in Whitby?
Care home fees in Whitby vary by the type of care and the home. Self-funded residential care commonly costs from around £3,500 to £5,500 a month, while nursing and specialist dementia care are typically higher. The exact fee depends on the home, the room and the level of care, and is not recorded by the CQC, so always confirm the current monthly fee directly with each Whitby home.
Will the NHS or local authority pay for a care home in Whitby?
It depends on the person's needs and finances. North Yorkshire's local authority may fund or contribute to a place if savings fall below the means-test threshold. The NHS pays the nursing element of a nursing home through NHS-funded nursing care, and may fund the full placement through NHS Continuing Healthcare where health needs are high. A care needs assessment and financial assessment determine what is paid.
How many care homes are there in Whitby?
Whitby has 13 CQC-registered care homes: 13 offering residential care and 2 offering nursing care. You can compare all of them on this page, with each home's official CQC rating and registered care needs.
What is the average CQC rating of care homes in Whitby?
Around 100% of rated care homes in Whitby are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. We show every home's current rating so you can shortlist with confidence, and we link to the official CQC report for each one.
What types of care home are in Whitby?
Care homes in Whitby and across North Yorkshire include residential homes, nursing homes, and homes registered for dementia, learning disability, mental health and physical disability support. Use the care-type links on this page to compare homes registered for a specific need.
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