Eastbourne House
The Links, Whitley Bay, NE26 1PG
Residential care home · 72 beds · Welltower

- Weekly fee
- £1,689 to £2,975
- published by the home, August 2026
- CQC rating
- Outstanding
- May 2026
- Beds
- 72
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £87,828 a year
For a couple, two places: £3,378 a week
The typical live-in carer near North Tyneside, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £599 a week less, £31,148 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £2,023 a week less than two places.
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
About Eastbourne House
Eastbourne House is a residential care home in Whitley Bay, in the North Tyneside council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 72 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with mental health needs, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Welltower, which operates 562 care homes in England. The home has been registered since June 2014.
At its latest inspection, published May 2026, the CQC rated Eastbourne House Outstanding, which means the CQC found the service performing exceptionally well. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Eastbourne House charges £1,689 to £2,975 a week for care home fees, a figure published on the home's own website in August 2026. That comes to about £87,828 a year. It is about 62% above the typical residential fee in North Tyneside of £1,040 a week.
There are 43 registered care homes in North Tyneside. The nearest to Eastbourne House include Parkvale, Lenore Care Home and Seaview, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Younger adults
- Mental health
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory impairment
Registration
- Provider
- HC-One No.2 Limited
- Brand
- Welltower
- Registered with CQC
- June 2014
- Latest CQC rating
- Outstanding (May 2026)
- Council area
- North Tyneside
- Town
- Whitley Bay
Eastbourne House was inspected but not rated; inspectors found good infection control arrangements and checks on staff practice.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Fees depend on the room and the level of care. Always confirm the current price with the home.
| Type of care | Weekly fee | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Care home fees | £1,689 to £2,975 as of August 2026 From the home's website “The weekly fee range for Eastbourne House Care Home is £1688.81 - £2975.47” View on Eastbourne House’s website | From the home's website “The weekly fee range for Eastbourne House Care Home is £1688.81 - £2975.47” View on Eastbourne House’s website |
For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,090 a week near North Tyneside, and one carer can look after a couple.
Reviews
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Common questions about Eastbourne House
How much does Eastbourne House cost?
Eastbourne House charges £1,689 to £2,975 a week for care home fees (as of August 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for Eastbourne House?
The Care Quality Commission rated Eastbourne House Outstanding in May 2026. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Eastbourne House provide nursing care?
No. Eastbourne House is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Eastbourne House offer dementia care?
Yes. Eastbourne House is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Eastbourne House have?
Eastbourne House is registered for up to 72 residents.
30 live-in carers within about an hour of North Tyneside
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £950 to £1,130 a week. 26 can care for a couple. 10 years' experience on average.
“Petty introduced herself to Mum every time she was caring for her and responded very quickly to Mum if she was distressed in the night.”
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
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