Leybourne

Leybourne is a residential care home in Newcastle Upon Tyne, in the North Tyneside council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 8 residents. It provides care for people with a learning disability or autism, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by The Percy Hedley Foundation, which operates 3 care homes in England. The home has been registered since May 2017.

At its latest inspection, published August 2022, the CQC rated Leybourne Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Leybourne has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in North Tyneside with a fee on record typically charge about £1,028 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 43 registered care homes in North Tyneside. The nearest to Leybourne include Ashfield Court, Forest Hall and The Evergreens Care Centre. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.