Home care · County Durham
Supported living in Easington
Supported living is offered by 5 of the 24 home care agencies covering Easington. Among the 4 with a CQC rating, 100% are Good or Outstanding (versus 90% for supported living across England). Typical fees here come to about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 1 home care agency was last rated more than four years ago. Most recently, Quality + Care Solutions Ltd was rated Good on 31 July 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Key points
- Rating changes in County Durham are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- 4 of the 4 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding. 1 is not rated yet.
- 3 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- You can ask County Durham council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Supported living in Easington", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 5agencies registered with CQC
- 100%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 3list dementia as a specialism
- 1inspected or rated since November 2024
Supported living in Easington: providers ranked
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 24
- Dementia care · 22
- Elderly care · 22
- Care for adults under 65 · 21
- Physical disability care · 21
- Mental health care · 19
- Sensory impairment care · 17
- Learning disability care · 9
- Children's care · 7
- Supported living · 5
- Eating disorder support · 3
| # | Agency | CQC rating | Last rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quality + Care Solutions Ltd | Jul 2026 | under 0.5 miles | 8 | |
| 2 | Essential Care and Support Ltd | Nov 2023 | 2.5 miles | 6 | |
| 3 | Lifeways Community Care (Sunderland) | Feb 2023 | 6.6 miles | 4 | |
| 4 | Cherry Tree Gardens | Jan 2019 | 6.1 miles | 5 | |
| 5 | COMFYCARE VILLAS LTD | Not yet rated | – | 2.6 miles | 7 |
All agencies covering Easington with a CQC registration for supported living. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
Supported living in Easington: what the data shows
Registered for supported living: 5 out of 24 agencies covering Easington (21%). Of those rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding: in line with the 100% for every agency here, and above the England figure of 90% for supported living.
Quality + Care Solutions Ltd, Essential Care and Support Ltd and Lifeways Community Care (Sunderland) lead the list for supported living. Ratings run from January 2019 to July 2026, and 1 is from the last two years. 1 has an office within 2 miles of Easington centre. 1 has no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
County Durham as a whole has 17 agencies registered for supported living; 100% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Across County Durham, 25% of agencies are registered for supported living, against 21% here.
Visiting home care in the North East typically costs about £33.50 an hour on weekdays (more at evenings and weekends); live-in care is around £1,610 a week. Our cost method.
Where else nearby offers supported living
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easington | – | 5 | 4 |
| Horden | 1.7 mi | 6 | 5 |
| Peterlee | 1.8 mi | 4 | 3 |
| Seaham | 3.4 mi | 10 | 8 |
| Easington Lane | 4.2 mi | 8 | 6 |
| Hetton-le-Hole | 5.2 mi | 12 | 10 |
| Houghton-le-Spring | 6.6 mi | 16 | 15 |
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Common questions about supported living in Easington
Which home care agencies in Easington offer supported living?
5 of the 24 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Easington list supported living as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Quality + Care Solutions Ltd, Essential Care and Support Ltd and Lifeways Community Care (Sunderland).
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Easington have?
Of the 4 that have been rated, 4 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding. 1 is awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
What are typical home care prices in Easington?
Prices typically seen across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. The gap between agencies is bigger than the gap between regions. Ask for prices in writing, and check what weekends and bank holidays cost. According to the Homecare Association, councils across England should pay no less than £34.42 an hour for home care in 2026/27 if it is to be sustainable. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Our cost guide has more detail.
Will County Durham council pay for home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, County Durham council has a duty to assess, free of charge, anyone who seems to need care and support. After a means test, the council may pay towards care when savings and investments total less than £23,250, depending on income; your home's value is ignored for care at home. Attendance Allowance does not depend on savings or income. Contacting County Durham council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Easington?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed visits, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 1 of the 5 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, while 3 have older reports. Our checklist.
How does Easington compare with nearby towns for supported living?
Nearest towns we cover: Horden (1.7 miles): 6, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Peterlee (1.8 miles): 4, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Seaham (3.4 miles): 10, 8 rated Good or Outstanding. Easington itself has 5, 4 of them Good or Outstanding.
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