Retirement living (2)

Clasper Court is a retirement living home in South Shields, South Tyneside, in the North East of England.

Supported livingExtra care housing

Creative Support - Simonside Court is a care home in South Shields, South Tyneside, providing specialist dementia care.

Supported living
Common questions
What types of retirement living are available in South Shields?

South Shields has Supported living, Extra care housing options available. Retirement communities range from independent living apartments to assisted living villages with on-site care available if needed in the future.

Who oversees retirement living communities in South Shields?

Unlike care homes, retirement living developments in England are not regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The Associated Retirement Community Operators (ARCO) is the main trade body representing the sector, and many communities in South Shields are ARCO members. Where on-site personal care is offered, those care services are separately CQC-registered.

Weighing up your options in South Shields?

Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in South Shields:

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