THE Dales Care Home at Draughton has been named one of the top 20 recommended care homes in Yorkshire and The Humber.

Online care home directory, carehome.co.uk, has given the home a rating of 9.8 out of a possible 10 and has named it as one of the top 20 homes in the region for 2015.

The ratings are based on over 45,000 recommendations received from residents, their family and friends during 2014, and cover all aspects of the home, including cleanliness, facilities, food, activities, safety and security, management, value for money and support of residents.

Millie Broome, general manager at The Dales, said: β€œIt’s fantastic to know that recommendations from residents and their families have positioned The Dales in the top 20 for Yorkshire and The Humber.

"The whole team work tirelessly to deliver the highest possible quality care and maintain a warm, homely environment for the individuals living here so we are very proud of this award.”