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Washington Grange

Burnhope Road, Barmston, Washington, NE38 8HZ

Residential care home · 41 beds · Barchester Healthcare

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Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,263
CQC rating
Good
February 2019
Beds
41
residential
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical residential home in Sunderland
£1,263a week

About £65,676 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,526 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,090a week

The typical live-in carer near Sunderland, set by the carer

Staying at home could cost about £173 a week less, £8,996 over a year

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,171 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Washington
46 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Sunderland

PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. 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.

About Washington Grange

Washington Grange is a residential care home in Washington, in the Sunderland council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 41 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia and older people. It is run by Barchester Healthcare, which operates 237 care homes in England. The home has been registered since February 2011.

At its latest inspection, published February 2019, the CQC rated Washington Grange 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.

Washington Grange has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Sunderland with a fee on record typically charge about £1,263 a week for residential care and £1,440 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 86 registered care homes in Sunderland. The nearest to Washington Grange include Washington Lodge, Washington Manor Care Home and Holly House Care Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Residential care
  • Dementia care
  • Older people

Registration

Brand
Barchester Healthcare
Registered with CQC
February 2011
Latest CQC rating
Good (February 2019)
Council area
Sunderland
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
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.
Inspected but not rated; inspectors found good infection control during a COVID-19 outbreak.

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

Washington Grange has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Sunderland typically charge about £1,263 a week for residential care and £1,440 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,090 a week, shown on each carer's profile.

Reviews

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Common questions about Washington Grange

How much does Washington Grange cost?

Washington Grange has not published its fees. Care homes in Sunderland typically charge about £1,263 a week for residential care and £1,440 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for Washington Grange?

The Care Quality Commission rated Washington Grange Good in February 2019. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Washington Grange provide nursing care?

No. Washington Grange is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.

Does Washington Grange offer dementia care?

Yes. Washington Grange is registered to care for people living with dementia.

How many residents does Washington Grange have?

Washington Grange is registered for up to 41 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.

“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.”
Judith W., about Petty Tutsirai C.
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.

Washington Lodge, Washington

Washington Lodge

Washington, NE38 · 0.5 km · 65 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaQualia
Fee not published
Area typical £1,263 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Washington

A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.

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
Washington Manor Care Home, Washington

Washington Manor Care Home

Washington, NE37 · 0.9 km · 68 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaSt. Martin's Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,263 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Holly House Care Home, Washington

Holly House Care Home

Washington, NE37 · 1.6 km · 40 beds
CQC: Outstanding
ResidentialDementiaHolly House Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,263 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week

See all 237 care homes run by Barchester Healthcare