The Dales

The Dales is a nursing home in Skipton, in the North Yorkshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 56 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with mental health needs and people with a physical disability. It is run by Barchester Healthcare, which operates 237 care homes in England. The home has been registered since February 2011.

At its latest inspection, published March 2026, the CQC rated The Dales 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.

The Dales 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 The Dales include The Mill House, The Raikes Residential Home and Craven Nursing Home Limited. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.