Care Homes in Whitley Bay
Whitley Bay has 13 CQC registered care homes. 11 are rated Good, 1 Outstanding, and 1 has not yet been rated. 8 of the 13 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Whitley Bay at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Whitley Bay, to help you judge the options below.
- North Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council pays, residential care: £944 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,331 to £1,392, median £1,369
- Care home beds filled across North Tyneside: 90%. The 12 month average is 89%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 71
- People aged 75 and over: 22,500. Rising to 27,600 by 2035, up 22%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed. 2 changed owner, covering 116 beds.
- Who pays, across North Tyneside (estimate): 52% council, 25% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,900. Rising to 3,700 by 2035, up 26%
- People aged 85 and over: 5,600. Rising to 8,300 by 2035, up 47%
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 a care home place in Whitley Bay and paying for it
The funding position shapes how much of the local list is realistically open, so it belongs at the beginning of the process. A room can be paid for privately, met in part or in full by the council after two separate assessments, or in some circumstances supported by the health service where the need is chiefly clinical. Sorting this out before viewings begin saves families from becoming attached to somewhere that turns out to be beyond reach.
Requesting a care needs assessment
Anyone who appears to need care and support can ask for an assessment, and there is no charge for it whatever someone owns or earns. It looks at washing, dressing, mobility, medication, nutrition and how safely someone manages alone, and produces a written record you can share with any home you approach. North Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council carries out that assessment and the separate financial assessment that decides who pays. If you provide care yourself, ask for a carer's assessment at the same time, because your own needs are considered in their own right.
Fees and what they cover
Residential fees are quoted weekly and cover the room, meals, laundry and personal care, with the figure reflecting the level of support needed and the room itself. Where the financial assessment shows that funded support applies, the council may meet part or all of the cost, and above the national threshold fees are paid privately. Ask each home for its rate in writing, ask what is billed separately such as hairdressing, chiropody and transport to appointments, and ask how often fees are reviewed, since an annual increase is normal and worth planning for.
Choosing between the homes and what to check
Thirteen homes is a list you can work through properly. Begin with what the assessment says is needed, then think about how far relatives will be travelling, because regular short visits do more for someone settling in than occasional long ones.
What a uniform inspection picture means
Eastbourne House holds the single Outstanding rating on this page, and eleven further homes are rated Good, including Lenore Care Home, Falmouth House, Kendal House and Milton Lodge. Because almost every home here carries a positive rating, the report text rather than the label is what separates them, describing what inspectors saw at mealtimes, how medication is handled and how staff speak to residents. One home has no published rating, which usually reflects a recent registration. Check the date of each report too, since an older inspection may describe a home under different management.
What a visit should tell you
Go at a mealtime and, if you can, return at a different hour on another day. Notice whether residents are occupied or simply seated, whether staff greet people by name and how quickly a call bell is answered. Ask about staff turnover, how care plans are reviewed and who takes part. Ask what the home does when someone's needs increase beyond what it is registered to provide.
13 care homes in Whitley Bay
- Parkvale · 124 Park Avenue, Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, NE26 1AY
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Aspire Healthcare Limited
We are Parkvale, a residential care home in Whitley Bay. We support older people, people living with dementia, adults with a learning disability, autistic adults, people managing a mental health condition, and people whose lives have been...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Respite Care, Alcohol / Drug Misuse - St Annes Care Home · 1-4 Rockcliffe, Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, NE26 2BG
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Ascot Care (St Anne's) Ltd
We are St Annes Care Home in Whitley Bay. We provide residential care for older people, including those living with dementia, and we take respite bookings for shorter stays. We have kept our focus clear rather than trying to be all things...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - Milton Lodge · 23-24 Esplanade, Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, NE26 2AJ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Aspire Healthcare Limited
Milton Lodge is a residential care home in Whitley Bay. Those living here include older people, some living with dementia, adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, people managing mental health conditions, and people whose...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Respite Care, Alcohol / Drug Misuse - Holywell House Care Centre · Holywell Dene Road, Whitley Bay, Northumberland, NE25 0LB
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Cramlington House Limited
Holywell House Care Centre is a residential care home in Whitley Bay. We support older people, including many living with dementia, and we offer respite stays as well as permanent places. We want this to feel like somewhere people live...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - Albany House · 17 Esplanade, Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, NE26 2AH
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Albany Care Homes Limited
We at Albany House offer a welcoming residential care home in the coastal town of Whitley Bay, providing personalised residential care for adults with a wide range of needs. Nestled within the North Tyneside community, our home combines...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care, Alcohol / Drug Misuse - Beresford Lodge Residential Care Home · 88 Beresford Road, Whitley Bay, Northumberland, NE26 4RJ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Supreme Healthcare Limited
We at Beresford Lodge Residential Care Home are proud to offer compassionate residential care in the welcoming coastal town of Whitley Bay. Nestled within the wider Northumberland community in the North East of England, our home provides a...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Kendal House · 27-29, Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, NE26 1DP
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Lenore Care Ltd
Kendal House is a residential care home in Whitley Bay supporting older people, including many living with dementia and people with a visual or hearing impairment. We support some younger residents and we welcome respite guests. We run the...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Falmouth House · 24 Edwards Road, Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, NE26 2BJ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Albany Care Homes Limited
Falmouth House is a care home in Whitley Bay. We provide residential care for older people and younger adults, and we support adults with a learning disability, autistic adults, people managing a mental health condition, people with a...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care, Alcohol / Drug Misuse - Linden Terrace · 22 Linden Terrace, Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, NE26 2AA
Care home · Run by Swanton Care & Community (Autism North) Limited
We are Linden Terrace, a small residential care home in Whitley Bay. We support adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, including younger adults, and we also offer respite stays. Being a small house is deliberate. It means...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Eothen Residential Homes · Park Gardens, Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, NE26 2TX
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Eothen Homes Limited
Eothen Residential Homes in Whitley Bay is a care home for older people who need help with daily living, and we offer respite stays as well as permanent places. What we offer is fairly simple and we try to do it well. Help with washing,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care - Lenore Care Home · 1 Charles Avenue, Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, NE26 1AG
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Lenore Care Ltd
Lenore Care Home is a residential home in Whitley Bay, supporting older people and younger adults, including people with a learning disability, people who are autistic, people living with mental health conditions, and people with a visual...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care, Alcohol / Drug Misuse - Eastbourne House · The Links, Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, NE26 1PG
Care home · CQC Outstanding · Run by HC-One No.2 Limited
Eastbourne House is a residential care home in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside. The people living here include older people, many of them living with dementia, along with younger adults, people with a physical disability, people with sight or...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Risedale Rest Home · 52-56 Percy Road, Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, NE26 2AY
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Risedale Rest Home Limited
We at Risedale Rest Home offer warm, considered residential care in the welcoming coastal town of Whitley Bay, North Tyneside. As a dedicated residential care home, we provide a comfortable place to call home for older people and younger...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
What care costs in North Tyneside, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care North East figure, because too few North Tyneside homes publish this price. 13 homes. Median £1,369. | £944 | £1,331 to £1,392 |
| Nursing care England figure, because too few North Tyneside homes publish this price. 140 homes. Median £1,916. | £949 | £1,600 to £2,071 |
| Residential dementia care North East figure, because too few North 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 North 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
- Eothen Residential Homes - Whitley Bay, 28 August 2026, Good
- Falmouth House, 14 August 2026, Good
- Albany House, 11 August 2026, Good
Longest since a report
- Risedale Rest Home Limited, 31 August 2019, Good
- Parkvale, 25 October 2019, Good
- Milton Lodge, 13 February 2020, Good
Frequently asked questions about care homes in Whitley Bay
How many care homes are there in Whitley Bay?
Whitley Bay has 13 CQC registered care homes: 1 Outstanding, 11 Good, 1 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 Whitley Bay?
North Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council pays an average of £944 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,331 to £1,392 a week. North East figure, because too few North 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 Whitley Bay were inspected most recently?
Eothen Residential Homes - Whitley Bay (28 August 2026), Falmouth House (14 August 2026) and Albany House (11 August 2026) have the most recent CQC reports.