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Dementia care at home in Crawcrook
Dementia care is offered by 38 of the 51 home care agencies covering Crawcrook, operated by 36 separate providers. Housing 21 runs the most, with 2. Among the 29 with a CQC rating, 100% are Good or Outstanding (versus 88% for dementia care across England). Typical fees here come to about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 16 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 4 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Housing 21 - Fountain Court was rated Good on 5 August 2026.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
- A care needs assessment from Gateshead council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- 29 of the 29 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding, with 9 not yet rated.
- We check for new CQC ratings in Gateshead daily: see the latest changes.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Dementia care at home in Crawcrook", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 38registered agencies
- 100%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 7rated or inspected within two years
Dementia care in Crawcrook: providers ranked
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 51
- Care for adults under 65 · 46
- Elderly care · 45
- Physical disability care · 41
- Dementia care · 38
- Sensory impairment care · 32
- Mental health care · 32
- Learning disability care · 32
- Supported living · 15
- Children's care · 14
- Eating disorder support · 5
- Substance misuse support · 5
All agencies covering Crawcrook with a CQC registration for dementia care. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
Dementia care in Crawcrook: what the data shows
Registered for dementia care: 38 out of 51 agencies covering Crawcrook (75%). England-wide, 88% of agencies registered for dementia care are Good or Outstanding and here it is 100% (above England, in line with the 100% for all agencies in the town).
For dementia care, the top rated agencies are Care Quality Services Newcastle, My Versatile Healthcare Ltd and DK Home Support. Ratings run from May 2019 to August 2026, and 7 are from the last two years. 0 have an office within 2 miles of Crawcrook centre. 9 still await a first CQC rating.
Across Gateshead, 84% of agencies are registered for dementia care, against 75% 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.
What to expect from dementia care
What does dementia care mean in practice? Trained staff who keep daily routines familiar, help with food and drink, respond to distress without reaching for medication first, and balance safety with independence. A provider that supports people with dementia lists "dementia" as a specialism on its CQC registration.
What to ask about dementia care
- How will you keep the family involved as needs change?
- What dementia training do staff have, and how often is it refreshed?
- How do you get to know the person (life story, routines, likes and dislikes)?
- Who would we call if we were worried at night or at a weekend?
- What happens if dementia becomes more advanced?
Support: Alzheimer's Society Dementia Support Line, 0333 150 3456. Dementia care across Gateshead. Glossary entry: Dementia care.
Where else nearby offers dementia care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crawcrook | – | 38 | 29 |
| Ryton | 1.4 mi | 65 | 48 |
| Throckley | 2.3 mi | 61 | 44 |
| Prudhoe | 2.4 mi | 12 | 10 |
| Blaydon | 2.8 mi | 81 | 63 |
| Rowlands Gill | 3.6 mi | 57 | 42 |
| Whickham | 4.4 mi | 87 | 68 |
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What families want to know about dementia care in Crawcrook
Which home care agencies in Crawcrook offer dementia care?
38 of the 51 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Crawcrook list dementia care as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include Care Quality Services Newcastle, My Versatile Healthcare Ltd and DK Home Support.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Crawcrook have?
Of the 29 that have been rated, 29 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding. 9 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
What are typical home care prices in Crawcrook?
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. For 2026/27, the Homecare Association says council-funded home care in England is only sustainable at £34.42 an hour or more. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Our cost guide has more detail.
Will Gateshead council pay for home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Gateshead 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 Gateshead council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Crawcrook?
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, 7 of the 38 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, while 22 have older reports. Our checklist.
How does Crawcrook compare with nearby towns for dementia care?
Nearest towns we cover: Ryton (1.4 miles): 65, 48 rated Good or Outstanding; Throckley (2.3 miles): 61, 44 rated Good or Outstanding; Prudhoe (2.4 miles): 12, 10 rated Good or Outstanding. Crawcrook itself has 38, 29 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Dementia care in nearby towns
- Dementia care in Ryton 1.4 mi
- Dementia care in Throckley 2.3 mi
- Dementia care in Prudhoe 2.4 mi
- Dementia care in Blaydon 2.8 mi
- Dementia care in Rowlands Gill 3.6 mi
- Dementia care in Whickham 4.4 mi
- Dementia care in Ponteland 5.4 mi
- Dementia care in Newcastle upon Tyne 6.2 mi
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