Mental health care homes in Sunderland

Updated

Sunderland has 24 mental health care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 9 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 3 Outstanding, 17 Good and 4 Requires improvement. Sunderland council paid on average £931 a week for a residential care place and £1,028 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

All care homes in Sunderland (87)

Sunderland at a glance

24on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding3
  • Good17
  • Requires improvement4
  • 83% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.8 / 10
  • Types of care92% offer elderly care
How this list is ordered

Homes in Sunderland are ordered by the MyCareCheck score, the average of the CQC's ratings for the five questions it asks at every inspection. Where two homes score the same, the better overall rating goes first.

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.

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24 mental health care homes in Sunderland

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Holly House Care Home

Run by Holly House Care Limited

Albany Way, Washington, NE37 1BJ
OutstandingCQC · Mar 2026
  • Residential
  • 40 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

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.

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Northview Lodge Nursing Home

Run by WT HI OpCo 1 Limited

North View, Castletown, Sunderland, SR5 3AF
OutstandingCQC · May 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 45 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Northview Lodge Nursing Home provides residential, nursing, dementia and mental health care, including support for young physically disabled people. The home is registered to provide care with nursing and is intended for residents whose needs may range from older-age support to younger adults requiring more specialised assistance.

Its care model sits within a wider service offering that includes respite care and support for families and…

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Bede House

Run by Malhotra Care Homes Limited

1 Ryhope Street South, Sunderland, SR2 0HG
OutstandingCQC · Oct 2025
  • Nursing
  • 66 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Nursing care at Bede House supports older people and adults with dementia, physical disabilities or mental health needs. The home has 66 bedrooms across two floors, with landscaped gardens providing seating and activity areas, including a greenhouse, bird-feeding stations and a water feature.

Its dedicated nursing team delivers care tailored to individual medical needs and preferences.

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Ashbourne Lodge Care Centre

Run by HC-One No.2 Limited

The Cedars, Ashbrooke, Sunderland, SR2 7TW
GoodCQC · Jun 2023
  • Residential
  • 40 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Ashbourne Lodge Care Centre provides residential and residential dementia care for older people in Sunderland. Its registration also covers people with mental health needs, physical disabilities and younger adults, so the home can support varied residential care requirements.

The service is registered as a care home without nursing, with support centred on daily living and individual needs.

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Ashton Grange Residential Home

Run by WT HI OpCo 1 Limited

St. Lukes Road, Pallion, Sunderland, SR4 6QU
GoodCQC · Jun 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 40 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Ashton Grange Residential Home provides residential care and residential dementia care for older people. The home supports residents with dementia, physical disabilities, mental health needs and other requirements within a 24-hour care setting.

Care is accompanied by activities and opportunities for interaction between residents and staff. The wider HC-One service describes residential, nursing, dementia and respite care, while Ashton Grange’s…

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Ashwood Court

Run by Wearside Invest Ltd

Suffolk Street, Sunderland, SR2 8JR
GoodCQC · Aug 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 30 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Ashwood Court provides residential, nursing, dementia and respite care for older people, younger adults and people with mental health or physical support needs. Its purpose-built home accommodates residents in comfortable en-suite rooms and separates care into wings for male-only EMI, mixed EMI and younger adults with mental health conditions.

Specialist support includes dementia care from trained staff, nursing care for people needing medical…

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Cedars Lodge

Run by Education and Services for People with Autism Limited

3 Cedars Court, Ryhope Road, Sunderland, SR2 7EN
GoodCQC · Feb 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 4 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Sensory impairment

For younger adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs or sensory impairment, Cedars Lodge provides residential care within an autism-focused organisation. Its wider services include autism-specific education, day placements, residential education, respite and domiciliary support.

Autism specialist clinicians work directly with individuals and alongside staff teams to provide holistic, person-centred support.

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Elizabeth Fleming Care Home

Run by Marton Care Homes Ltd

Off Market Street, Hetton-le-hole, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 9DY
GoodCQC · Nov 2022
  • Nursing
  • 36 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Elizabeth Fleming Care Home provides residential, dementia and respite care for older people and adults with physical disabilities, mental health needs or dementia. Its registered nursing home scope also includes younger adults.

The home is part of Marton Care Homes, whose wider offer includes residential and dementia care across the North East and other regions.

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Farmborough Court Intermediate Care Service

Run by Sunderland City Council

Farmborough Court, Brentford Avenue, Town End Farm, Sunderland, SR5 4EU
GoodCQC · May 2023
  • Residential
  • 56 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 56 residents in Sunderland, run by Sunderland City Council. Supports dementia, older people, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Grangewood Care Centre

Run by Care UK Care Services Limited

Chester Road, Shiney Row, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4RB
GoodCQC · Mar 2026
  • Residential
  • 50 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Grangewood Care Centre provides residential, dementia, respite and end-of-life care for older people. The home also offers a day club, giving people access to care, activities and social contact without moving into full-time residence.

Facilities include a garden, hair and beauty salon, reminiscence room and church services, while daily activities and outings support varied routines.

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Grangewood Care Centre

Run by Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd

Chester Road, Shiney Row, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4RB
GoodCQC · Feb 2026
  • Residential
  • 50 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Grangewood Care Centre offers specialist residential and dementia care for older people in Houghton-le-Spring, with respite care also available. The home’s registered scope includes dementia, older people, mental health, physical disabilities and younger adults.

On-site facilities include a garden, hair and beauty salon and reminiscence room, with church services also available.

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Maple Lodge

Run by Harbour Healthcare (North) Ltd

Woolwich Road, Witherwack, Sunderland, SR5 5SF
GoodCQC · Nov 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 46 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Maple Lodge provides residential and nursing care for older people, including residents living with dementia or mental health needs. Its care home setting supports people who require ongoing nursing input as well as those needing residential accommodation and day-to-day assistance.

The home is part of Harbour Healthcare and presents dementia care, residential care and nursing care as distinct pathways.

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Primrose Care Home

Run by Primrose Care Home Hetton Ltd

62-62A Station Road, Hetton Le Hole, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 0AT
GoodCQC · Jul 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 22 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Adults with dementia receive residential and respite care at Primrose Care Home, with individual care plans reviewed regularly around needs, wishes, relationships and interests. The home aims to promote independence and dignity while supporting residents to maintain family connections, develop friendships and take part in meaningful activities.

Practical mobility features include a passenger lift, specialist baths and hoists, helping residents…

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S E L F Limited - 14 Park View

Run by S.E.L.F. (North East) Limited

14 Park View, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 9JH
GoodCQC · Dec 2024
  • Residential
  • 9 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 9 residents in Houghton-le-Spring, run by S.E.L.F. (North East) Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, mental health and younger adults.

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S E L F Limited - 15 Park View

Run by S.E.L.F. (North East) Limited

15 Park View, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 9JH
GoodCQC · Jul 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 8 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 8 residents in Houghton-le-Spring, run by S.E.L.F. (North East) Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, mental health and younger adults.

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SELF Limited - 16 Park View

Run by S.E.L.F. (North East) Limited

16 Park View, Hetton le Hole, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 9JH
GoodCQC · Jul 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 8 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 8 residents in Houghton-le-Spring, run by S.E.L.F. (North East) Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, mental health and younger adults.

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Springfield Care Home

Run by Springfield Care Sunderland Limited

Bunker Hill, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4TN
GoodCQC · Oct 2025
  • Residential
  • 50 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Short and long-term residential care at Springfield Care Home is available for elderly men and women in Houghton-le-Spring. The family-run home also provides residential social care, respite care and residential dementia care, with round-the-clock support.

Activities include walks, days out and group games, while hobbies and personal interests are considered within daily life.

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The Cedars

Run by Swanton Care & Community (Autism North) Limited

11 The Cedars, Ashbrooke, Sunderland, SR2 7TW
GoodCQC · Feb 2026
  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Physical disabilities

The Cedars provides residential care and support for adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs and physical disabilities. It is part of Barchester Healthcare, whose care model combines individual support with help to maintain independence and everyday routines.

Residents can receive assistance ranging from a few hours each week to 24-hour care, with support tailored around personal needs.

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The Village Care Home

Run by The Village Care Home (South Hylton) Limited

Hylton Bank, South Hylton, Sunderland, SR4 0LL
GoodCQC · Oct 2026
  • Residential
  • 40 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

The Village Care Home provides 24-hour residential care for older people, including people living with dementia, mental health needs or physical disabilities. The family-run home has 40 ensuite bedrooms and works with local GPs and community nursing services to support residents’ healthcare needs.

Alongside permanent care, the home provides respite and intermediate care after hospital discharge, illness or a fall.

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Cedar House Care Home

Run by Cedar House Sunderland Limited

3-4 The Cedars, Sunderland, SR2 7TW
GoodCQC · May 2023
  • Responsive Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 32 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Cedar House Care Home supports adults with residential, dementia and respite care, with its service information focused particularly on people living with dementia. Its registration covers dementia, older people and younger adults.

Each service user has a care plan that is reviewed regularly and reflects individual needs, wishes, interests and hobbies.

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What to look for in mental health care homes

  1. Staff training

    Staff training and access to appropriate clinical or community support.

  2. Personalised recovery

    Personalised recovery, crisis and risk-management planning.

  3. Support for medication

    Support for medication, daily living and meaningful community activity.

Questions families ask

What should mental health care homes offer?

Residential mental health support varies widely in intensity and approach. Confirm that the home’s staff, environment and external clinical relationships match the person’s diagnosis, risks and recovery goals.

How many mental health care homes are there in Sunderland?

24 mental health care homes in Sunderland are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which mental health care homes in Sunderland are rated Outstanding?

Holly House Care Home, Northview Lodge Nursing Home and Bede House.

How much does a care home cost in Sunderland?

Sunderland council paid on average £931 a week for residential care and £1,028 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £1,932 and £1,904. Across England the averages were £982 and £1,102 for people aged 65 and over. People who pay for their own care are often charged more, so ask each home for its weekly fee.

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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