Home care · Northumberland
Supported living in Corbridge
Of the 10 home care agencies covering Corbridge, 5 offer supported living. Among the 3 with a CQC rating, 100% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 90% for supported living across England. Typical fees here come to about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 1 home care agency has not been rated for more than four years and 2 joined the CQC register during the past two years.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
The short version
- A care needs assessment from Northumberland council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- Latest CQC rating changes in Northumberland, checked daily.
- 3 of the 3 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding, with 2 not yet rated.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 3.
Citation: "Supported living in Corbridge", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 5agencies registered with CQC
- 100%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 3support people with dementia
- 1inspected or rated since November 2024
Supported living in Corbridge: providers ranked
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- 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
| # | Agency | CQC rating | Last rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unity Health Care Solutions | Feb 2025 | 2.9 miles | 8 | |
| 2 | Shaftesbury Beaumont Court | Dec 2023 | 6.0 miles | 3 | |
| 3 | Burn Brae Care Limited | Mar 2020 | 6.6 miles | 6 | |
| 4 | TrinityPlus (Mallon House) | Not yet rated | – | 5.0 miles | 4 |
| 5 | Community Buddies North East | Not yet rated | – | 5.4 miles | 5 |
Every agency covering Corbridge registered with CQC for supported living, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
Supported living in Corbridge: ratings, size and cost
CQC lists supported living for 5 of the 10 agencies covering Corbridge, or 50%. 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, in line with the 100% for all agencies here and above the 90% for agencies registered for supported living across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for supported living: Unity Health Care Solutions, Shaftesbury Beaumont Court and Burn Brae Care Limited. 1 was rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from March 2020 and the newest from February 2025. 0 have an office within 2 miles of Corbridge centre. 2 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Northumberland as a whole has 13 agencies registered for supported living; 100% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Here 50% of agencies list supported living, compared with 30% across Northumberland.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corbridge | – | 5 | 3 |
| Prudhoe | 6.7 mi | 6 | 5 |
| Crawcrook | 9.0 mi | 15 | 11 |
| Throckley | 10.3 mi | 21 | 17 |
| Ryton | 10.4 mi | 24 | 19 |
| Consett | 11.0 mi | 3 | 1 |
| Ponteland | 11.2 mi | 9 | 8 |
Help from the council
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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
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- 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
Questions families ask about supported living in Corbridge
Which agencies in Corbridge provide supported living?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 5 of the 10 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Corbridge list supported living as a specialism. Among the highest rated are Unity Health Care Solutions, Shaftesbury Beaumont Court and Burn Brae Care Limited.
Are home care agencies in Corbridge well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 3 (100%) of the 3 rated. Not yet rated: 2. That is common for services registered recently.
How much does home care cost in Corbridge?
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. 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. More in our cost guide.
Will I get help from Northumberland council with the cost of home care?
It may. Northumberland 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 Northumberland council.
How should I compare agencies in Corbridge?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 1 of the 5 listed here was inspected or rated in the last two years; 2 have older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. Use our checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Corbridge for supported living?
Counting supported living: Corbridge 5 (3 Good or Outstanding); Hexham (3.6 miles): 2, 1 rated Good or Outstanding; Prudhoe (6.7 miles): 6, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Crawcrook (9.0 miles): 15, 11 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Other towns near Corbridge
- Supported living in Hexham 3.6 mi
- Supported living in Prudhoe 6.7 mi
- Supported living in Crawcrook 9.0 mi
- Supported living in Throckley 10.3 mi
- Supported living in Ryton 10.4 mi
- Supported living in Consett 11.0 mi
- Supported living in Ponteland 11.2 mi
- Supported living in Rowlands Gill 11.4 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.