Unity House
Residential care home · Peterlee
Westcott Road, Peterlee, SR8 5JE
Run by Lifeways Community Care Limited
- GoodCQC · Mar 2023
- 8.0Our score
- Beds21
- Type of careResidential
- Phone0191 586 1427
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 25 March 2023
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Unity House
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-2876048536
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Unity House
Unity House provides residential care with 24/7 support for adults with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities and complex needs. The service is designed around individual choices, wellbeing and desired outcomes, with residents involved throughout the placement process.
Support can include help to access activities and facilities, participate in cooking and cleaning, and develop greater independence. Needs are reviewed over time so the level of support can change where possible. The service also supports transitions from hospital and movement towards adult services, with referral routes for families and professionals. Personal belongings can be brought into rooms, subject to landlord permission for decoration.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Peterlee
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peterlee Care HomePeterlee | 0 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Grampian CourtPeterlee | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Bannatyne LodgePeterlee | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Langley House Care CentrePeterlee | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The HawthornsPeterlee | 0.7 miles | Outstanding | 8.8 |
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| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lifeways Community Care (South Shields)South Shields | Good | 8.0 | |
| Abbeymoor Neurodisability CentreNewcastle upon Tyne | Good | 8.4 | |
| Elm Tree HouseRochdale | Good | 8.0 | |
| Kingdom HouseSheffield | Good | 8.0 | |
| BulwellNottingham | Good | 8.0 | |
| River LodgeBurton-on-Trent | Good | 8.0 | |
| Trent ViewBurton-on-Trent | Good | 8.0 | |
| The RoydBirmingham | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Beeton GrangeBirmingham | Good | 7.4 | |
| MillwaterBirmingham | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Ash HouseCoventry | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Greenlands ViewBirmingham | Requires improvement | 6.2 |
What stands out
What stands out
- 24/7 residential support
- Support for autism and complex needs
- Progression towards independence
Suits: Adults needing 24/7 complex-needs support
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Westcott Road, Peterlee, SR8 5JE
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Questions families ask
Who does Unity House provide residential care for?
Unity House provides residential care with 24/7 support for adults with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities and complex needs.
How long does it usually take to move into Unity House?
It usually takes four to six weeks, including two weeks to set up the tenancy. The process can be quicker in urgent situations, depending on the individual case.
How much does Unity House cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Unity House 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.