Washington Lodge

Washington Lodge is a nursing home in Washington, in the Sunderland council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 65 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with mental health needs, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Qualia, which operates 8 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2017.

At its latest inspection, published April 2023, the CQC rated Washington Lodge 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 Lodge has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Sunderland with a fee on record typically charge about £1,207 a week for residential care and £1,480 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 Lodge include Washington Grange, Washington Manor Care Home and Holly House Care Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.