Hampden House

120 Duchy Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 2HE

01423566964

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

16 May 2023

Provider

H I C A

Beds

66 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 23 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 3 are rated higher by CQC, 15 are the same and 5 are lower.

8 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

Requires ImprovementDec 2016
GoodNov 2017
GoodMay 2023

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2017.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by H I C A, which runs 14 care homes in England: 13 rated Good and 1 Requires Improvement.

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.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
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 Hampden House

Hampden House is a nursing care home in Harrogate with 66 beds, providing care for older people, younger adults, and those with dementia. Located on Duchy Road in the town centre area, it is operated by H I C A and holds a Good CQC rating following its most recent inspection in May 2023. The home offers nursing-level care alongside specialist support for residents with dementia-related conditions.

Its size allows for a structured care environment while maintaining individual attention to residents' needs. The facility serves the local Harrogate community and surrounding North Yorkshire areas, making it accessible for families in the region.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Hampden 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 Hampden 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 Hampden 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