The Croft Residential Care Home
Sunderland, SR4 · 0.2 km · 33 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,263 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
CQC: Good
Holy Cross
Ettrick Grove, High Barnes, Sunderland, SR4 8QA
Nursing home · 56 beds · St Cuthbert's Care
- Weekly fee
- from £1,400
- reported by the home, September 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- September 2023
- Beds
- 56
- with nursing
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
Holy Cross's reported fee
£1,400a week
About £72,800 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,800 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,344a week
A typical week of live-in care for higher needs, such as hoisting or someone in bed most of the day
A similar price for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,445 a week less than two places.
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46 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Sunderland
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About Holy Cross
Holy Cross is a nursing home in Sunderland, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 56 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by St Cuthbert's Care, which operates 3 care homes in England. The home has been registered since July 2012.
At its latest inspection, published September 2023, the CQC rated Holy Cross Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Holy Cross has told us it charges from £1,400 a week for nursing care, a figure reported to us by the home, so treat it as a guide rather than a quote, in September 2026. That comes to about £72,800 a year. It is about 11% above the typical residential fee in Sunderland of £1,263 a week.
There are 86 registered care homes in Sunderland. The nearest to Holy Cross include The Croft Residential Care Home, Barnes Court Care Home and Grindon Mews Short Break Centre, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Nursing care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory impairment
Registration
- Provider
- St Cuthbert's Care
- Registered with CQC
- July 2012
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (September 2023)
- Council area
- Sunderland
- Town
- Sunderland
The CQC inspection, explained
- Safe?
- Good
- Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
- Effective?
- Good
- Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
- Caring?
- Good
- Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
- Responsive?
- Good
- Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
- Well-led?
- Good
- Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Rated Good; inspectors found people were safe, well cared for and supported by effective management.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Fees depend on the room and the level of care. Always confirm the current price with the home.
| Type of care | Weekly fee | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing care | from £1,400 as of September 2026 Reported by the home “nursing care being above £1400 per week” | Reported by the home “nursing care being above £1400 per week” |
| Residential care | from £1,300 as of September 2026 Reported by the home “fees generally start around £1300 per week” | Reported by the home “fees generally start around £1300 per week” |
For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,090 a week near Sunderland, and one carer can look after a couple.
Reviews
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Common questions about Holy Cross
How much does Holy Cross cost?
Holy Cross charges from £1,400 a week for nursing care (as of September 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for Holy Cross?
The Care Quality Commission rated Holy Cross Good in September 2023. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Holy Cross provide nursing care?
Yes. Holy Cross is registered as a care home with nursing, so registered nurses are on site. If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee.
Does Holy Cross offer dementia care?
Yes. Holy Cross is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Holy Cross have?
Holy Cross is registered for up to 56 residents.
Care at home
46 live-in carers within about an hour of Sunderland
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £950 to £1,210 a week. 42 can care for a couple. 10 years' experience on average.
Sithembiso S.
1 review
From £924 a week, 20 years caring
Based about 17 minutes from Sunderland. Can care for a couple
David R.
2 reviews
From £1,120 a week, 15 years caring
Based about 24 minutes from Sunderland. Can care for a couple
Evelyn S.
2 reviews
From £1,050 a week, 16 years caring
Based about 31 minutes from Sunderland. Can care for a couple
Margaret I.
1 review
From £1,204 a week, 2 years caring
Based about 34 minutes from Sunderland
“Petty introduced herself to Mum every time she was caring for her and responded very quickly to Mum if she was distressed in the night.”
See live-in carers near SunderlandProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
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46 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Sunderland
Live-in, a week
typically £1,090
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Barnes Court Care Home
Sunderland, SR4 · 0.4 km · 89 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,263 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Grindon Mews Short Break Centre
Sunderland, SR4 · 1.1 km · 6 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialSunderland City Council
Fee not published
Area typical £1,263 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week