Home care · North Tyneside
Supported living in Wallsend
Supported living is offered by 44 of the 158 home care agencies covering Wallsend, operated by 39 separate providers. St Anne's Community Services runs the most, with 3. 100% of the 36 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding (versus 90% for supported living across England). 4 hold an Outstanding rating. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 17 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 5 registered since November 2024. Most recently, Nupath Care Northumberland was rated Good on 20 July 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Key points
- Whatever your savings, North Tyneside council will assess care needs for free.
- Good or Outstanding: 36 of the 36 rated agencies; 8 are still waiting for a first rating.
- We check for new CQC ratings in North Tyneside daily: see the latest changes.
- 26 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
Citation: "Supported living in Wallsend", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 44CQC-registered agencies
- 100%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 26list dementia as a specialism
- 13inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Supported living in Wallsend: providers ranked
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 158
- Care for adults under 65 · 133
- Elderly care · 132
- Physical disability care · 130
- Dementia care · 125
- Sensory impairment care · 113
- Mental health care · 112
- Learning disability care · 98
- Supported living · 44
- Children's care · 41
- Substance misuse support · 23
- Eating disorder support · 22
The full list for supported living covering Wallsend: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
Supported living in Wallsend: what the data shows
CQC lists supported living for 44 of the 157 agencies covering Wallsend, or 28%. 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 6 points above the 94% for all agencies here and above the 90% for agencies registered for supported living across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for supported living: ProAce Healthcare Services Ltd, Magnus Care Ltd and Breeze Support Solutions. 13 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: October 2018. Newest: July 2026. 10 have an office within 2 miles of Wallsend centre. 8 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Share registered for supported living: 28% here, 33% across North Tyneside.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallsend | – | 44 | 36 |
| Hebburn | 1.9 mi | 45 | 37 |
| Longbenton | 2.3 mi | 44 | 36 |
| Jarrow | 2.7 mi | 42 | 34 |
| Tynemouth | 3.0 mi | 30 | 26 |
| Whitley Bay | 3.9 mi | 26 | 22 |
| South Shields | 4.1 mi | 30 | 26 |
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Questions families ask about supported living in Wallsend
Which agencies in Wallsend provide supported living?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 44 of the 158 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Wallsend list supported living as a specialism. Highly rated options include ProAce Healthcare Services Ltd, Magnus Care Ltd and Breeze Support Solutions.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Wallsend have?
Of the 36 that have been rated, 36 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (4 Outstanding). Not yet rated: 8. That is common for services registered recently.
What are typical home care prices in Wallsend?
Usual 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Ask every agency for a full list of charges, with weekend and bank holiday rates: hourly rates vary more between agencies than between regions. 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. More in our cost guide.
Will North Tyneside council pay for home care?
It may. North Tyneside council must offer a free care needs assessment to anyone who appears to need support (Care Act 2014). If savings and investments are below £23,250, the council may contribute after a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care at home the value of the home is not counted. Attendance Allowance is not means-tested. How to contact North Tyneside council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Wallsend?
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, 13 of the 44 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years; 23 have older reports. Use our checklist.
How does Wallsend compare with nearby towns for supported living?
Nearest towns we cover: Hebburn (1.9 miles): 45, 37 rated Good or Outstanding; Longbenton (2.3 miles): 44, 36 rated Good or Outstanding; Jarrow (2.7 miles): 42, 34 rated Good or Outstanding. Wallsend itself has 44, 36 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: supported living around Wallsend
- Supported living in Hebburn 1.9 mi
- Supported living in Longbenton 2.3 mi
- Supported living in Jarrow 2.7 mi
- Supported living in Tynemouth 3.0 mi
- Supported living in Whitley Bay 3.9 mi
- Supported living in South Shields 4.1 mi
- Supported living in Gateshead 4.5 mi
- Supported living in Newcastle upon Tyne 4.5 mi
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Provider details from the Care Quality Commission register, updated Oct 2026. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is not a care provider.