Roseberry Care Centres
Alexandra View Care Centre
Nursing home in Sunderland
Operated by Roseberry Care Centres
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About
Alexandra View Care Centre sits in the Southwick area of Sunderland, a little over a mile from the city centre. It is a purpose-built home spread across three floors, providing residential, nursing and dementia care, as well as respite and short breaks. Roseberry Care Centres operates the home, which has 68 registered beds.
The home aims to make daily life fit each resident's preferences. Its activities team speaks with residents about their hobbies and interests and offers a range of options, from trips to the coast and live music to gardening. The catering team also takes account of each resident's dietary needs and personal likes and dislikes when planning meals. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its 2022 report, with Good ratings across the Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led areas.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 30 September 2022 · Last inspected 24 August 2022
Inspectors found that people using Alexandra View Care Centre felt safe, and that risks were assessed and enough staff were in place to meet needs. Infection control practice was judged good, and the registered manager was described as approachable and credited with improving the home since the last inspection. The service's overall rating rose from requires improvement to good.
- People said they felt safe living at the home
- Risks to people were assessed, and there were enough staff, recruited safely
- Staff followed good infection prevention and control practice and had completed relevant training
- People and staff described the registered manager as approachable and said the home had improved since the last inspection
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Care provided
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected March 2026
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 1000 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
563 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Sunderland council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £872 |
| 2025 | £919 |
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Local health safety net
Alexandra View Care Centre is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Sunderland Royal Hospital, 1.2 miles away. The local GP practice is BRIDGE VIEW MEDICAL GROUP, 0.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Sunderland
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Churches Together in South Tyneside
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Age UK Newcastle and North Tyneside
To improve the quality of life for older people
Part of Roseberry Care Centres
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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