Roseberry Care Centres
Valley View and Penshaw House
Care home in Houghton-le-Spring, Sunderland
Operated by Roseberry Care Centres
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About
Valley View and Penshaw House is operated by Roseberry Care Centres and provides residential, nursing and dementia care to 44 registered beds. The home is located in Houghton-le-Spring, Sunderland, in Tyne and Wear.
The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2020, achieving Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 5 May 2020 · Last inspected 12 March 2020
Inspectors found that people at this home, which cares for older people, some living with dementia, and some younger adults, reported being happy with their care and feeling safe. Staff were described as kind and caring, respecting privacy and dignity while helping people keep up contact with friends and family. The report noted mixed views on staffing levels and said staff were not always visible at times.
- Staff were described as kind and had built caring relationships with the people they support.
- Medicines were handled safely, people's health was well managed, and staff worked closely with other professionals.
- Care plans were based on detailed assessments, and people were supported to keep their independence and make their own choices.
- People felt confident raising concerns, complaints were dealt with effectively, and the provider and manager monitored the quality of the service closely.
- Some staff had limited knowledge of evacuation procedures.
- Views on staffing levels were mixed, and at times staff were not always visible; the report recommends better staff deployment so that enough staff are always available.
- Some care records needed review.
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.
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
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
159 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 |
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Local health safety net
Valley View and Penshaw House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Sunderland Royal Hospital, 3.5 miles away. The local GP practice is WESTBOURNE MEDICAL GROUP, 0.9 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Houghton-le-Spring
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Age UK Sunderland
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Sunderland Carers' Centre
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Part of Roseberry Care Centres
Valley View and Penshaw House is one of 27 homes run by Roseberry Care Centres 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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