Grindon Short Break Service
Residential care home · Sunderland
210 Grindon Lane, Grindon, Sunderland, SR4 8HW
Run by Sunderland City Council
- GoodCQC · Aug 2018
- 8.4Our score
- Beds12
- Type of careResidential
- Phone0191 722 1285
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 2 August 2018
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringOutstanding
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Grindon Short Break Service
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-142936673
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Grindon Short Break Service
Grindon Short Break Service is a residential care home in Sunderland, registered with the Care Quality Commission for 12 residents. It is run by Sunderland City Council. The CQC register lists care for older people, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, younger adults and children.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Sunderland
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grindon Mews Short Break CentreSunderland | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Sycamore Care CentreSunderland | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| LaverneoSunderland | 0.2 miles | Outstanding | 8.8 | |
| Thornbury Care CentreSunderland | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Hylton GrangeSunderland | 0.7 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 |
Also run by Sunderland City Council
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grindon Mews Short Break CentreSunderland | Good | 8.0 | |
| Villette Lodge Assessment and Re-enablement ServiceSunderland | Good | 8.0 | |
| Farmborough Court Intermediate Care ServiceSunderland | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Rated Outstanding by the CQC in the caring key question (inspection of 2 August 2018).
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
210 Grindon Lane, Grindon, Sunderland, SR4 8HW
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Questions families ask
How much does Grindon Short Break Service cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Grindon Short Break Service for its weekly fee. As a guide, Sunderland council paid on average £931 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.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask Grindon Short Break Service whether it takes residents funded by Sunderland council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.