Home care · Sunderland
Supported living in Whitburn
20 of the 79 home care agencies covering Whitburn offer supported living, from 17 providers. St Anne's Community Services has the most, at 3. Of the 19 CQC has rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding, against 90% for supported living across England. 2 are 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 were last rated over four years ago. The most recent rating was Breeze Support Solutions, rated Good on 29 April 2026.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
Key points
- 10 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- Good or Outstanding: 19 of the 19 rated agencies; 1 is still waiting for a first rating.
- Whatever your savings, Sunderland council will assess care needs for free.
- We check for new CQC ratings in Sunderland daily: see the latest changes.
Citation: "Supported living in Whitburn", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 20agencies on the CQC register
- 100%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 10support people with dementia
- 8with a rating or inspection since November 2024
Supported living in Whitburn: providers ranked
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 79
- Care for adults under 65 · 66
- Elderly care · 66
- Physical disability care · 61
- Dementia care · 59
- Sensory impairment care · 52
- Mental health care · 50
- Learning disability care · 43
- Supported living · 20
- Children's care · 16
- Eating disorder support · 8
- Substance misuse support · 7
All agencies covering Whitburn with a CQC registration for supported living. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
How supported living in Whitburn compares
CQC lists supported living for 20 of the 79 agencies covering Whitburn, or 25%. Of those rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding: 5 points above the 95% for every agency here, and above the England figure of 90% for supported living.
Include 'In' Autism, Support Health and Wellbeing Ltd and ESPA Agency lead the list for supported living. Ratings run from November 2019 to April 2026, and 8 are from the last two years. 0 have an office within 2 miles of Whitburn centre. Not yet rated: 1. That is usual for services registered recently.
Across Sunderland, 16% of agencies are registered for supported living, against 25% here.
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.
Where else nearby offers supported living
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitburn | – | 20 | 19 |
| Cleadon | 1.5 mi | 25 | 22 |
| South Shields | 3.1 mi | 30 | 26 |
| Sunderland | 3.9 mi | 13 | 12 |
| Jarrow | 4.8 mi | 42 | 34 |
| Tynemouth | 5.6 mi | 30 | 26 |
| Hebburn | 6.0 mi | 45 | 37 |
Council support
Sunderland
Savings under £23,250? Sunderland council may help with the cost, and its care needs assessment is free for everyone.
How to ask for an assessment, paying for care and direct payments in Sunderland
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Free care cost report for Whitburn
- 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 Whitburn
Which agencies in Whitburn provide supported living?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 20 of the 79 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Whitburn list supported living as a specialism. Among the highest rated are Include 'In' Autism, Support Health and Wellbeing Ltd and ESPA Agency.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Whitburn?
19 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 19 with a rating (2 Outstanding). Not yet rated: 1. That is common for services registered recently.
What does home care cost in Whitburn?
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. 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. More in our cost guide.
Does Sunderland council fund home care?
It may. Sunderland 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 Sunderland council.
How do I choose between agencies in Whitburn?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 8 of 20 were inspected or rated within the last two years; 11 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. Use our checklist.
Are there more supported living in towns near Whitburn?
In Whitburn there are 20, 19 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Cleadon (1.5 miles): 25, 22 rated Good or Outstanding; South Shields (3.1 miles): 30, 26 rated Good or Outstanding; Sunderland (3.9 miles): 13, 12 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.