Home care · Stockton-on-Tees
Supported living in Thornaby-on-Tees
24 out of 80 home care agencies covering Thornaby-on-Tees are registered for supported living, run by 22 different providers. The largest is Creative Support Limited, with 2. Of the 18 CQC has rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding, next to 90% for supported living across England; 1 is Outstanding. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 6 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 6 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 3 July 2026, Creative Support - Teesside Services was rated Outstanding, the newest rating here.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Key points
- CQC rates 18 of the 18 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding; 6 are still waiting for a first rating.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Stockton-on-Tees, updated every day.
- 15 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- Whatever your savings, Stockton-on-Tees council will assess care needs for free.
Citation: "Supported living in Thornaby-on-Tees", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 24registered agencies
- 100%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 15offer dementia support
- 4rated or inspected within two years
Providers offering supported living
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- 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 supported living covering Thornaby-on-Tees: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
Supported living in Thornaby-on-Tees by the numbers
CQC lists supported living for 24 of the 80 agencies covering Thornaby-on-Tees, or 30%. 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 4 points above the 96% for all agencies here and above the 90% for agencies registered for supported living across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for supported living: Creative Support - Teesside Services, Partners4Care Limited and Aspen Gardens. 4 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: March 2018. Newest: July 2026. Within 2 miles of Thornaby-on-Tees centre: 10 offices. 6 still await a first CQC rating.
Share registered for supported living: 30% here, 34% across Stockton-on-Tees.
In the North East, weekday visiting care typically costs about £33.50 an hour, with higher rates at evenings and weekends. Live-in care costs about £1,610 a week. Where these figures come from.
Nearby towns: supported living
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornaby-on-Tees | – | 24 | 18 |
| Ingleby Barwick | 1.9 mi | 24 | 18 |
| Stockton-on-Tees | 2.5 mi | 24 | 18 |
| Middlesbrough | 3.2 mi | 24 | 18 |
| Yarm | 3.9 mi | 15 | 14 |
| Billingham | 4.7 mi | 27 | 21 |
| Eston | 5.9 mi | 18 | 13 |
Council support
Stockton-on-Tees
A care needs assessment from Stockton-on-Tees council is free whatever your savings. With savings below £23,250, the council may help pay.
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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
Questions families ask about supported living in Thornaby-on-Tees
Which agencies in Thornaby-on-Tees provide supported living?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 24 of the 80 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Thornaby-on-Tees list supported living as a specialism. Well-rated choices include Creative Support - Teesside Services, Partners4Care Limited and Aspen Gardens.
How are home care agencies in Thornaby-on-Tees rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 18. Of those, 18 (100%) are Good or Outstanding (1 Outstanding). Not yet rated: 6. That is common for services registered recently.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Thornaby-on-Tees?
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. The Homecare Association puts the minimum sustainable price for council-funded home care in England at £34.42 an hour for 2026/27. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. More in our cost guide.
Can Stockton-on-Tees council help pay for home care?
It may. Stockton-on-Tees 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 Stockton-on-Tees council.
How can I pick between agencies in Thornaby-on-Tees?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 4 of the 24 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years; 14 have older reports. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? Use our checklist.
What about supported living in towns near Thornaby-on-Tees?
Thornaby-on-Tees has 24, with 18 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Ingleby Barwick (1.9 miles): 24, 18 rated Good or Outstanding; Stockton-on-Tees (2.5 miles): 24, 18 rated Good or Outstanding; Middlesbrough (3.2 miles): 24, 18 rated Good or Outstanding.
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