Garden Lodge
Residential care home · Seaham
Maureen Terrace, Seaham, SR7 7SN
Run by Education and Services for People with Autism Limited
- GoodCQC · Dec 2022
- 8.0Our score
- Beds8
- Type of careResidential
- Phone0191 513 1185
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 29 December 2022
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Garden Lodge
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-112944147
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Garden Lodge
Garden Lodge provides residential support for people with learning disabilities through the wider ESPA service. Its setting is intended for adults who need accommodation alongside structured assistance with daily life, independence and personal development.
ESPA’s multidisciplinary team includes autism specialist clinicians who work directly with individuals and alongside staff teams. The organisation also offers residential and respite placements connected with its specialist college programmes, where learners can build skills for work, further study or more independent living. Autism specialist clinicians contribute professional expertise across the service, while residential support is shaped around each person’s needs and circumstances.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Seaham
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| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard HouseSeaham | 0 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| Parklands Nursing HomeSeaham | 0.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| EastholmeSeaham | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Lindisfarne SeahamSeaham | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Beachcomber Care HomeSeaham | 0.6 miles | Good | 7.4 |
Also run by Education and Services for People with Autism Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard HouseSeaham | Good | 8.4 | |
| Education and Services for People with Autism Limited - 35-37 Portland AvenueSeaham | Good | 8.0 | |
| LawrethSeaham | Good | 8.0 | |
| East Dene CourtSeaham | Good | 8.0 | |
| Education and Services for People with Autism Limited - 7 The CedarsSunderland | Good | 8.4 | |
| Education and Services for People with Autism Limited - 8-8a The CedarsSunderland | Good | 8.0 | |
| Montpelier TerraceSunderland | Good | 8.0 | |
| Cedars LodgeSunderland | Good | 8.0 | |
| BeechwoodSunderland | Outstanding | 8.8 | |
| Holly HouseHoughton-le-Spring | Good | 8.0 | |
| The HermitageSunderland | Good | 8.0 | |
| Forest HallNewcastle upon Tyne | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Autism specialist clinical team
- Residential and respite placements
Suits: Adults with learning disabilities needing supported accommodation
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Maureen Terrace, Seaham, SR7 7SN
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Questions families ask
Does ESPA offer residential education for autistic people?
Yes. ESPA College provides Autism-specific post-16 further education with both day and residential programmes.
What residential placement lengths does ESPA College offer?
They offer 38-week and 52-week residential placements, as well as respite placements. Start dates depend on individual circumstances.
How much does Garden Lodge cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Garden Lodge for its weekly fee. As a guide, County Durham council paid on average £1,094 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.