North East Autism Society care homes

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North East Autism Society runs 15 care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission in England. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 14 Good and 1 Requires improvement.

England at a glance

15on this list

Official rating
  • Good14
  • Requires improvement1
  • 93% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.9 / 10
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in England on the CQC register, whatever its rating. The highest scores come first and homes not yet inspected come last.

Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.

How we rate care homes

15 care homes in England

15 results

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No 9

Run by North East Autism Society

9 Thornhill Park, Sunderland, SR2 7JZ
GoodCQC · May 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds

No 9 provides year-round residential care for people with learning disabilities, within the wider North East Autism Society service network. The organisation also supports autistic people through supported living, day services, education, employment support and family services.

Its adult programmes are tailored to assessed needs and use person-centred approaches, with opportunities to develop vocational, craft and independent-living skills.

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Thorndale

Run by North East Autism Society

8 Thornhill Park, Sunderland, SR2 7JZ
GoodCQC · May 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds

Thorndale supports adults with learning disabilities through residential care connected with the North East Autism Society. Its wider adult provision includes year-round residential placements, supported living, short breaks, family support and day services for autistic and neurodivergent people.

Adult programmes use person-centred approaches and are tailored to assessed needs.

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Ashdale - Sunderland

Run by North East Autism Society

14a Beresford Park, Sunderland, SR2 7JU
GoodCQC · Jun 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 4 beds

Ashdale offers residential support for people with learning disabilities through the North East Autism Society. The wider organisation provides year-round residential placements and supported living for autistic people, alongside adult day services and family support.

Its adult day services use programmes and activities tailored to assessed needs. Vocational and craft work can help develop communication, social interaction and independent-living…

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Ashgate Cottage

Run by North East Autism Society

14 Beresford Park, Sunderland, SR2 7JU
GoodCQC · Feb 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 3 beds

Residential placements for people with learning disabilities are provided at Ashgate Cottage within the North East Autism Society. The organisation also offers supported living, family support, short breaks and community activities for autistic people and their families.

Its adult day services provide programmes tailored to assessed needs, including vocational and craft opportunities that can develop communication, social interaction and…

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Ashton Way

Run by North East Autism Society

2 Ashton Way, East Herrington, Sunderland, SR3 3RX
GoodCQC · Mar 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 3 beds

Residential care home for 3 residents in Sunderland, run by North East Autism Society. Supports learning disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Brentwood

Run by North East Autism Society

5 Thornholme Road, Sunderland, SR2 7QF
GoodCQC · Mar 2024
  • Residential
  • 4 beds

Brentwood sits within the North East Autism Society’s adult care services, supporting people with learning disabilities through residential placements and supported living. The wider programme also connects care with day services, employment support and family support, although the home’s registered scope is residential care without nursing.

Adult services promote vocational and craft skills, communication, social interaction and…

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Dunelm

Run by North East Autism Society

115 Dunelm South, Sunderland, SR2 7QY
GoodCQC · Feb 2024
  • Residential
  • 4 beds

Dunelm sits within the North East Autism Society’s residential care services for people with learning disabilities. The wider organisation connects year-round residential placements with supported living, family support and short breaks for autistic and neurodivergent people.

Adult programmes can include tailored activities, vocational and craft skills, and opportunities to develop independent-living abilities.

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Inverthorne

Run by North East Autism Society

20 Thornholme Road, Sunderland, SR2 7QG
GoodCQC · Apr 2026
  • Residential
  • 4 beds

Residential care at Inverthorne is registered for adults with learning disabilities and operates as a care home without nursing. The service forms part of a wider autism support organisation, whose work includes residential placements, supported living, family support and adult day services.

Its broader programme includes vocational and craft opportunities, social activities and support for independent living.

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Meldan

Run by North East Autism Society

16a Leechmere Road, Sunderland, SR2 9NB
GoodCQC · Feb 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 4 beds

Residential care home for 4 residents in Sunderland, run by North East Autism Society. Supports learning disabilities.

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Moorpine

Run by North East Autism Society

18 Thornholme Road, Sunderland, SR2 7QG
GoodCQC · Apr 2026
  • Residential
  • 3 beds

Year-round residential placements support people with learning disabilities at Moorpine, within the North East Autism Society’s adult services. The wider organisation also offers supported living, day services, family support and short breaks.

Its adult day programmes are tailored to assessed needs and use person-centred approaches. Social and vocational training, supported employment and independent-living skills are also part of the wider offer.

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NEAS, Short Term Residential Breaks

Run by North East Autism Society

New Warlands Farm, Holmside, Edmondsley, Durham, DH7 6EX
GoodCQC · May 2023
  • Residential
  • 23 beds

Residential care home for 23 residents in Durham, run by North East Autism Society. Supports learning disabilities and children.

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Rosehill

Run by North East Autism Society

31 Thornholme Road, Sunderland, SR2 7JX
GoodCQC · Feb 2024
  • Residential
  • 6 beds

Rosehill supports people with learning disabilities through year-round residential placements in Sunderland as part of the North East Autism Society’s wider care services. The organisation also offers supported living, family support, short breaks, day services and employment support.

Its wider approach includes adult day programmes tailored to assessed needs, vocational and craft skills, and support with independent-living skills.

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The Court

Run by North East Autism Society

22 Thornholme Road, Sunderland, SR2 7QG
GoodCQC · Apr 2026
  • Residential
  • 3 beds

The Court supports people with learning disabilities through residential care within the North East Autism Society. The wider organisation also works with autistic people and their families through supported living, day services and short breaks.

Adult programmes use person-centred approaches and can include vocational and craft activities that help develop communication, social interaction and independent-living skills.

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Thornhill

Run by North East Autism Society

21 Thornhill Park, Sunderland, SR2 7LA
GoodCQC · Oct 2023
  • Residential
  • 7 beds

Thornhill Academy is a family-sized secondary school where pupils are known by name and encouraged to develop their ambitions, talents and opportunities. The school offers a broad curriculum, subject choices, exam guidance and support for pupils moving into the next stage of education.

Strong links with partner primary schools help new pupils become familiar with teachers and the site before joining.

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14 Thornhill

Run by North East Autism Society

14 Thornhill Park, Sunderland, SR2 7LA
Requires improvementCQC · Sept 2026
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Caring Requires improvement
  • Responsive Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 6 beds

Residential care home for 6 residents in Sunderland, run by North East Autism Society. Supports learning disabilities and younger adults.

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How are these care homes ordered?

Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.

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