Care homes in South Tyneside
There are 34 care homes registered with the CQC in South Tyneside, North East. 11 are nursing homes and 24 are registered for dementia care. 1 is rated Outstanding and 29 Good by the CQC.
Of the 3 homes with a fee on record, the typical residential fee is £1,286 a week, with the middle half of homes charging £1,232 to £1,318. A live-in carer at home typically costs about £1,120 a week across England and can look after a couple.
Stay at home with a live-in carer near South Tyneside
A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.
Needham Court
Westoe Grange Care Home
39 live-in carers within about an hour of South 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 £1,140 a week. 34 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.
Typical fees in South Tyneside
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 34 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Care home fees
- £1,286
- Usually £1,232 to £1,318 a week3 homes
- Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
- £1,080
- Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Nearby council areas
Common questions
How much do care homes in South Tyneside cost?
The typical residential care home fee in South Tyneside is £1,286 a week, based on 3 homes with a fee on record. Every home page shows where its figure came from and when.
How many care homes are there in South Tyneside?
34 care homes in South Tyneside are registered with the Care Quality Commission. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
Will the council pay for a care home in South Tyneside?
If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Contact the adult social care team at the council for a needs assessment.