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The Dales is a CQC-registered nursing home based in Skipton, North Yorkshire. It is operated by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited.
The home provides specialist care for adults under 65, dementia, mental health, older adults (65+), physical disabilities. Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a nursing home, The Dales provides round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal support, catering for residents with more complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected The Dales in March 2026 and rated the service as Good overall. This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations across safety, effectiveness, care quality, responsiveness, and leadership.
The Dales is located in Skipton, within the North Yorkshire local authority area in Yorkshire & Humberside.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | Draughton, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 6DU |
| Phone | 01756 710291 |
| Website | www.barchester.com |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Region | Yorkshire & Humberside |
| Last inspection | 3 March 2026 |
| Provider | Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited |
Is The Dales registered with the CQC?
Yes. The Dales is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-125862672
What type of care does The Dales provide?
The Dales provides nursing homes, specialising in caring for adults under 65 yrs, dementia, mental health conditions, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact The Dales?
You can contact The Dales by phone on 01756 710291, or visit them at Draughton, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 6DU.
What is The Dales's CQC rating?
The Dales has been rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-125862672
What are The Dales's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. The Dales's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Good.
How many care homes are in Skipton?
There are 12 CQC-registered care homes in Skipton. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/skipton.
Nursing homes provide round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal care, catering for residents with complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times to administer medication and clinical treatment.
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