Valley View and Penshaw House
Residential care home · Houghton-le-Spring
Back Lane, Penshaw, Houghton le Spring, DH4 7ER
Run by Roseberry Care Centres GB Limited
- GoodCQC · May 2020
- 8.0Our score
- Beds44
- Type of careResidential
- Phone0191 385 7776
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 6 May 2020
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Valley View and Penshaw House
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-2034462158
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Valley View and Penshaw House
Valley View and Penshaw House provides residential support for people who need assistance or companionship, including residents living with dementia, physical disabilities and other support needs. Its care teams use person-centred plans to match support to each resident’s requirements.
The service offers dementia care, nursing care, respite and end-of-life care across its wider care provision. At this home, daily life includes a weekly activity programme shaped by residents’ suggestions, with hobby groups, entertainment and traditional pastimes. The setting includes Valley View, a purpose-built home, and the separate Penshaw House unit. Support is available around the clock, with nursing care directed by qualified nurses where required.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Houghton-le-Spring
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange Care HomeHoughton-le-Spring | 0.8 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The Mews Care HomeNew Herrington | 0.8 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Grangewood Care CentreHoughton-le-Spring | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Grangewood Care CentreHoughton-le-Spring | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Springfield Care HomeHoughton-le-Spring | 1.1 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Roseberry Care Centres GB Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra View Care CentreSunderland | Good | 8.0 | |
| Hylton ViewSunderland | Good | 8.0 | |
| The Evergreens Care CentreNewcastle upon Tyne | Good | 8.0 | |
| Church View (Bishop Auckland)Bishop Auckland | Good | 8.0 | |
| Lowgate Care HomeHexham | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Beech Grove Care HomeClitheroe | Good | 8.0 | |
| Cedar GrangeBeverley | Good | 8.0 | |
| Chapel LodgeSheffield | Requires improvement | 5.0 | |
| Moorend PlaceSheffield | Good | 8.4 | |
| Ashlea Court Care HomeGrimsby | Good | 8.0 | |
| Long MeadowMatlock | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Separate Penshaw House unit
- Resident-led weekly activities
- Person-centred care plans
Suits: Adults needing person-centred residential or dementia support
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Back Lane, Penshaw, Houghton le Spring, DH4 7ER
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Questions families ask
What is included in each room?
Each room has a lounge, a small kitchen area, a bedroom and an en-suite bathroom.
Is a care assistant available around the clock?
Yes. One care assistant is on duty 24 hours a day.
How many bedrooms does the home have?
They have 38 bedrooms with en-suite facilities.
How much does Valley View and Penshaw House cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Valley View and Penshaw 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.