Appletree Grange Care Home
CQC Good
Nestled in the tranquil, historic town of Chester-le-Street, Appletree Grange is a bespoke care home with 32 comfortable beds, offering both residential and…
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Care homes offering respite care in Washington
There is 1 care home offering respite care in and around Washington on AskBart. Published fees average about £1,304 a week, while Gateshead usually pays £888. The largest is Appletree Grange Care Home, with 32 beds.
Average residential fee in Washington: £1,304/week — below the UK average of £1,702
Key facts: Washington
| Care homes offering respite care listed | 1 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 1 of 1 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,304 |
| Gateshead usual weekly rate (2025) | £888 |
| Largest | Appletree Grange Care Home (32 beds) |
Data: CQC register. 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
The estimated average residential care fee in Washington is about £1,304/week, below the UK average of £1,702.
Estimated from published weekly fees for homes in the area. Actual costs vary by care needs and room type.
Council funding & top-up in Washington
The average residential care home in Washington costs about £1,304/week, while Gateshead’s published usual rate is around £888/week (2025). If you qualify for council funding, expect a likely third-party top-up of about £416/week (≈ £21,632/year) to bridge the gap.
Average fee in Washington
£1,304/wk
Gateshead usual rate
£888/wk
Likely top-up gap
£416/wk
Estimate only. Councils fund care only when the person’s assets are below the means-test threshold, and actual fees, funding and top-ups vary by home, room and assessed needs. Compares the area average against Gateshead’s published usual cost of residential care (2025).
Care homes in Washington on the map
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Care homes (1)
updated September 2026
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What care costs in Washington
Residential (avg)
£1,304/week
Dementia (avg)
£1,304/week
Wondering if that’s cheaper than staying put? Compare a care home with care at home, or see who pays.
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 WashingtonDementia care homes
1 in WashingtonRespite care
1 in WashingtonCommon questions
How many care homes offering respite care are there in Washington?
AskBart lists 1 care home 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 1 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 1 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.
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