
All the staff are dedicated, highly trained, gentle and compassionate.Elizabeth K(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

what an uplifting experience. The staff were wonderful, attentive and caringJ P(Friend of Resident/Service User)

lovely home cooked meals and baking every day, nothing is too much troubleSally L(Niece of Resident/Service User)

All the staff are dedicated, highly trained, gentle and compassionate.Elizabeth K(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

what an uplifting experience. The staff were wonderful, attentive and caringJ P(Friend of Resident/Service User)

lovely home cooked meals and baking every day, nothing is too much troubleSally L(Niece of Resident/Service User)

Craven Nursing Home became part of the Spellman Care family in 2004 and has since become a well-integrated part of the Skipton community. The home is situated in a quiet spot backing onto the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, offering residents a view over the water and the nearby moors. For the staff, the focus is on maintaining a friendly, unhurried atmosphere where residents feel comfortable and properly looked after in...
Care Provided by Craven Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 68 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
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
We accept all forms of funding towards your weekly fee.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Craven Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Craven Nursing Home 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Spellman Care
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Stephanie Bowers (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2001
- Last Refurbishment: 2026
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (64)
Visiting
- Visitors are welcome at any time.
Parking
- On site parking.
Craven Nursing Home Reviews (61)
Craven Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.830) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Craven Nursing Home has 61 reviews.
My father had a recent period of respite care. The are team looked after him very well and he settled quite quickly into new routines. I would have no hesitation in recommending the Craven Nursing Home for respite care. My father says he would feel comfortable going again in the future and appreciated being able to maintain some of his community activities while staying there.
Thank you for your very kind review. It was our pleasure to look after your Dad and are always here to help, if needed in the future.
Although sadly my husband was only in your care for a short time I knew he was happy there. It was such a relief to say 'goodnight' and 'see you tomorrow' and to know that he was going to be well cared for until I saw him the next day. You can not put a price on the peace of mind this brought when I was no longer able to look after him myself.
Thank you for your kind words, I am so glad we were able to help and that that help extended to you. It was our pleasure to care for your husband.
All the staff are so caring, kind and professional, from the carers and nurses , cleaners, managers, finance, reception and maintenance - I couldn't have asked for better for my mum.
It was our pleasure to care for your Mum and you all. Thank you for leaving us such a lovely review.
We were faced with task of finding a suitable care home for Mum and wanted to ensure the best care for her needs, in which she would be treated with respect and dignity. When we visited The Craven, we immediately felt that it was ideal for Mum. It had a lovely atmosphere with friendly staff and bright, spacious rooms. We were made to feel very welcome.
When Mum moved in, we knew that we had made the right choice . We were hugely impressed with the level of care offered, which was tailored very much to Mum's needs, the professionalism, skill, understanding and compassion of all the staff and the strong sense of community at the home.
We would like to thank everyone at The Craven for their care they provided to Mum but also to us, as family members, at a very difficult time.
Thank you for such a lovely review. It was our pleasure to care for your Mum in her final months and also you all, as her family.
All the staff were supportive, helpful and empathetic to us, especially when was nearing the end of his life.
Thank you.
Thank you for your kind words. It was our pleasure to care for your Dad and you all as a family.
From the moment he arrived, it was obvious that every member of staff genuinely cares for the residents, it's not just a job for them, it's a true vocation.
The manager, Steph, is at the heart of it all, ensuring not only the residents are happy, safe, and well cared for, but that all the staff feel supported, valued, and inspired to give their very best.
The home is spotless, the food is delicious, and the atmosphere warm, welcoming and full of life.
My dad was understandably nervous at first, moving into a nursing home is such a big step, but now he feels safe, loved, and truly at home. The difference it has made to him is remarkable: he is brighter, more positive, and rediscovering purpose and joy in daily life.
This is far more than a nursing home, it is a family where residents and their loved ones are treated with unwavering care, respect, and genuine warmth.
Thank you for your kind words. It is our greatest pleasure to be able to care for your Dad and you all, as his family.
During the time our aunt was with you, various issues arose regarding her needs. For each issue the nurses came up with possible solutions and staff were very patient with her. We were impressed by the systems you had for monitoring all aspects of her health and well-being.
We all noticed the positive impact the Craven had on our aunt - we saw such a difference in her when we visited. She was so much brighter than she had been for months, pleased to see us, interested in conversations, responsive and as happy as we could have hoped for in the circumstances.
We always felt well-informed about her care and were warmly welcomed every time we came to visit. Although sad at her death we were all glad that she had spent her last few months in Craven Nursing Home.
Thank you for this wonderful review, I will pass on your kind words to all our staff. It was our pleasure to care for your Aunt in her last months of life.
My mum came to reside at Craven Nursing Home in February 2025, following a stay in hospital and a shortened life expectancy diagnosis. Within a few weeks, she improved dramatically, gaining strength and confidence. She put on weight, joined in the huge variety of activities and enjoyed the pampering sessions including weekly hair styling - all great for morale. All the staff are dedicated, highly trained, gentle and compassionate. Residents are treated as individuals, their likes and dislikes catered for and special occasions celebrated. Friends and family are made to feel very welcome when visiting. With the glorious weather this summer, my mum spent a lot of time outside in the beautiful gardens. I am so grateful she was able to spend the last 7 months surrounded by people who truly cared. I cannot fault them.
Thank you for your kind words. It was our pleasure to care for your Mum.
We can not speak highly enough of everyone involved our heartfelt thanks will never be enough at this very sad challenging time of our lives
Thank you for your kind review. It was our pleasure to care for your Dad in his final days.
My uncle was extremely well looked after and cared about and that care was extended to the whole family. We were always made to feel welcome.
Residents are taken on trips around the local area which is beautiful and very well looked after and safe.
I would recommend most definitely Craven as a very homely, welcoming , comfortable, supportive, professional but also relaxed and calm place to live.
Thank you so much for your extremely kind words. It was an absolute pleasure to be able to look after your uncle, and his family, in his last weeks of life.
In the last few days of his life, my husband received the best palliative care and the whole team pulled together to ensure we were both cared for, which made a difficult and sad time more bearable.
It really did become my second family and I can't thank them enough.
Thank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure to care for you both during his time here.
My dad was admitted to Craven NH in November 2024 and passed away in the NH May 2025. Craven NH was outstanding in the care and treatment dad received. From the minute we contacted them the staff were friendly, professional, considerate and compassionate always and made all the family feel like part of the Craven NH family. We could not fault any element of dad's care and the staff could not have been any more professional, polite and friendly during the time before, during and after his passing. The building and gardens were maintained and cleaned to a very high standard and the food was excellent. We are so glad we chose Craven NH for dad and would highly recommend it. The best NH I have ever visited by far. A big thank you to the staff.
Thank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure to care for your Dad and you all during his time here.
Having recently had my Mum in the Craven Nursing Home, I would like to say a big thank you to all the staff there. They go that extra mile, not just for Mum but for all her family. The care she received was amazing, nothing too much trouble, treating her with care and respect. I will be forever grateful and never forget how kind you all were to us. Thanks again. I would thoroughly recommend this care home.
Thank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure to care for your Mum and you all as a family.
From the first enquiry with reception, who passed us to the manager, who explained all about Craven and staff who in my opinion were angels. They took great care in looking after my wife.
Thank you for your kind words, it was a pleasure to care for your wife.
He hated feeling scruffy and the day before he died he had a shave and a haircut which made a huge difference to how he felt.
The bed was so much more comfortable and his room was very pleasant.
The family and I could visit as and when we wanted and refreshments were provided for visitors.
My husband was unable to eat or drink but the meals I was provided with were both appetising and healthy.
Unfortunately he was only in craven nursing home for a week before he died very peacefully while I was with him.
All staff then continued to be unfailingly kind, patient and helpful to our large family.
Thank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure to care for your husband in his final week.
Mum moved into Craven in November. From day one it was like being home. Mums room faced the canal, she loved seeing the boats. Her room was lovely with an en-suite toilet. I visited every day after nursing mum for the 10 month prior. For me it was like a weight had been lifted from my shoulders & I could spend quality time with her. We had 4 months in Craven before my mum passed away, during that time she was treated amazingly & so were we. Staff are like family to us and I will miss each & every one of them. We had mums last Christmas, Birthday & Mothers Day at Craven & the staff went out of there way to make each day special and filled with love & fun for mum and us. Her care was excellent and the nurses went out of their way to make sure mum had everything she needed. Mum passed away & we stayed with her & we were all really looked after. Mums care during her death was excellent and she passed peacefully, which is all anyone could ask for. Such a wonderful place with excellent staff
Thank you for your kind words, it was our pleasure and a privilege to care for your Mum and yourselves, in her final months.
As Mum's health deteriorated, she passed away in the home. I'll always be grateful for the kindness and support of the staff during her final days. They helped us understand what was happening, took care of Mum's needs, and allowed me to stay with her almost 24 hours a day. The experience was better than I ever imagined for me and I hope for Mum. Thank you, Craven Team.
Thank you for your kind words. It was our pleasure to care for your Mum, and it is always such an honour to care for our residents.
The leadership team at Craven promote a warm and friendly, safe and supportive environment for all their residents.
Thank you for looking after Mum and supporting our family through difficult times.
Thank you for your very kind words; I will be sure to pass on to the whole team. It was a pleasure to be able to care for your mum and you all as a family.
Craven Nursing Home staff are very caring and professional in the way they looked after my father.
Thank you for your kind words, it was a pleasure to look after your father.
My father received 6 months end of life care during this last year at Craven Nursing Home. Although he was not mobile and so very quietly spoken, the staff took their time in getting to know him and enjoyed his sense of humour. He was cared for with the utmost professionalism, integrity and a high level of nursing, caring, kindness and compassion whilst also maintaining his dignity. It was a challenging time but the office doors were always open to offer support and advice and a friendly chat. The reception, caretakers, kitchen, activities team and laundry staff were all so very helpful and friendly nothing was too much trouble. As a family, we couldn’t recommend or thank Craven enough and I know my dad would’ve agreed.
Thank you for your kind words, I will pass them on to the team. It was a pleasure to care for your father and your family.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 05 January 2026Good
- 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
2 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 31 July 2026We currently have a limited number of vacancies on our General Nursing and Dementia Nursing Units.
News (33) & Events (0)
- 05 Jan 2026
Spellman Care is reflecting on a monumental 2025 as it celebrates 35 years of providing family-run care across North Yorkshire and West Yorkshire. Since the group’s journey began in 1990,...
- 05 Jan 2026
As the festive season draws to a close, residents and teams at Spellman Care’s four homes — Craven Nursing Home, Ghyll Royd Care Home, Springbank Care Home, and Steeton Court...
- 05 Jan 2026
Spellman Care, a family-run group of nursing and residential homes, has marked a significant milestone this month, concluding its fifth annual Christmas Appeal. The 2025 initiative culminated in a festive...
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Awards / Recognitions (18)
- 30 Sep 2025Recipient: Spellman Care
- 03 Mar 2025Recipient: Spellman Care
- 11 Oct 2024Recipient: Spellman Care
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Craven Nursing Home.
Meet the Team (2)

Hi, my name is Steph. I am the Registered Manager at Craven Nursing Home.
I have worked here for over 20 years, starting as a Care Assistant in 2002. I have been a Registered General Nurse for over 15 years. I was Clinical Lead on nights for a year before being promoted to Deputy Manager in January 2020, and subsequently Home Manager in June 2023.
My passion has always been Palliative/End of Life Care, being able to deliver Person-Centred Care, in a respectful and dignified way to our residents and giving support to our relatives.
I enjoy delivering the very best care to our residents with kindness, dignity, and compassion. We have very experienced and caring members of staff at Craven, and I am proud to be part of this fantastic team!
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Suzy Musgrave | Deputy Manager
Frequently Asked Questions about Craven Nursing Home
What types of Care is Craven Nursing Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Craven Nursing Home have?
There are 64 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Craven Nursing Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Craven Nursing Home to the centre of Skipton?
1.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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