From Coaching House to Family Home
The Coach House began its life as the coaching house for Sharow Cross, a substantial Victorian mansion built around 1851. In 1991, the Broadbent family saw something beyond the period stonework and parkland setting. They saw a place where people could be looked after properly.
Thirty-four years later, under the same family ownership, the home remains true to that original purpose. Our Matron and Deputy Matron have both been here since opening day. That kind of continuity is not a recruitment statistic. It is the foundation of everything we do.
We care for up to 42 residents in 40 single rooms and one twin room, 41 of which are en-suite. The building combines its original Victorian charm with modern standards and equipment, including two shaft lifts, hoists, and full accessibility throughout.
Nursing Care, Without the Clinical Feel
Twenty-four hour qualified nursing staff in a home that feels nothing like a hospital. We deliberately do not provide specialist dementia care, so we can focus our expertise where it belongs.
Long-Term Residential Care
A permanent home with the support you need, whether that is help with daily tasks or simply the reassurance that someone is always there.
24-Hour Nursing Care
Registered nurses on duty around the clock. Clinical care delivered by experienced professionals who know each resident by name.
Palliative & End-of-Life Care
Compassionate care at the most difficult time. We work closely with families and local palliative care teams to ensure comfort and dignity.
Respite & Convalescent Care
Short stays to give family carers a break, or to support recovery after hospital. No minimum stay required. We fit around your needs.
Day Visits & Post-Operative Recovery
Not ready for a permanent move? Spend the day with us. Or stay for a few weeks while you recover from surgery. We are flexible because your situation is not one-size-fits-all.
Our staff wear colour-coded uniforms so residents with visual impairments can easily identify who is who:
Days Worth Living
Good care is not just about medical competence. It is about having something to look forward to, something to laugh about, and the freedom to live on your own terms.
Principal Lounge
Garden Dining Room
En-Suite Bedroom
Art Club
Four Afternoons a Week
Our activity coordinator organises a full programme of social activities. Nothing forced, nothing patronising. Just the kind of things that make the week interesting.
- Watercolour art club
- Sing-along sessions
- Armchair exercises
- Team quizzes
- Bingo and dominoes
- Pond-side gardening
- Greeting card crafts
- Baking
- Group crosswords
- Seasonal outings
- Poetry readings
- Garden parties
Fresh, Local, Daily
Our chefs prepare a wide range of tempting, balanced and nutritious meals using only the freshest local produce, prepared fresh daily.
Plus an on-site hairdressing salon three times a week, monthly chiropody, reflexology and aromatherapy, and a library stocked with large-print books.
A Victorian Estate, A Modern Standard of Care
Sharow Cross was built around 1851 as a substantial Victorian mansion, and The Coach House served as its coaching house, where carriages were stored and horses stabled. When the Broadbent family converted it into a nursing home in 1991, they kept the character and added the care.
The building sits in its own parkland approximately one mile from Ripon city centre. The grounds include ornamental gardens, a fishpond, a courtyard overlooked by the principal lounges, and open countryside views that make it easy to forget you are only minutes from town.
Traditional charm and character with the very latest in building standards and fire regulations. That is not marketing language. That is the CQC's own assessment.
Est. 1991
Victorian Architecture
Period stonework, generous proportions, and architectural details that modern builds simply cannot replicate. The building has soul.
Parkland Setting
Set within its own grounds, approximately one mile from Ripon. Countryside views, mature trees, and the peace that comes with space.
Ornamental Fishpond
The dining room overlooks the fishpond and gardens. Residents tell us it is one of the things that makes mealtimes special.
Modern Standards
Two shaft lifts, hoists, mobility equipment, WiFi throughout, and full compliance with current building standards and fire regulations.
CQC Rated Good Across the Board
Inspected 11 December 2017, published 6 February 2018. Most recent data review 6 July 2023 found no concerns. Zero enforcement actions in our entire history.
What Families Say
Real words from residents, families, and healthcare professionals.
I would like to take this opportunity to say how happy I am here. If I can't be in my own home this is the next best thing.Resident
We are so grateful for the way you look after mum, all the love and care you give her, the attention to detail and the wonderful homely environment makes all the difference to mum and the family.Family Member
The level of care my wife received was amazing, the dedication and kindness was truly wonderful.Spouse
Those who can...care, and you all did so superbly!Visitor
I cannot praise The Coach House more highly for the care they gave my Mother in her final months. The level of professionalism within the home is nothing short of perfection.CareHug Review
Staff were welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. It felt more like a home from home rather than a care home.CareHug Review
Lovely homely nursing home, friendly staff. Beautiful gardens.CareHug Review
The Coach House is quite a nice home. They keep tabs on all of their patients. Staff are always helpful when we visit.Healthcare Professional, via CQC
What Families Ask Us
Straightforward answers to the questions we hear most often. If yours is not here, call us on 01765 600541.
Around the Home
The spaces where our residents live, eat, relax, and enjoy their day.
The Building
Lounge
Gardens
Dining Room
Bedroom
Estate Grounds & Fishpond
Arrange a Visit
The best way to know if The Coach House is right for you or your loved one is to come and see it. Call us, fill in the form, or simply turn up. The door is always open.
Contact Details
Telephone 01765 600541
Address
Sharow Cross, Dishforth Road,
Sharow, Ripon,
North Yorkshire HG4 5BQ
Visiting
Visitors are welcome at any time.
No appointment necessary.