66 Hookstone Chase Harrogate

The following is CQC's published account of its assessment, published 10 February 2026. References to “we” mean CQC. It describes findings at that time.

Date of assessment: 6 to 20 January 2026. 66 Hookstone Chase is a care home for autistic people and people with a learning disability. This inspection was prompted due to the length of time since our last inspection. Five people were living at the service at the time of our inspection. We assessed the service against ‘Right support, right care, right culture’ guidance to make judgements about whether the provider guaranteed people with a learning disability and autistic people respect, equality, dignity, choices, independence and good access to local communities that most people take for granted.

Staff deployment reflected people’s individual support needs. Recruitment checks were thorough, and staff received regular training, supervision and appraisals. Safeguarding systems were robust; staff were trained and confident in their responsibilities. Medicines were managed safely. The environment was clean, well maintained and adapted to people’s needs.

Care records reflected people’s strengths, aspirations and communication needs, and people were involved in decisions about their care. Risk assessments and care plans were detailed, person‑centred and regularly reviewed. Staff worked collaboratively with professionals and families to provide joined-up care. Staff understood the principles of the Mental Capacity Act (MCA).

Staff and managers shared clear values and demonstrated commitment to person-centred, high‑quality care. Leadership was visible and supportive, and staff told us they felt valued and well supported. The provider had effective systems for safety, governance and continuous improvement. Governance systems were effective, including regular audits, action plans and oversight from senior managers. People, relatives, and staff consistently spoke positively about improvements since our last inspection.

The provider was previously in breach of the legal regulations in relation to staffing. Improvements were found at this assessment, and the provider was no longer in breach of this regulation.