Home care · Northumberland
Care for adults under 65 at home in Ashington
18 of the 18 home care agencies covering Ashington offer care for adults under 65. 94% of the 17 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 88% for care for adults under 65 across England. 3 are Outstanding. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 9 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 2 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was ISSAC, rated Good on 22 July 2026.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
- Good or Outstanding: 16 of the 17 rated agencies, and 1 is rated below Good; 1 is still waiting for a first rating.
- For dementia support, 14 have it on their CQC registration.
- Whatever your savings, Northumberland council will assess care needs for free.
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Cite this: The Care Panel, "Care for adults under 65 at home in Ashington", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 18agencies registered with CQC
- 94%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 14are registered for dementia
- 4inspected or rated since October 2024
Ranked providers of care for adults under 65
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 18
- Care for adults under 65 · 18
- Elderly care · 18
- Sensory impairment care · 16
- Physical disability care · 16
- Mental health care · 16
- Dementia care · 14
- Learning disability care · 9
- Eating disorder support · 4
- Substance misuse support · 3
- Supported living · 3
- Children's care · 3
| # | Agency | CQC rating | Last rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South East STSS (Short Term Support Service) | Feb 2024 | 3.9 miles | 5 | |
| 2 | G&P Healthcare Limited | Dec 2021 | 5.6 miles | 9 | |
| 3 | ISSAC | Jul 2026 | 1.0 miles | 8 | |
| 4 | The Willows Home Care North East | Feb 2025 | 3.2 miles | 5 | |
| 5 | Turning Point - Coqbeck Support Domiciliary Care Agency | Oct 2025 | 3.6 miles | 2 | |
| 6 | Cavendish Homecare Ltd | Nov 2022 | 0.5 miles | 6 | |
| 7 | Sphere Specialist Healthcare | May 2024 | 0.6 miles | 5 | |
| 8 | Positive Support For You CIC | Jun 2022 | 1.0 miles | 5 | |
| 9 | Forget me not homecare services ltd | Dec 2023 | 1.0 miles | 5 | |
| 10 | Mrs O's Caring Hands Homecare Limited | Oct 2022 | 3.6 miles | 5 | |
| 11 | Best Options Agency | Aug 2022 | 4.1 miles | 4 | |
| 12 | Age UK - Northumberland | Sep 2019 | 0.7 miles | 6 | |
| 13 | Confidence Care and Support | Jul 2021 | 3.6 miles | 5 | |
| 14 | Blyth Valley Disabled Forum | Jul 2021 | 4.2 miles | 8 | |
| 15 | North East Care Management Limited | Jul 2019 | 5.1 miles | 6 | |
| 16 | S L Homecare Ltd | Nov 2021 | 6.5 miles | 5 | |
| 17 | TC Care Global Ltd | Mar 2025 | 2.8 miles | 5 | |
| 18 | Rejoice Care Services Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 2.8 miles | 5 |
This table lists each agency covering Ashington registered for care for adults under 65, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Ashington centre.
How care for adults under 65 in Ashington compares
18 of the 18 agencies covering Ashington are registered with CQC for care for adults under 65 (100%). England-wide, 88% of agencies registered for care for adults under 65 are Good or Outstanding and here it is 94% (above England, in line with the 94% for all agencies in the town).
For care for adults under 65, the top rated agencies are South East STSS (Short Term Support Service), G&P Healthcare Limited and ISSAC. The newest rating is from July 2026 and the oldest from July 2019; 4 fall within the last two years. 6 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Ashington. 1 has no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Northumberland as a whole has 39 agencies registered for care for adults under 65; 97% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Care for adults under 65 is on 100% of registrations here and 91% across Northumberland.
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 care for adults under 65
Under-65s living with a disability, a long-term health condition or mental ill health need support that fits their stage of life. The best services organise care around jobs, studying, family and independence, not around routines built for older people.
Before you choose: questions on care for adults under 65
- How do you plan for more independence over time?
- How is the person involved in reviewing their support?
- How are health appointments supported?
- Can support fit around the person's own schedule?
- How many people of a similar age do you support?
Helpline: Disability Rights UK, 0330 995 0400. Northumberland: care needs assessment.
Care for adults under 65 around Ashington
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashington | – | 18 | 16 |
| Blyth | 4.2 mi | 42 | 29 |
| Morpeth | 5.1 mi | 13 | 11 |
| Cramlington | 6.4 mi | 59 | 45 |
| Seaton Delaval | 7.6 mi | 69 | 50 |
| Dudley | 8.4 mi | 100 | 72 |
| Whitley Bay | 10.1 mi | 73 | 53 |
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What families want to know about care for adults under 65 in Ashington
How many agencies in Ashington offer care for adults under 65?
Care for adults under 65 is a registered specialism for 18 of the 18 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Ashington (CQC register, Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include South East STSS (Short Term Support Service), G&P Healthcare Limited and ISSAC.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Ashington?
16 (94%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 17 with a rating, with 3 Outstanding; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 1 here is still unrated.
What does home care cost in Ashington?
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. 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. Read the full cost guide.
Does Northumberland council fund home care?
It can. Step one is the needs assessment: Northumberland 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 Northumberland council.
How do I choose between agencies in Ashington?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 4 of 18 were inspected or rated within the last two years. Older reports: 13. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. A checklist to help.
Are there more care for adults under 65 in towns near Ashington?
In Ashington there are 18, 16 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Blyth (4.2 miles): 42, 29 rated Good or Outstanding; Morpeth (5.1 miles): 13, 11 rated Good or Outstanding; Cramlington (6.4 miles): 59, 45 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Care for adults under 65 in nearby towns
- Care for adults under 65 in Blyth 4.2 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Morpeth 5.1 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Cramlington 6.4 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Seaton Delaval 7.6 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Dudley 8.4 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Whitley Bay 10.1 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Longbenton 10.9 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Tynemouth 12.0 mi
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Data: CQC register, Oct 2026, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. We are an independent directory and do not provide care.