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  • Avg. Review Score 9.3
  • Total 2,764 Reviews
  • Avg. Starting Price £1,129 per week
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The Grange
Southburn Terrace, New Herrington, Houghton le Spring DH4 7AW
9.628 Reviews
The Grange
"The staff were very helpful and friendly and a big shoutout to Carl an asset to the care home. Every time I visited there was plenty of..."Read all 28 reviews

from £897 / week35 Rooms

Group/Owner Exclusive Care Group

The Grange Care Home offers residential care in a newly refurbished environment located in a quiet village setting in New Herrington, Houghton le Spring. The home has 35 bedrooms, all with en suite... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Princess House
19 Cliffe Park, Seaburn, Sunderland SR6 9NS
9.510 Reviews
Princess House
Princess House
"After deciding that our mother needed 24-hour care in December 2025 we looked at a number of care homes. We chose Princess House mainly..."Read all 10 reviews

from £1,190 / week26 Rooms

Group/Owner Ascot Care Ltd

Princess House Care Home is situated on the Seaburn coast in Sunderland, across the road from the White Lighthouse at Roker Cliff Park, and in close proximity to shops and public transportation. Princess... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
The Laurels Care Home
Francis Way, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring DH5 9EQ
8.472 Reviews
Harbour Healthcare Ltd
The Laurels Care Home
"Staff went above and beyond to make my friends end of life most comfortable and peaceful. All though he was only at The Laurels for two..."Read all 72 reviews

from £1,208 / week50 Rooms

Group/Owner Harbour Healthcare Ltd

The Laurels Care Home provides a range of tailored care plans for short or long-term stays. Care includes general nursing care, residential care, and residential dementia care. The home also has facilities... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
Valley View & Penshaw House
Back Lane, Penshaw, Houghton le Spring DH4 7ER
9.359 Reviews
Roseberry Care Centre (England) Ltd
Valley View & Penshaw House
"I visit my friend every week when I can the staff and everyone are very friendly and professional. He always looks well taken care of and..."Read all 59 reviews

from £1,120 / week44 Rooms

Group/Owner Roseberry Care Centre (England) Ltd

Valley View and Penshaw House are on a dual site situated at Penshaw, Houghton Le Spring on the outskirts of Sunderland. Valley View Care Centre is a Residential Home which accommodates 44 bedrooms... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Younger Adult Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Thornbury Care Centre
58 Thorndale Road, Thorney Close, Sunderland SR3 4JG
9.223 Reviews
S L W Ltd
Thornbury Care Centre
"The care and support have been outstanding, from the moment my dad arrived at Thornbury around 18 months ago. Every member of staff is..."Read all 23 reviews

from £1,263 / week64 Rooms

Group/Owner S L W Ltd

Thornbury Care Centre is a modern development that is designed to look after nursing and residential care requirements, set up to be comfortable for those experiencing physical disabilities, as well as... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Lansbury Court Care Home
Parkhouse Avenue, Castletown, Sunderland SR5 3DF
8.242 Reviews
Orchard Healthcare Group
Lansbury Court Care Home
"I thought long and hard about my mum going into a home but it was the best decision I ever made. She is so happy and well taken care of the..."Read all 42 reviews

56 Rooms

Group/Owner Orchard Healthcare Group

Lansbury Court Care Home in Sunderland offers residential dementia care, short-term respite care and their groundbreaking dementia-specialist Reconnect care through their friendly community. Their... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Northview Lodge Care Home
Northview Road, Castletown, Sunderland SR5 3AF
7.950 Reviews
HC-One
Northview Lodge Care Home
"Northview Lodge Care Home is outstanding. Excellent standard of care. The management team provide the best possible care to residents. The..."Read all 50 reviews

45 Rooms

Group/Owner HC-One

Northview Lodge Care Home, situated in the residential area of Castletown on the outskirts of Sunderland, provides personalised nursing and residential care to older people. This friendly home offers... Read more

  • Younger Adult Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Sycamore Care Centre
Nookside, Grindon, Sunderland SR4 8PQ
8.643 Reviews
Sycamore Care Centre
Sycamore Care Centre
"I feel that my mam receives very good care, the staff are very approachable and friendly, they call if there are any issues...."Read all 43 reviews

from £1,263 / week113 Rooms

Group/Owner S L W Ltd

Sycamore Care Centre is set in three acres at Nookside in Sunderland. It offers respite and permanent care and staff ensure the individual needs of residents are paramount, ensuring that dignity,... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Ashwood Court
Suffolk Street, Hendon, Sunderland SR2 8JZ
8.521 Reviews
Ashwood Court
"My uncle became a resident in ashwood court, he didn't settle at first due to his dementia, still has odd bad days but overall we have seen..."Read all 21 reviews

from £1,199 / week30 Rooms

Group/Owner Advantage Retirement Homes

Ashwood Court, in Sunderland, is a unique purpose-built care home, offering not just nursing, but focused and personalised care, covering a range of different dementia types and other related conditions. They... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Elizabeth Fleming Care Home
off Market Street, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring DH5 9DY
8.471 Reviews
Marton Care Homes Ltd
Elizabeth Fleming Care Home
"Staff are always very caring and have a good relationship with my brother. The cooks go out of their way to try and make blended food look..."Read all 71 reviews

from £1,290 / week36 Rooms

Group/Owner Marton Care Homes Ltd

At Elizabeth Fleming Care Home, residents are at the heart of everything, with person-centred, round-the-clock care designed to support individuals with a wide range of needs. Whether it’s specialist... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
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Ryhope Manor Care Home
Stockton Road, Ryhope, Sunderland SR2 0LS
8.124 Reviews
Ryhope Manor Care Home
Ryhope Manor Care Home
"My husband is currently in respite he has been in 2 weeks and feel he is being cared for very well. All staff have been very friendly and..."Read all 24 reviews

from £900 / week31 Rooms

Ryhope Manor Care Home is set in a Victorian vicarage in the old mining village of Ryhope, Sunderland, and provides nursing and palliative care, dementia care, residential care, respite and day care. The... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Younger Adult Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Beechwood
29 Thornholme Road, Sunderland SR2 7LZ

8 Rooms

  • Younger Adult Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Learning Disability Care
Cedars Lodge
3 Cedars Court, Ryhope Road, Sunderland SR2 7EN

4 Rooms

  • Younger Adult Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Bede House
1 Ryhope Street South, Ryhope, Sunderland SR2 0HG

66 Rooms

  • Older Person Care
  • Younger Adult Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Mental Health Care
Laverneo
Pennywell Road, Pennywell, Sunderland SR4 9HZ

4 Rooms

  • Younger Adult Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Rosehill
31 Thornholme Road, Sunderland SR2 7JX

6 Rooms

  • Younger Adult Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Learning Disability Care
Tynedale
Ashbrooke Range, Ashbrooke, Sunderland SR2 7TR

5 Rooms

  • Younger Adult Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Learning Disability Care
S E L F Ltd
15 Park View, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring DH5 9JH

8 Rooms

  • Younger Adult Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
The Croft
12b Ettrick Grove, High Barnes, Sunderland SR4 8QE
4 Reviews

from £1,100 / week33 Rooms

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
S E L F Ltd
16 Park View, Hetton le Hole, Houghton le Spring DH5 9JH

8 Rooms

  • Younger Adult Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Thornhill
21 Thornhill Park, Sunderland SR2 7LA

7 Rooms

  • Younger Adult Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Learning Disability Care
Brentwood
5 Thorneholme Road, Sunderland SR2 7QF

4 Rooms

  • Younger Adult Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Learning Disability Care

Frequently Asked Questions about Sunderland Area Care Homes

Care Home costs in Sunderland Area

Average care home costs in Sunderland Area by care type, compared to averages across the UK. Fees are based on the starting price for self-funded care, using carehome.co.uk data from 40 care homes with fees listed in Sunderland Area.

Type of Care ProvidedSunderland AreaTyne & WearEnglandUK
Residential Care£1,120£1,179£1,305£1,310
Residential Dementia Care£1,147£1,207£1,334£1,339
Nursing Care£1,269£1,292£1,565£1,552
Nursing Dementia Care£1,300£1,331£1,580£1,571
All Care Types£1,129£1,180£1,316£1,323

Keep in mind that fees can vary between providers and factors such as specific needs, location, room type and more can affect costs. For more information on care home fees across the UK and advice on how to pay, see our care home fees guide.

Average starting prices for self-funders in Sunderland Area Care Homes by care type
Average cost of Residential Care from 38 care homes with fees listed.
£1,120 per week
  • 5.3% below Tyne & Wear average
  • 16.5% below England average
  • 17.0% below UK average
Average cost of Residential Dementia Care from 35 care homes with fees listed.
£1,147 per week
  • 5.2% below Tyne & Wear average
  • 16.3% below England average
  • 16.7% below UK average
Average cost of Nursing Care from 17 care homes with fees listed.
£1,269 per week
  • 1.8% below Tyne & Wear average
  • 23.3% below England average
  • 22.3% below UK average
Average cost of Nursing Dementia Care from 15 care homes with fees listed.
£1,300 per week
  • 2.4% below Tyne & Wear average
  • 21.5% below England average
  • 20.8% below UK average

How many care homes are there in Sunderland Area?

There are 85 Care Homes in Sunderland Area, including 27 Nursing Homes & 58 Residential Care Homes.

Which care homes in Sunderland Area have the highest Review Score?

Bryony Lodge Nursing Home, Falstone Court Care Home & Ashbourne Lodge Care Home are some of the care homes with the highest Review Score in Sunderland Area.

Which care homes in Sunderland Area offer Nursing Care?

Bryony Lodge Nursing Home, Bryony Park Nursing Home & Maple Lodge Care Home are some of the 22 Nursing Homes in Sunderland Area.

How many care homes offer Dementia Care in Sunderland Area?

There are 48 care homes offering Dementia Care in Sunderland Area including Bryony Lodge Nursing Home, Falstone Court Care Home & Ashbourne Lodge Care Home.

Which care homes offer Respite Care in Sunderland Area?

Respite Care is offered by 48 care homes in Sunderland Area including Bryony Lodge Nursing Home, Falstone Court Care Home & Ashbourne Lodge Care Home.

How many care homes listings in Sunderland Area have Reviews on carehome.co.uk?

There are 54 care homes listed with Reviews.

Which care homes in Sunderland Area have Bed Vacancies posted on carehome.co.uk?

There are currently 1 Care Homes with Bed Vacancies Posted.

Which care homes in Sunderland Area have won a carehome.co.uk 2026 Top 20 Care Home Award?

Award winners of the carehome.co.uk 2026 Top 20 Care Home Awards in Sunderland Area include Ashbourne Lodge Care Home, Bryony Lodge Nursing Home, Falstone Court Care Home & Hylton View Care Home.