Home care · Gateshead
Elderly care at home in Crawcrook
Elderly care is offered by 45 of the 51 home care agencies covering Crawcrook, operated by 41 separate providers. Home Group Limited runs the most, with 2. Of the 36 CQC has rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding (versus 88% for elderly care across England). Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 21 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.
Data: the CQC register, updated 25 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
In short
- For dementia support, 37 have it on their CQC registration.
- Latest CQC rating changes in Gateshead, checked daily.
- Good or Outstanding: 36 of the 36 rated agencies and 9 are not yet rated.
- Gateshead council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Elderly care at home in Crawcrook", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 45agencies registered with CQC
- 100%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 37support people with dementia
- 6inspected or rated since October 2024
Providers offering elderly care
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- 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
- Children's care · 14
- Eating disorder support · 5
- Substance misuse support · 5
The full list for elderly care covering Crawcrook: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
Elderly care in Crawcrook: what the data shows
45 of the 51 agencies covering Crawcrook are registered with CQC for elderly care (88%). Of those rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding: in line with the 100% for every agency here, and above the England figure of 88% for elderly care.
Care Quality Services Newcastle, My Versatile Healthcare Ltd and DK Home Support lead the list for elderly care. 6 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: May 2019. Newest: August 2026. Within 2 miles of Crawcrook centre: 0 offices. 9 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Share registered for elderly care: 88% here, 84% across Gateshead.
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.
Elderly care: what it means
Most providers list care for older people, because it is the commonest CQC registration. In practice it means support with getting washed and dressed, meals, medicines and mobility, along with company and watching for changes in health. What separates providers is staffing, continuity of carers and how closely the care plan fits the individual.
Questions worth asking about elderly care
- Will the same small team of carers or staff look after them?
- What activities and company do you offer, not just personal care?
- How do you manage medication, and who checks it?
- How is the care plan written and how often is it reviewed with the family?
- What happens at weekends, at night and in an emergency?
Helpline: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. How to get assessed by Gateshead. Glossary: Personal care.
Nearby towns: elderly care
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crawcrook | – | 45 | 36 |
| Ryton | 1.4 mi | 70 | 55 |
| Throckley | 2.3 mi | 67 | 51 |
| Prudhoe | 2.4 mi | 15 | 13 |
| Blaydon | 2.8 mi | 84 | 68 |
| Rowlands Gill | 3.6 mi | 62 | 48 |
| Whickham | 4.4 mi | 88 | 71 |
Council help
Gateshead
Savings under £23,250? Gateshead council may help with the cost, and its care needs assessment is free for everyone.
How to ask for an assessment, paying for care and direct payments in Gateshead
Free · by email
Free care cost report for Crawcrook
- Typical local prices for home care, overnight and live-in care
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Common questions about elderly care in Crawcrook
How many agencies in Crawcrook offer elderly care?
Elderly care is a registered specialism for 45 of the 51 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Crawcrook (CQC register, Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Care Quality Services Newcastle, My Versatile Healthcare Ltd and DK Home Support.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Crawcrook have?
Of the 36 that have been rated, 36 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 9 here are still unrated.
What are typical home care prices in Crawcrook?
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. Homecare Association figure for 2026/27: a sustainable council rate for home care in England starts at £34.42 an hour. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Read the full cost guide.
Will Gateshead council pay for home care?
It can. Step one is the needs assessment: Gateshead 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 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, 6 of the 45 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years. Older reports: 30. A checklist to help.
How does Crawcrook compare with nearby towns for elderly care?
Nearest towns we cover: Ryton (1.4 miles): 70, 55 rated Good or Outstanding; Throckley (2.3 miles): 67, 51 rated Good or Outstanding; Prudhoe (2.4 miles): 15, 13 rated Good or Outstanding. Crawcrook itself has 45, 36 of them Good or Outstanding.
Short on time? We'll pass on your request.
One short form is all it takes: a maximum of three providers in the Crawcrook area who work with us will email you directly.
Other towns near Crawcrook
- Elderly care in Ryton 1.4 mi
- Elderly care in Throckley 2.3 mi
- Elderly care in Prudhoe 2.4 mi
- Elderly care in Blaydon 2.8 mi
- Elderly care in Rowlands Gill 3.6 mi
- Elderly care in Whickham 4.4 mi
- Elderly care in Ponteland 5.4 mi
- Elderly care in Newcastle upon Tyne 6.2 mi
Also in Crawcrook, and guides
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Register information from CQC as at Oct 2026; Open Government Licence v3.0 applies. We do not deliver care ourselves.