Ashwood Court
Care home in Sunderland
What do these badges mean?
- Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
About
Ashwood Court is a 30-bed care home in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, providing residential care across two floors with single and shared rooms. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2022).
The home is situated close to local shops and public transport links, with accessible garden areas where residents can spend time outdoors. A dedicated activity co-ordinator organises regular programmes for residents.
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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
563 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Care fee trajectory
Indicative weekly fee over time, against the local authority cost-of-care rate, for pricing transparency.
What Sunderland council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Ashwood Court is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Sunderland Royal Hospital, 1.4 miles away. The local GP practice is DEERNESS PARK MEDICAL GROUP, 0.2 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.
Age UK Sunderland
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Hops
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Age Concern South Tyneside
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Age Concern Tyneside South
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Churches Together in South Tyneside
CTST projects: Happy at Home (befriending service for isolated elderly people); Street Angels (supporting those in need on Saturday nights); Nurturing Dementia; interfaith projects. Supports…
Age UK Newcastle and North Tyneside
To improve the quality of life for older people
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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