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Nursing homes in Skipton

4 of the 10 care homes in Skipton are registered with the CQC as nursing homes, of which 4 Good. A nursing home is a care home registered with the CQC to have registered nurses on site around the clock, for people whose health needs go beyond personal care.

We do not yet have enough published fees to give a typical figure for nursing homes in Skipton. The typical residential care home fee in North Yorkshire is £1,482 a week, and nursing homes usually cost more than that, with the NHS contributing towards the nursing part. Every home that has told us its price shows it, dated, on its card.

A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against nursing home care, costs from about £1,120 a week and can look after a couple.

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Typical fees in North Yorkshire

Based on 205 homes in the area. Middle figure is the median; the range is the middle half of homes.

Care home fees
£1,250 a week
Usually £1,129 to £1,313 · 3 homes with fees

Not enough nursing homes in Skipton have published fees yet, so all care types in the council area are shown.

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Common questions

How much do nursing homes in Skipton cost?

Not enough nursing homes in Skipton have published fees for a typical figure yet. Residential care in North Yorkshire is typically £1,482 a week and nursing homes cost more. Ask each home for a written quote.

How many nursing homes are there in Skipton?

4 of the 10 CQC-registered care homes in Skipton are nursing homes. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.

What is the difference between a nursing home and a care home in Skipton?

Both provide a room, meals and personal care. A nursing home also has registered nurses on site day and night, so it suits people with health needs such as complex medication, pressure care or conditions that need monitoring. Residential homes rely on visiting district nurses instead.

Will the council pay for nursing home care in Skipton?

If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Separately, the NHS pays a flat weekly amount for the nursing part of the fee to anyone assessed as needing nursing care, whatever their savings. Ask the adult social care team at North Yorkshire council for a needs assessment.