Henshaws Specialist College

Henshaws Specialist College is a nursing home in Harrogate, in the North Yorkshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 50 residents. It provides care for younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Henshaws Society for Blind People (Henshaws). The home has been registered since December 2010.

At its latest inspection, published March 2020, the CQC rated Henshaws Specialist College Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Henshaws Specialist College has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in North Yorkshire with a fee on record typically charge about £1,482 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 205 registered care homes in North Yorkshire. The nearest to Henshaws Specialist College include Station View, Belmont House Care Home and Vida Hall. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.