Home care · County Durham
Supported living in Seaham
Of the 47 home care agencies covering Seaham, 10 offer supported living; 9 different providers run them. The biggest provider here is Sunderland Home Care Associates (20-20) Limited (2). 100% of the 8 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, compared with 90% for supported living across England. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 1 home care agency has not been rated for more than four years. CQC's latest rating here went to Quality + Care Solutions Ltd: Good, on 31 July 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Key points
- Latest CQC rating changes in County Durham, checked daily.
- 6 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- CQC rates 8 of the 8 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding and 2 are not yet rated.
- County Durham council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Supported living in Seaham", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 10CQC-registered agencies
- 100%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 6list dementia as a specialism
- 5inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Providers offering supported living
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 47
- Elderly care · 40
- Physical disability care · 40
- Care for adults under 65 · 39
- Dementia care · 38
- Sensory impairment care · 34
- Mental health care · 29
- Learning disability care · 22
- Children's care · 12
- Supported living · 10
- Eating disorder support · 7
- Substance misuse support · 4
| # | Agency | Rating | Rated | Office | More specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quality + Care Solutions Ltd | Jul 2026 | 3.3 miles | 8 | |
| 2 | Support Health and Wellbeing Ltd | Aug 2025 | 4.9 miles | 7 | |
| 3 | Include 'In' Autism | Jan 2026 | 5.1 miles | 7 | |
| 4 | ESPA Agency | Dec 2025 | 6.8 miles | 1 | |
| 5 | Essential Care and Support Ltd | Nov 2023 | 1.2 miles | 6 | |
| 6 | Lifeways Community Care (Sunderland) | Feb 2023 | 4.1 miles | 4 | |
| 7 | Sunderland Home Care Associates (20-20) Limited | Jan 2024 | 6.7 miles | 9 | |
| 8 | Cherry Tree Gardens | Jan 2019 | 4.9 miles | 5 | |
| 9 | West & Rectory Lodges | Not yet rated | – | 4.9 miles | 4 |
| 10 | COMFYCARE VILLAS LTD | Not yet rated | – | 6.0 miles | 7 |
The full list for supported living covering Seaham: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
Supported living in Seaham: ratings, size and cost
10 of the 47 agencies covering Seaham are registered with CQC for supported living (21%). Their Good or Outstanding share is 100%, in line with the town-wide 100% and above the 90% for supported living across England.
The highest rated agencies for supported living are Quality + Care Solutions Ltd, Support Health and Wellbeing Ltd and Include 'In' Autism. 5 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: January 2019. Newest: July 2026. Within 2 miles of Seaham centre: 1 office. 2 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Across County Durham, 17 agencies are registered for supported living, and 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for supported living: 21% here, 25% across County Durham.
In the North East, weekday visiting care typically costs about £33.50 an hour, with higher rates at evenings and weekends. Live-in care costs about £1,610 a week. Where these figures come from.
Nearby towns: supported living
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaham | – | 10 | 8 |
| Easington | 3.4 mi | 5 | 4 |
| Easington Lane | 4.0 mi | 8 | 6 |
| Hetton-le-Hole | 4.4 mi | 12 | 10 |
| Sunderland | 5.0 mi | 13 | 12 |
| Horden | 5.1 mi | 6 | 5 |
| Houghton-le-Spring | 5.1 mi | 16 | 15 |
Council support
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Supported living in Seaham: your questions answered
How many agencies in Seaham offer supported living?
Supported living is a registered specialism for 10 of the 47 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Seaham (CQC register, Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Quality + Care Solutions Ltd, Support Health and Wellbeing Ltd and Include 'In' Autism.
Are home care agencies in Seaham well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 8 (100%) of the 8 rated. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 2 here are still unrated.
How much does home care cost in Seaham?
Typical 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Hourly rates vary between agencies more than between regions; ask each agency for its full price list, including weekend and bank holiday rates. 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. Read the full cost guide.
Will I get help from County Durham council with the cost of home care?
It can. Step one is the needs assessment: County Durham council cannot charge for it and must offer it to every person who seems to need support (Care Act 2014). If your savings and investments come to under £23,250, it may then contribute following a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care in your own home the property is left out. Separately, Attendance Allowance has no means test. Getting in touch with County Durham council.
How should I compare agencies in Seaham?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 5 of the 10 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years. Older reports: 3. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. A checklist to help.
How do nearby towns compare with Seaham for supported living?
Counting supported living: Seaham 10 (8 Good or Outstanding); Easington (3.4 miles): 5, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Easington Lane (4.0 miles): 8, 6 rated Good or Outstanding; Hetton-le-Hole (4.4 miles): 12, 10 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: supported living around Seaham
- Supported living in Easington 3.4 mi
- Supported living in Easington Lane 4.0 mi
- Supported living in Hetton-le-Hole 4.4 mi
- Supported living in Sunderland 5.0 mi
- Supported living in Horden 5.1 mi
- Supported living in Houghton-le-Spring 5.1 mi
- Supported living in Peterlee 5.2 mi
- Supported living in Shiney Row 6.5 mi
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CQC register data (Oct 2026), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is independent of every provider listed.