There are 5 CQC-registered care homes in Pickering (including Thornton-le-Dale) listed on Docorix. 3 currently hold a CQC rating: 3 rated Good or Outstanding, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate. 2 have not yet been rated under their current registration. Together they are registered for 136 beds.
CQC register data updated 6 October 2026 · ratings link to each provider’s official CQC report
- 5 Whitby Road Care Home Council-run CQC: Good 01751473369
- Alba Rose Independent CQC: Good 01751472754
- Isabella Court Charity / not-for-profit CQC: Good 01751475787
- Arden House Independent Not yet rated 01751473569
- The Hall Residential Home Independent Not yet rated 01751474789
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Order: official CQC rating only – Outstanding first, then Good. Providers cannot pay to appear higher.
Top 3 care homes in Pickering by CQC rating
How we rank: only by the official CQC rating – Outstanding first, then Good, most recently inspected first. Providers cannot pay to appear here. Services the CQC has not yet rated are listed further down the page.
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Alba Rose
Good
YO18
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published February 2022.
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Isabella Court
Good
YO18
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published October 2019.
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5 Whitby Road Care Home
Good
YO18
Rated Good overall by the CQC. Rating published August 2019.
Choosing care homes in Pickering
When comparing care homes, start with the CQC rating and the date it was published, then visit in person at different times of day. Ask how staff support people with needs like yours, what the fees include and how they change, and whether the home accepts local authority or NHS Continuing Healthcare funding. Homes with nursing care have registered nurses on site around the clock; residential homes provide personal care only.
Frequently asked questions
How many care homes are there in Pickering?
Docorix lists 5 CQC-registered care homes in Pickering, taken from the Care Quality Commission register (last updated 6 October 2026).
Which care homes in Pickering are rated Good?
3 are currently rated Good by the CQC: 5 Whitby Road Care Home, Alba Rose and Isabella Court.
Where do these ratings come from?
Ratings are published by the Care Quality Commission, the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England. We show each provider’s current rating with its publication date and link to the full CQC report. Contains CQC data © Care Quality Commission.
