Care Homes in TS17
The TS17 postcode district has 10 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 475 beds, falling under Stockton-on-Tees council. 8 are rated Good. 2 homes currently require improvement.
About care in TS17
TS17 encompasses Thornaby-on-Tees — a former steel town on the south bank of the Tees that is part of the Stockton-on-Tees local authority area and sits within the Tees Valley Combined Authority footprint. The 10 care homes here provide 475 beds — among the highest bed counts for any TS postcode district — reflecting the area's large working-class population and significant older demographic left over from the steel and chemicals industries that dominated the Teesside economy for much of the twentieth century. The average CQC rating of 3.6 is in line with the North East regional average; Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council commissions care through both block contracts and spot purchasing, and the proximity of James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough provides a strong NHS partnership for homes providing nursing care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the TS17 postcode area?
There are 10 CQC-registered care homes in TS17, offering a combined 475 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in TS17 have?
Of the 10 care homes in TS17: 0 are rated Outstanding; 8 are rated Good; 2 require improvement; and 0 have not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in TS17?
Woodside Grange Care Home is among the highest-rated care homes in TS17, holding a CQC rating of Good with 121 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the TS17 postcode?
The TS17 postcode area falls under Stockton-on-Tees. Your local council's adult social care team can carry out a needs assessment and, if eligible, help fund or arrange care home placements within their area.
How do I choose a care home in TS17?
Start by checking each home's CQC rating and reading the latest inspection report, which you can access via the CQC website or each home's page on carehome.page. Consider visiting your shortlisted homes in person and asking about staffing ratios, activities programmes, and how the home manages residents' specific needs — whether that's dementia care, nursing support, or specialist conditions. If funding is a concern, contact Stockton-on-Tees's adult social care team for a needs and financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data