Care Homes in TS26
The TS26 postcode district has 9 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 322 beds, falling under Hartlepool council. 7 are rated Good. 1 home currently requires improvement. 1 home has not yet been inspected.
About care in TS26
TS26 covers Hartlepool's western suburbs — including Owton Manor, Rossmere, and Hart — within Hartlepool, a unitary authority in the Tees Valley. The postcode district has 9 CQC-registered care homes with 322 beds. Seven homes are rated Good, one Requires Improvement, and none Outstanding or Inadequate. Elwick Grange (60 beds) and Charlotte Grange Care Home (46 beds) are the two largest providers. Hartlepool has above-average levels of deprivation in the North East, and local authority fee rates in the borough influence the care market. Families self-funding their care in TS26 should compare the range of facilities available across both TS25 (covering central Hartlepool) and TS26 to identify the best match for care needs and personal preferences.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the TS26 postcode area?
There are 9 CQC-registered care homes in TS26, offering a combined 322 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in TS26 have?
Of the 9 care homes in TS26: 0 are rated Outstanding; 7 are rated Good; 1 requires improvement; and 1 has not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in TS26?
Elwick Grange is among the highest-rated care homes in TS26, holding a CQC rating of Good with 60 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the TS26 postcode?
The TS26 postcode area falls under Hartlepool. 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 TS26?
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 Hartlepool'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