Home care · South Tyneside
Supported living in South Shields
30 out of 110 home care agencies covering South Shields are registered for supported living, run by 26 different providers. The largest is St Anne's Community Services, with 3. CQC has rated 26 of them, and 100% are Good or Outstanding, next to 90% for supported living across England; 3 are Outstanding. We estimate typical fees here at about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 10 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 3 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 29 April 2026, Breeze Support Solutions was rated Good, the newest rating here.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
- For dementia support, 19 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.
- CQC rates 26 of the 26 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding and 4 are not yet rated.
To cite: "Supported living in South Shields", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 30agencies registered with CQC
- 100%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 19are registered for dementia
- 11inspected or rated since November 2024
Ranked providers of supported living
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 110
- Care for adults under 65 · 95
- Elderly care · 95
- Physical disability care · 89
- Dementia care · 87
- Sensory impairment care · 80
- Mental health care · 75
- Learning disability care · 62
- Supported living · 30
- Children's care · 25
- Eating disorder support · 16
- Substance misuse support · 15
All agencies covering South Shields with a CQC registration for supported living. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
Supported living in South Shields by the numbers
27% of South Shields's agencies (30 of 110) hold a CQC registration for supported living. Of those rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding: 9 points above the 91% for every agency here, and above the England figure of 90% for supported living.
Flexible Support Options Ltd, Shiremoor Farm House, Breeze Support Solutions and ProAce Healthcare Services Ltd lead the list for supported living. Ratings run from February 2019 to April 2026, and 11 are from the last two years. 2 are based within 2 miles of the centre of South Shields. 4 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Across South Tyneside, 29% of agencies are registered for supported living, against 27% 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.
Supported living around South Shields
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Shields | – | 30 | 26 |
| Cleadon | 2.1 mi | 25 | 22 |
| Jarrow | 2.4 mi | 42 | 34 |
| Tynemouth | 2.6 mi | 30 | 26 |
| Whitburn | 3.1 mi | 20 | 19 |
| Hebburn | 3.5 mi | 45 | 37 |
| Wallsend | 4.1 mi | 44 | 36 |
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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Free care cost report for South Shields
- 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
Common questions about supported living in South Shields
Who offers supported living at home in South Shields?
Of the 110 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of South Shields, 30 list supported living as a specialism (Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include Flexible Support Options Ltd, Shiremoor Farm House, Breeze Support Solutions and ProAce Healthcare Services Ltd.
How are home care agencies in South Shields rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 26. Of those, 26 (100%) are Good or Outstanding, 3 of them Outstanding. 4 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in South Shields?
Typical prices across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Agencies differ more than regions do on hourly rates, so request a complete tariff from each one, covering weekends and bank holidays too. 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. See our full cost guide.
Can South Tyneside council help pay for home care?
Two sources of help: Attendance Allowance, which ignores savings and is for people over State Pension age, and the council. By law (Care Act 2014) South Tyneside council must assess care needs at no charge for people who look as if they need support; if savings and investments are under £23,250, it may pay a share once your finances are assessed, depending on income. With care at home, the house itself is not included. How to reach South Tyneside council.
How can I pick between agencies in South Shields?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 11 of the 30 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years, and 15 have an older report. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? See the checklist.
What about supported living in towns near South Shields?
South Shields has 30, with 26 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Cleadon (2.1 miles): 25, 22 rated Good or Outstanding; Jarrow (2.4 miles): 42, 34 rated Good or Outstanding; Tynemouth (2.6 miles): 30, 26 rated Good or Outstanding.
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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.