Home care · Northumberland
Home care in Corbridge
CQC lists 10 home care agencies covering Corbridge. Among the 8 with a CQC rating, 100% are Good or Outstanding (versus 97% across Northumberland and 88% across England). 2 hold an Outstanding rating. Typical fees here come to about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 4 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 2 registered since November 2024.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
The short version
- Latest CQC rating changes in Northumberland, checked daily.
- Good or Outstanding: 8 of the 8 rated agencies, with 2 not yet rated.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 6.
- A care needs assessment from Northumberland council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Home care in Corbridge", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 10registered agencies
- 100%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 6support people with dementia
- 1rated or inspected within two years
| Care | Corbridge | North East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visiting care, an hour | £33.50 | £33.50 | £33.50 |
| Live-in care, a week | £1,610 | £1,610 | £1,610 |
Every agency that covers Corbridge
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
OutstandingGoodRequires improvementInadequateNot yet ratedMap © OpenFreeMap © OpenStreetMap
- All 10
- Elderly care · 8
- Care for adults under 65 · 8
- Physical disability care · 7
- Dementia care · 6
- Learning disability care · 6
- Mental health care · 6
- Sensory impairment care · 5
- Supported living · 5
West STSS (Short Term Support Service) Hexham
What inspectors found: People were supported by staff who delivered safe and effective care.
Est. £32–£39/hr
Unity Health Care Solutions
What inspectors found: At the time of assessment, there were 15 people receiving a regulated activity.
Est. £30–£37/hr
BelleVie North East Area
What inspectors found: People said they received good care and staff were kind and caring.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Helping Hands - West Northumberland
What inspectors found: Medicines were well managed and good infection control procedures were followed.
Est. £29–£35/hr
Shaftesbury Beaumont Court
What inspectors found: The service provides support to people living with a learning disability and/or physical disability.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Home Instead Tyne Valley
What inspectors found: People felt safe and received support from an extremely kind and caring management and staff team.
Est. £33–£40/hr
J S Parker Limited North East
What inspectors found: People received a tailor-made service from an exceptionally well-led team of staff.
Est. £32–£39/hr
Burn Brae Care Limited
What inspectors found: People and their family members told us they felt safe being supported by the care staff, who were kind, caring and compassionate.
Est. £30–£37/hr
TrinityPlus (Mallon House)
Est. £29–£36/hr
Community Buddies North East
Est. £29–£36/hr
Agencies come to you. The distance shown runs from Corbridge centre to their office, so check your street is in their area.
Typical home care rates in Corbridge
| Visiting care | around £32–£34 an hour |
|---|---|
| Live-in care | around £1,540–£1,610 a week |
Council rates in Northumberland County Council: £28.24 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £881.86 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £883.09 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source). A top-up usually covers the gap if your chosen provider costs more.
The gap between agencies is bigger than the gap between regions. Ask for prices in writing, and check what weekends and bank holidays cost. 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. Work out your weekly cost or ask local providers for their prices.
Council help
Northumberland
Savings under £23,250? Northumberland 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 Northumberland
Dementia care at home in Corbridge
6 of the 10 agencies covering Corbridge are registered with CQC to support people living with dementia, and 5 of those are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare the 6 registered for dementia.
A closer look at the data for Corbridge
Two-year-old ratings or newer: 10% covering Corbridge, 21% across Northumberland. 100% of rated agencies covering Corbridge are Good or Outstanding, compared with 94% of those rated among the 152 we list across Northumberland. Counting all listed agencies, not only rated ones, Corbridge (80% Good or Outstanding) is 3rd out of 7 local towns, led by Prudhoe (88%). 2 are rated Outstanding here, out of 8 across Northumberland. The oldest current rating dates from February 2020 (J S Parker Limited North East). 6 of the 10 agencies (60%) list dementia as a specialism, against 76% across Northumberland. On their CQC registrations, 7 of 10 list physical disabilities, 6 of 10 list learning disabilities and 6 of 10 list mental health conditions. The newest registration is TrinityPlus (Mallon House), registered with CQC in June 2026.
Care groups with agencies covering Corbridge
- Northumberland County Council 1 locally
- Bellevie Care Ltd 1 locally
- HH Community Care Limited 1 locally
- Livability 1 locally
- Active Care 1 locally
- TrinityPlus Healthcare Services Ltd 1 locally
Recently inspected
CQC's latest published ratings for agencies covering Corbridge, newest first.
How Corbridge compares with towns nearby
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corbridge | – | 10 | 8 |
| Hexham | 3.6 mi | 6 | 5 |
| Prudhoe | 6.7 mi | 16 | 14 |
| Crawcrook | 9.0 mi | 51 | 41 |
| Throckley | 10.3 mi | 78 | 59 |
| Ryton | 10.4 mi | 83 | 64 |
Each count is agencies whose office is within 7 miles; many serve more than one town.
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Free care cost report for Corbridge
- 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
Home care in Corbridge: your questions answered
Which home care agencies cover Corbridge?
There are 10 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Corbridge (register checked Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are West STSS (Short Term Support Service) Hexham, Unity Health Care Solutions and BelleVie North East Area.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Corbridge have?
Of the 8 that have been rated, 8 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding, including 2 Outstanding. 2 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
What are typical home care prices in Corbridge?
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. 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. Our cost guide has more detail.
Will Northumberland council pay for home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Northumberland 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 Northumberland council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Corbridge?
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, 1 of the 10 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, while 7 have older reports. Our checklist.
How does Corbridge compare with nearby towns for home care agencies?
Nearest towns we cover: Hexham (3.6 miles): 6, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Prudhoe (6.7 miles): 16, 14 rated Good or Outstanding; Crawcrook (9.0 miles): 51, 41 rated Good or Outstanding. Corbridge itself has 10, 8 of them Good or Outstanding.
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One short form is all it takes: featured partners and a maximum of three rated providers in the Corbridge area who work with us will email you directly.
Other towns near Corbridge
- Home care in Hexham 3.6 mi
- Home care in Prudhoe 6.7 mi
- Home care in Crawcrook 9.0 mi
- Home care in Throckley 10.3 mi
- Home care in Ryton 10.4 mi
- Home care in Consett 11.0 mi
- Home care in Ponteland 11.2 mi
- Home care in Rowlands Gill 11.4 mi
Also in Corbridge, and guides
- Leaving hospital in Corbridge: care at home
- Paying for care in Northumberland
- Best rated home care agencies in Northumberland
- Home care prices across England, 2026: regional and council averages
- Top rated 2026: services rated Outstanding in Northumberland
- Care homes in Corbridge (4)
- How to read a CQC rating
- The council care needs assessment
- How to choose a home care agency
- Who pays for care at home, and how
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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.