Learning disability care homes in North Tyneside

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North Tyneside has 13 learning disability care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 1 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 11 Good. 2 homes are not rated yet. North Tyneside council paid on average £921 a week for a residential care place and £934 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

All care homes in North Tyneside (44)

North Tyneside at a glance

13on this list

Official rating
  • Good11
  • Not yet rated2
  • 100% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score8.0 / 10
  • Types of care77% offer younger adults
How this list is ordered

Homes in North Tyneside are ordered by the MyCareCheck score, the average of the CQC's ratings for the five questions it asks at every inspection. Where two homes score the same, the better overall rating goes first.

Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.

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13 learning disability care homes in North Tyneside

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Queensbridge Respite

Run by Flexible Support Options Limited

19A Queensbridge, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 8YQ
GoodCQC · Feb 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 6 residents in Newcastle upon Tyne, run by Flexible Support Options Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Albany House

Run by Albany Care Homes Limited

17 Esplanade, Whitley Bay, NE26 2AH
GoodCQC · Aug 2026
  • Residential
  • 10 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 10 residents in Whitley Bay, run by Albany Care Homes Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, mental health, sensory impairment, younger adults and substance misuse.

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Carville Road

Run by Voyage 1 Limited

52 Carville Road, Wallsend, NE28 6AB
GoodCQC · Feb 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 12 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Physical disabilities

People with learning disabilities, mental health needs, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and other complex requirements can receive residential support at Carville Road. The home forms part of a wider specialist care organisation with residential homes, supported living and flexible support in community or home settings.

Support is shaped around individual goals, values and preferences.

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Falmouth House

Run by Albany Care Homes Limited

24 Edwards Road, Whitley Bay, NE26 2BJ
GoodCQC · Aug 2026
  • Residential
  • 10 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 10 residents in Whitley Bay, run by Albany Care Homes Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, mental health, sensory impairment, younger adults and substance misuse.

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Forest Hall

Run by Education and Services for People with Autism Limited

59-65 Station Road North, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 7AS
GoodCQC · Apr 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Forest Hall is connected with ESPA’s specialist autism services, supporting residential and educational pathways for autistic people. ESPA College provides autism-specific further education, while residential and respite placements support learners developing skills, independence and confidence. College placements may be full-time or part-time.

A multidisciplinary team of autism specialist clinicians works across college and residential services,…

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Lenore Care Home

Run by Lenore Care Ltd

1 Charles Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1AG
GoodCQC · May 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 23 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 23 residents in Whitley Bay, run by Lenore Care Ltd. Supports older people, learning disabilities, mental health, sensory impairment, younger adults and substance misuse.

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Leybourne

Run by The Percy Hedley Foundation

30 Leybourne Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 7AP
GoodCQC · Aug 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 8 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Leybourne provides residential support for people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and sensory impairment, with an emphasis on individual outcomes, choice and independence. Its approach is built around detailed person-centred support plans developed with the individual, family and social worker or care manager.

The wider Adult Horizons service offers bespoke activity and sensory pathways, practical learning and purposeful…

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Melrose House

Run by Melrose House Cullercoats Ltd

25 Beverley Terrace, Cullercoats, NE30 4NT
GoodCQC · Oct 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 10 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Melrose House provides residential care and domiciliary care for adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and mental health conditions. Community care can cover as much or as little help as a person needs at home, while residential support provides round-the-clock assistance when living independently is no longer enough.

The service focuses on maintaining independence through help with everyday tasks, personal care and household…

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Milton Lodge

Run by Aspire Healthcare Limited

23-24 Esplanade, Whitley Bay, NE26 2AJ
GoodCQC · Feb 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 13 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Adults with mild, moderate or acute learning disabilities can receive residential support at Milton Lodge in Whitley Bay, particularly where high support needs or behaviours create additional risks. Milton Lodge supports residents through individual care planning focused on personal development and independence.

The home has twelve single bedrooms, three lounges, two dining rooms and a communal kitchen, with enclosed outdoor space.

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Parkvale

Run by Aspire Healthcare Limited

124 Park Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1AY
GoodCQC · Oct 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 7 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Parkvale supports adults with mental health issues and mild, moderate or acute learning disabilities, including people whose behaviour may place themselves or others at risk. Its work is linked to rehabilitation, community presence and personal development.

The three-storey property accommodates up to seven male adults in single rooms. Shared facilities include a lounge, dining room and conservatory, while separate bathroom and toilet facilities…

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Seaview

Run by Northridge Healthcare Limited

5 East Parade, Whitley Bay, NE26 1AW
GoodCQC · Sept 2026
  • Nursing
  • 20 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Seaview combines permanent nursing care with respite breaks for adults aged 18 and over, including people with general or complex health needs. The Whitley Bay home supports residents and short-stay guests with care tailored to individual abilities, communication needs and preferences.

Support is shaped with families, friends and healthcare professionals where required.

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Everlasting Care Ltd @ The Presbytery

Run by Everlasting Care Ltd

St. Bernadette Presbytery, Station Road North, Wallsend, NE28 8AE
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Residential
  • 5 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Residential care home for 5 residents in Wallsend, run by Everlasting Care Ltd. Supports learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Linden Terrace

Run by Swanton Care & Community (Autism North) Limited

22 Linden Terrace, Whitley Bay, NE26 2AA
Not yet ratedCQC · Feb 2026
  • Residential
  • 4 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 4 residents in Whitley Bay, run by Swanton Care & Community (Autism North) Limited. Supports learning disabilities and younger adults.

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What to look for in learning disability care homes

  1. Communication methods matched to the person’s preferences

    Communication methods matched to the person’s preferences and needs.

  2. Support for independence

    Support for independence, relationships, work, education and community life.

  3. Positive behaviour support

    Positive behaviour support and clear safeguarding arrangements.

Questions families ask

What should learning disability care homes offer?

Good learning disability support should be person-centred, promote choice and help people maintain skills and community connections. Ask how communication and decision-making are adapted for each resident.

How many learning disability care homes are there in North Tyneside?

13 learning disability care homes in North Tyneside are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

How much does a care home cost in North Tyneside?

North Tyneside council paid on average £921 a week for residential care and £934 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £1,895 and £1,264. Across England the averages were £982 and £1,102 for people aged 65 and over. People who pay for their own care are often charged more, so ask each home for its weekly fee.

How are these care homes ordered?

Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.

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