Real Life Options - 96 Bishopton Road

96 Bishopton Road, Stockton On Tees, Cleveland, TS18 4PA

01642865051

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

2 October 2019

Provider

Real Life Options

Beds

6 beds

Rating history

Requires ImprovementJan 2016
GoodMay 2017
GoodNov 2019
GoodSept 2026

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2017.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Real Life Options, which runs 7 care homes in England: 7 rated Good.

Average care home fees in the North East: £897 a week for residential care and £1,164 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Real Life Options - 96 Bishopton Road

Real Life Options - 96 Bishopton Road is a residential care home in Stockton-on-Tees, providing accommodation and support for people with learning disabilities. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

This care home provides accommodation and support for up to six people with a learning disabilities, with all six spaces occupied at the time of inspection. Residents told inspectors they felt safe, and the service had systems in place to protect people from abuse. Staff numbers were adequate to meet people's needs, and recruitment procedures followed safe practices.

Staff demonstrated good understanding of the people they supported.

The service provided person-centred support that was planned, coordinated, and inclusive. Residents were supported to have maximum choice and control over their lives, with staff using the least restrictive approaches possible. The service's policies and systems supported these practices, enabling people to live meaningful lives with autonomy and independence.

Source: CQC inspection report, 13 November 2019

Specialist Care

DementiaLearning disabilitiesMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 6 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · TS18 4PA

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Caring for people whose rights are restricted under the Mental Health Act; Dementia; Learning disabilities; Mental health conditions; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 13 November 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 2 October 2019.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Real Life Options - 96 Bishopton Road's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Real Life Options - 96 Bishopton Road, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Real Life Options - 96 Bishopton Road, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Real Life Options - 96 Bishopton Road's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees