Which providers in South Shields offer residential care?

Fifteen residential care homes in South Shields are listed on this page. Harton Grange holds an Outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission, and thirteen more are rated Good, including Cheviot Court, Westoe Grange Care Home, Wallace Mews and Dean View Villas. One is currently marked Requires Improvement. Vacancies change from week to week, so open the profiles that interest you and contact each home about availability.

What should we ask when visiting a care home in South Shields?

Ask how many staff are on duty overnight and at weekends, and how long the current team has worked there. Ask who writes and reviews the care plan, and how families are informed when something changes. Ask to see the room that is genuinely available rather than a show room, and look at how residents are spending the afternoon. Then ask for the most recent inspection report and what has been put right since.

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

A residential care home provides accommodation with personal care, meaning help with washing, dressing, meals, mobility and medication. A nursing home provides that same personal care with a registered nurse on duty at all hours, which is what clinical needs require. All fifteen providers listed on this page are registered as residential care homes rather than nursing homes. If the care needs assessment identifies a nursing need, look at nursing registered homes instead.

Can South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council fund a care home placement?

It can, where a care needs assessment identifies eligible needs and a financial assessment shows the person qualifies for help with the fee. Income and capital are both considered, and in most permanent placements the value of a property forms part of that calculation. The council pays up to its own rate, so a home charging above it may require a third party top up. Ask for the decision and the agreed contribution in writing before accepting a place.

How do we arrange a care needs assessment in South Shields?

Contact the adult social care team at South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council and explain what has become difficult or unsafe at home. The assessment is free and is not means tested, although the financial assessment that follows does examine income and capital. A GP, district nurse or hospital discharge team can make the referral on your behalf. If you provide unpaid care, ask for a carer assessment at the same time, as it is a separate right.

How far in advance should we start looking for a care home in South Shields?

Start as soon as a move looks likely rather than waiting for a crisis to force it. Assessments and funding decisions take time, and the homes families prefer often keep waiting lists. Allowing a few weeks lets you visit shortlisted homes more than once and at different times of day. If a hospital discharge is imminent, the discharge team can arrange interim support while a permanent place is found.

Care Homes in South Shields

South Shields has 15 CQC registered care homes. 13 are rated Good, 1 Outstanding, 1 Requires improvement. 12 of the 15 were last inspected more than three years ago.

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

South Shields at a glance

What the local numbers say about care for older people in South Shields, to help you judge the options below.

South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council pays, residential care: £915 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,331 to £1,392, median £1,369
Care home beds filled across South Tyneside: 87%. The 12 month average is 86%.
Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 77
People aged 75 and over: 15,700. Rising to 18,700 by 2035, up 19%
Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 0 closed. 2 changed owner, covering 100 beds.
Who pays, across South Tyneside (estimate): 89% council, 14% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,100. Rising to 2,500 by 2035, up 21%
People aged 85 and over: 4,100. Rising to 5,500 by 2035, up 35%

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What residential care in South Shields involves and what to look for

A care home provides a permanent room, meals and help with the daily tasks that have become difficult, from washing and dressing through to medication and moving safely about the building. Staff are on duty overnight, though the support given is personal rather than clinical.

A strong local picture, read properly

Harton Grange holds an Outstanding rating. Thirteen homes are rated Good, among them Cheviot Court, Westoe Grange Care Home, Fairholme, Wallace Lodge and Marine Park View, and one is marked Requires Improvement. Where almost every home shares a rating, the rating stops separating them, and the report underneath does the work instead. Look at which of the five key questions each judgement rested on, what inspectors singled out for praise, and when the visit took place.

Matching the home to the person

Homes differ less in the tasks they perform than in the atmosphere they keep, and no rating captures that. A place where everyone eats together at fixed times suits one person and unsettles another. Ask what a typical day looks like, how much choice residents have about when they get up and what they do, and how the home supports someone whose memory is failing.

What a visit should tell you

Go when the home is busy rather than at its quietest, and return unannounced if you can. Watch whether staff speak with residents or merely about them, whether people are occupied, and how long a call bell sounds before anyone comes. Ask how long the manager has been in post and how much agency cover is used, because stability tends to show in everything else.

Getting an assessment and arranging the funding

Needs and means are assessed separately, and both run to their own timetable, so both reward an early start.

The care needs assessment

Every adult who appears to need care and support is entitled to an assessment, free of charge and whatever their savings. South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council is responsible for carrying it out and for the financial assessment that follows where funded support may apply. Anyone providing unpaid care has a separate right to a carer assessment. The support plan produced at the end describes the level of care considered necessary, and homes will ask to see it.

How the fee is met

The financial assessment examines income and capital, and in most permanent placements the value of a property is included once the relevant disregards have been applied. Where the council contributes, it pays up to its own rate, so a home charging more will usually need a top up from a relative or another third party. If the need is mainly clinical, ask whether continuing healthcare funding has been assessed, as that is decided through the health service.

Fees and extras

Weekly rates vary with the room and the level of support required. Ask for the figure in writing and establish what sits outside it, since hairdressing, chiropody, escorted appointments and some activities are commonly charged separately. Ask what notice is given before a fee rises and what happens if assessed needs increase.

15 care homes in South Shields

Westoe Grange Care Home · 4 Horsley Hill Road, South Shields, South Tyneside, NE33 3DY
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Ascot Care (Westoe Grange) Limited
Westoe Grange Care Home provides residential care in South Shields for older people, including people living with dementia, and we also take planned respite stays. Most of what makes a care home a good place to live is undramatic. Getting...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
Cheviot Court · Horsley Hill Square, South Shields, South Tyneside, NE34 6RF
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd
We at Cheviot Court are proud to offer compassionate residential care in the heart of South Shields, providing a welcoming home for older people and adults with a wide range of support needs across South Tyneside and the wider North East....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Real Life Options - 18 Bisley Drive · 18 Bisley Drive, South Shields, South Tyneside, NE34 0PY
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Real Life Options
We at Real Life Options 18 Bisley Drive are proud to offer a welcoming residential care home in the heart of South Shields, where personalised support meets genuine community spirit. Nestled within a quiet residential setting in South...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Harton Grange · Bolden Lane, South Shields, South Tyneside, NE34 0LZ
Care home · CQC Outstanding · Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
We at Harton Grange are proud to offer a warm, welcoming residential care home in the heart of South Shields, providing specialist residential care for older people, adults living with dementia, and those with mental health needs. Nestled...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Fairholme · 134-136 Beach Road, South Shields, South Tyneside, NE33 2NG
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Pathways Care Group Limited
We at Fairholme are proud to offer a welcoming residential care home in the heart of South Shields, providing specialist support for adults with a range of needs in a truly homely setting. Nestled within the South Tyneside community, our...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Respite Care
Lifeways Community Care · 4 McAnany Avenue, South Shields, South Tyneside, NE34 0PJ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Lifeways Community Care Limited
We at Lifeways Community Care (South Shields) are proud to offer a welcoming residential care home in the heart of South Shields, providing thoughtful support for older people, younger adults, and individuals living with learning...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Dean View Villas · 579-581 John Williamson Street, South Shields, South Tyneside, NE33 5HW
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Community Integrated Care
Dean View Villas is a residential care home in South Shields. Those living here include older people, adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, and people with physical disabilities. We also offer respite stays. A mixed...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Respite Care
Marine Park View · 146-148 Beach Road, South Shields, South Tyneside, NE33 2NN
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Seahaven C.H. Ltd
Marine Park View is a care home in South Shields. We provide residential care for older people and younger adults, and we support people living with dementia, adults with a learning disability, autistic adults and people managing a mental...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Cleadon Court · Horsley Hill, South Shields, South Tyneside, NE34 7SA
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Voyage 1 Limited
Cleadon Court is a residential care home in South Shields supporting adults living with mental health conditions, people with physical disabilities and people with sight or hearing loss. Many of the people here are younger adults, and we...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Potensial - 2 Belgrave Terrace · 2 Belgrave Terrace, South Shields, South Tyneside, NE33 2RX
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Potensial Limited
Two Belgrave Terrace is a small residential care home in South Shields, South Tyneside, supporting adults with a learning disability and autistic adults. There are only a handful of people living here, and that shapes everything about how...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
St Thomas Complex · Belgrave Terrace, South Shields, South Tyneside, NE33 2RX
Care home · CQC Good · Run by St. Thomas Complex Limited
St Thomas Complex is a care home in South Shields in South Tyneside. We provide residential care for older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia, people managing mental health conditions, people with physical...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Wallace Lodge · 401 Bamburgh Avenue, South Shields, South Tyneside, NE33 3HY
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Pathways Care Group Limited
Wallace Lodge is a residential care home in South Shields supporting adults with a learning disability, autistic adults and people living with a physical disability. We are a small setting, and that shapes everything about how we work,...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Respite Care
Wallace Mews · 230 Mowbray Road, South Shields, South Tyneside, NE33 3BE
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Pathways Care Group Limited
Wallace Mews is a residential home in South Shields supporting adults with learning disabilities, autistic adults and people with physical disabilities. We also provide respite stays, arranged in advance so that a short stay feels like...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Respite Care
Ashlea Mews · Stanhope Parade, South Shields, South Tyneside, NE33 4BA
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Indigo Care Services Limited
Ashlea Mews is a residential care home in South Shields providing a home for older people and for younger adults who need support with daily living, including people living with dementia. We offer permanent places and shorter respite...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
The Lodge Care Home · Farnham Road, South Shields, South Tyneside, NE34 0JR
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Marton Care Ltd
The Lodge Care Home is a residential care home in South Shields. We provide a home for older people, including many living with dementia, and we also support some younger adults and offer respite stays for shorter periods of care. We would...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care

What care costs in South Tyneside, per week

Type of care	What the council pays	What self-funders are typically asked
Residential care North East figure, because too few South Tyneside homes publish this price. 13 homes. Median £1,369.	£915	£1,331 to £1,392
Nursing care England figure, because too few South Tyneside homes publish this price. 140 homes. Median £1,916.	£1,064	£1,600 to £2,071
Residential dementia care North East figure, because too few South Tyneside 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 South Tyneside 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

Cleadon Court, 8 May 2026, Requires improvement
Marine Park View, 20 May 2024, Good
Wallace Mews, 15 February 2024, Good

Longest since a report

Wallace Lodge, 9 January 2019, Good
Cheviot Court, 29 June 2019, Good
Ashlea Mews, 16 July 2019, Good

Frequently asked questions about care homes in South Shields

How many care homes are there in South Shields?

South Shields has 15 CQC registered care homes: 1 Outstanding, 13 Good, 1 Requires improvement. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.

How much does a care home cost in South Shields?

South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council pays an average of £915 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,331 to £1,392 a week. North East figure, because too few South Tyneside 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 South Shields were inspected most recently?

Cleadon Court (8 May 2026), Marine Park View (20 May 2024) and Wallace Mews (15 February 2024) have the most recent CQC reports.