Dementia Care in South Tyneside

There are 42 CQC-registered dementia care providers in South Tyneside, including 23 care homes, 11 nursing homes, and 13 homecare agencies. Of these, 32 rated Good and 3 rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission.

You can contact your local council's adult social care team to request a free needs assessment, which can help determine what support is available. Find your council at GOV.UK. Families managing decisions on behalf of someone with dementia may also wish to read our guide to Lasting Power of Attorney.

You may also find these guides helpful: questions to ask when visiting a care home, finding a home care agency, and residential vs nursing care.