Your guide to the best care homes around Sunderland.
With its sweeping coastline and beautiful beaches, Sunderland is a wonderful place for older adults who enjoy the outdoors. Strolls along Roker Beach and quiet afternoons in Mowbray Park are particularly popular, with flat and accessible paths. Every care home in Sunderland listed above offers a compassionate and high-quality approach to care, with various options tailored to different needs and preferences.
Many local homes embrace the great outdoors, offering peaceful gardens, secure courtyards and outdoor activity spaces. Highcliffe is just a short drive from the beach, and residents love being taken on trips here, while others have bedrooms with beautiful sea views and keep residents engaged through daily activities such as baking, painting, gentle movement classes, and community events.
Care options are wide-ranging here, too. Whether you’re looking for residential care, dementia support, respite stays or specialist nursing care, Sunderland has homes tailored to different needs. Thorncliffe House is known for its comfortable, affordable support, whereas Pavillion offers specialised care for those living with complex conditions. In these homes, care is given by a mixture of registered nurses and experienced carers. Care plans are shaped around individual preferences, ensuring residents enjoy fulfilling daily routines - whether that means coffee in a garden terrace, spending time with family, or gentle exercise outdoors.
Whatever you’re searching for, rest assured that every care home we partner with is fully regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and carefully reviewed by our in-house Care Experts. Here at Lottie, we understand the challenges of finding care for yourself or a loved one. That’s why we’re here with expert-reviewed listings and tailored, free advice, offering a supportive hand throughout your journey.
Pavillion - This home is celebrated for its ‘Gold Standard’ care, which Sunderland City Council awarded. This accolade crowns Pavillion as one of the best in the city, with a ‘Good’ Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating across all areas of care. The home is well known for its wide range of activities, including regular music therapy sessions.
Highcliffe - This is the perfect care option if you or your loved one enjoy exploring tranquil green spaces. The Washington Wetlands Centre is nearby, and you’ll also be just a short drive from the beach! The team of carers provide residential and dementia care and can even offer support for elderly couples.
Maple Lodge - North of the city centre, Maple Lodge is situated in the peaceful Sunderland suburbs, providing a comfortable and relaxing environment for residents. With compassionate staff, personalised care plans, and regular activities designed to engage and uplift residents, Maple Lodge is an excellent choice for you or your loved one.
Here is some further information about care homes in Sunderland.
We have 446 care homes in Sunderland. All our homes have been hand-picked by our team of care experts based on a number of factors, including the quality of care and the home's culture.
Care home costs vary significantly across the country. If you're looking for a care home in Sunderland, the average cost of care is £1,055. You may be eligible for care home funding - you can check through a care needs assessment.
Yes, every Sunderland care home has been given a rating by England's Care Quality Commission (CQC).
We have 2 in Sunderland that provide specialist, 24/7 support. All of our nursing homes in Sunderland offer personalised support for anyone who has a medical condition or disability that requires round-the-clock care from registered nurses in a home-from-home environment.
We have 5 care homes in Sunderland that offer residential care, which provides support and care for those who may find it difficult to live independently. Our residential care homes in Sunderland provide support for everyday tasks, including washing, mobility, and dressing.
We have 6 Sunderland care homes that provide round-the-clock dementia care. Those with dementia will need more care as the condition progresses, and specialist dementia care homes in Sunderland can provide the level of support they need.
We've rounded up the best Alzheimer's care homes across the UK - they've been handpicked by our team of care experts for their specialised care, round-the-clock support and comforting environments.
If you're looking for temporary respite care, we have 6 care homes in Sunderland that provide short-term stays.
Respite care homes in Sunderland provide relief for caregivers, offering a few weeks of support in a care home for a loved one while you recuperate. We've rounded up the best respite care homes in the UK to ease your care search.
2 Sunderland care homes provide palliative care for your loved one. A palliative care home aims to provide the highest level of support and comfort to every resident. End-of-life care can be an emotional experience for everyone, so our care experts will support you at every step.
Sunderland's Care Regulator:
Care Quality Commission