Learning disability care homes in South Tyneside

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South Tyneside has 13 learning disability care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 2 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 12 Good. 1 home is not rated yet. South Tyneside council paid on average £780 a week for a residential care place and £1,166 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

All care homes in South Tyneside (34)

South Tyneside at a glance

13on this list

Official rating
  • Good12
  • Not yet rated1
  • 100% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.8 / 10
  • Types of care69% offer elderly care
How this list is ordered

Homes in South 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 South Tyneside

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Real Life Options - 18 Bisley Drive

Run by Real Life Options

18 Bisley Drive, South Shields, NE34 0PY
GoodCQC · Jun 2023
  • Residential
  • 7 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

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,…

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Dean View Villas

Run by Community Integrated Care

579-581 John Williamson Street, South Shields, NE33 5HW
GoodCQC · May 2023
  • Residential
  • 8 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 8 residents in South Shields, run by Community Integrated Care. Supports older people, learning disabilities and physical disabilities.

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Fairholme

Run by Pathways Care Group Limited

134-136 Beach Road, South Shields, NE33 2NG
GoodCQC · Aug 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 22 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Fairholme provides registered residential support for adults with mental health needs and learning disabilities in South Shields. The service offers 24-hour assistance while focusing on individuality, independence, dignity and respect.

Person-centred planning shapes the support, with attention to each person’s goals and aspirations. Fairholme suits adults who need a stable home and ongoing assistance while remaining active and involved in daily…

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Lifeways Community Care (South Shields)

Run by Lifeways Community Care Limited

4 McAnany Avenue, South Shields, NE34 0PJ
GoodCQC · Jul 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 4 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Individual assessment helps Lifeways Community Care shape support around people with complex care and support needs. Its services include residential care and supported living, with welcoming settings designed around personal wellbeing and desired outcomes.

The organisation also supports people moving on from hospital or transitioning to adult services.

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Marine Park View

Run by Seahaven C.H. Ltd

146-148 Beach Road, South Shields, NE33 2NN
GoodCQC · May 2024
  • Residential
  • 30 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Marine Park View supports people in South Shields with residential and nursing care, including dementia and end-of-life needs. The home has 22 registered beds, with single rooms, two rooms suitable for couples and a large ground-floor apartment room designed for disability access.

Residents have access to three downstairs lounges, a separate dining area, a refurbished garden and a dedicated activities co-ordinator.

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Wallace Lodge

Run by Pathways Care Group Limited

401 Bamburgh Avenue, South Shields, NE33 3HY
GoodCQC · Jan 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 3 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Wallace Lodge provides residential support for people with learning disabilities and physical disabilities. It sits within Salutem’s adult services, which support people aged 18 to 65 and over across a range of social care needs, including autism, mental health issues and complex needs.

Support is organised around tailored care plans, personal goals and individual aspirations.

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Wallace Mews

Run by Pathways Care Group Limited

230 Mowbray Road, South Shields, NE33 3BE
GoodCQC · Feb 2024
  • Residential
  • 15 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Wallace Mews sits within Salutem’s adult services for people aged 18 to 65 and over, including adults with autism, learning disabilities, mental health issues and complex needs. The service supports individuals through tailored care plans focused on personal goals, outcomes and choice.

Salutem’s wider adult provision includes supported living, complex care and services for physical disabilities.

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Willowdene Care Home

Run by Premier Nursing Homes Limited

Victoria Road West, Hebburn, NE31 1LR
GoodCQC · Apr 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 52 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Care home with nursing for 52 residents in Hebburn, run by Premier Nursing Homes Limited. Supports dementia, older people, learning disabilities and younger adults.

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21 North View

Run by Saint John of God Hospitaller Services

21 North View, Jarrow, NE32 5JQ
GoodCQC · Nov 2022
  • Well-led Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Residential care home for 6 residents in Jarrow, run by Saint John of God Hospitaller Services. Supports older people, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Deneside Court

Run by Careline Lifestyles (UK) Ltd

St Josephs Way, Jarrow, NE32 4PJ
GoodCQC · Sept 2025
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Nursing
  • 40 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Care home with nursing for 40 residents in Jarrow, run by Careline Lifestyles (UK) Ltd. Supports dementia, older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Harmony House

Run by Pathways Care Group Limited

Cuthbert Street, Hebburn, NE31 1DJ
GoodCQC · Mar 2020
  • Safe Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

A 24-hour residential home for up to 23 adults, Harmony House supports people with learning disabilities, mental health needs and other complex needs. Person-centred planning helps residents maintain individuality, independence, dignity and respect while leading active lives.

The home forms part of Salutem’s adult-services network, which supports adults aged 18 to 65 and over across autism, learning disabilities, mental health issues and complex…

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Potensial Limited - 2 Belgrave Terrace

Run by Potensial Limited

2 Belgrave Terrace, South Shields, NE33 2RX
GoodCQC · Dec 2019
  • Safe Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 8 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Potensial Limited operates Belgrave Terrace, a residential service for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. Support includes people with dementia, mental health needs and health-related issues, with individual packages organised around agreed outcomes.

The home takes a person-centred approach and helps residents access and take part in community life.

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Hebburn Day Care (New Respite & Community Branch)

Run by Motivations Every Sensation Limited

Hebburn House, Rother Close, Hebburn, NE31 2SP
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Residential
  • 7 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Hebburn Day Care combines adult day services with community respite for people aged 18 and over who have profound, complex and multiple physical and learning disabilities. Its facilities support therapeutic movement, sensory activity and personal care, including a hydrotherapy pool, immersive sensory room and rebound therapy room.

The 6 by 5 metre pool is kept at around 34°C and includes hoist access, step access and non-slip flooring.

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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 South Tyneside?

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

How much does a care home cost in South Tyneside?

South Tyneside council paid on average £780 a week for residential care and £1,166 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £1,680 and £1,480. 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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