Home care · Stockton-on-Tees
Substance misuse support at home in Billingham
17 of the 85 home care agencies covering Billingham offer substance misuse support, from 14 providers. Comfort Call Limited has the most, at 2. CQC has rated 14 of them, and 100% are Good or Outstanding, against 88% for substance misuse support across England. 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 4 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was Aspen Gardens, rated Good on 19 May 2026.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
- For dementia support, 17 have it on their CQC registration.
- A care needs assessment from Stockton-on-Tees council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- CQC rates 14 of the 14 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding, with 3 not yet rated.
- Rating changes in Stockton-on-Tees are checked each day. See what changed recently.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Substance misuse support at home in Billingham", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 17registered agencies
- 100%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 17are registered for dementia
- 3rated or inspected within two years
Substance misuse support in Billingham: providers ranked
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 85
- Elderly care · 72
- Care for adults under 65 · 71
- Physical disability care · 66
- Dementia care · 60
- Mental health care · 57
- Learning disability care · 49
- Sensory impairment care · 45
- Children's care · 28
- Supported living · 27
- Substance misuse support · 17
- Eating disorder support · 6
| Rank | Agency | CQC rating | Date rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aspen Gardens | May 2026 | 3.4 miles | 8 | |
| 2 | Patience Healthcare (NE) Ltd | Dec 2024 | 3.5 miles | 7 | |
| 3 | Vestra Homecare Hartlepool | Dec 2025 | 6.4 miles | 8 | |
| 4 | AAA Homecare Limited – Billingham & Stockton | Oct 2024 | 0.8 miles | 8 | |
| 5 | Kensington Home Care | Aug 2024 | 3.2 miles | 7 | |
| 6 | Compassionate Professional Care Services Limited | Oct 2022 | 3.8 miles | 7 | |
| 7 | Moon Rise 24hr Recruitment Ltd | Feb 2024 | 4.8 miles | 7 | |
| 8 | Comfort Call Middlesbrough | May 2023 | 5.0 miles | 7 | |
| 9 | A&B Home Care Ltd | Jul 2022 | 5.3 miles | 7 | |
| 10 | Comfort Call-Stockton | May 2021 | 1.2 miles | 7 | |
| 11 | Classic ResourcesUK Ltd | May 2021 | 4.3 miles | 7 | |
| 12 | Parkside Court | Nov 2023 | 4.6 miles | 9 | |
| 13 | Careline Homecare (Middlesbrough) | Mar 2020 | 5.0 miles | 7 | |
| 14 | Direct Care and Support Team | Jan 2020 | 6.7 miles | 7 | |
| 15 | Support Health Care - Middlesbrough | Not yet rated | – | 3.4 miles | 8 |
| 16 | Ther Ark Care Principles Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 3.8 miles | 8 |
| 17 | Vestra Homecare Middlesbrough and Stockton | Not yet rated | – | 4.8 miles | 6 |
Every agency covering Billingham registered with CQC for substance misuse support, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
How substance misuse support in Billingham compares
17 of the 85 agencies covering Billingham are registered with CQC for substance misuse support (20%). Their Good or Outstanding share is 100%, 3 points above the town-wide 97% and above the 88% for substance misuse support across England.
The highest rated agencies for substance misuse support are Aspen Gardens, Patience Healthcare (NE) Ltd and Vestra Homecare Hartlepool. 3 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from January 2020 and the newest from May 2026. 2 have an office within 2 miles of Billingham centre. 3 still await a first CQC rating.
Here 20% of agencies list substance misuse support, compared with 20% across Stockton-on-Tees.
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.
What to expect from substance misuse support
Anyone whose life is affected by drinking or drug use can get this support, which works next to specialist treatment services and aims at safety, better health and recovery.
Questions to ask agencies about substance misuse support
- How do you help with housing, money or work?
- How do you support physical health and medication?
- What training do staff have in substance misuse?
- Who decides when support can be reduced?
- How do you keep people safe at night?
Support: FRANK, 0300 123 6600. Stockton-on-Tees: care needs assessment.
Where else nearby offers substance misuse support
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billingham | – | 17 | 14 |
| Stockton-on-Tees | 3.0 mi | 15 | 12 |
| Wynyard | 3.1 mi | 12 | 10 |
| Thornaby-on-Tees | 4.7 mi | 15 | 12 |
| Middlesbrough | 5.1 mi | 18 | 14 |
| Hartlepool | 5.8 mi | 5 | 5 |
| Ingleby Barwick | 6.5 mi | 13 | 10 |
Help from the council
Stockton-on-Tees
Stockton-on-Tees 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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Substance misuse support in Billingham: your questions answered
How many agencies in Billingham offer substance misuse support?
Substance misuse support is a registered specialism for 17 of the 85 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Billingham (CQC register, Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include Aspen Gardens, Patience Healthcare (NE) Ltd and Vestra Homecare Hartlepool.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Billingham?
14 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 14 with a rating. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 3 here are still unrated.
What does home care cost in Billingham?
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 Stockton-on-Tees council fund home care?
It can. Step one is the needs assessment: Stockton-on-Tees 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 Stockton-on-Tees council.
How do I choose between agencies in Billingham?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 3 of 17 were inspected or rated within the last two years. Older reports: 11. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. A checklist to help.
Are there more substance misuse support in towns near Billingham?
In Billingham there are 17, 14 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Stockton-on-Tees (3.0 miles): 15, 12 rated Good or Outstanding; Wynyard (3.1 miles): 12, 10 rated Good or Outstanding; Thornaby-on-Tees (4.7 miles): 15, 12 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Substance misuse support in nearby towns
- Substance misuse support in Stockton-on-Tees 3.0 mi
- Substance misuse support in Wynyard 3.1 mi
- Substance misuse support in Thornaby-on-Tees 4.7 mi
- Substance misuse support in Middlesbrough 5.1 mi
- Substance misuse support in Hartlepool 5.8 mi
- Substance misuse support in Ingleby Barwick 6.5 mi
- Substance misuse support in Eston 6.5 mi
- Substance misuse support in Yarm 8.3 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.