Holly House
Residential care home · Houghton-le-Spring
Hall Lane, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8DA
Run by Education and Services for People with Autism Limited
- GoodCQC · Dec 2023
- 8.0Our score
- Beds8
- Type of careResidential
- Phone0191 512 1652
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 6 December 2023
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Holly House
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-112944133
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Holly House
Autism-specific residential support sits within Holly House’s wider service for people with learning disabilities. ESPA’s multidisciplinary team works across residential, college, day and domiciliary services, bringing autism expertise into support planning while local community health teams retain responsibility for day and domiciliary healthcare.
The organisation also provides day and residential college placements, including full-time and part-time programmes. Residential and respite placements can run for 38 or 52 weeks, with start dates depending on individual circumstances. Residential and respite placements can run for 38 or 52 weeks gives families a clear framework when considering longer-term education and support.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Houghton-le-Spring
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairy Lane Care CentreHoughton-le-Spring | 0.5 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| All Saints VicarageHetton-le-Hole | 1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Pavillion Residential and Nursing HomeHoughton-le-Spring | 1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Paddock Stile ManorHoughton-le-Spring | 1.2 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Regents ViewHoughton-le-Spring | 1.2 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 |
Also run by Education and Services for People with Autism Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| LawrethSeaham | Good | 8.0 | |
| Education and Services for People with Autism Limited - 35-37 Portland AvenueSeaham | Good | 8.0 | |
| BeechwoodSunderland | Outstanding | 8.8 | |
| Garden LodgeSeaham | Good | 8.0 | |
| Orchard HouseSeaham | Good | 8.4 | |
| 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 | |
| East Dene CourtSeaham | Good | 8.0 | |
| The HermitageSunderland | Good | 8.0 | |
| AshleighNewcastle upon Tyne | Outstanding | 8.8 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Autism specialist clinicians
- Residential and respite placements
- College-linked support
Suits: People seeking autism-specific residential support
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Hall Lane, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8DA
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Questions families ask
How much does Holly House cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Holly House 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 Holly House 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.