Home care · Stockton-on-Tees
Elderly care at home in Thornaby-on-Tees
69 of the 80 home care agencies covering Thornaby-on-Tees offer elderly care, from 65 providers. Comfort Call Limited has the most, at 2. CQC has rated 48 of them, and 96% are Good or Outstanding, against 88% for elderly care 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. 17 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 13 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was Community Reablement Team, rated Good on 28 October 2026.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Key points
- Whatever your savings, Stockton-on-Tees council will assess care needs for free.
- 54 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- We check for new CQC ratings in Stockton-on-Tees daily: see the latest changes.
- Among the 48 rated agencies, 46 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, 2 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate; 21 are still waiting for a first rating.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Elderly care at home in Thornaby-on-Tees", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 69agencies on the CQC register
- 96%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 54are registered for dementia
- 12with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Elderly care in Thornaby-on-Tees: providers ranked
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 80
- Elderly care · 69
- Care for adults under 65 · 68
- Physical disability care · 63
- Dementia care · 58
- Mental health care · 51
- Learning disability care · 43
- Sensory impairment care · 42
- Children's care · 27
- Supported living · 24
- Substance misuse support · 15
- Eating disorder support · 6
The full list for elderly care covering Thornaby-on-Tees: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
How elderly care in Thornaby-on-Tees compares
Registered for elderly care: 69 out of 80 agencies covering Thornaby-on-Tees (86%). Of those rated, 96% are Good or Outstanding: in line with the 96% for every agency here, and above the England figure of 88% for elderly care.
CEL Homecare Teesside, Bluebird Care (Stockton and Hartlepool) and Care Matters (Homecare) Limited Stockton lead the list for elderly care. 12 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: March 2018. Newest: October 2026. 25 have an office within 2 miles of Thornaby-on-Tees centre. Not yet rated: 21. That is usual for services registered recently.
Share registered for elderly care: 86% here, 86% 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 elderly care
Personal care such as washing and dressing, plus meals, medicines and help getting around, as well as company and an eye on health: that is care for older people. Because nearly every provider is registered for it, compare them instead on staffing, continuity and how well care is shaped around the person.
Questions worth asking about elderly care
- How do you spot early signs of illness, falls or dehydration?
- How much notice do you need to change or add care?
- How do you keep the family updated week to week?
- What happens at weekends, at night and in an emergency?
- How is the care plan written and how often is it reviewed with the family?
Free advice: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. Ask Stockton-on-Tees for a care needs assessment. Glossary: Personal care.
Where else nearby offers elderly care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornaby-on-Tees | – | 69 | 46 |
| Ingleby Barwick | 1.9 mi | 65 | 43 |
| Stockton-on-Tees | 2.5 mi | 67 | 44 |
| Middlesbrough | 3.2 mi | 75 | 51 |
| Yarm | 3.9 mi | 47 | 32 |
| Billingham | 4.7 mi | 72 | 49 |
| Eston | 5.9 mi | 64 | 44 |
Council support
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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Free care cost report for Thornaby-on-Tees
- 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 elderly care in Thornaby-on-Tees
Which home care agencies in Thornaby-on-Tees offer elderly care?
69 of the 80 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Thornaby-on-Tees list elderly care as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include CEL Homecare Teesside, Bluebird Care (Stockton and Hartlepool) and Care Matters (Homecare) Limited Stockton.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Thornaby-on-Tees?
46 (96%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 48 with a rating, including 1 Outstanding, while 2 are rated below Good. 21 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
What does home care cost in Thornaby-on-Tees?
Prices typically seen across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. The gap between agencies is bigger than the gap between regions. Ask for prices in writing, and check what weekends and bank holidays cost. 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. Our cost guide has more detail.
Does Stockton-on-Tees council fund home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Stockton-on-Tees council has a duty to assess, free of charge, anyone who seems to need care and support. After a means test, the council may pay towards care when savings and investments total less than £23,250, depending on income; your home's value is ignored for care at home. Attendance Allowance does not depend on savings or income. Contacting Stockton-on-Tees council.
How do I choose between agencies in Thornaby-on-Tees?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 12 of 69 were inspected or rated within the last two years, while 36 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. Our checklist.
Are there more elderly care in towns near Thornaby-on-Tees?
In Thornaby-on-Tees there are 69, 46 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Ingleby Barwick (1.9 miles): 65, 43 rated Good or Outstanding; Stockton-on-Tees (2.5 miles): 67, 44 rated Good or Outstanding; Middlesbrough (3.2 miles): 75, 51 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Elderly care in nearby towns
- Elderly care in Ingleby Barwick 1.9 mi
- Elderly care in Stockton-on-Tees 2.5 mi
- Elderly care in Middlesbrough 3.2 mi
- Elderly care in Yarm 3.9 mi
- Elderly care in Billingham 4.7 mi
- Elderly care in Eston 5.9 mi
- Elderly care in Stokesley 6.6 mi
- Elderly care in Wynyard 7.0 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.