Real Life Options - 18 Bisley Drive
Residential care home · South Shields
18 Bisley Drive, South Shields, NE34 0PY
Run by Real Life Options
- GoodCQC · Jun 2023
- 8.4Our score
- Beds7
- Type of careResidential
- Phone0191 454 4871
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 22 June 2023
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledOutstanding
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Real Life Options - 18 Bisley Drive
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-126668430
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Real Life Options - 18 Bisley Drive
Real Life Options provides personalised support for people with learning disabilities, autism and complex or age-related needs, helping individuals develop independence, choice and confidence. The organisation works with people, families, friends and local communities to shape support around life at home, relationships and community participation.
Its approach can include practical help with communication, daily living and meaningful activity, while services are regulated in England by the Care Quality Commission. The South Shields listing also identifies residential care and respite support, making it relevant for families looking for a structured setting or a break from caring responsibilities. personalised support for people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with South Shields
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lifeways Community Care (South Shields)South Shields | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The Lodge Care HomeSouth Shields | 0.4 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Ashlea MewsSouth Shields | 0.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Dean View VillasSouth Shields | 0.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Haven CourtSouth Shields | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Real Life Options
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real Life Options - 96 Bishopton RoadStockton-on-Tees | Good | 8.0 | |
| Real Life Options - 2 Frederick StreetStockton-on-Tees | Good | 8.0 | |
| Real Life Options - Darlington RoadStockton-on-Tees | Good | 8.4 | |
| Real Life Options - Springfield RoadBirmingham | Good | 8.0 | |
| Real Life Options - 90 Capel GardensPinner | Good | 8.0 | |
| Real Life Options - 96 Harrowdene RoadWembley | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Support shaped with local communities
- Choice and independence at the centre
Ask about
- The South Shields service is registered without nursing
Suits: People needing disability or complex-needs support
Types of care
- Dementia
- Elderly care
- Learning disabilities
- Mental health
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory impairment
- Younger adults
Also works on: residential
Location
18 Bisley Drive, South Shields, NE34 0PY
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Questions families ask
How much does Real Life Options - 18 Bisley Drive cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Real Life Options - 18 Bisley Drive for its weekly fee. As a guide, South Tyneside council paid on average £780 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask Real Life Options - 18 Bisley Drive whether it takes residents funded by South Tyneside council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.