England

Gills TopNorth Yorkshire

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Rated:GoodResidential

Gills Top

Scar Street, Grassington, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 5AF

01756752699

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

3 February 2021

Provider

Anchor Hanover Group

Beds

27 beds

How this home compares nearby

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

5 of these nearby homes have 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

GoodJul 2016
GoodFeb 2019

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Anchor Hanover Group, which runs 121 care homes in England: 3 rated Outstanding, 99 Good, 17 Requires Improvement and 2 not yet rated.

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 Gills Top

Gills Top is a residential care home in North Yorkshire, providing accommodation and personal care for older people, including those living with dementia. The most recent CQC findings for the home are set out below.

This residential care home provides accommodation and personal care for up to 27 older people, including those living with dementia. Currently 19 residents live at the home across two floors, with single occupancy rooms featuring en-suite facilities and accessible lift access. Common areas include a ground floor lounge and dining room plus an upstairs lounge.

The registered manager consistently reviews processes in line with national guidance and responded promptly to local outbreaks by updating visiting policies. Staff support residents' social and emotional wellbeing through alternative contact methods including telephone calls, online catchups, cards, letters and closed social media groups. Residents participate in activities to maintain their wellbeing.

The home maintains appropriate PPE supplies and follows government guidelines, with the premises remaining clean, well-maintained and odour-free. Two areas for improvement were identified regarding infection prevention and control practices.

Source: CQC inspection report, 24 February 2021

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder people

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.

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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: 27 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BD23 5AF

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia.

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 15 February 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 3 February 2021.

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

Read Gills Top'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 Gills Top, 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 Gills Top, 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 Gills Top'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