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Housing 21 - Bramble Hollow is a home care agency based in Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland.
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
Fees on request
Dementia home care agencies in Houghton Le Spring
3 agencies
There are 3 dementia home care agencies in and around Houghton Le Spring on AskBart. 100% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). The most recent inspection was at Elegance Care and Support in May 2022.
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Home care agencies (3)
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Elegance Care and Support provides care for people with dementia, and also supports older people, younger adults, and people with physical disabilities,…
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
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Cherry Tree Gardens is a home care agency based in Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland, providing care and support in people's own homes.
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
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Key facts: Houghton Le Spring
| Dementia home care agencies listed | 3 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 3 of 3 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Sunderland usual weekly rate (2025) | £919 |
| Most recently inspected | Elegance Care and Support (May 2022) |
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Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
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CQC quality of home care in Houghton Le Spring
Rated Good or Outstanding
3/ 3 rated
Every agency here is regulated by the Care Quality Commission. Each profile shows the full CQC breakdown — whether the service is safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
What home care costs in Houghton Le Spring
Visiting care typically costs £22–£30 per hour across the UK. That’s a typical range, not a local quote, so ask each agency for a written quote. For context, Sunderland council’s published cost-of-care rate was around £919/week (2025). Your home isn’t counted in the means test while care is provided there. Sunderland council carries out the free care needs assessment.
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What later-life care costs in Houghton Le Spring
Average weekly costs for the main types of care, so you can see how Houghton Le Spring compares with the wider Sunderland area and the UK.
| Type of care | Houghton Le Spring | Sunderland avg | UK average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential care home | £979 | £950 | £1,200 |
| Nursing care home | £1,033 | £1,047 | £1,500 |
| Live-in care (est.) | — | — | ~£1,400 |
| Visiting care, 20 hrs/wk (est.) | — | — | ~£460 |
Residential care in Houghton Le Spring averages £979/week — about 18% below the UK average.
Care-home figures are the average advertised private weekly fee across AskBart’s listings (Houghton Le Spring within ~5 miles; Sunderland county-wide); actual fees depend on the home, room and level of care. Home-care figures are typical UK estimates — we don’t yet hold verified local agency rates, so they aren’t shown per area. Always get written quotes. Model your own numbers with the care cost calculator.
Common questions
How many dementia home care agencies are there in Houghton Le Spring?
AskBart lists 3 dementia home care agencies in and around Houghton Le Spring, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are dementia home care agencies in Houghton Le Spring rated?
Of the 3 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 3 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How do I choose between dementia home care agencies in Houghton Le Spring?
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 "Dementia live-in care: a guide" covers what to look for.
Weighing up your options in Houghton-le-Spring?
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