Care Home Ratings
Residential care home

Knaresborough Two Group

17 Park Way, 21 Farfield Avenue, Knaresborough, HG5 9DP

Overall CQC rating

Requires Improvement

Rating published 20 September 2023

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Last inspected 1 August 2023

The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.

Report published 20 Sept 2023

Ratings by quality area

Safe

Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?

Requires Improvement
Well-led

Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?

Requires Improvement
Caring

Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?

Requires Improvement
Responsive

Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?

Requires Improvement
Effective

Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?

Requires Improvement

Rating unchanged since last inspection

5 rated inspections on record · First rated June 2016

Local healthcare

Nearest A&E

St. James's University Hospital

64.3% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)

14.8 mi

Nearest GP surgery

Stockwell Surgery

0.5 mi

3 within 2 mi

Nearest pharmacy

Boots

0.7 mi

4 within 2 mi

Nearest dentist

0.4 mi

3 within 2 mi

Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).

Area information

Council-funded care home fees

Average rates paid by North Yorkshire (2025–26)

£1,086

per week, residential

£1,358

per week, nursing

Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.

Recorded crime nearby

Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)

66

Most common: anti social behaviour

Elderly population

25.3% of people in North Yorkshire are aged 65 or over

42.6

beds per 1,000 aged 65+

Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.

Provider

Homes Together Limited

12

locations

89%

rated Good or Outstanding

Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.

Details

Number of beds10
Local authorityNorth Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire & Humberside
Last inspected1 August 2023
Registered with CQC since11 January 2011
Registered managerNicholas James Howe

Services and specialisms

Caring for adults under 65 yrsLearning disabilitiesPhysical disabilitiesSensory impairment

Ratings and inspection data from the Care Quality Commission under the Open Government Licence. Hospital data from OpenStreetMap.

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Knaresborough Two Group, Knaresborough — CQC Rating: Requires improvement | Care Home Ratings