Stainton Way

Hemlington, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS8 9LX

01642599157

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

20 July 2022

Provider

North East Care Homes Limited

Beds

67 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 34 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 32 are the same and 1 is lower.

16 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 23 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodNov 2016
GoodMay 2019
GoodAug 2022

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by North East Care Homes Limited, which runs 2 care homes in England: 2 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 Stainton Way

Stainton Way is a residential care home in Middlesbrough, providing accommodation and personal care for older people. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

Stainton Way Care Home provides residential care and accommodation to 57 older people in an adapted two-storey building, with capacity for up to 67 residents. People and their relatives reported feeling safe at the home and expressed satisfaction with the care and support provided. Staff demonstrated a strong understanding of residents as individuals, taking a person-centred approach that recognised each person's unique personality and preferences.

Residents were supported to maintain choice and control over their daily lives.

Source: CQC inspection report, 18 August 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder people

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 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 67 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · TS8 9LX

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia.

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 18 August 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 20 July 2022.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 24 May 2019: Good
CaringPublished 24 May 2019: Outstanding
ResponsivePublished 24 May 2019: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Stainton Way'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 Stainton Way, 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 Stainton Way, 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 Stainton Way'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