Donwell House
CQC Good
Donwell House is a 63-bed care home in Washington, Sunderland, operated by Bondcare.
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Nursing homes in Washington
There is 1 nursing home in and around Washington on AskBart. The largest is Donwell House, with 63 beds. The most recent inspection was at Donwell House in August 2020.
Key facts: Washington
| Nursing homes listed | 1 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 1 of 1 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Sunderland usual weekly rate (2025) | £919 |
| Largest | Donwell House (63 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Donwell House (August 2020) |
Data: CQC register, updated September 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in Washington
Well Served
What do these badges mean?
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
SafetyC
Limited — safer than 16% of similar areas
Based on Sunderland data (town-level not yet available)
Green SpacesB
Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Based on Sunderland data (town-level not yet available)
Daily ConveniencesA
Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Based on Sunderland data (town-level not yet available)
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 grade ranks recorded police crime — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by total recorded crime. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, April 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated June 2026.
How care costs compare
Estimated from published weekly fees for homes in the area. Actual costs vary by care needs and room type.
Care homes in Washington on the map
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Care homes (1)
updated September 2026
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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.
Types of care in Washington
Residential care homes
1 in WashingtonNursing homes
1 in WashingtonDementia care homes
1 in WashingtonCommon questions
How many nursing homes are there in Washington?
AskBart lists 1 nursing home in and around Washington, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are nursing homes in Washington rated?
Of the 1 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 1 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How do I choose between nursing homes in Washington?
Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Residential vs nursing home" covers what to look for.
Weighing up your options in Washington?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Washington:
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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
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