Care Homes in Richmond
Richmond has 6 CQC registered care homes. 5 are rated Good, 1 Requires improvement. 4 of the 6 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Richmond at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Richmond, to help you judge the options below.
- London Borough of Richmond upon Thames pays, residential care: £1,086 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,165 to £1,475, median £1,316
- Care home beds filled across North Yorkshire: 81%. The 12 month average is 82%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 72
- People aged 75 and over: 87,700. Rising to 106,000 by 2035, up 21%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 4 opened, 2 closed. 14 changed owner, covering 644 beds.
- Who pays, across North Yorkshire (estimate): 38% council, 40% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 11,300. Rising to 14,700 by 2035, up 29%
- People aged 85 and over: 23,200. Rising to 35,500 by 2035, up 53%
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Choosing the right care home in Richmond and what to look for
Begin with the person, not the building
Homes distinguish themselves through atmosphere rather than fittings, and six of them can all be seen properly rather than sampled. Before comparing any, write down how the person actually spends a day: when they wake, what they like to eat, whether they want company or quiet, and how far family will realistically travel to visit. That page of notes gives you something specific to test once you are through the door.
When every rating is the same
Six homes sharing one rating will not sort themselves into an order for you, which makes the reports behind those ratings considerably more useful. Look at when each inspection took place, what inspectors singled out for praise and whether anything was flagged for attention. Two homes with the same word attached may have arrived there by very different routes, and the report is where that shows.
Questions that reveal how a home runs
Visit twice if you can, and arrange one visit around a mealtime. Ask how many care staff are on duty by day and overnight, how long the registered manager has been in post and how much the team has changed over the past year. Watch whether residents are greeted by name and whether staff have time to sit and talk. Homes such as The Terrace, Nightingale Hall and Cecil Court will each feel different in ways no listing conveys.
Arranging and funding a placement in Richmond
The care needs assessment
Anyone who appears to need care and support has a right to an assessment, whatever their savings. It is carried out by London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, which considers what the person can manage safely alone and what support would close the gap. Ask for it in writing where you can and keep a record of names and dates. A relative providing regular unpaid support can request a separate carer's assessment, and a hospital discharge team can start the process for someone currently an inpatient.
Who contributes to the fees
A financial assessment follows and decides what, if anything, the local authority pays towards a placement. Savings and most income are counted, and the value of a property may also be taken into account for a permanent move, depending on who else still lives in it. Weekly fees differ between the six homes listed here and can differ within one home according to the room and the level of support. Ask for the figure in writing together with a clear statement of what it excludes. Where public funding meets part of the cost at a home charging above the usual rate, a third party may be asked to cover the difference.
Allowing enough time
Assessment and funding steps take weeks rather than days, and with a short list a suitable room may not be free exactly when you need it. Starting while the current arrangement still holds leaves room to visit twice and to wait for the right vacancy.
6 care homes in Richmond
- The Terrace · Maison Dieu, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 7AX
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd
We at The Terrace are proud to offer a warm and welcoming residential care home in the heart of Richmond, North Yorkshire, where compassionate support meets a true sense of community. Our home provides residential care for older people and...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Nightingale Hall · 7 Seagrim Crescent, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 4UB
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Wellburn Care Homes Limited
We at Nightingale Hall are proud to offer dedicated residential care for older people in the historic market town of Richmond, North Yorkshire. Our home provides a warm, welcoming environment where every resident is treated with the...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care - Tudor Avenue Residential Care Home · 3 Tudor Avenue, Richmond, Richmond upon Thames, TW12 2ND
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Support for Living Limited
Tudor Avenue Residential Care Home is in Richmond, and we support older people who need help with daily living, adults with learning disabilities and autistic people, people with physical disabilities, and younger adults. Respite stays are...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Cecil Court · 4 Priory Road, Richmond, Richmond upon Thames, TW9 3DG
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Central and Cecil Housing Trust
Cecil Court is a residential care home in Richmond. We support older people and younger adults who need help with daily living, including people living with dementia, and we take respite bookings for families needing a short break or a...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Balmaclellan · 1 Leeming Lane, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 7NJ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Saint John of God Hospitaller Services
We are Balmaclellan, a residential care home in Richmond, North Yorkshire. We offer a settled, domestic sort of place to live for adults who need support with daily life, whether that support is needed for years or for a short respite...
Specialisms: Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care - Hillcrest Care Home · Byng Road, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL9 4DW
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Sirtin Limited
Hillcrest Care Home provides residential care in Richmond, North Yorkshire, for older people. We support residents living with dementia, people with mental health needs, people with physical disabilities and people who have sight or...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care
What care costs in North Yorkshire, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care Yorkshire and The Humber figure, because too few North Yorkshire homes publish this price. 14 homes. Median £1,316. | £1,086 | £1,165 to £1,475 |
| Nursing care England figure, because too few North Yorkshire homes publish this price. 140 homes. Median £1,916. | £1,358 | £1,600 to £2,071 |
| Residential dementia care Yorkshire and The Humber figure, because too few North Yorkshire homes publish this price. 13 homes. Median £1,399. | Not published separately | £1,199 to £1,581 |
| Nursing dementia care England figure, because too few North Yorkshire homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050. | Not published separately | £1,890 to £2,221 |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
Inspected most recently
- The Terrace, 27 July 2026, Requires improvement
- Hillcrest Care Home, 13 March 2026, Good
- Cecil Court, 23 March 2023, Good
Longest since a report
- Nightingale Hall, 13 June 2018, Good
- Balmaclellan, 20 October 2021, Good
- Tudor Avenue Residential Care Home, 16 February 2022, Good
Frequently asked questions about care homes in Richmond
How many care homes are there in Richmond?
Richmond has 6 CQC registered care homes: 5 Good, 1 Requires improvement. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a care home cost in Richmond?
London Borough of Richmond upon Thames pays an average of £1,086 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,165 to £1,475 a week. Yorkshire and The Humber figure, because too few North Yorkshire homes publish this price. 14 homes. Median £1,316. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
Which care homes in Richmond were inspected most recently?
The Terrace (27 July 2026), Hillcrest Care Home (13 March 2026) and Cecil Court (23 March 2023) have the most recent CQC reports.