Carentan House

Brook Street, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 4AU

01757702815

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

16 October 2026

Provider

North Yorkshire Council

Beds

24 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 10 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 7 are the same and 3 are lower.

None of these nearby homes has been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodJan 2015
GoodFeb 2017
GoodSept 2019
GoodOct 2026

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by North Yorkshire Council, which runs 11 care homes in England: 11 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.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
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 Carentan House

Carentan House is a residential care home located in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber. Its registered care categories include dementia and older people. The home has 24 beds. CQC records an overall rating of Good, published in October 2026. The home is operated by North Yorkshire Council.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder people

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Carentan House, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Carentan House, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Carentan House'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