St Georges Residential Home
Care home in Washington, Sunderland
Operated by Wellburn Care Homes
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
St Georges Residential Home is a 38-bed care home located in Washington, Sunderland, in the North East of England. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2023).
The home is part of a group of residential care facilities across the North East region.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 22 May 2023 · Last inspected 2 May 2023
Inspectors found that people, relatives and staff spoke positively about the care at this home, which supports older people, some living with dementia. Staff were reported as confident to raise concerns, the home was described as clean, and there were enough staff to meet people's needs. Medicines were managed safely, and people were supported to make their own choices, with staff acting in their best interests.
- The provider looked into safeguarding concerns, incidents and accidents and took action to keep people safe.
- Staff carried out regular health and safety checks and risk assessments.
- A structured approach to quality assurance identified and addressed issues, and people, relatives and staff had chances to give feedback.
- Staffing levels met people's needs, medicines were handled safely, and the home was clean throughout.
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.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected October 2025
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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
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 | — |
- 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
St Georges Residential Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 4.5 miles away. The local GP practice is I J HEALTHCARE, 0 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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Part of Wellburn Care Homes
St Georges Residential 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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