Highcliffe Care Centre
Residential care home · Sunderland
Whitchurch Road, Witherwack, Sunderland, SR5 5SX
Run by Highcliffe Care Centre Limited
- GoodCQC · May 2019
- 8.0Our score
- Beds60
- Type of careResidential
- Phone0191 516 0606
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 1 May 2019
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Highcliffe Care Centre
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-135570407
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Highcliffe Care Centre
Residential and dementia care at Highcliffe Care Centre supports older people, younger adults and people living with physical disabilities. The home also offers respite care, with bedrooms featuring en-suite washrooms and a garden with seating, a gazebo and raised beds.
Life here combines care with meals, activities, family time and opportunities for social connection. Highcliffe sits in a quiet residential area north of Sunderland city centre, close to Fulwell Quarry Nature Reserve and near enough to the coast for outings. Bedrooms have en-suite washrooms as part of the home’s practical accommodation.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Sunderland
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple LodgeSunderland | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Hylton ViewSunderland | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Bryony Park Nursing HomeSunderland | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| Alexandra View Care CentreSunderland | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Blossom Hill Care HomeSunderland | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- En-suite bedroom washrooms
- Garden with raised beds
- Coastal outings
Suits: People seeking residential, dementia or respite care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Whitchurch Road, Witherwack, Sunderland, SR5 5SX
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Questions families ask
What types of care does Highcliffe Care Home provide?
Highcliffe provides residential and dementia care for older people and others who need support.
Does Highcliffe offer respite care stays?
Yes. Respite care is one of the stays provided by the care home.
Do the bedrooms at Highcliffe have en-suite facilities?
Yes. The bedrooms are a good size and have en-suite washrooms.
How much does Highcliffe Care Centre cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Highcliffe Care Centre 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.