Care Homes in North East

Compare CQC ratings and registered care options across North East, including County Durham, Northumberland, Sunderland, Newcastle upon Tyne. Browse by county or local authority to see individual homes, inspection details and contact information.

Official CQC data snapshot: July 2026. Confirm current fees, vacancies and care availability directly with each home.

Care home snapshot for North East

A factual snapshot calculated from the homes listed below. Ratings describe CQC evidence at the time of assessment; bed figures describe registered capacity, not current vacancies.

registered homes
732

in this directory snapshot

Good or Outstanding
92%

633 of 689 homes with an overall rating

offer nursing care
276

including homes offering both residential and nursing care

median registered beds
38

based on 732 homes with capacity data

Outstanding

40

Good

593

Requires Improvement

56

Inadequate

0

Care homes by county in North East

Care homes by city and local authority

Choosing a care home in North East

Start with location and the type of support required, then compare the latest CQC findings. Ask shortlisted homes about staffing, fees, vacancies, visiting and how they would meet needs that may change over time.

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A directory category does not guarantee that a home can support every person. Check the individual listing and confirm the home's current admission criteria.

Outstanding Care Homes in North East