Home care · North Tyneside
Elderly care at home in Whitley Bay
73 out of 52 home care agencies covering Whitley Bay are registered for elderly care, run by 66 different providers. The largest is Real Life Options, with 2. Among the 59 with a CQC rating, 92% are Good or Outstanding, next to 88% for elderly care across England; 8 are Outstanding. Typical fees here come to about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 25 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 12 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 16 October 2026, Comfort Call-North Tyneside was rated Good, the newest rating here.
CQC register data as of 19 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
- We check for new CQC ratings in North Tyneside daily: see the latest changes.
- For dementia support, 60 have it on their CQC registration.
- 54 of the 59 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding, and 5 are rated below Good. 14 are not rated yet.
- You can ask North Tyneside council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
Citation: "Elderly care at home in Whitley Bay", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 73agencies registered with CQC
- 92%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 60are registered for dementia
- 22inspected or rated since October 2024
Ranked providers of elderly care
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 52
- Elderly care · 44
- Care for adults under 65 · 43
- Physical disability care · 38
- Dementia care · 37
- Sensory impairment care · 32
- Mental health care · 32
- Learning disability care · 28
- Children's care · 11
- Substance misuse support · 7
- Eating disorder support · 6
All agencies covering Whitley Bay with a CQC registration for elderly care. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
Elderly care in Whitley Bay by the numbers
CQC lists elderly care for 73 of the 86 agencies covering Whitley Bay, or 85%. Of those rated, 92% are Good or Outstanding: in line with the 91% for every agency here, and above the England figure of 88% for elderly care.
St Anthony of Padua Care Services, South East STSS (Short Term Support Service) and G&P Healthcare Limited lead the list for elderly care. Ratings run from February 2019 to October 2026, and 22 are from the last two years. 6 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Whitley Bay. 14 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Across North Tyneside, 84% of agencies are registered for elderly care, against 85% here.
Typical prices in the North East: about £33.50 an hour for weekday visits (evenings and weekends cost more) and around £1,610 a week for live-in care. How we estimate costs.
About elderly care
This is the registration most providers hold with CQC. Care for older people includes personal care (washing, dressing), meals, medication, help getting about, company and keeping watch on health. Since most providers list it, look at staffing levels, carer continuity and how carefully the care fits the individual.
What to ask about elderly care
- How is the care plan written and how often is it reviewed with the family?
- How do you manage medication, and who checks it?
- What activities and company do you offer, not just personal care?
- Will the same small team of carers or staff look after them?
- How do you spot early signs of illness, falls or dehydration?
Helpline: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. North Tyneside: care needs assessment. Glossary entry: Personal care.
Elderly care around Whitley Bay
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitley Bay | – | 73 | 54 |
| Tynemouth | 1.9 mi | 42 | 22 |
| Seaton Delaval | 3.1 mi | 41 | 28 |
| Wallsend | 3.9 mi | 90 | 58 |
| Longbenton | 4.5 mi | 84 | 53 |
| South Shields | 4.5 mi | 53 | 34 |
| Dudley | 5.0 mi | 38 | 25 |
Help from the council
North Tyneside
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Free care cost report for Whitley Bay
- 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 Whitley Bay
Which agencies in Whitley Bay provide elderly care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 73 of the 52 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Whitley Bay list elderly care as a specialism. Top-rated names here include St Anthony of Padua Care Services, South East STSS (Short Term Support Service) and G&P Healthcare Limited.
How are home care agencies in Whitley Bay rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 59. Of those, 54 (92%) are Good or Outstanding (8 Outstanding). Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 5. Not yet rated: 14. That is common for services registered recently.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Whitley Bay?
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. 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. More in our cost guide.
Can North Tyneside council help 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.
How can I pick between agencies in Whitley Bay?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 22 of the 73 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years; 37 have older reports. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? Use our checklist.
What about elderly care in towns near Whitley Bay?
Whitley Bay has 44, with 24 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Tynemouth (1.9 miles): 42, 22 rated Good or Outstanding; Seaton Delaval (3.1 miles): 41, 28 rated Good or Outstanding; Wallsend (3.9 miles): 90, 58 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Elderly care in nearby towns
- Elderly care in Tynemouth 1.9 mi
- Elderly care in Seaton Delaval 3.1 mi
- Elderly care in Wallsend 3.9 mi
- Elderly care in Longbenton 4.5 mi
- Elderly care in South Shields 4.5 mi
- Elderly care in Dudley 5.0 mi
- Elderly care in Hebburn 5.2 mi
- Elderly care in Jarrow 5.2 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.