Washington Manor Care Home
Residential care home in Washington, Sunderland
Operated by St. Martin's Care
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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 Manor Care Home sits on the outskirts of Washington, near Albany Park, within easy reach of Newcastle, Durham and Sunderland. It is a purpose-built home offering residential, dementia and respite care for up to 68 registered beds. Rooms are decorated in a homely style, and the home has relaxing gardens, including an accessible garden where residents can sit outside or grow their own vegetables. A tea room called the Canny Cuppa is available for afternoon tea and for celebrations with family and friends.
The home describes itself as lively, with music, dancing and regular activities ranging from exercise and music to outings in the local community. Support is intended to respect each resident's independence and personal routines. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its 2019 report, with Good ratings across the Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led questions.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 950 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
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- 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 Manor Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 3.2 miles away. The local GP practice is THE STEPHENSON MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.3 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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Gateshead Carers Association
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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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Part of St. Martin's Care
Washington Manor Care Home is one of 6 homes run by St. Martin's Care 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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