Sensory impairment care homes in North Tyneside

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North Tyneside has 14 sensory impairment care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 4 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 2 Outstanding and 11 Good. 1 home is 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

14on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding2
  • Good11
  • Not yet rated1
  • 100% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score8.3 / 10
  • Types of care79% offer elderly care
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in North Tyneside on the CQC register, whatever its rating. The highest scores come first and homes not yet inspected come last.

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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14 sensory impairment care homes in North Tyneside

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Eastbourne House

Run by HC-One No.2 Limited

The Links, Whitley Bay, NE26 1PG
OutstandingCQC · May 2026
  • Residential
  • 72 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Eastbourne House provides residential and residential dementia care for older people in Whitley Bay. The home is accepting new residents and supports people who need daily assistance in a care home setting, including those living with dementia.

The home is part of HC-One, whose wider services include residential, nursing, dementia and respite care.

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Eastside Gardens

Run by Lifestyle Care (North East) Opco Limited

Kent Avenue, Howdon, Wallsend, NE28 0JE
OutstandingCQC · Jun 2026
  • Nursing
  • 90 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Eastside Gardens provides residential, nursing and dementia care across four dedicated units in a purpose-built 90-bedroom home. Bedrooms have en-suite facilities, TV points and Wi-Fi, with specialist equipment available where required.

Residents can personalise their rooms with photographs, ornaments and treasured belongings, while care plans reflect individual preferences, routines and changing needs.

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Eothen Residential Homes - Wallsend

Run by Eothen Homes Limited

1 Miller Way, Wallsend, NE28 8EL
GoodCQC · Dec 2023
  • Residential
  • 64 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Sensory impairment

Eothen Residential Homes provides residential and dementia care for older people, with support shaped around physical and emotional needs. The organisation also welcomes people with sensory impairment and offers care for younger adults within its registered scope.

Its dementia provision uses the Butterfly Household Model of Care, creating smaller household-style living intended to support belonging and wellbeing.

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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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Croft Dene Care Home

Run by Crystal Croftdene Limited

Threap Gardens, off Simonside Avenue, Wallsend, NE28 7HT
GoodCQC · May 2023
  • Nursing
  • 43 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Care home with nursing for 43 residents in Wallsend, run by Crystal Croftdene Limited. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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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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Kendal House

Run by Lenore Care Ltd

27-29, Park Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1DP
GoodCQC · Aug 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 24 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Sensory impairment

Residential care home for 24 residents in Whitley Bay, run by Lenore Care Ltd. Supports dementia, older people, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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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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Redesdale Court

Run by HC-One No.2 Limited

Rake Lane, North Shields, NE29 9QS
GoodCQC · Feb 2025
  • Nursing
  • 76 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Residential dementia care for older people is a central service at Redesdale Court in North Shields. The home also supports residents through assisted living and nursing care, creating a dedicated setting for people who need help with daily life, including those living with dementia, physical disabilities or sensory impairment.

Redesdale Court is part of HC-One, whose care pathways include residential, nursing, dementia and respite care.

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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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What to look for in sensory impairment care homes

  1. Accessible communication

    Accessible communication and staff confidence using the methods the person needs.

  2. Lighting

    Lighting, contrast, acoustics and layout adapted to residents.

  3. Support with hearing aids

    Support with hearing aids, visual aids and other assistive technology.

Questions families ask

What should sensory impairment care homes offer?

People with sight or hearing loss may need adapted communication, lighting, acoustics, signage or technology. Ask how the home identifies and records individual communication needs.

How many sensory impairment care homes are there in North Tyneside?

14 sensory impairment care homes in North Tyneside are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which sensory impairment care homes in North Tyneside are rated Outstanding?

Eastbourne House and Eastside Gardens.

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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