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The Dales
Draughton, Skipton, BD23 6DU — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How The Dales was rated
Rating published 03/03/2026. Read the full inspection report.
- 56 bedsRegistered capacity
- North YorkshireCouncil for care funding
- 01756 710291Care home's own number
- Barchester HealthcareOperator
- 15th February 2011Registered since
- Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited, EC2A 1ASRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at The Dales
The Dales is a Care Home in Skipton, North Yorkshire, offering Residential, Nursing, Dementia and Respite care.
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Support and specialisms
Support for
Disability support
Dementia care
Dementia specialisms
Nursing specialisms
Medication support
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has The Dales been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated The Dales "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published March 2026.
What types of care does The Dales provide?
The Dales provides Residential, Nursing, Dementia and Respite care.
How many rooms does The Dales have?
The Dales has 56 rooms.
How much does The Dales cost?
Fees at The Dales begin at £1,264.00 a week.
Who owns The Dales?
Barchester Healthcare is the operator of The Dales.
Does The Dales provide Residential care?
The Dales does offer Residential care.
Does The Dales offer Respite care?
Respite care is one of the care types The Dales offers.
Does The Dales provide care for people with Dementia?
Dementia is one of the care types The Dales offers.
What Local Authority does The Dales come under?
The Dales falls under the local authority area of North Yorkshire.
Does The Dales accept local authority clients?
The Dales accepts Local Authority clients.
Does The Dales accept NHS Continuing Healthcare clients?
The Dales is able to accept NHS Continuing Healthcare clients.