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Care homes in Washington

16 homes

There are 16 care homes in and around Washington on AskBart. 94% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, October 2026). Published fees average about £1,304 a week, while Gateshead usually pays £888. The largest is Enhanced Elderly Care Service - Wardley Gate Care Centre, with 88 beds.

care homes
16
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
94%
typical residential fee
£1,304/wkbelow the UK average of £1,704
what Gateshead council pays
£888/wk

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Care homes in Washington (16)

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6 in Washington, 10 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

  • Outstanding
  • Good
  • Requires improvement

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Rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, its highest rating.

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Distance
Appletree Grange Care HomeGood£1,304324.2 mi—2.6 mi
Covent HouseGood · Oct 2025On request633.2 mi—2.0 mi
Craigielea Nursing HomeGood · Feb 2023On request600.9 mi—2.9 mi
Donwell HouseGood · Aug 2020On request632.3 mi—0.7 mi
Eighton Lodge Residential Care HomeGood · Nov 2024On request471.8 mi—2.1 mi
Enhanced Elderly Care Service - Wardley Gate Care CentreRequires improvement · Aug 2026On request881.8 mi—2.7 mi
Holly House Care HomeOutstanding · Mar 2026On request402.9 mi—0.1 mi
Lanchester CourtGood · Sept 2021On request220.9 mi—2.0 mi
Lindisfarne BirtleyGood · Jun 2025On request662.7 mi—1.9 mi
Philips CourtGood · Jun 2025On request750.3 mi—2.8 mi
Springvale CourtGood · Feb 2020On request401.0 mi—2.0 mi
St Georges Residential HomeGood · May 2023On request384.5 mi—1.9 mi
Valley View and Penshaw HouseGood · May 2020On request443.5 mi—2.7 mi
Washington GrangeGood · Feb 2019On request413.8 mi—1.0 mi
Washington LodgeGood · Apr 2023On request653.7 mi—0.8 mi
Washington Manor Care HomeGood · Nov 2019On request683.2 mi—0.7 mi

Fees are the home’s published “from” figure, or an indicative one; “on request” where none is published. Ratings are the regulator’s. Click a heading to sort.

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Washington in numbers

94% of Washington’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, above the England average of 79%, with 1 rated Outstanding. Based on 16 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

The average residential care home in Washington costs about £1,304/week, while Gateshead’s published usual rate is around £888/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £416/week (about £21,632/year), usually paid by a relative or friend. An estimate: councils fund care only below the means-test threshold, and fees vary by home, room and needs.

What Gateshead council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Care homes listed16
Rated Good or Outstanding15 of 16 (94%)
Rated Outstanding1
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate1
Average published weekly fee£1,304
Gateshead usual weekly rate (2025)£888
LargestEnhanced Elderly Care Service - Wardley Gate Care Centre (88 beds)
Most recently inspectedCovent House (May 2023)
Homes by care typeResidential 7 · Nursing 3 · Dementia 7 · Respite 4
Average house price, Sunderland (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£143,216
Outstanding1
Good14
Requires improvement1
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Washington£1,304/wk
  • Dementia, Washington£1,304/wk
  • Sunderland average£984/wk
  • UK average£1,704/wk
  • Gateshead usual rate£888/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Sunderland. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Gateshead's usual cost of residential care (2025). Actual costs vary with care needs and room.

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Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

Data: CQC register, updated October 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in Sunderland

The average house price in Sunderland is £143,216, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.

Average price by property type

All property types
£143,216
Detached
£258,891
Semi-detached
£153,166
Terraced
£123,902
Flats & maisonettes
£79,565

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.

Living in Washington

  • Well Served
What do these badges mean?
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
Safety & PeaceC

Limited — quieter than 16% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesB

Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesA

Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

273 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime82
  • Anti-social behaviour65
  • Criminal damage & arson31
  • Shoplifting26
How we grade areas

Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, Jul 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated October 2026.

Community & connection in Washington

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Gateshead Older People's Assembly

Gateshead Older People's Assembly offers opportunities for over 50s to maintain their health and independence through socialising, exercising, and learning. We support activities in community…

3.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1155832)
Charity

Gateshead Carers Association

We support, advise, represent, advocate & campaign for unpaid adult carers living or working in Gateshead. We aim for carers to have increased choice and control in their life, improved health and…

4.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1118942)
Charity

Age UK Gateshead Limited

Our staff and volunteers together deliver services and activities for people aged over 50 in Gateshead & Newcastle.We are driven by the needs & aspirations of people in later life & our mission is…

4.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (702561)
Charity

The North Tyneside Carers Centre

The organisation aims to improve the quality of life for carers in North Tyneside by supporting them through a high quality service, shaped by carers' needs and is accessible to all carers.…

5.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1051472)
Charity

Age UK Sunderland

Age UK Sunderland promotes the well-being of all older people throughout the City of Sunderland to improve their quality of life and maintain independence. For further details our web site is…

5.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1086995)
Charity

Age Concern South Tyneside

Age Concern South Tyneside has the general aim to promote the well-being of all older people in South Tyneside, recognising their right to independence, fulfilment,dignity and choice, working with…

7.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (502623)

Questions about care homes in Washington

How many care homes are there in Washington?

There are 16 care homes listed in and around Washington on AskBart. You can filter them by care type, CQC rating and facilities to find the right fit.

How much does a care home in Washington cost?

Care homes in Washington range from around £1,304 per week, with averages of £1,304 for residential, £1,304 for dementia care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.

How do care home fees in Washington compare to the national average?

The average residential care fee around Washington is about £1,304 per week — below the UK average of £1,704. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.

Which care homes in Washington are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?

15 of the 16 care homes in and around Washington are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, including 1 rated Outstanding. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.

What types of care are available in Washington?

Homes in and around Washington offer dementia (7), residential (7), respite (4), nursing (3). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.

Weighing up your options in Washington?

Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Washington:

Prefer to stay in your own home with visiting carers?See home care in Washington

Near Washington

Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

Guides for families

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