Nursing Homes in Sunderland
Sunderland has 33 CQC registered nursing homes. 24 are rated Good, 4 Outstanding, 5 Requires improvement. 22 of the 33 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Sunderland at a glance
What the numbers say about care for older people in Sunderland.
- Sunderland City Council pays, residential care: £919 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,331 to £1,392, median £1,369
- Care home beds filled across Sunderland: 91%. The 12 month average is 91%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 84
- People aged 75 and over: 28,600. Rising to 33,600 by 2035, up 18%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed. 8 changed owner, covering 405 beds.
- Who pays, across Sunderland (estimate): 53% council, 22% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 3,700. Rising to 4,500 by 2035, up 20%
- People aged 85 and over: 7,200. Rising to 9,800 by 2035, up 36%
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Arranging a nursing placement in Sunderland and paying for it
Establishing the clinical need first
Nursing care rests on a health need, and that has to be established rather than assumed. An assessment of need is free, open to anyone who appears to require support and unaffected by savings. It examines mobility, continence, medication, nutrition, memory and the nursing tasks involved, and produces a care and support plan setting out what any home would have to provide. Request one from Sunderland City Council adult social care, which is responsible for assessments and for agreeing the funded support that follows. A relative providing unpaid care can be assessed in their own right at the same time.
Three routes to funding, each assessed separately
The council route depends on a financial assessment of income, savings and capital, and in a permanent placement the value of a property is usually included unless a partner or certain other relatives still live there. Alongside it, NHS Funded Nursing Care contributes towards the nursing element and is paid straight to the home. NHS Continuing Healthcare can cover the entire cost where a person's needs are primarily health related rather than social. Families are often assessed only for the first, so raise the other two by name.
Getting clear on fees
Ask what the weekly charge includes and what is billed on top, whether chiropody, hairdressing, continence products or transport to appointments. Ask how often fees are reviewed and what the last increase came to. Ask what the home does when a self funding resident's capital runs down and council support becomes necessary, because not every home will continue a placement at a council funded rate.
Choosing the right nursing home in Sunderland and what to look for
Beyond the summary judgement
Falstone Court and Bede House hold the two Outstanding judgements in this listing, with twenty four homes rated Good and four at Requires Improvement. Where most homes share one word, the reports carry the real information. Begin with the inspection date, since an older judgement may describe a service that has changed hands since, then read what was written about staffing levels, medicines and how residents spend their days.
Nursing cover is the question to press hardest
Ask how many registered nurses are rostered during the day and overnight, and how much of that cover comes from agency staff rather than the home's own team. Ask how falls, pressure areas, chest infections and support at the end of life are managed, and how quickly a GP attends. Ask how long the manager has been in post and what turnover among nurses has been, because a home that cannot retain nurses will struggle with everything that rests on them.
Judging a home in person
Visit at a mealtime rather than mid afternoon, when the pressure on staff is greatest. Watch how residents needing help to eat are supported, how long call bells ring, and whether staff use people's names as they pass. Notice whether anyone has been left alone with nothing to do. Then come back on a different day at a different hour before committing to anything.
33 nursing homes in Sunderland
- Elizabeth Fleming Care Home · Off Market Street, Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland, DH5 9DY
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Marton Care Homes Ltd
Elizabeth Fleming is a nursing home in Houghton Le Spring caring for adults who need qualified nursing support alongside help with everyday living. Registered nurses are on duty at all hours, so clinical needs can be met here rather than...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Paddock Stile Manor · Philadelphia Lane, Houghton-le-Spring, Sunderland, DH4 4ES
Nursing home · Care home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Indigo Care Services Limited
Paddock Stile Manor is a care home with nursing in Sunderland, offering residential care, nursing care, specialist support for people living with dementia and respite stays for people who need somewhere for a few weeks rather than...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - Pavillion Residential and Nursing Home · North View Terrace, Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland, DH4 5NW
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Sanctuary Care Limited
Pavillion Residential and Nursing Home is in Houghton Le Spring, near Sunderland. We provide both residential and nursing care for older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia and people with a physical...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Regents View · Francis Way, Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland, DH5 9EQ
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Harbour Healthcare (North) Ltd
Here at Regents View, we provide nursing home care for people living in Houghton Le Spring and the wider Sunderland area. Our home supports a broad range of needs, including older person care, nursing care, dementia care, mental health...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care - The Laurels · Francis Way, Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland, DH5 9EQ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Harbour Healthcare (North) Ltd
The Laurels provides nursing care in Houghton le Spring for older people, including people living with dementia, and we also take planned respite stays. Having qualified nurses here throughout the day and night changes what we can offer....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - The Mews Care Home · South Burn Terrace, New Herrington, Sunderland, DH4 7AW
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Herrington Mews Ltd
The Mews Care Home is a nursing home in New Herrington, near Sunderland. We provide nursing care for older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia, people with a learning disability and people with a physical...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Alexandra View Care Centre · Lilburn Place, Sunderland, Sunderland, SR5 2AF
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Roseberry Care Centres GB Limited
Alexandra View Care Centre in Sunderland is a nursing home, with qualified nurses on duty at all times alongside our care team. We care for older people and younger adults, including many people living with dementia, and we offer respite...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Archers Court · Archer Road, Sunderland, Sunderland, SR3 3DJ
Nursing home · Care home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Indigo Care Services Limited
Archers Court in Sunderland provides both nursing and residential care for older people, including those living with dementia, and we also support some younger adults. Respite stays are available too. Having both kinds of care under one...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Ashlea Lodge · Hylton Road, Sunderland, Sunderland, SR4 7AB
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Indigo Care Services Limited
Ashlea Lodge is a nursing home in Sunderland. We support older people and younger adults whose needs include nursing care, and many of those living here are living with dementia. We also offer respite stays. Having registered nurses as...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Ashwood Court · Suffolk Street, Sunderland, Sunderland, SR2 8JR
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Wearside Invest Ltd
Ashwood Court is a nursing home in Sunderland. We care for older people and younger adults with nursing needs, including people living with dementia, people with mental health needs and people with physical disabilities, and we offer...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Barnes Court Care Home · Wycliffe Road, Sunderland, Sunderland, SR4 7QG
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by MMCG (CCH) (2) Limited
We are a nursing home in Sunderland, caring for people whose needs call for qualified nursing as well as support with daily living. We look after older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia and people with...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Bede House · 1 Ryhope Street South, Sunderland, Sunderland, SR2 0HG
Nursing home · CQC Outstanding · Nursing on site · Run by Malhotra Care Homes Limited
Bede House is a nursing home in Sunderland, caring for older people and for adults whose health needs mean qualified nurses need to be on hand at any hour. That cover means changes are noticed early and managed here wherever possible...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Blossom Hill Care Home · Riga Square, Sunderland, Sunderland, SR5 5DD
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Crystal Croftdene Limited
We at Blossom Hill Care Home are proud to offer compassionate nursing home care in the heart of Sunderland, providing a warm and welcoming environment for older adults and younger people who need specialist support. Our home has been...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Bryony Lodge Nursing Home · Leechmere Road, Sunderland, Sunderland, SR2 9DJ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Memory Lane Care Homes Limited
Bryony Lodge Nursing Home is in Sunderland. We care for older people who need qualified nursing alongside help with daily life, for residents living with dementia and for people whose physical disability requires skilled support. We also...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Bryony Park Nursing Home · Thompson Road, Sunderland, Sunderland, SR5 2SH
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Memory Lane Care Homes Limited
Bryony Park Nursing Home is a nursing home in Sunderland, providing nursing and personal care for older people and for younger adults whose health needs go beyond what can reasonably be managed at home. We care for residents living with...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Falstone Court · Cliffe Park, Sunderland, Sunderland, SR6 9NQ
Nursing home · CQC Outstanding · Nursing on site · Run by HC-One Limited
We are a nursing home in Sunderland, caring for people who need qualified nurses available at any hour alongside help with the everyday parts of life. Having nursing expertise in the building means changes in someone's health get noticed...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Falstone Court · Cliffe Park, Sunderland, Sunderland, SR6 9NQ
Nursing home · CQC Outstanding · Nursing on site · Run by HC-One No.2 Limited
Falstone Court is a nursing home in Sunderland. We support older people and younger adults who need nursing care, and a great many of the people living with us are living with dementia. Being a nursing home means we have qualified nurses...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults - Falstone Manor · Cliffe Park, Sunderland, Sunderland, SR6 9NQ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by HC-One Limited
Here at Falstone Manor, we provide nursing home care for people in Sunderland and the surrounding area. We support older adults, people living with dementia, those with physical disabilities, and younger adults who need a higher level of...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Falstone Manor · Cliffe Park, Sunderland, Sunderland, SR6 9NQ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by HC-One No.2 Limited
Falstone Manor is a nursing home in Sunderland, providing nursing care for older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia and people who have a physical disability. Having qualified nurses on site at all hours is...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults - Holy Cross · Ettrick Grove, Sunderland, Sunderland, SR4 8QA
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by St Cuthbert's Care
Holy Cross is a nursing home in Sunderland caring for older people and younger adults who need qualified nursing support, including people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people with a visual or hearing...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Hylton Grange · 1 Poole Road, Sunderland, Sunderland, SR4 0HG
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Hylton Grange Health Care Limited
Hylton Grange is a nursing home in Sunderland. We care for older people and younger adults who need skilled nursing, for people living with dementia, for those managing mental ill health and for adults with physical disabilities. We also...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Hylton View · Old Mill Road, Sunderland, Sunderland, SR5 5TP
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Roseberry Care Centres GB Limited
Hylton View in Sunderland provides nursing and personal care for older people and younger adults, including those living with dementia, people with a physical disability and people with sight or hearing loss. Registered nurses are on duty...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Lansbury Court · Parkhouse Avenue, Sunderland, Sunderland, SR5 3DF
Nursing home · Care home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Indigo Care Services Limited
Lansbury Court is a nursing home in Sunderland. We provide nursing care and residential care, we support people living with dementia and people with a physical disability, and we offer respite stays for those who need care for a shorter...
Specialisms: Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Respite Care - Maple Lodge · Woolwich Road, Sunderland, Sunderland, SR5 5SF
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Harbour Healthcare (North) Ltd
Maple Lodge is a nursing home in Sunderland. We support older people whose needs include nursing care, including many living with dementia and people managing mental health conditions. We also offer respite stays. Having registered nurses...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Respite Care - Marigold Nursing Home · Leechmere Road, Sunderland, Sunderland, SR2 9DJ
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Memory Lane Care Homes Limited
Marigold Nursing Home is in Sunderland, providing nursing care for older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia. We also offer respite stays. We want to be honest about where we stand with our regulator. Our most...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Northview Lodge Nursing Home · Northview Road, Sunderland, Sunderland, SR5 3AF
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by HC-One Limited
Here at Northview Lodge, we are proud to be a trusted nursing home serving the people of Sunderland and the wider community. Our team works hard every day to make sure that everyone who comes through our doors feels genuinely at home,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Northview Lodge Nursing Home · North View, Sunderland, Sunderland, SR5 3AF
Nursing home · CQC Outstanding · Nursing on site · Run by WT HI OpCo 1 Limited
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults - Ryhope Manor Care Home · Stockton Road, Sunderland, Sunderland, SR2 0LS
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Conags Care Limited
Ryhope Manor Care Home is a nursing home in Sunderland. We care for older people needing nursing support, including those living with dementia and those living with mental ill health, people with a physical disability, people with visual...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - St Marks Nursing Home · 145 Hylton Road, Sunderland, Sunderland, SR4 7YQ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by St. Marks Home Limited
We are St Marks Nursing Home in Sunderland. We care for older people and for younger adults who need nursing support, including people with a physical disability. Having qualified nurses on duty at every hour is what allows us to look...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Sycamore Care Centre · Sycamore Lodge, Sunderland, Sunderland, SR4 8PQ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by SLW Limited
Sycamore Care Centre is a nursing home in Sunderland. Being registered for nursing care means we can look after people whose health needs are more complex than a residential home can safely meet, with qualified nurses working alongside our...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Thornbury Care Centre · 58 Thorndale Road, Sunderland, Sunderland, SR3 4JG
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by SLW Limited
We at Thornbury Care Centre are proud to offer dedicated nursing care in the heart of Sunderland, providing a warm and welcoming home for older adults, younger adults, and those living with complex needs across the North East. Nestled...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Donwell House · Wellgarth Road, Washington, Sunderland, NE37 1EE
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Shaftesbury Care GRP Limited
We at Donwell House are proud to offer specialised nursing care from our welcoming home in Washington, Tyne and Wear. As a dedicated nursing home serving the local community and surrounding areas across Sunderland, we provide...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Lodge · The Avenue, Washington, Sunderland, NE38 7LE
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Qualia Care Limited
We at Washington Lodge are proud to offer compassionate nursing care in the heart of Washington, Sunderland, providing a welcoming home where residents receive expert support tailored to their individual needs. Set within the wider North...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
What care costs in Sunderland, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care North East figure, because too few Sunderland homes publish this price. 13 homes. Median £1,369. | £919 | £1,331 to £1,392 |
| Nursing care England figure, because too few Sunderland homes publish this price. 140 homes. Median £1,916. | £929 | £1,600 to £2,071 |
| Residential dementia care North East figure, because too few Sunderland homes publish this price. 14 homes. Median £1,458. | Not published separately | £1,268 to £1,548 |
| Nursing dementia care England figure, because too few Sunderland homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050. | Not published separately | £1,890 to £2,221 |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
Inspected most recently
- Washington Lodge, 28 September 2026, Requires improvement
- St Marks Nursing Home, 29 June 2026, Good
- Bryony Lodge Nursing Home, 7 May 2026, Good
Longest since a report
- Northview Lodge Nursing Home, 3 May 2018, Outstanding
- Thornbury Care Centre, 6 June 2018, Good
- Maple Lodge, 22 November 2018, Good
Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Sunderland
How many nursing homes are there in Sunderland?
Sunderland has 33 CQC registered nursing homes: 4 Outstanding, 24 Good, 5 Requires improvement. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a nursing home cost in Sunderland?
Sunderland City Council pays an average of £919 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,331 to £1,392 a week. North East figure, because too few Sunderland homes publish this price. 13 homes. Median £1,369. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
Which nursing homes in Sunderland were inspected most recently?
Washington Lodge (28 September 2026), St Marks Nursing Home (29 June 2026) and Bryony Lodge Nursing Home (7 May 2026) have the most recent CQC reports.