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Care homes in South Shields offering sensory impairment care

4 of the 19 care homes in South Shields offer sensory impairment care and 152 registered beds. 75% of the 4 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 83% for sensory impairment care across England. Expect to pay in South Shields about £1,230 a week for residential careestimated. 1 care home was last rated over four years ago. The most recent rating was Cleadon Court, rated Requires improvement on 8 May 2026.

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Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence

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In short

  • Among the 4 rated care homes, 3 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, while 1 is rated Inadequate or Requires improvement.
  • Rating changes in South Tyneside are checked each day. See what changed recently.
  • For dementia support, 3 have it on their CQC registration; 1 has nursing care.
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Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Care homes in South Shields offering sensory impairment care", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.

  • 4care homes on the CQC register
  • 75%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
  • 3list dementia as a specialism
  • 1inspected or rated since October 2024

Ranked providers of sensory impairment care

Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank

#Care homeOverall ratingLast ratedRegistered bedsNursing
1Real Life Options - 18 Bisley DriveGoodJun 20237No
2St Thomas ComplexGoodAug 202352No
3Haven CourtGoodDec 202080Yes
4Cleadon CourtRequires improvementMay 202613No

This table lists each care home in South Shields registered for sensory impairment care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating.

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How sensory impairment care in South Shields compares

Registered for sensory impairment care: 4 out of 19 care homes in South Shields (21%). Of those rated, 75% are Good or Outstanding: 14 points below the 89% for every care home here, and below the England figure of 83% for sensory impairment care.

Real Life Options - 18 Bisley Drive, St Thomas Complex and Haven Court lead the list for sensory impairment care. The newest rating is from May 2026 and the oldest from December 2020; 1 fall within the last two years. Registered beds across these homes: 152, and nursing care at 1.

South Tyneside as a whole has 9 care homes registered for sensory impairment care; 89% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Sensory impairment care is on 21% of registrations here and 26% across South Tyneside.

Expect around £1,185 weekly for residential care in the North East, or £1,305 with nursing; specialist care can be dearer, so get every home's price list. How we estimate costs.

About sensory impairment care

Clear communication comes first in sensory impairment care. Homes and daily routines are organised so people can move about safely, staff help with aids, equipment and technology, and the support covers sight loss, hearing loss and deafblindness.

Before you choose: questions on sensory impairment care

  1. How do you adapt the home or routine for someone with sight loss?
  2. How do you introduce new staff to the person?
  3. How do you link with local sensory support services?
  4. How do you support hearing aids and other equipment?
  5. Can staff use British Sign Language or tactile signing if needed?

Helpline: RNIB Helpline, 0303 123 9999. South Tyneside: sensory impairment care.

Sensory impairment care around South Shields

PlaceHow farCare homesRated Good or Outstanding
South Shields–43
Hebburn3.5 mi33
Wallsend4.1 mi44
Whitley Bay4.5 mi66
Sunderland5.7 mi88
Gateshead7.0 mi1313

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Common questions about sensory impairment care in South Shields

Which care homes in South Shields offer sensory impairment care?

4 of the 19 CQC-registered care homes in South Shields offer sensory impairment care (CQC register, Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Real Life Options - 18 Bisley Drive, St Thomas Complex and Haven Court.

How does CQC rate care homes in South Shields?

3 (75%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 4 with a rating, while 1 is rated below Good.

What does a care home cost in South Shields?

Average self-funder fees in North East, 2026: residential care home £1,185 a week; nursing home £1,305 a week. An average across very different rooms and care needs, with nursing adding more. A council-funded place usually costs the council less than a self-funder pays for the same room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). Our cost guide has more detail.

Does South Tyneside council fund a care home?

Possibly. The Care Act 2014 means South Tyneside council has to assess care needs without charge. For a care home, the means test usually includes your home's value, unless your partner, or certain other relatives, still live in it, and never in the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay. The capital limit above which you pay in full is £23,250 in England, and NHS-funded nursing care can meet some nursing costs. Contacting South Tyneside council.

How do I choose between care homes in South Shields?

Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 1 of 4 was inspected or rated within the last two years, while 3 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed care and the full price. Our checklist.

Are there more sensory impairment care in towns near South Shields?

In South Shields there are 4, 3 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Cleadon (2.1 miles): 2, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Jarrow (2.4 miles): 2, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Tynemouth (2.6 miles): 1, 1 rated Good or Outstanding.

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