Home care · South Tyneside
Care for adults under 65 at home in Jarrow
Of the 159 home care agencies covering Jarrow, 133 offer care for adults under 65; 110 different providers run them. The biggest provider here is Housing 21 (8). Of the 106 CQC has rated, 94% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 88% for care for adults under 65 across England. Outstanding: 8. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 48 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years and 19 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to Bluebird Care (Gateshead): Good, on 20 October 2026.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
- For dementia support, 107 have it on their CQC registration.
- Latest CQC rating changes in South Tyneside, checked daily.
- South Tyneside council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- 100 of the 106 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding, while 6 are rated Inadequate or Requires improvement and 27 are not yet rated.
Citation: "Care for adults under 65 at home in Jarrow", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 133CQC-registered agencies
- 94%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 107are registered for dementia
- 38inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Who offers care for adults under 65 in Jarrow
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 159
- Care for adults under 65 · 134
- Elderly care · 133
- Physical disability care · 126
- Dementia care · 123
- Sensory impairment care · 110
- Mental health care · 105
- Learning disability care · 89
- Supported living · 42
- Children's care · 39
- Eating disorder support · 21
- Substance misuse support · 20
This table lists each agency covering Jarrow registered for care for adults under 65, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Jarrow centre.
Care for adults under 65 in Jarrow: ratings, size and cost
CQC lists care for adults under 65 for 133 of the 158 agencies covering Jarrow, or 84%. 94% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, in line with the 94% for all agencies here and above the 88% for agencies registered for care for adults under 65 across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for care for adults under 65: Blue Ribbon Community Care (Tyne and Wear), St Anthony of Padua Care Services and Campbell Court. The newest rating is from October 2026 and the oldest from August 2018; 38 fall within the last two years. Offices within 2 miles of Jarrow centre: 10. 27 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Care for adults under 65 is on 84% of registrations here and 88% across South Tyneside.
Live-in care in the North East runs at around £1,610 a week; visiting care is about £33.50 an hour on weekdays, more in the evening and at weekends. How these costs are worked out.
What care for adults under 65 involves
This registration covers adults below 65 whose needs come from disability, a long-term illness or their mental health. Choose a service that plans around the person's work, education, family and wish for independence, rather than habits formed in care for older people.
Before you choose: questions on care for adults under 65
- How many people of a similar age do you support?
- How do you support direct payments or personal budgets?
- How do you match staff to the person?
- How do you support work, study and social life?
- How do you plan for more independence over time?
Where to get support: Disability Rights UK, 0330 995 0400. How to get assessed by South Tyneside.
Care for adults under 65 in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrow | – | 133 | 100 |
| Hebburn | 1.3 mi | 144 | 109 |
| South Shields | 2.4 mi | 95 | 70 |
| Wallsend | 2.7 mi | 133 | 99 |
| Cleadon | 3.3 mi | 83 | 61 |
| Tynemouth | 3.5 mi | 95 | 70 |
| Gateshead | 4.6 mi | 130 | 101 |
Council help
South Tyneside
South Tyneside council can assess care needs for free, whatever your savings, and may help pay if your savings are under £23,250.
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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 care for adults under 65 in Jarrow
Which agencies in Jarrow provide care for adults under 65?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 133 of the 159 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Jarrow list care for adults under 65 as a specialism. Top-rated names here include Blue Ribbon Community Care (Tyne and Wear), St Anthony of Padua Care Services and Campbell Court.
Are home care agencies in Jarrow well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 100 (94%) of the 106 rated (8 Outstanding). Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 6. Not yet rated: 27. That is common for services registered recently.
How much does home care cost in Jarrow?
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. 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. More in our cost guide.
Will I get help from South Tyneside council with the cost of home care?
It may. South Tyneside 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 South Tyneside council.
How should I compare agencies in Jarrow?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 38 of the 133 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years; 68 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 Jarrow for care for adults under 65?
Counting care for adults under 65: Jarrow 134 (100 Good or Outstanding); Hebburn (1.3 miles): 144, 109 rated Good or Outstanding; South Shields (2.4 miles): 95, 70 rated Good or Outstanding; Wallsend (2.7 miles): 133, 99 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Care for adults under 65 in nearby towns
- Care for adults under 65 in Hebburn 1.3 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in South Shields 2.4 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Wallsend 2.7 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Cleadon 3.3 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Tynemouth 3.5 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Gateshead 4.6 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Whitburn 4.8 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Longbenton 5.0 mi
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Provider details from the Care Quality Commission register, updated Oct 2026. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is not a care provider.