Home care · Northumberland
Supported living in Ponteland
9 of the 47 home care agencies covering Ponteland offer supported living. CQC has rated 8 of them, and 100% are Good or Outstanding, against 90% for supported living across England. 1 is Outstanding. We estimate typical fees here at about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 5 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 1 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was New Beginnings North East Ltd, rated Good on 5 May 2026.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Key points
- Latest CQC rating changes in Northumberland, checked daily.
- CQC rates 8 of the 8 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding. 1 is not rated yet.
- You can ask Northumberland council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- 6 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Supported living in Ponteland", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 9agencies on the CQC register
- 100%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 6are registered for dementia
- 2with a rating or inspection since November 2024
Supported living in Ponteland: providers ranked
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 47
- Physical disability care · 43
- Elderly care · 42
- Care for adults under 65 · 41
- Dementia care · 39
- Sensory impairment care · 36
- Mental health care · 33
- Learning disability care · 26
- Children's care · 12
- Supported living · 9
- Eating disorder support · 4
- Substance misuse support · 4
| # | Home care agency | Overall rating | Last rated | Office | Extra specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Beginnings North East Ltd | May 2026 | 4.9 miles | 7 | |
| 2 | Homecare Plus Limited | Nov 2025 | 6.6 miles | 8 | |
| 3 | Northumbria Supported Living Service | Jun 2023 | 0.8 miles | 4 | |
| 4 | Real Life Options - Newcastle and Durham | Jul 2022 | 5.6 miles | 7 | |
| 5 | Steps Support | Nov 2021 | 6.1 miles | 8 | |
| 6 | Seco Support (North East) | Jul 2022 | 6.9 miles | 7 | |
| 7 | St Cuthberts Care Supported Living | Oct 2018 | 5.3 miles | 3 | |
| 8 | Burn Brae Care Limited | Mar 2020 | 6.7 miles | 6 | |
| 9 | Welcome Care and Support | Not yet rated | – | 6.9 miles | 7 |
All agencies covering Ponteland with a CQC registration for supported living. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
How supported living in Ponteland compares
9 of the 47 agencies covering Ponteland are registered with CQC for supported living (19%). Of those rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding: 2 points above the 98% for every agency here, and above the England figure of 90% for supported living.
New Beginnings North East Ltd, Homecare Plus Limited and Northumbria Supported Living Service lead the list for supported living. Ratings run from October 2018 to May 2026, and 2 are from the last two years. 1 has an office within 2 miles of Ponteland centre. Not yet rated: 1. That is usual for services registered recently.
Council-wide, 13 agencies in Northumberland list supported living, and 100% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Across Northumberland, 30% of agencies are registered for supported living, against 19% here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponteland | – | 9 | 8 |
| Throckley | 3.3 mi | 21 | 17 |
| Ryton | 4.9 mi | 24 | 19 |
| Crawcrook | 5.4 mi | 15 | 11 |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 5.8 mi | 38 | 30 |
| Blaydon | 5.9 mi | 28 | 23 |
| Prudhoe | 6.7 mi | 6 | 5 |
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- 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 supported living in Ponteland
How many agencies in Ponteland offer supported living?
Supported living is a registered specialism for 9 of the 47 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Ponteland (CQC register, Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include New Beginnings North East Ltd, Homecare Plus Limited and Northumbria Supported Living Service.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Ponteland?
8 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 8 with a rating, with 1 Outstanding. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 1 here is still unrated.
What does home care cost in Ponteland?
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 Ponteland?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 2 of 9 were inspected or rated within the last two years. Older reports: 6. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. A checklist to help.
Are there more supported living in towns near Ponteland?
In Ponteland there are 9, 8 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Throckley (3.3 miles): 21, 17 rated Good or Outstanding; Ryton (4.9 miles): 24, 19 rated Good or Outstanding; Crawcrook (5.4 miles): 15, 11 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Register information from CQC as at Oct 2026; Open Government Licence v3.0 applies. We do not deliver care ourselves.