Distance from the town centre: 0.7 miCQC Good
Fees on request
Care homes offering respite care in Washington
4 homes
There are 4 care homes offering respite care in and around Washington on AskBart. 100% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). Published fees average about £1,304 a week, while Gateshead usually pays £888. The largest is Washington Manor Care Home, with 68 beds.
- care homes
- 4
- rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
- 100%
- typical residential fee
- £1,304/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
- what Gateshead council pays
- £888/wk
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Care homes in Washington (4)
All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026
- Good
Distance from the town centre: 0.7 mi
Distance from the town centre: 1.0 miCQC Good
Fees on request
Distance from the town centre: 2.0 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 2.6 miCQC Good
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| Distance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appletree Grange Care Home | Good | £1,304 | 32 | 4.2 mi | — | 2.6 mi |
| Springvale Court | Good · Feb 2020 | On request | 40 | 1.0 mi | — | 2.0 mi |
| Washington Grange | Good · Feb 2019 | On request | 41 | 3.8 mi | — | 1.0 mi |
| Washington Manor Care Home | Good · Nov 2019 | On request | 68 | 3.2 mi | — | 0.7 mi |
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Washington in numbers
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 offering respite care listed | 4 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 4 of 4 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,304 |
| Gateshead usual weekly rate (2025) | £888 |
| Largest | Washington Manor Care Home (68 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Washington Grange (January 2022) |
| Homes by care type | Residential 4 · Dementia 4 · Respite 4 |
| Average house price, Sunderland (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £143,216 |
Good4
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.
See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.
Guides: Residential care homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care
Data: CQC register, updated November 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)
Washington: health, services and environment
Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.
People aged 85+
+35.2%
Projected change in Sunderland, 2025 to 2035 (7,227 to 9,769). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+13.4%
Projected change in Sunderland, 2025 to 2035 (60,190 to 68,247). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
5
Nearest: Blue House Pharmacy (0.5 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
14
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
96.7%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 93.4% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
9.2 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
6.7 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
1–9 out of 10
Where the 30 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived).
Hospices near Washington
- Marie Curie Hospice and Community Services North East · 6.1 milesCQC Outstanding (report published March 2024). CQC page
- St Benedict's Hospice · 7.2 milesCQC Outstanding (report published June 2020). CQC page
- St Oswalds Hospice · 7.9 milesCQC Good (report published January 2016). CQC page
Hospitals near Washington
- Care homes near Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead · A&E · 2.9 miles
- Care homes near Sunderland Royal Hospital · A&E · 4.9 miles
- Care homes near Molineux Street Urgent Treatment Centre · urgent care · 5.2 miles
Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.
Questions about care homes in Washington
How many care homes offering respite care are there in Washington?
AskBart lists 4 care homes offering respite care in and around Washington, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are care homes offering respite care in Washington rated?
Of the 4 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 4 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How do I choose between care homes offering respite care 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 "Respite care explained" 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.
Guides for families
- What Is Respite Care? Benefits and How to Arrange It (2026)
- Who Pays for Respite Care? An Expert Guide In 2025
- Day Centres & Adult Day Care Explained
More in our respite care guides.