How many care home beds are there in York?

There are 1,929 registered care home beds across 42 CQC-registered homes in York, of which 851 are in homes registered for nursing care and 1,587 in homes registered for dementia care (2026-07-10).

Is York undersupplied or oversupplied with care beds?

York has 34.4 beds per 100 residents aged 85+, against a national average of 32.5 — in line with national. That is 108 beds above what the national rate implies.

How will demand for care beds in York change by 2043?

The population aged 85+ in York is projected to change by +56.9% between 2025 and 2043 (ONS 2022-based projections). Held at today's 1,929 beds, that would be 21.9 beds per 100 aged 85+ — undersupplied, a shortfall of 928 beds at the national rate.

How many care beds does York need?

At the national rate of 32.5 beds per 100 aged 85+, York would hold about 1,821 beds today against its actual 1,929, rising to roughly 2,857 beds by 2043 as the 85+ population grows.

Care in York

42 homes · 1,929 beds · CQC + ONS · 2026-07-10

York carries 34.4 beds per 100 residents aged 85+, against a national average of 32.5 — in line with national

34.4

beds per 100 aged 85+ (national 32.5)

1,929

registered beds · 42 homes

5,604

residents aged 85+ (2020)

+56.9%

projected 85+ change to 2043

York looks in line with national today — but its population aged 85+ is projected to change +56.9% by 2043. Hold today's 1,929 beds and the same stock falls to 21.9 per 100, a shortfall of 928 beds. Today's balance is tomorrow's shortage.

5,604

85+ today

8,792

85+ in 2043

Demand & supply today

Residents aged 75+	18,750
Residents aged 85+	5,604
Registered care beds	1,929
Beds per 100 aged 85+	34.4
Beds at the national rate (32.5/100)	1,821
Surplus vs national rate	108 beds
Beds in homes registered for nursing	851
Beds in homes registered for dementia	1,587

Quality of the existing stock

62% of beds sit in homes rated Good or Outstanding by the CQC. 142 beds sit in homes rated Requires improvement or Inadequate — supply that may not endure, and therefore latent demand a new scheme can plan around.

Outstanding · 100Good · 1,098Requires improvement · 142Inadequate · 0Not rated · 589

Largest providers in York

Provider	Homes	Beds
Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited	3	188
Wellburn Care Homes Limited	3	146
WT UK Opco 4 Limited	1	102
Care UK Care Services Limited	1	102
The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Care Company	1	94
Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust	2	88
HC-One Management Limited	1	80
Avery Homes (Nelson) Limited	1	80

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Care in York — questions

How many care home beds are there in York?: There are 1,929 registered care home beds across 42 CQC-registered homes in York, of which 851 are in homes registered for nursing care and 1,587 in homes registered for dementia care (2026-07-10).
Is York undersupplied or oversupplied with care beds?: York has 34.4 beds per 100 residents aged 85+, against a national average of 32.5 — in line with national. That is 108 beds above what the national rate implies.
How will demand for care beds in York change by 2043?: The population aged 85+ in York is projected to change by +56.9% between 2025 and 2043 (ONS 2022-based projections). Held at today's 1,929 beds, that would be 21.9 beds per 100 aged 85+ — undersupplied, a shortfall of 928 beds at the national rate.
How many care beds does York need?: At the national rate of 32.5 beds per 100 aged 85+, York would hold about 1,821 beds today against its actual 1,929, rising to roughly 2,857 beds by 2043 as the 85+ population grows.

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Method: CQC HSCA Active Locations give every registered care home, its beds, registration scope (nursing / dementia) and latest rating; each home is assigned to a local authority by its nearest ONS population-weighted centroid. Demand is ONS small-area population aged 75+/85+ (2020); growth is ONS 2022-based subnational projections for the 85+ band (2025–2043). The national benchmark of 32.5 beds per 100 aged 85+ is computed from the same data, not assumed. Figures are estimates for research and site screening, not a substitute for a commissioned feasibility study. Updated July 2026.