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Lifeways Community Care (South Shields)
4 McAnany Avenue, South Shields, NE34 0PJ — Care Home

Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Lifeways Community Care (South Shields) was rated
Rating published 15/07/2021. Read the full inspection report.
- 4 bedsRegistered capacity
- South TynesideCouncil for care funding
- 01914 566745Care home's own number
- Lifeways Community CareOperator
- 16th December 2010Registered since
- Lifeways Community Care LimitedRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Lifeways Community Care (South Shields)
Lifeways Community Care (South Shields) is a Care Home in South Shields, offering Residential and Learning Disability care.
Lifeways Community Care (South Shields) was registered with the Care Quality Commission in December 2010. It is run by Lifeways Community Care Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 04126127). Lifeways Community Care Limited runs 19 care homes in England registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for older people, younger adults and people with learning disabilities or autism.
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Support and specialisms
Support for
Disability support
An alternative worth knowing about
Considering Lifeways Community Care (South Shields)? See how live-in care compares
A move into residential care is a big, often rushed decision. Live-in care keeps your family member in their own home, with one dedicated carer, their own routine, and — for a couple — no separation.
Stay at home
No move, no new environment to adjust to — just one-to-one support in familiar surroundings.
One dedicated carer
Not a rotating rota of staff — a named, DBS-checked carer who gets to know your family member.
Couples stay together
Most care homes can't accommodate a couple together in one room. Live-in care can.
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Lifeways Community Care (South Shields) been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Lifeways Community Care (South Shields) "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published July 2021.
What types of care does Lifeways Community Care (South Shields) provide?
Lifeways Community Care (South Shields) provides Residential and Learning Disability care.
How many beds does Lifeways Community Care (South Shields) have?
Lifeways Community Care (South Shields) is registered for 4 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs Lifeways Community Care (South Shields)?
Lifeways Community Care (South Shields) is run by Lifeways Community Care Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 04126127). The provider runs 19 care homes in England registered with the Care Quality Commission.
When was Lifeways Community Care (South Shields) registered with CQC?
Lifeways Community Care (South Shields) has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since December 2010. Its provider, Lifeways Community Care Limited, has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does Lifeways Community Care (South Shields) care for?
CQC registers Lifeways Community Care (South Shields) to care for older people, younger adults and people with learning disabilities or autism.
Does Lifeways Community Care (South Shields) provide nursing care?
No. Lifeways Community Care (South Shields) is registered as a care home without nursing. Its staff give personal care, and residents who need nursing are usually visited by NHS community or district nurses.
Which council covers Lifeways Community Care (South Shields)?
Lifeways Community Care (South Shields) is in the South Tyneside council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to Lifeways Community Care (South Shields)?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in South Shields, so nobody has to move. It is often the clearer choice for a couple, since one carer can support both under a single weekly fee.