The facility has its origins in an infirmary built for the Wharfedale Union Workhouse on the Newall Carr Road in 1873.

[1][2] An infirmary with 70 beds was added in 1907 and was administered by the Wharfedale Board of Guardians until 1930.

A new hospital was commissioned and the old site redeveloped into an estate called Wharfedale Park, with many of the original buildings being converted into flats.

[3] The new hospital, located just to the west of the old facility, was officially opened by the Princess Royal on 26 January 2005.

[4] The local Member of Parliament, Harold Best, was involved in securing the location of the hospital.