There are 5 extra care housing services registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in North Tyneside, covering North Shields, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Wallsend. Extra care housing gives older people their own flat with care available on site, as an alternative to a care home.
At a glance
- 5 registered extra care services in North Tyneside (North East).
- 3 of 4 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding. Across England the figure is 90%.
- Services by type of operator: independent companies 5.
- Largest operators: Housing 21 (3), EveryDay Care & Support Ltd, ProAce Healthcare Services Limited.
- North Tyneside council paid £24.62 an hour for home care in 2025/26, which is what council-funded care in extra care housing is usually based on.
Extra care housing services in North Tyneside
| Service | Town | Run by | CQC rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cliffords Mews | North Shields | Housing 21 | Good |
| Housing 21 – Linskill Park | North Shields | Housing 21 | Good |
| Housing 21 – Rowan Croft | Newcastle Upon Tyne | Housing 21 | Good |
| EveryDay | North Shields | EveryDay Care & Support Ltd | Requires improvement |
| ProAce Healthcare Services Ltd | Wallsend | ProAce Healthcare Services Limited | Not yet rated |
CQC registers the care service that works in each scheme. Some providers run care in several schemes from one registered office. Source: CQC register of active locations, October 2026.
How to get a place
- Through the council: ask North Tyneside council for a care needs assessment. Many extra care flats are allocated by the council or a housing association, often with priority for people with care needs.
- Directly: some schemes sell or rent flats privately. Contact the scheme or its landlord.
- Paying for it: rent and service charges can often be paid with Housing Benefit or Pension Credit. Care is charged separately and means-tested, but the home you leave is not counted for care at home. See paying for care in North Tyneside.
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