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Nursing homes in South Tyneside

11 of the 34 care homes in South Tyneside are registered with the CQC as nursing homes, of which 10 Good. A nursing home is a care home registered with the CQC to have registered nurses on site around the clock, for people whose health needs go beyond personal care.

We do not yet have enough published fees to give a typical figure for nursing homes in South Tyneside. The typical residential care home fee in South Tyneside is £1,232 a week, and nursing homes usually cost more than that, with the NHS contributing towards the nursing part. Every home that has told us its price shows it, dated, on its card.

A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against nursing home care, costs from about £1,120 a week and can look after a couple.

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Typical fees in South Tyneside

We do not have enough published fees for this area yet to show a typical figure. Across England, residential care usually costs about £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900.

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Common questions

How much do nursing homes in South Tyneside cost?

Not enough nursing homes in South Tyneside have published fees for a typical figure yet. Residential care in South Tyneside is typically £1,232 a week and nursing homes cost more. Ask each home for a written quote.

How many nursing homes are there in South Tyneside?

11 of the 34 CQC-registered care homes in South Tyneside are nursing homes. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.

What is the difference between a nursing home and a care home in South Tyneside?

Both provide a room, meals and personal care. A nursing home also has registered nurses on site day and night, so it suits people with health needs such as complex medication, pressure care or conditions that need monitoring. Residential homes rely on visiting district nurses instead.

Will the council pay for nursing home care in South Tyneside?

If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Separately, the NHS pays a flat weekly amount for the nursing part of the fee to anyone assessed as needing nursing care, whatever their savings. Ask the adult social care team at South Tyneside council for a needs assessment.