Holly House Care Home
Residential care home · Washington
Albany Way, Washington, NE37 1BJ
Run by Holly House Care Limited
- OutstandingCQC · Mar 2026
- 9.2Our score
- Beds40
- Type of careResidential
- Phone0191 417 2150
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 18 March 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveOutstanding
- CaringOutstanding
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledOutstanding
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Holly House Care Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Outstanding
- Register number
- 1-10813741785
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Holly House Care Home
Holly House Care Home provides short and long-term residential care for elderly men and women in Washington. The small, family-run home offers residential social care, respite care and residential dementia care, with 24-hour support intended to help residents remain active and independent.
Residents can continue hobbies and personal interests while taking part in walks, days out and group games. The home describes comfortable accommodation, social care and a home-from-home setting, supported by an experienced senior care team. short and long-term residential care makes Holly House relevant to both planned placements and temporary support.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Washington
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Manor Care HomeWashington | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Washington LodgeWashington | 0.7 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Donwell HouseWashington | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Washington GrangeWashington | 1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The GroveChester-le-Street | 1.7 miles | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Small family-run home
- Residential dementia care
- Activities built around hobbies
Suits: Older people needing residential or respite care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Albany Way, Washington, NE37 1BJ
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Questions families ask
Do they offer short-term as well as long-term residential care?
Yes. They offer both short-term and long-term residential care for elderly men and women.
Do they provide dementia and respite care?
Yes. They provide residential dementia care, respite care and 24-hour residential social care.
Do the bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms and emergency call systems?
Yes. All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms and emergency call systems, along with equipment for residents' care.
Are activities planned around residents' interests?
Yes. Activities are arranged after listening to residents' ideas and suggestions, with options designed to entertain and stimulate them.
How much does Holly House Care Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Holly House Care Home 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.