Briardene

63 East Parade, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 5LP

01423562667

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

31 May 2018

Provider

Harrogate Skills 4 Living Centre

Beds

13 beds

Rating history

GoodJul 2018

First inspected by CQC in 2018, rated Good.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Harrogate Skills 4 Living Centre, which runs 2 care homes in England: 2 rated Good.

Average care home fees in Yorkshire and the Humber: £907 a week for residential care and £1,287 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Briardene

Briardene is a residential care home in North Yorkshire, providing support for younger adults and older people with learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorders. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

Briardene is a converted town house providing residential care for up to 13 younger adults and older people with learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorders. The accommodation spans three floors with communal lounges, kitchens and bathroom facilities.

During the inspection, staff demonstrated a commitment to person-centred care, with residents actively involved in decisions about their support. The home maintained clear records and ensured people's health and safety needs were addressed through regular monitoring and access to healthcare services. Residents and their families spoke positively about the care provided and felt their concerns were listened to and acted upon.

Source: CQC inspection report, 18 July 2018

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesOlder peopleYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 13 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · HG1 5LP

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 18 July 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 31 May 2018.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Briardene's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Briardene, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Briardene, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Briardene's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees