Home care in South Tyneside.
There are 17 home-care agencies regulated by the CQC in South Tyneside, with 88% rated Good or Outstanding. Below: every agency we know of, sorted by rating.
What home care looks like in South Tyneside
Home care — sometimes called domiciliary care — covers a wide range of support delivered to someone in their own home. In South Tyneside, the CQC has 17 registered home-care providers. Of those, 15 are rated Good or Outstanding. The average family arranges between 7 and 28 hours of care a week, depending on whether the recipient needs companionship, hands-on personal care, or live-in support.
Cost varies by region and service type. As a rule of thumb, hourly rates in north east sit between £20 and £35 in 2026, with a small premium for evenings, weekends, and specialist care like dementia or palliative support. We collate live quotes from the agencies you shortlist — see our cost guide for a fuller breakdown.
CQC ratings are the most rigorous independent assessment available and we surface them prominently on every listing. If you’re unsure how to interpret them, our explainer walks you through the five key questions and what inspectors look for.
Top agencies in South Tyneside
Showing the top 17 of 17 by CQC rating.
- Bluebird Care South Tyneside, Newcastle and DarlingtonRun by D. J. Haswell LimitedOutstandingSouth Tyneside
Registered manager: Nesbitt, John
- Campbell CourtRun by Springfield Home Care Services LimitedGoodSouth Tyneside
Registered manager: Kelly, Donna
- Care Outcomes UK LtdRun by Care Outcomes UK LimitedGoodSouth Tyneside
Registered manager: Ivison, Joanne
- Creative Support - DanesfieldRun by Creative Support LimitedGoodSouth Tyneside
Registered manager: Lowrey, Heather
- Human Support Group Limited - South TynesideRun by The Human Support Group LimitedGoodSouth Tyneside
Registered manager: Marshall, Penny
- Real Life Options - South TynesideRun by Real Life OptionsGoodSouth Tyneside
Registered manager: Huskisson, Kay
- St Anne's Community Services - SunderlandRun by St Anne's Community ServicesGoodSouth Tyneside
Registered manager: Armstrong, Karen
- St Anne's Community Services- South TynesideRun by St Anne's Community ServicesGoodSouth Tyneside
Registered manager: Hodgson, Lindsay-Marie
- Springfield Healthcare (South Tyneside)Run by Springfield Home Care Services LimitedNot ratedSouth Tyneside
Registered manager: Parveen, Zorah
- funding
Who pays for home care in the UK? A 2026 funding guide
Home care in the UK is funded through four main routes: NHS Continuing Healthcare (for those with a primary health need), local authority social care (means-tested), fully self-funded arrangements, and state benefits like Attendance Allowance that can help offset costs. Understanding which applies — and in what combination — can mean the difference between thousands of pounds a year in funded support and paying for everything yourself. This guide explains each route, the eligibility thresholds, and the questions worth asking now.
- choosing
20 questions to ask before picking a home-care agency
Choosing a home care agency is a significant decision, and most families make it under time pressure, without a clear framework for what to ask. These 20 questions — grouped by care quality, carer training, visit logistics, cost, communication, and safeguarding — are drawn from the CQC's own assessment framework and from what families most often say they wish they had asked. For each question, we explain what a strong answer sounds like and what should give you pause.
- comparison
Live-in care, visiting care, or a care home? How to choose
The three main care models for older people in England — visiting home care, live-in care, and residential care homes — differ significantly in cost, daily experience, and what level of need they suit. Visiting care starts from around £24 per hour; live-in care typically costs £900–£1,500 per week; care homes range from £900 to £1,800 per week. But the right choice is rarely just about cost. This guide lays out what daily life looks like under each model, who each suits, what nobody tells you about the downsides, and a decision framework to help.