Thornbury Care Centre
Care home in Sunderland
Operated by SLW
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).
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About
Thornbury Care Centre is a private care home in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, providing nursing and residential care for up to 44 residents. The home is operated by SLW Care, which manages a number of care facilities across the North East region. It supports individuals requiring both permanent and respite care, with an emphasis on maintaining the dignity, independence and privacy of each person using the service.
The Care Quality Commission rated Thornbury Care Centre as Good overall in 2018, with Good grades across all five key-question areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 550 m away
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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
563 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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
Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.
Local health safety net
Thornbury Care Centre is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Sunderland Royal Hospital, 1.5 miles away. The local GP practice is HAPPY HOUSE SURGERY, 0.3 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
Age Concern South Tyneside has the general aim to promote the well-being of all older people in South Tyneside, recognising their right to independence, fulfilment,dignity and choice, working with…
Age Concern Tyneside South
At Age Concern Tyneside South (ACTS), we believe in a world where everyone can love life. We are here to inspire, enable and support the older people of South Tyneside to help people to make the…
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
Part of SLW
Thornbury Care Centre is one of 3 homes run by SLW 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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