
We love the family events and I feel like my dad receives the best care.Kay T(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I am really enjoying my stay at Washington ManorK D(Resident / Service User)

Thanks to all the staff who work there. Top teamJeffrey M(Son of Resident/Service User)

We love the family events and I feel like my dad receives the best care.Kay T(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I am really enjoying my stay at Washington ManorK D(Resident / Service User)

Thanks to all the staff who work there. Top teamJeffrey M(Son of Resident/Service User)

Washington Manor is a purpose-built residential care home located in the Albany/Usworth district of Washington. It is a vibrant and lively environment with a dedicated staff team.
Care Provided by Washington Manor
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 68 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
The care home has spacious bedrooms that are fully furnished with en-suite facilities, several have Juliet balconies overlooking the gardens. There are comfortable communal lounges with space to chat to friends or more privately with family. There are easily accessible bathing and shower rooms with specialist equipment and lift access on each floor. Spacious dining rooms with the facilities for families to make their own refreshments and beautifully presented gardens.
The kitchen produces delicious home cooked traditional food and additional menu choices. There is unlimited free Wi-Fi internet access. Specialist equipment can be provided after appropriate assessment. A full laundry service is provided. Other facilities such as hairdressing, chiropody, eye tests and dental care are available (at an additional charge).
Contact Washington Manor to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- St Martins Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Helen Clark(Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 40+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2009
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (68)
Visiting
- At St Martins Care, they understand how important it is for families to maintain contact with their loved ones and the importance of the sustained and supported involvement of a resident’s families and friends. They also recognise that residents should have full choice over who they wish to see or be visited by. In normal circumstances, there will be no restrictions on visiting hours other than those requested by residents collectively or individually. The only exception may be in the incidence of an infection outbreak, where staff will refer to the Outbreak Management and Isolation Nursing Policy and Procedure. St Martins Care Limited will always have regard for the current national guidance in relation to visiting rights and they are determined to do all they can to ensure families see their loved ones as much as possible.
Parking
- There is ample free on-site parking.
Washington Manor Reviews (73)
Washington Manor has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.185) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Washington Manor has 73 reviews.
My mam was admitted to Washington Manor in June after a spell in hospital. She had had a number of falls during the previous months and needed 24-hour care. Choosing a home for mam was proving difficult until I visited Washington Manor. Straight away I felt at ease as everyone was very welcoming and the place was airy and clean. Mam settled in quickly and always speaks highly of the care she receives. Through the hard work and dedication of the staff mam's general wellbeing has improved greatly and she is now more her old self. She is eating well, is more communicative and is slowly becoming more mobile than she was. I feel this is due to the care and support provided by all the staff at the home. Nothing is too much bother and everyone is friendly and happy to give me updates on mam's progress. The manager was particularly flexible over visiting when my sister came from abroad to see mam. We both really appreciated this and would like to say a big 'thank you' to all staff.
My Mother has been a resident at Washington Manor for a month now and I cannot praise the staff and management there highly enough. They have done everything possible to make my Mother feel welcome and at home. While I have not been able to visit the home due to Covid, I have frequently spoken to members of staff who are happy to update me on how my Mother has been and answer any questions I have. My mother has told me that she is happy there and that all the staff are "lovely". I hope to be able to visit in the near future and meet the people who are doing such a wonderful job of caring for my mother.
The staff are so lovely and caring. The home is lovely and clean and I can't fault it at all. My mam is very happy and she loves the staff. I'm glad as it is a lot of worry off my shoulders, knowing she is settled. I would recommend Washington Manor.
My uncle moved into Washington Manor in December 2020. I only visited him twice, due to Covid restrictions and that was in a visiting pod, so I didn’t go inside the home. When I visited him, he had settled in well. He said the home was “top class”. He was nicely dressed in his own clothes and looked well. He looked more like his normal self than when he had been in his own home. He spent time in hospital before he moved into the home but I wasn’t able to visit him there.
By teatime they were installed in two interconnecting rooms - the staff made one into a bedroom and the other a sitting room by moving furniture.
My parents are very comfortable, they say the food is good, staff are very kind and nothing is too much trouble.
Although activities are limited at present, my father has enjoyed playing dominoes with other residents and having the opportunity to play the piano.
As we live 400 miles from Washington Manor Care Home, we place a lot of trust in the hands of the Manager and Care Staff to deliver a first class care service to and for my Mother and Father that is delivered unequivocally and without prejudice.
Washington Manor has fulfilled all my wishes for the best care of my parents. They are efficient and friendly, the premises are clean, light and well decorated. My parents managed to get rooms next door to each other and spent their last months together. The staff knew them well and catered to their individual needs and treated them with respect and friendship. They allowed my father his independence and freedom and gave my mother the high level of personal care she needs. My mother has been bed-bound for over a year and needs feeding and yet her skin is in excellent condition, her mouth is clean and she still has a good appetite. No one could have looked after them any better. It has put my mind at rest when I am unable to be with them myself.
My mother has lived at Washington Manor since December 2018, due to her ongoing care needs. In the time my mother has lived there she has been treated and received excellent care and we can't thank the staff and carers enough for her care. It has been challenging for all during the current pandemic, but keeping in touch by telephone we have been informed and updated on her health and general wellbeing.
Once again we can't thank everyone at Washington Manor enough and hope the new normal arrives soon so visits can resume.
My dad can’t speak due to a bad stoke and within 3 days of being in there they knew what my dad meant when he needed a drink, and for that I take my hat off to yous, because you are taking the time and having the patience to get to know his needs, honestly, thank you so much. When I was told my dad had to go into care, me and my family were absolutely heartbroken and distraught as you hear so many horror stories. We were more anxious than most through Dad's lack of speech, but the smile and the content on his face and his body language tells a happy story. On my first visit, I just had this really good vibe and my mind was totally put at ease.
The peace of mind for myself and the rest of the family since he came in is lovely and being able to visit whenever suits us as well.
I am very impressed with the care my dad is getting, the whole process has been excellent and would not hesitate to say thank you to everyone involved.
My mum has been living here for 3 weeks everyone has done their best to help her and are very friendly, kind and help her keep her dignity. She has come to be very friendly with one person who has really helped her to settle in. The place itself is very clean and pleasant and always fresh. The staff are always pleasant and there to help or answer your questions.
I visit my wife every day, she is always clean and well dressed and well looked after. The staff do a wonderful job.
The staff were very friendly. The home was always clean and tidy and nothing was any trouble at all.
My mum was a resident of Washington Manor Care Home and what a fantastic home it is. If anyone is anxious about finding a home for a loved one I can highly recommend Washington Manor. My mum was loved and looked after like one of the family. The dignity and compassion that mum received from all the care staff went above and beyond their duty of care and is to be commended. I can't speak highly enough of this home, but it is management and staff who put their heart and soul into this establishment. Thanks to one and all from grateful family members.
Huge thanks to all the staff at Washington Manor. Their genuine care and kindness has been so appreciated by my sister and I. Our mother has had a terrible month with being in hospital twice. The way the staff have cared for her is fantastic. I don't know what we would do without them. My mother is very happy and settled at this home and that's thanks to the staff.
Our family member has been in Washington Manor for almost two years and is very happy here. Staff are friendly and helpful and he has become very friendly with both staff and other residents and now considers it his home.
Our experience with this home has been second to none. The care compassion that mam received was outstanding. We ourselves as a family were taken into their hearts as family. I can't speak highly enough of the staff one an all. Thanks to everyone, from all the family.
Washington Manor Care Home is a nice care home, the staff are great. The place is clean, they look after the residents very well. I don't know about the food because I have not eaten there but my wife has never complained to me.
Everyone says hello when you walk in.
So please keep up the wonderful work you do and a big thank you from me.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 28 November 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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Awards / Recognitions (2)
- 07 Dec 2023Recipient: St Martins Care Ltd
- 03 Oct 2023Recipient: St Martins Care Ltd
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (2)

From a young age, Helen cared for her dad. This gave her a real passion for caring, so much so that she knew straight away that she wanted to work in care. Helen completed her NVQ level 2 and 3 in school in 2013 and, after that, she worked in several jobs before going to college. In 2016 she had her daughter who is now 7 years old. Helen then returned to work and undertook roles in the community as a carer, something that she really enjoyed. During COVID, Helen chose to take some time out to look after her daughter before deciding to get back into work and joined the team at Washington Manor as a part-time care assistant. She soon realised that she absolutely loved working at Washington Manor and after a few months was promoted into a full-time senior care assistant role. After excelling in that role, Helen was promoted to Deputy Manager and, in January 2025, to the Registered Manager. Helen is really looking forward to taking on the role and new responsibilities. Helen is the perfect example of how someone with the right skills, attitude and determination can progress and develop their career at St Martins Care and she is committed to make a difference to the lives of all the residents of Washington Manor.

Angela really enjoys supporting the Senior Care Team with the online systems the company uses to deliver excellent care, such as PCS for care records and Camascope for medication management. Angela was promoted to Deputy Manager in January 2025, and says that she is really looking forward to the opportunity to learn new skills and to putting her 20+ years’ experience into practice. “I am looking forward to supporting the team and ensuring our residents receive the very best care.”
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