Barchester Healthcare
Washington Grange
Residential care home in Washington, Sunderland
Operated by Barchester Healthcare
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- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Washington Grange is a purpose-built care home in Barmston village, Washington, Tyne and Wear, run by a local management team. It has 41 registered beds and provides residential, dementia and respite care. The home has large communal gardens and is a short distance from the local shopping centre. All bedrooms are single rooms with private en-suite facilities.
Support for people living with dementia is provided in the home's Memory Lane Community, where care focuses on independence, dignity and choice. The home also uses a "Magic Table", an interactive light projector that runs games intended to stimulate both mind and body. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its 2019 report, and rated it Good for each of the five key questions: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected July 2026
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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysPlentiful
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 | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | 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
Washington Grange is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 3.8 miles away. The local GP practice is GALLERIES MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.9 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
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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Age UK Gateshead Limited
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The North Tyneside Carers Centre
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Age UK Sunderland
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Age Concern South Tyneside
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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