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Learning disability care at home in Guisborough
Of the 32 home care agencies covering Guisborough, 12 offer learning disability care. CQC has rated 10 of them, and 90% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 89% for learning disability care across England. Outstanding: 1. We estimate typical fees here at about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 3 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years and 2 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to Town Close: Good, on 1 May 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
- Latest CQC rating changes in Redcar and Cleveland, checked daily.
- For dementia support, 9 have it on their CQC registration.
- Whatever your savings, Redcar and Cleveland council will assess care needs for free.
- CQC rates 9 of the 10 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding, while 1 is rated Inadequate or Requires improvement; 2 are still waiting for a first rating.
Citation: "Learning disability care at home in Guisborough", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 12agencies registered with CQC
- 90%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 9list dementia as a specialism
- 2inspected or rated since October 2024
Ranked providers of learning disability care
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 32
- Care for adults under 65 · 27
- Physical disability care · 27
- Elderly care · 27
- Dementia care · 24
- Mental health care · 18
- Sensory impairment care · 15
- Learning disability care · 12
- Substance misuse support · 7
- Children's care · 7
- Eating disorder support · 4
- Supported living · 4
| # | Agency | CQC rating | Last rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BJP Home Support Limited | May 2023 | 0.5 miles | 9 | |
| 2 | Town Close | May 2026 | 6.7 miles | 6 | |
| 3 | Support Solutions Middlesbrough | Apr 2023 | 5.2 miles | 7 | |
| 4 | A&B Home Care Ltd | Jul 2022 | 5.5 miles | 7 | |
| 5 | SNE Care Services Ltd | Apr 2023 | 5.5 miles | 5 | |
| 6 | Comfort Call Middlesbrough | May 2023 | 5.8 miles | 7 | |
| 7 | Olam Care Services Ltd | May 2023 | 6.1 miles | 6 | |
| 8 | Careline Homecare (Middlesbrough) | Mar 2020 | 5.8 miles | 7 | |
| 9 | Redfern | Nov 2019 | 6.0 miles | 0 | |
| 10 | Caremark (Redcar & Cleveland) | Oct 2024 | under 0.5 miles | 8 | |
| 11 | Abihealth – Tees Valley | Not yet rated | – | 6.1 miles | 3 |
| 12 | Clover Group North East Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 6.2 miles | 3 |
All agencies covering Guisborough with a CQC registration for learning disability care. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
Learning disability care in Guisborough: ratings, size and cost
CQC lists learning disability care for 12 of the 32 agencies covering Guisborough, or 38%. 90% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 6 points below the 96% for all agencies here and in line with the 89% for agencies registered for learning disability care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for learning disability care: BJP Home Support Limited, Town Close and Support Solutions Middlesbrough. Ratings run from November 2019 to May 2026, and 2 are from the last two years. 2 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Guisborough. 2 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Across Redcar and Cleveland, 40% of agencies are registered for learning disability care, against 38% 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 learning disability care
Look for a service that starts from what the person wants. Learning disability care helps adults to manage day-to-day tasks, attend health appointments, work, learn and keep friends, and the strongest providers work to CQC's guidance for this kind of support.
What to ask about learning disability care
- How do you reduce restrictive practices?
- What happens if the person wants to change their support?
- How do you choose staff who match the person?
- How do you support work, education, hobbies and relationships?
- How do you follow "Right support, right care, right culture"?
Helpline: Mencap Learning Disability Helpline, 0808 808 1111. Redcar and Cleveland: learning disability care.
Learning disability care around Guisborough
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guisborough | – | 12 | 9 |
| Eston | 4.2 mi | 40 | 30 |
| Marske-by-the-Sea | 4.5 mi | 9 | 7 |
| Saltburn-by-the-Sea | 4.7 mi | 3 | 2 |
| Redcar | 5.0 mi | 15 | 12 |
| Middlesbrough | 6.5 mi | 46 | 35 |
| Thornaby-on-Tees | 9.5 mi | 43 | 33 |
Council help
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Questions families ask about learning disability care in Guisborough
Which agencies in Guisborough provide learning disability care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 12 of the 32 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Guisborough list learning disability care as a specialism. Highly rated options include BJP Home Support Limited, Town Close and Support Solutions Middlesbrough.
Are home care agencies in Guisborough well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 9 (90%) of the 10 rated (1 Outstanding). Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 1. Not yet rated: 2. That is common for services registered recently.
How much does home care cost in Guisborough?
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. According to the Homecare Association, councils across England should pay no less than £34.42 an hour for home care in 2026/27 if it is to be sustainable. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. More in our cost guide.
Will I get help from Redcar and Cleveland council with the cost of home care?
It may. Redcar and Cleveland 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 Redcar and Cleveland council.
How should I compare agencies in Guisborough?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 2 of the 12 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years; 8 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 Guisborough for learning disability care?
Counting learning disability care: Guisborough 12 (9 Good or Outstanding); Eston (4.2 miles): 40, 30 rated Good or Outstanding; Marske-by-the-Sea (4.5 miles): 9, 7 rated Good or Outstanding; Saltburn-by-the-Sea (4.7 miles): 3, 2 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: learning disability care around Guisborough
- Learning disability care in Eston 4.2 mi
- Learning disability care in Marske-by-the-Sea 4.5 mi
- Learning disability care in Saltburn-by-the-Sea 4.7 mi
- Learning disability care in Redcar 5.0 mi
- Learning disability care in Middlesbrough 6.5 mi
- Learning disability care in Stokesley 6.7 mi
- Learning disability care in Thornaby-on-Tees 9.5 mi
- Learning disability care in Ingleby Barwick 10.3 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.