Alexandra View Care Centre

Lilburn Place, Southwick, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 2AF

01915496331

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

24 August 2022

Provider

Roseberry Care Centres GB Limited

Beds

68 beds

About Alexandra View Care Centre

Alexandra View Care Centre is a nursing home in Sunderland, providing care for older people, including those living with dementia. The CQC's most recent findings on the service are summarised below.

Alexandra View Care Centre provides residential personal and nursing care to up to 68 older people, including those living with dementia. At inspection, 45 people were using the service.

People confirmed they felt safe living at the home, with the provider conducting assessments of potential risks. Staffing levels were adequate to meet people's needs, and new staff were recruited safely. Staff followed good infection prevention and control practices and had completed relevant training.

Incidents, accidents and safeguarding concerns were investigated, with action taken to help keep people safe.

The service supported people to have maximum choice and control of their lives, with staff providing assistance in decision-making.

Source: CQC inspection report, 30 September 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service with nursing
Registered capacity: 68 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · SR5 2AF

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 30 September 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 24 August 2022.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 3 January 2020: Good
CaringPublished 3 January 2020: Good
ResponsivePublished 3 January 2020: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Alexandra View Care Centre's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Alexandra View Care Centre, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Alexandra View Care Centre, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Alexandra View Care Centre's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees