How do you arrange a care needs assessment in Middlesbrough?

Contact the adult social care team at Middlesbrough Council and ask for a care needs assessment, which anyone who appears to need support can request. It can take place at home, in hospital or over the telephone, and a relative or advocate may be present. If the person is already an inpatient, the hospital discharge team can usually make the referral. You will receive a written record of the needs identified, and that record forms the basis of any funded support.

Can Middlesbrough Council fund a care home placement?

It can, where the needs assessment shows that residential care is the right form of support and the financial assessment shows capital below the relevant threshold. Funding is means tested, so many families contribute towards the weekly fee and some meet it in full. If the chosen home charges more than the council will fund, a third party top up may be sought from a relative rather than the resident. Where the primary need is a health need, the NHS may cover the cost through continuing healthcare.

Which care homes in Middlesbrough are listed on this page?

This page covers thirty four residential care homes in Middlesbrough registered with the Care Quality Commission. Each home has its own profile setting out the current rating and the inspection report behind it. Those listed include Woodlands and Nunthorpe Hall, both rated Outstanding, along with Apple Mews Care Home, Bluebell House, Cleveland View and Dalby Court Residential Care Home. Looking at several profiles together is more informative than reading a rating on its own.

What is the difference between a residential care home and a nursing home?

A residential care home provides a room, meals and personal care, covering help with washing, dressing, mobility and taking medication. A nursing home provides all of that with registered nurses on duty at all times, for people whose conditions need daily clinical care. Every provider listed on this page is registered as a residential care home. Where the assessment concludes that nursing care is required, the search should move to homes carrying that registration.

How far ahead should families start looking?

Begin while a move still looks likely rather than waiting until it becomes unavoidable, because suitable homes rarely have a room free on the day one is needed. Several weeks allows time to visit more than once, read inspection reports in full and speak to relatives of current residents. A hospital discharge can reduce that to days, and a placement chosen at that speed is harder to reverse than to get right first time. Asking for the assessment early keeps options open even if plans change.

What should you ask when visiting a care home in Middlesbrough?

Ask what staffing looks like overnight and at weekends, and how far the home relies on agency workers who do not know the residents. Ask to see the room genuinely on offer rather than a display room, and ask what happens when someone's needs outgrow what the home provides. Take the latest inspection report with you and raise anything the inspectors noted directly with the manager. Allow enough time to watch an ordinary part of the day rather than only the arranged tour.

Care Homes in Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough has 36 CQC registered care homes. 30 are rated Good, 2 Outstanding, and 4 have not yet been rated. 23 of the 36 were last inspected more than three years ago.

Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.

Middlesbrough at a glance

What the numbers say about care for older people in Middlesbrough.

Middlesbrough Council pays, residential care: £857 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,331 to £1,392, median £1,369
Care home beds filled across Middlesbrough: 83%. The 12 month average is 82%.
Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 116
People aged 75 and over: 12,000. Rising to 14,700 by 2035, up 22%
Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 1 closed
Who pays, across Middlesbrough (estimate): 47% council, 21% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,600. Rising to 2,000 by 2035, up 22%
People aged 85 and over: 3,100. Rising to 4,100 by 2035, up 36%

Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.

Arranging care in Middlesbrough and understanding the cost

How a placement will be paid for shapes which homes are realistic, so it is worth resolving before a family settles on somewhere in particular.

The care needs assessment

Anyone who appears to need care and support is entitled to an assessment, whatever their income or savings, and asking early is sensible even where a family expects to pay privately. It covers washing, dressing, meals, mobility, medication, safety around the house and the support relatives are already providing, and it produces a written record of what is needed. Requests are made to Middlesbrough Council, which is responsible for adult social care assessments and for arranging funded support in the town. A relative caring unpaid can ask for a carer's assessment of their own needs at the same time.

Means testing, fees and the small print

A financial assessment follows the needs assessment, taking in income, savings and, where the move is permanent, the value of a property in most circumstances. Above the capital threshold a resident pays their own fees, and below it the council contributes according to the assessment. Each home sets its own charges rather than following a single rate, so fees vary with the room, the level of support and whether nursing input is part of the arrangement. Ask for the weekly fee in writing along with everything billed on top, since hairdressing, chiropody and outings are usually separate, and ask how much notice is given before an increase. Where a family chooses a home costing more than the council will fund, a third party top up may be required, and it cannot come from the resident's own money.

Choosing the right home and what to look for

Getting more from the inspection reports

The Care Quality Commission judges each home on five questions, asking whether it is safe, effective, caring, responsive and well led, and the overall rating is a summary of those judgements. With twenty eight homes rated Good, the separate scores behind that word are what will actually distinguish one from another, and the date of the inspection matters as much as its conclusion. Four homes have no rating yet, which usually reflects recent registration rather than any difficulty, though it does leave less published evidence to weigh.

The visit and what to watch for

Ask how many care staff are on duty overnight and at weekends, and how much the home relies on agency cover. Ask how long the registered manager has been in post and how much of the care team has changed over the past year. Find out whether the home could keep supporting someone as their needs increase, or whether that would eventually mean another move. Visit twice if you can, with one visit around a mealtime, and watch how staff speak with residents who are not part of your tour.

36 care homes in Middlesbrough

Woodlands · 52 Church Lane, Middlesborough, Middlesbrough, TS5 7EB
Care home · CQC Outstanding · Run by Voyage 1 Limited
Woodlands is a residential care home in Middlesbrough. We support older people and younger adults, including adults with learning disabilities, autistic adults, people managing mental health conditions, people with physical disabilities,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care, Alcohol / Drug Misuse
22 Levick Court · Cambridge Road, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, TS5 5JR
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Middlesbrough Borough Council
We are 22 Levick Court, a small residential care home in Middlesbrough supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, most of them younger adults. Because we are small, we can plan around people rather than around a...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Acklam House · 136 Low Lane, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, TS5 8EE
Care home · Run by Swanton Care & Community Limited
Acklam House is a residential care home in Middlesbrough supporting adults with a learning disability or autism. It is a home rather than a placement, and the household is built around the people who live in it. Support is planned...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Apple Mews Care Home · 113 Burlam Road, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, TS5 5AR
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Ashes Care Group Limited
Apple Mews Care Home is in Middlesbrough, and we provide residential care for older people who need support with daily living, for younger adults who need a supportive household, and for people with physical disabilities. Respite stays are...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Bluebell House · 51 Belle Vue Grove, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, TS4 2PZ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Royal Mencap Society
Here at Bluebell House, we are a residential care home based in Middlesbrough, and we are proud to be part of the local community we serve. We support adults with learning disabilities and autism, offering both long term residential care...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
Cinnamon House · 50 Belle Vue Grove, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, TS4 2PZ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Royal Mencap Society
Here at Cinnamon House, we are proud to offer a warm and genuinely homely environment for the people who live with us in the heart of Middlesbrough. We provide residential care for adults, with a particular focus on supporting people with...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
Cleveland View · Cargo Fleet Lane, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, TS3 8NN
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Bondcare (Ambassador) Limited
We are Cleveland View, a residential care home in Middlesbrough. We look after older people, including those living with dementia, and we also support younger adults whose needs suit a residential setting. Respite stays are available....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Dalby Court Residential Care Home · 1 Dalby Court, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, TS8 0XE
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Sanctuary Care Limited
Dalby Court Residential Care Home is in Middlesbrough, supporting older people and younger adults, including many people living with dementia. We try to run a house rather than an institution, and the difference lies mostly in small...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Elizabeth House · Elizabeth House, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, TS3 6HE
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Love Care Group Limited
Elizabeth House is a residential care home in Middlesbrough supporting older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia and people with physical disabilities. We try to run a house rather than an institution, and the...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Evergreen Court · Saltersgill Avenue, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, TS4 3LD
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Hornby Healthcare Limited
Evergreen Court is a residential care home in Middlesbrough. We provide care for older people, including those living with dementia, and we offer respite stays alongside permanent places. We keep things straightforward. People usually come...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
Fountains Court · 19a, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, TS8 0UJ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Maven Healthcare (Fountains) Limited
Fountains Court is a residential care home in Middlesbrough, looking after older people who need help with everyday living rather than nursing care. We offer permanent places and respite stays, and many of our residents live with dementia....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
Grove Lodge and Courtyard · 341 Marton Road, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, TS4 2PH
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Mariposa Care Group Limited
Grove Lodge and Courtyard is a care home in Middlesbrough. We provide residential care for older people, and we support people living with dementia and people managing a mental health condition. Respite stays are available alongside...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Respite Care
Hemlington Hall · Nuneaton Drive, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, TS8 9DA
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Voyage 1 Limited
We are Hemlington Hall, a residential care home in Middlesbrough supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, including younger adults. We provide permanent places and respite stays. The people who live here are adults...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Hemlington House · 22 Corporal Roberts Close, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, TS8 9SP
Care home · Run by Milewood Healthcare Ltd
Hemlington House is a residential care home in Middlesbrough. We support adults who have a learning disability and autistic adults, alongside older people needing residential care, and much of our work is with younger adults. Support here...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Highfield Cottage · 54 Highfield Road, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, TS4 2QP
Care home · CQC Good · Run by A J Residential Care Ltd
We are Highfield Cottage, a small residential care home in Middlesbrough supporting adults with a learning disability and autistic adults. Being small is the whole basis of how we work. This is a house with a handful of people living in...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
Kirkley Lodge · Dalby Way, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, TS8 0TW
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Anchor Hanover Group
Kirkley Lodge is a residential care home in Middlesbrough caring for older people who need support with everyday life, including residents living with dementia. What we offer is help with the ordinary business of the day: assistance to...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
Lavender Court · 4 Beverley Road, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, TS4 3LQ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Hornby Healthcare Limited
Lavender Court is a residential care home in Middlesbrough. We care for older people who need support with daily living, including those living with dementia, those with a physical disability and those whose sight or hearing is impaired....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Longlands Care Home · 35 Longlands Road, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, TS4 2JS
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Constantia Healthcare Limited
Longlands Care Home is a residential care home in Middlesbrough. We support older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia or with mental ill health and people with a physical disability, and we offer respite stays....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Low Lane House · 18 Low Lane, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, TS5 8EA
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Action for Care Limited
Low Lane House is a small residential home in Middlesbrough supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, including younger adults moving into a home of their own for the first time. We also offer respite stays, planned...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Loxley Chase · 3a & 5 The Crescent, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, TS5 6SD
Care home · CQC Good · Run by SUSASH Middlesbrough Ltd
Loxley Chase is a residential care home in Middlesbrough, looking after older people who need help with everyday life rather than nursing care. We offer permanent places and respite stays. We try to keep the emphasis on life rather than on...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
Montpellier Manor · 46 Strait Lane, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, TS8 9BD
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Methodist Homes
We at Montpellier Manor are proud to offer warm, attentive residential care in the welcoming community of Middlesbrough, where every resident is treated as part of our extended family. Nestled within the TS postcode area of the North East,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Respite Care
Nunthorpe Hall · Eastside, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, TS7 0NP
Care home · CQC Outstanding · Run by GMA Healthcare Ltd
Nunthorpe Hall provides residential care for older people in Middlesbrough, and we also welcome respite guests. At our most recent inspection the Care Quality Commission rated us outstanding. That was a good day, and we try to hold it...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care
Nunthorpe Oaks Residential Care Home · 114 Guisborough Road, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, TS7 0JA
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Sanctuary Care Limited
Nunthorpe Oaks is a residential care home in Middlesbrough for older people who need help with daily living, including many people living with dementia. We care for younger adults too where we are confident we can meet their needs, and we...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Parkville Care Centre · Walpole Street, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, TS1 4HA
Nursing home · Care home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Prestige Care Limited
Parkville Care Centre is a nursing home in Middlesbrough, and we provide both residential and nursing care for adults who need support that goes beyond what can reasonably be managed at home. Qualified nurses are part of our team, which...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Ransdale House · 54 Caversham Road, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, TS4 3NU
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Achieve Together Limited
Here at Ransdale House, we provide residential care for adults in the heart of Middlesbrough, and we take real pride in the community we have built here. We support people with a wide range of needs, including learning disabilities,...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Riverside Meadow · Fosdyke Green, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, TS3 0RY
Nursing home · Care home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Constantia Healthcare Limited
Riverside Meadow in Middlesbrough provides nursing and residential care, supporting older adults and some younger adults, with respite stays available. Having both levels of care in one place matters more than it might sound. People's...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Riverside & Roseberry Lodge · North Ormesby Road, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, TS4 2AF
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Voyage 1 Limited
Riverside and Roseberry Lodge is a residential care home in Middlesbrough. We support adults of all ages, including older people, younger adults, and people living with a learning disability or autism, mental health needs or a physical...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Roseleigh Care Home · Lytton Street, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, TS4 2BZ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Constantia Healthcare Limited
Here at Roseleigh Care Home, we are proud to be a trusted part of the Middlesbrough community, offering a warm and homely environment where residents feel genuinely valued and well looked after. We support a wide range of needs under one...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Saint John of God Hospitaller Services - 1-2 Dalby View · 1-2 Dalby View, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, TS8 0XR
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Saint John of God Hospitaller Services
Dalby View is a residential care home in Middlesbrough, part of Saint John of God Hospitaller, and we support adults with learning disabilities and autistic people. We also offer respite stays, both planned and at shorter notice, for...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
St Anne's Community Services - Astbury · 9-9a Astbury, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, TS8 9XT
Care home · CQC Good · Run by St Anne's Community Services
We are Astbury in Middlesbrough, a residential care home run as part of St Anne's Community. We support adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, and we offer respite stays alongside permanent places. A home for a small number...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
St Judes Residential Care Home · 20-22 Breckon Hill Road, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, TS4 2DR
Care home · CQC Good · Run by St Judes Residential Home Limited
Here at St Judes Residential Care Home in Middlesbrough, we provide a warm and supportive home for the people who live with us. We are proud to have received a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission, which reflects the genuine effort...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Stainton Way · Hemlington, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, TS8 9LX
Care home · CQC Good · Run by North East Care Homes Limited
Stainton Way is a residential care home in Middlesbrough, supporting older people including those living with dementia. We offer permanent places and respite stays. Moving into a care home is a significant change and the first few weeks...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
Supporting Hands NE · 42 Eastbourne Road, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, TS5 6QW
Care home · Run by Supporting Hands NE Limited
Supporting Hands NE in Middlesbrough is a residential care home for older people and younger adults, including adults with a learning disability and autistic adults. We run this as a home rather than a unit. Everybody has their own room...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
The Avenue · 76 The Avenue, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, TS7 0AR
Care home · Run by Milewood Healthcare Ltd
The Avenue is a residential care home in Middlesbrough. We support adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, most of them younger adults, along with older people who need help with daily living. We try to run this as a house...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
The Grove · 97b, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, TS7 8AN
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Swanton Care & Community Limited
We are The Grove, a small residential care home in Middlesbrough. We support adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, including younger adults, and we also offer respite stays. This is a home first. The people who live here...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Windermere Grange Care Home · Windermere Road, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, TS5 5DH
Care home · CQC Good · Run by St. Martin's Care Limited
Windermere Grange Care Home is a care home in Middlesbrough. We provide residential care for older people, and we support people living with dementia, adults with a learning disability and autistic adults. Respite stays are available...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care

What care costs in Middlesbrough, per week

Type of care	What the council pays	What self-funders are typically asked
Residential care North East figure, because too few Middlesbrough homes publish this price. 13 homes. Median £1,369.	£857	£1,331 to £1,392
Nursing care England figure, because too few Middlesbrough homes publish this price. 140 homes. Median £1,916.	£857	£1,600 to £2,071
Residential dementia care North East figure, because too few Middlesbrough homes publish this price. 14 homes. Median £1,458.	Not published separately	£1,268 to £1,548
Nursing dementia care England figure, because too few Middlesbrough homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050.	Not published separately	£1,890 to £2,221

Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.

Inspected most recently

Evergreen Court, 30 July 2026, Good
Loxley Chase, 2 July 2026, Good
Ransdale House, 12 February 2026, Good

Longest since a report

Bluebell House, 4 January 2019, Good
Montpellier Manor, 30 January 2019, Good
Woodlands, 5 March 2019, Outstanding

Frequently asked questions about care homes in Middlesbrough

How many care homes are there in Middlesbrough?

Middlesbrough has 36 CQC registered care homes: 2 Outstanding, 30 Good, 4 not yet rated. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.

How much does a care home cost in Middlesbrough?

Middlesbrough Council pays an average of £857 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,331 to £1,392 a week. North East figure, because too few Middlesbrough homes publish this price. 13 homes. Median £1,369. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.

Which care homes in Middlesbrough were inspected most recently?

Evergreen Court (30 July 2026), Loxley Chase (2 July 2026) and Ransdale House (12 February 2026) have the most recent CQC reports.