The Whitby Scheme

The Whitby Scheme is a residential care home in Whitby, in the North Yorkshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 35 residents. It provides care for older people, younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism and people with mental health needs. It is run by Priory Group, which operates 174 care homes in England. The home has been registered since December 2010.

At its latest inspection, published February 2018, the CQC rated The Whitby Scheme 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 Whitby Scheme 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 Whitby Scheme include Jubilee House, Peregrine House and Stakesby Road, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.