
This was, without doubt, the happiest care home I have ever visitedTeresa M(Friend of Resident/Service User)



This was, without doubt, the happiest care home I have ever visitedTeresa M(Friend of Resident/Service User)



The experienced and compassionate team at Whitby Dene offers residential and respite care for older people, including people living with dementia.
With residents' comfort and safety in mind, each bedroom is complete with an en-suite wet room, 24-hour nurse call system and are equipped with electric profiling beds and furnishings.
The home has a plethora of facilities, including a hair and beauty salon and cinema room, and outside residents can enjoy...
Care Provided by Whitby Dene
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 60 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
care and support required by each individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge.
• All care and support including a monthly review of care plans
• All meals, snacks and drinks freshly prepared every day by our chef
• Use of in-house cinema
• Access to gardens
• Activities and lifestyle programme
• All utilities and other accommodation costs
• Housekeeping and laundry services
• WiFi internet access
appointments not covered by the NHS, toiletries, newspapers or magazines, any over the counter
medications that a GP wouldn’t normally prescribe such as paracetamol and indigestion relief, and any
other privately arranged healthcare. Should you require an escort to hospital appointments, we may apply
an agreed hourly charge for this service.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Whitby Dene for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Whitby Dene to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Care UK
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Salima Baidoo (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (60)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (60)
Parking
- Parking on-site
Whitby Dene Reviews (61)
Whitby Dene has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.500) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Whitby Dene has 61 reviews.
My father has been at Whitby Dene since December 2022 and has received nothing but the best care since the start. Every single member of staff is friendly and welcoming. They make sure that they know the residents needs and do the best they can to make sure they are happy, safe and comfortable. There is a varied, daily timetable of activities which my father is involved in. My father is happy and settled and I am contacted regularly with updates of what he is doing, as well as any concerns which may arise. I would not hesitate to recommend this lovely home!
We met with staff before Mum was admitted to have a look around, which was really useful.
We got to know a lot of the carers by name - Whitby Dene don't seem to rotate staff as much as the previous home, which is really important. And the carers really do care.
They also do a lot of activities and trips, which must take so much effort.
Access to the home is easy too - for me it was most convenient to go in the evenings, and despite reception being closed you can still buzz for access.
I liked that there were a lot of little lounge rooms which are well decorated and make for a nice break from the bedrooms, which could be a bit more homely.
Thanks to all at Whitby Dene for making our mum's stay a comfortable, safe, and welcoming one.
I always find it a very friendly, welcoming environment at Whitby Dene. All the staff are very friendly, helpful and kind. They go the extra mile and get me tea and biscuits sometimes. I visit my dad about three times a week. His room is always warm and comfortable and the staff often check to see that he's okay. I attended resident of the day and we covered all my dad's needs. Good to see the outdoor trips have started up again too.
The staff are fabulous - very helpful and kind, always accommodating and I'm so thankful they are here and looking after my grandmother. Well done, all!
Unfortunately, my husband was only in the home for three nights, he refused to stay longer. Very impressed from first going through the doors. The welcome from all the staff - cleaners to management - was warm. Well trained. My husband's room was moved around to make him feel at home. The whole building is bright and airy. The staff could not do enough to make him feel at home and to try and make him stay longer for my sake!
I would like to compliment the staff of Whitby Dene for their courteous and friendly professionalism in performing their duties in taking care of their residents (one is my sister). I visited my sister in August 2022 several times. The staff were very enthusiastic and accommodating in taking care of my sister. She seemed to be happy at your care home. I enjoyed one of your programmes which I was fortunate enough to attend at that time. My sister and other residents were dancing with your staff. My compliments to the manager/superintendent of Whitby Dene. Thank you.
Jubilee's garden party at Whitby Dene was a very enjoyable afternoon. Excellent refreshments, singing, dancing and entertainment. Residents and visits very well catered for. Staff very attentive to residents and families.
My mother has Alzheimer's and has been at Whitby Dene for nearly five years. As her condition has worsened my mother has become very aggressive, this is not helped by the fact my mother has become very deaf but refuses to wear hearing aids. The staff continue to treat my mother with dignity, despite her being a very challenging resident. Their patience and care towards her are exemplary. I couldn't do it!
My experience of this home is extremely positive, with friendly and efficient staff who do all they can to help. It is clean, tidy and has a wonderful ambience, giving me every faith that my mother is very well looked after.
Good quality staff, very caring and supportive. I am kept well informed about my mum's progress and wellbeing. She is happy and likes the staff. I believe the home is well managed. The staff are consistent which is good for everyone. There is a good range of activities for the residents to take part in. Overall, the experience for both my mum and myself has been considerably better than we thought it would be.
I visited this home for the third time. Because of covid, this is the first time I have been inside the building. It has a 'wow' factor. Clean, light, bright, well maintained and very welcoming. There's a full list of activities including outside trips. All in all, very stimulating for residents.
With all the recent additional COVID challenges, the team continues to keep my wife and I informed of the all the rules and protocols to enable visits when appropriate. The team continue to have our 100% trust with the ongoing professional, caring and focused attention to detail. Keep up the good work team and we look forward to seeing you all in person in 2021, once the vaccines have all been completed. Stay safe everyone, fantastic work.
My father spent 17 months there, and at the age of 90 passed away peacefully in his sleep. My dad was not an easy patient, very advanced dementia, and would often make life very difficult, obviously, not his fault. The staff and team were always very caring and respectful and had so much patience, much more than I would have had. The food is wonderful and caters to everyone's dietary requirements. I am so grateful for how well they looked after my father. Thank you.
My father has been a resident at Whitby Dene for just over a year. He was a very independent man and has been treated with kindness, great care and has maintained his independence and dignity. The food is excellent and the staff always greet you with a genuine smile and are always available to help including the manager, They monitor my father's medical care but also engage him with activities and outings. Well done to all staff at Whitby Dene.
Lovely, friendly and caring staff. The home is always spotlessly clean and tidy.
Overall good. Sometimes slow with feedback or telling you of up and coming events. Although just lately they have improved.
My mother has been at Whitby Dene for about three months now, having agonised about which care home to choose we are very happy with the care that she is receiving. We have made the right choice.
The staff always make us feel welcome. Mum enjoys the entertainment and feels comfortable here.
The carers and staff were extremely kind and caring to our mother.
Very good care home.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 27 May 2023Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
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News (42) & Events (0)
- 29 May 2026
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- 29 May 2026
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- 29 May 2026
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Meet the Team (1)

I’ve worked for Care UK for over a decade now. I started as a carer, so I’m really proud to have gotten to where I have. You still get challenges – every family and new resident is different, every person is an individual, and, initially, families can be worried about putting the care of their loved one into the hands of people they don’t know. Gaining people’s trust takes time, but it is one of the most important things we do.
Aside from supporting new families and residents in the home, day-to-day, I relish seeing residents happy, comfortable and looking smart. I think if they’re happy and comfortable, they must feel at home. In which case, we’re doing things right!
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