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Care homes in Sunderland

There are 86 care homes registered with the CQC in Sunderland, North East. 30 are nursing homes and 54 are registered for dementia care. 7 are rated Outstanding and 75 Good by the CQC.

Of the 3 homes with a fee on record, the typical residential fee is £1,263 a week, with the middle half of homes charging £1,235 to £1,282. A live-in carer at home typically costs about £1,120 a week across England and can look after a couple.

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Falstone Court, Sunderland

Falstone Court

Sunderland, SR6 · 40 beds
CQC: Outstanding
NursingDementiaWelltower
Care home fees
from £1,229 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 Sunderland

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
Falstone Manor, Sunderland

Falstone Manor

Sunderland, SR6 · 51 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaWelltower
Care home fees
from £1,229 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Holy Cross, Sunderland

Holy Cross

Sunderland, SR4 · 56 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaSt Cuthbert's Care
Nursing care
from £1,400 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Sycamore Care Centre, Sunderland

Sycamore Care Centre

Sunderland, SR4 · 113 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaSLW
Residential care
£1,263 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
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.

Typical fees in Sunderland

Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 86 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.

Residential care
£1,263
Usually £1,235 to £1,282 a week3 homes
Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
£1,090
Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355

Common questions

How much do care homes in Sunderland cost?

The typical residential care home fee in Sunderland is £1,263 a week, based on 3 homes with a fee on record. Every home page shows where its figure came from and when.

How many care homes are there in Sunderland?

86 care homes in Sunderland are registered with the Care Quality Commission. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.

Will the council pay for a care home in Sunderland?

If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Contact the adult social care team at the council for a needs assessment.