Glenholme Residential Care Home
Residential care home in Sunderland
Operated by Wellburn Care Homes
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About
Glenholme Residential Care Home is a 40-bed residential care home located in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. It is part of Wellburn Care Homes, which operates a number of care homes across the North East of England. The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2023, with Good ratings across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
The home provides residential care and is registered to support older people and others requiring this level of support. It is operated to the standards expected of regulated care provision in England.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 30 May 2023 · Last inspected 25 April 2023
Inspectors found that people and their relatives were very positive about the caring attitude of staff, and that people trusted the team supporting them. Staffing levels were sufficient, staff understood safeguarding, and the home was described as clean and well maintained. Inspectors also noted that people's privacy and individual needs were respected, and that managers were accessible to families.
- Relatives and people spoke warmly about staff, describing good relationships and a caring, respectful approach.
- Staffing was sufficient to support people safely, and staff had safeguarding training and knew how to raise concerns.
- People's choice and control were supported, with staff working in the least restrictive way possible.
- The home was described as clean and tidy, with good infection control practices and a well-maintained environment.
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
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected February 2026
What's nearby
- Near a main road
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 SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
563 recorded crimes in the local area (April 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 | — |
- 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 |
What Sunderland council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Glenholme Residential Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Sunderland Royal Hospital, 2.3 miles away. The local GP practice is FULWELL MEDICAL CENTRE,, 0.6 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Sunderland
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Age UK Newcastle and North Tyneside
To improve the quality of life for older people
Part of Wellburn Care Homes
Glenholme Residential Care Home is one of 14 homes run by Wellburn Care Homes on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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