If it becomes difficult to stay living independently at home because of ill health or other conditions, it may be worth considering a care home.
Care agencies can supply home carers to help with household chores, cleaning and a number of other tasks. They can also help with personal care, such as help with dressing or bathing.
There are four preferred personal home care agencies which Middlesbrough Council has a contract with. You can find more information in the Personal Home Care and Enablement & Support booklet.
You can read our care homes for older people brochure for details on all the care homes in Middlesbrough.
You can approach a home directly to organise your own care. All the homes listed in the brochure are in Middlesbrough. Your care is a private arrangement between you and the home.
There is usually a six-week trial period to make sure the care home right place to best meet your needs.
Please note that the information about these organisations is provided for your convenience; their inclusion does not imply the council's endorsement of them. The council is not responsible for the accuracy of the information, or for the actions of these organisations.
If you feel you need financial support from the council to pay for your residential care, we will carry out an assessment to work out what type of care you need. We will also ask about your finances, because the amount of financial help we can give you depends on your circumstances. Read more about paying for residential and nursing care.