
I can't thank the staff enough for their love, care and supportS S(Sister-in-law of Resident/Service User)

the care my parents received was excellent, very professional and loving treating both with dignityW F(Son of Resident/Service User)

The best thing my nana did was move to Blossom Hill Care Home.Emma C(Granddaughter of Resident/Service User)

I can't thank the staff enough for their love, care and supportS S(Sister-in-law of Resident/Service User)

the care my parents received was excellent, very professional and loving treating both with dignityW F(Son of Resident/Service User)

The best thing my nana did was move to Blossom Hill Care Home.Emma C(Granddaughter of Resident/Service User)

Blossom Hill Care Home is situated in a quiet cul-de-sac on Riga Square, Sunderland.
The home is surrounded by an enclosed garden area and has a fantastic summer house in the grounds ideal for activities and coffee mornings.
Blossom Hill is a two-storey building with 40 en-suite bedrooms, assisted bathrooms and shower rooms, a television lounge, luxurious dining rooms and an overnight cottage for visitors.
The home is on a main bus route and is accessible to the A19. Shops and pubs are nearby.
Care Provided by Blossom Hill Care Home
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
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 40 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
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The fees are determined based on the individual assessment
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Blossom Hill Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Blossom Hill Care Home 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
- Kara Healthcare
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Leanne Rodgers(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed with both male-only and female-only unit(s)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2017
Room Information
- Single Rooms (40)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (30)
Visiting
- Thank you for requesting a tour of Kara Healthcare! The team are looking forward to welcoming you. The tour will last around 30 minutes and can accommodate up to 4 people. They’ll take you through the care home, showing you the resident rooms, communal spaces, and the wonderful facilities. You’ll also meet some of the friendly team members and learn about the personalised care they provide. Please arrive 10 minutes early to ensure they can start on time. They can’t wait to meet you, show you around, and answer any questions you may have!
Parking
- There is parking to the front of the home.
Blossom Hill Care Home Reviews (51)
Blossom Hill Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.640) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Blossom Hill Care Home has 51 reviews.
Staff are very kind , loving , supportive to resident of Blossom Hill , Gary , Karen , Nikki , Debbie to name but a few , thankyou for everything you do . Items of clothing need to be pressed more , on a hole they are ok , ( just me been fussy ) . Would like hairdresser to come weekly instead of fortnightly ,
Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful review. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It means a lot to us and motivates our team to continue providing the best care possible.
It was a very difficult decision when my father needed to go into care, but I know that choosing Blossom Hill was 100% the right choice. There was never a day that when I visited my father he was not being well cared for. He was always immaculately dressed, something I know would have been important to him. He was treated with great care & dignity. The home was always clean & well maintained. I am so very grateful to all the staff at Blossom Hill.
Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful review. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It means a lot to us and motivates our team to continue providing the best care possible.
everything is good no worries
Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful review. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It means a lot to us and motivates our team to continue providing the best care possible.
Mum has been here 6 weeks now & the staff have been great & helped her to settle. The manager is very approachable. The way staff support Mum is great. I would reccommend Blossom Hill to anyone without a doubt.
Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful review. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It means a lot to us and motivates our team to continue providing the best care possible.
Generally the staff have good interaction with my mam. They know her quirks and she enjoys their company, not just the carers but the admin, kitchen & laundry staff too.
Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful review. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It means a lot to us and motivates our team to continue providing the best care possible.
I think the care home do a excellent job looking after my mother and cant wish for anything else. Mother is happy, we the family are happy and just like to say thank you for your hard work.
Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful review. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It means a lot to us and motivates our team to continue providing the best care possible.
My Mam has only beenin Blossom Hill Care Home a few weeks and I must say overall I am very impressed.
Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful review. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It means a lot to us and motivates our team to continue providing the best care possible.
Staff very caring & friendly
Home does not have activity co-ordinater at present so not many activities going on for residents.
Mam is well cared for.
We're also pleased to share that we now have a dedicated Activities Coordinator, whose work will further enhance daily life for residents at Blossom Hill.
My experience is that is is a very clean and the staff very friendly and helpful!
Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful review. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It means a lot to us and motivates our team to continue providing the best care possible.
Excellent Care. Kind staff, attentive. Feel safe knowing she is in here.
Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful review. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It means a lot to us and motivates our team to continue providing the best care possible.
I can't thank Blossom Hill enough they will always hold a special place in my heart.
Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful review. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It means a lot to us and motivates our team to continue providing the best care possible.
My mother resides at Blossom and the overall care is excellent.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. It means a lot to us and motivates our team to continue providing the best care possible.
My friend was only in for a short time due to terminal illness, but overall the staff were very kind and considerate and dealt with my friend with much needed dignity. Thank you to everyone involved in my friend's care.
Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful review. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It means a lot to us and motivates our team to continue providing the best care possible.
My mam went into the care of Blossom Hill in September 2024. Since being there we have been overwhelmed with the care she has been given and support. My mam settled in pretty much straight away. There is a wide range of activities daily with the two lovely coordinators. I am very pleased with the care, staff + everything else.
That's wonderful to hear, thank you for sharing your experience and review us.
The care provided by this home has been absolutely outstanding. All the staff have been brilliant. I'm so grateful my friend came to this home.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We're truly grateful for your feedback.
Very good all round in Blossom Hill. Room is great. 1st class staff. Great staff and service. Everything fabulous. Food great. Staff very helpful. All questions answered fully by all the staff. Very safe environment to be in, care and support excellent. I can honestly say I can recommend this care home on the quality of care and service are second to none.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are absolutely delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience at Blossom Hill. It's wonderful to know that you're happy with the room, the staff, and the overall service we provide.Our team works incredibly hard to ensure every resident feels...
Mam only been here a few weeks, very happy with care given so far. Staff very helpful and always there to answer any concerns or questions.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear that you're happy with the care provided so far and that our staff have been helpful in addressing your concerns and questions. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we're so grateful for your positive feedback.
Very happy with the care my mum is receiving. All the care staff are very friendly and polite. The care home is always clean and tidy. We moved my mum from another care home in the area and it was the best thing we done. My mum is cared for with the uppermost dignity and respect.
Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad to hear your mum is receiving the care and respect she deserves.
My gran only came to Blossom Hill Care Home towards the end of September and she is thriving, she loves the company, the activities, it's such a beautiful and friendly home. There is always something for her to do, always someone to assist her and most importantly, she is safe and well looked after.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're so happy to hear that your grandmother is thriving at Blossom Hill Care Home and enjoying the company, activities, and the environment. It's great to know she feels safe and well looked after. We truly appreciate your kind words!
I have the highest regard for all the staff at Blossom Hill Care Home. They make your relative very welcome and do everything possible to make them comfortable and secure. The care they give is outstanding, meeting the needs and requirements of residents every time. We, as a family, were so happy with every aspect of care and attention they gave.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We're thrilled to hear that you have such high regard for the staff at Blossom Hill Care Home and that your relative feels welcomed, comfortable, and secure. It's wonderful to know that you're happy with the care and attention provided. We truly appreciate your trust and support.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 16 May 2023Good
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (26)
- 13 Mar 2026Recipient: Kara Healthcare
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Meet the Team (1)

Our Home Manager, together with the wider team, ensures the smooth running of the home and the delivery of excellent, person-centred care.
Frequently Asked Questions about Blossom Hill Care Home
What types of Care is Blossom Hill Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Blossom Hill Care Home have?
There are 40 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Blossom Hill Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Blossom Hill Care Home to the centre of Sunderland?
2.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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