Bondcare
Donwell House
Nursing home in Washington, Sunderland
Operated by Bondcare
What do these badges mean?
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Donwell House is a care home in Washington, Tyne and Wear, with 63 registered beds. Operated by Bondcare, it provides dementia, nursing and residential care for older people, including specialist support for those living with dementia. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 27 August 2020 · Last inspected 4 August 2020
Inspectors found that Donwell House, which cares for up to 63 people including some living with dementia, had made clear progress since its previous inspection. Care planning and reviews had improved and were tailored to individuals' interests, and activities were described as meaningful and beneficial to wellbeing. Feedback on meals was consistently positive, and the leadership team had strengthened quality checks and built good links with community groups and external health and social care teams.
- Care plans and reviews reflect people's individual needs, interests and preferences
- Activities are meaningful and have a positive effect on people's wellbeing
- Quality assurance and audit processes are robust, and action plans are followed
- Meal choice and quality are consistently praised, with positive mealtime interactions observed
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
Specialist care
Facilities
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
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 SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
273 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | 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
Donwell House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 2.3 miles away. The local GP practice is THE STEPHENSON MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.5 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Washington
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Age UK Sunderland
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