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North Yorkshire Replaces 3 Care Homes with 2 Modern Hubs
11 May
Summary
- Three existing care homes will close as part of new £30m proposals.
- Two new purpose-built care and support hubs will replace the old facilities.
- The new hubs are expected to save the council up to £6.3m annually.
North Yorkshire Council is set to close three care homes, Station View in Harrogate, Silver Birches in Filey, and Larpool Lane in Whitby. These closures are part of a £30m proposal to construct two new purpose-built care and support hubs, one in Harrogate and another in Scarborough.
The new facilities are anticipated to generate significant annual savings for the council, estimated at up to £6.3m. Each hub will feature 60 beds designed to provide intermediate care for individuals transitioning from hospital and specialized care for dementia patients.
Funding allocated includes £15.7m for the Harrogate hub on Ainsty Road and £16.9m for the Scarborough hub in Eastfield. These investments aim to address the rising costs of specialist dementia care and replace older facilities requiring substantial repairs. Planning permission is expected this summer, with construction slated to begin in June 2027 and the hubs opening in August 2028. This initiative is part of a broader £60m overhaul of dementia care services across the county.
