Care homes · Redcar and Cleveland
Care homes in Redcar offering learning disability care
5 of the 15 care homes in Redcar offer learning disability care and 40 registered beds, from 2 providers. Milewood Healthcare Ltd has the most, at 3. 100% of the 5 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 86% for learning disability care across England. Expect to pay in Redcar about £1,190 a week for residential careestimated. 5 care homes were last rated over four years ago.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- Redcar and Cleveland council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- Rating changes in Redcar and Cleveland are checked each day. See what changed recently.
To cite: "Care homes in Redcar offering learning disability care", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 5registered care homes
- 100%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 0are registered for dementia
- 0inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Providers offering learning disability care
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 15
- Elderly care · 10
- Residential care · 9
- Care for adults under 65 · 9
- Dementia care · 8
- Physical disability care · 7
- Nursing care · 6
- Sensory impairment care · 6
- Learning disability care · 5
- Mental health care · 5
| Rank | Care home | CQC rating | Date rated | Beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avondale Lodge | Jan 2020 | 12 | No | |
| 2 | Redfern | Nov 2019 | 7 | No | |
| 3 | Vincent House | Mar 2019 | 6 | No | |
| 4 | Beaufort House | Dec 2019 | 8 | No | |
| 5 | Blenheim House | Jan 2020 | 7 | No |
This table lists each care home in Redcar registered for learning disability care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating.
How learning disability care in Redcar compares
33% of Redcar's care homes (5 of 15) hold a CQC registration for learning disability care. 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 14 points above the 86% for all care homes here and above the 86% for care homes registered for learning disability care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for learning disability care: Avondale Lodge, Redfern and Vincent House. The newest rating is from January 2020 and the oldest from March 2019; 0 fall within the last two years. Between them they have 40 registered beds.
Across Redcar and Cleveland, 16 care homes are registered for learning disability care, and 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Learning disability care is on 33% of registrations here and 39% across Redcar and Cleveland.
Care homes in the North East typically charge about £1,185 a week for residential care and £1,305 with nursing. Specialist care can cost more; ask each home for its price list. Where these figures come from.
Learning disability care: what it means
Learning disability care supports adults with a learning disability to live the life they choose: daily living skills, health appointments, work, education and friendships. Good services follow CQC's "Right support, right care, right culture" guidance and put the person's own choices first.
Before you choose: questions on learning disability care
- How do you support communication, including Easy Read or Makaton?
- How do you support health appointments and annual health checks?
- How are families and advocates involved in decisions?
- How do you follow "Right support, right care, right culture"?
- How do you support work, education, hobbies and relationships?
Where to get support: Mencap Learning Disability Helpline, 0808 808 1111. Learning disability care in Redcar and Cleveland as a whole.
Nearby towns: learning disability care
| Town | Miles | Number of care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redcar | – | 5 | 5 |
| Grangetown | 3.8 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Eston | 4.5 mi | 3 | 2 |
| Middlesbrough | 7.0 mi | 19 | 14 |
| Hartlepool | 8.6 mi | 9 | 8 |
| Thornaby-on-Tees | 10.0 mi | 6 | 3 |
| Stockton-on-Tees | 10.7 mi | 18 | 15 |
Help from the council
Redcar and Cleveland
Redcar and Cleveland council can assess care needs for free, whatever your savings, and may help pay if your savings are under £23,250.
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- Typical local prices for care homes and nursing homes
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Questions families ask about learning disability care in Redcar
Where can I find learning disability care in a care home in Redcar?
Of the 15 CQC-registered care homes in Redcar, 5 offer learning disability care (Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include Avondale Lodge, Redfern and Vincent House.
How does CQC rate care homes in Redcar?
5 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 5 with a rating.
What does a care home cost in Redcar?
Average fees paid by self-funders in North East in 2026: residential care home £1,185 a week; nursing home £1,305 a week. These are averages over a wide spread of prices, which move with the type of room, how much help is needed and any nursing. Councils tend to pay less than private payers for an identical room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). See our full cost guide.
Does Redcar and Cleveland council fund a care home?
For residents who qualify, the NHS pays towards nursing through NHS-funded nursing care, and the council may help with fees. Under the Care Act 2014, Redcar and Cleveland council has to offer a needs assessment at no cost. For the means test, a home is usually counted for care home fees unless it is still home to a partner or certain relatives (and not in the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay); in England the threshold is £23,250. How to reach Redcar and Cleveland council.
How do I choose between care homes in Redcar?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, none of 5 were inspected or rated within the last two years, and 5 have an older report. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed care and the full price. See the checklist.
Are there more learning disability care in towns near Redcar?
In Redcar there are 5, 5 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Grangetown (3.8 miles): 3, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Saltburn-by-the-Sea (3.9 miles): 1, 1 rated Good or Outstanding; Skelton (4.5 miles): 2, 2 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Learning disability care in nearby towns
- Learning disability care in Grangetown 3.8 mi
- Learning disability care in Saltburn-by-the-Sea 3.9 mi
- Learning disability care in Skelton 4.5 mi
- Learning disability care in Eston 4.5 mi
- Learning disability care in Guisborough 5.0 mi
- Learning disability care in Middlesbrough 7.0 mi
- Learning disability care in Hartlepool 8.6 mi
- Learning disability care in Billingham 8.8 mi
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Data: CQC register, Oct 2026, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. We are an independent directory and do not provide care.