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Overton House - Care HomeEast Riding of Yorkshire

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Rated:GoodResidential

Overton House - Care Home

The Garth, Cottingham, Hull, Humberside, HU16 5BP

01482847328

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

3 February 2022

Provider

H I C A

Beds

40 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 54 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 3 are rated higher by CQC, 35 are the same and 16 are lower.

51 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 23 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodJan 2016
GoodDec 2016
GoodMay 2018

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 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.

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 Overton House - Care Home

Overton House - Care Home brings warm, person-centred residential care to the East Riding of Yorkshire, offering families the reassurance of a Good CQC rating alongside a genuine commitment to the wellbeing of every resident. The home has earned a reputation as a place where older people are truly valued, with a caring team dedicated to making daily life as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. For families exploring care options in the area, Overton House offers a welcoming environment where residents can feel at home.

Overton House accommodates up to 40 older people, including those living with dementia. During the inspection, 38 residents were living at the home.

The service facilitates visits in line with current guidance, with screening and testing completed upon entry. Visitors have access to appropriate personal protective equipment. The home is clean and well ventilated, with social distancing promoted where possible.

The service maintains transparent communication with residents and families, keeping them updated about changes and expectations regarding government guidance and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Source: CQC inspection report, 1 March 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder 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.

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Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 40 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · HU16 5BP

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 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 12 May 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 3 February 2022.

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

Questions prompted by these ratings

Well-led: What has changed in management, checks and oversight since this rating?

These are questions for your visit, not a claim about conditions today.

Read Overton House - Care Home'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 Overton House - Care Home, 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 Overton House - Care Home, 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 Overton House - Care Home'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