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Supported living in Penshaw
19 out of 93 home care agencies covering Penshaw are registered for supported living, run by 17 different providers. The largest is St Anne's Community Services, with 2. Among the 17 with a CQC rating, 100% are Good or Outstanding, next to 90% for supported living across England; 1 is Outstanding. Typical fees here come to 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 1 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 26 January 2026, Include 'In' Autism was rated Good, the newest rating here.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
The short version
- 17 of the 17 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding and 2 are not yet rated.
- Sunderland council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 11.
- Rating changes in Sunderland are checked each day. See what changed recently.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Supported living in Penshaw", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 19agencies registered with CQC
- 100%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 11support people with dementia
- 5inspected or rated since October 2024
Who offers supported living in Penshaw
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 93
- Care for adults under 65 · 78
- Elderly care · 76
- Physical disability care · 76
- Dementia care · 71
- Sensory impairment care · 68
- Mental health care · 61
- Learning disability care · 52
- Children's care · 30
- Supported living · 19
- Eating disorder support · 10
- Substance misuse support · 10
| # | Agency | CQC rating | Last rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ESPA Agency | Dec 2025 | 3.0 miles | 1 | |
| 2 | Support Health and Wellbeing Ltd | Aug 2025 | 5.1 miles | 7 | |
| 3 | Include 'In' Autism | Jan 2026 | 5.6 miles | 7 | |
| 4 | Coquet Trust | Nov 2024 | 6.2 miles | 7 | |
| 5 | Lifeways Community Care (Sunderland) | Feb 2023 | 2.4 miles | 4 | |
| 6 | Eternity Care Ltd | Aug 2023 | 3.5 miles | 4 | |
| 7 | Sunderland Home Care Associates (20-20) Limited | Jan 2024 | 4.5 miles | 9 | |
| 8 | St Anne's Community Services- South Tyneside | Sep 2023 | 4.8 miles | 3 | |
| 9 | Hagan Hall | Feb 2023 | 5.4 miles | 7 | |
| 10 | Yeshua Healthcare | Feb 2023 | 5.9 miles | 8 | |
| 11 | Mencap North East Domiciliary Care Agency | Dec 2023 | 6.4 miles | 2 | |
| 12 | Cherry Tree Gardens | Jan 2019 | 3.1 miles | 5 | |
| 13 | L S Care Limited | Nov 2019 | 4.8 miles | 8 | |
| 14 | St Anne's Community Services - Sunderland | Jan 2020 | 4.8 miles | 4 | |
| 15 | Creative Support - Gateshead Service | Sep 2021 | 6.0 miles | 8 | |
| 16 | YS Services Limited trading as Embracing Care | Mar 2019 | 6.5 miles | 9 | |
| 17 | Second to None Care Ltd | Dec 2020 | 6.7 miles | 8 | |
| 18 | West & Rectory Lodges | Not yet rated | – | 4.6 miles | 4 |
| 19 | Magnus Care Ltd (Gateshead) | Not yet rated | – | 6.2 miles | 7 |
This table lists each agency covering Penshaw registered for supported living, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Penshaw centre.
Supported living in Penshaw by the numbers
Registered for supported living: 19 out of 93 agencies covering Penshaw (20%). 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, in line with the 99% for all agencies here and above the 90% for agencies registered for supported living across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for supported living: ESPA Agency, Support Health and Wellbeing Ltd and Include 'In' Autism. The newest rating is from January 2026 and the oldest from January 2019; 5 fall within the last two years. Offices within 2 miles of Penshaw centre: 0. 2 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Supported living is on 20% of registrations here and 16% across Sunderland.
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.
Supported living in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penshaw | – | 19 | 17 |
| Shiney Row | 0.7 mi | 19 | 17 |
| Washington | 2.0 mi | 36 | 31 |
| Houghton-le-Spring | 2.4 mi | 16 | 15 |
| Birtley | 3.4 mi | 35 | 31 |
| Chester-le-Street | 3.6 mi | 14 | 12 |
| Sunderland | 4.0 mi | 13 | 12 |
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Questions families ask about supported living in Penshaw
Which home care agencies in Penshaw offer supported living?
19 of the 93 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Penshaw list supported living as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are ESPA Agency, Support Health and Wellbeing Ltd and Include 'In' Autism.
How are home care agencies in Penshaw rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 17. Of those, 17 (100%) are Good or Outstanding, including 1 Outstanding. 2 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Penshaw?
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. Homecare Association figure for 2026/27: a sustainable council rate for home care in England starts at £34.42 an hour. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Our cost guide has more detail.
Can Sunderland council help pay for home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Sunderland 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 Sunderland council.
How can I pick between agencies in Penshaw?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 5 of the 19 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years, while 12 have older reports. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? Our checklist.
What about supported living in towns near Penshaw?
Penshaw has 19, with 17 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Shiney Row (0.7 miles): 19, 17 rated Good or Outstanding; Washington (2.0 miles): 36, 31 rated Good or Outstanding; Houghton-le-Spring (2.4 miles): 16, 15 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Other towns near Penshaw
- Supported living in Shiney Row 0.7 mi
- Supported living in Washington 2.0 mi
- Supported living in Houghton-le-Spring 2.4 mi
- Supported living in Birtley 3.4 mi
- Supported living in Chester-le-Street 3.6 mi
- Supported living in Sunderland 4.0 mi
- Supported living in Hetton-le-Hole 4.1 mi
- Supported living in Pelton 4.5 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.