Ashdale - Sunderland

14a Beresford Park, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7JU

01915689661

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

16 March 2020

Provider

North East Autism Society

Beds

4 beds

About Ashdale - Sunderland

Ashdale - Sunderland is a residential care home in Sunderland, providing support for adults with learning disabilities and autism. The findings below set out the CQC's most recent assessment of the service.

Ashdale - Sunderland is a residential care home supporting four people aged 18 and over with learning disabilities and autism. The service operates from one large adapted house, with residents having access to their own private space as well as communal areas for socialising. The premises are designed to be homely and encourage independent living where people choose their level of interaction with others.

People living at the home were very happy with the care and support they received from staff. The service follows principles that promote the right support for residents in a way that respects their autonomy and preferences.

Source: CQC inspection report, 5 June 2020

Specialist Care

Learning disabilities

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 without nursing
Registered capacity: 4 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · SR2 7JU

Registered care categories

Learning disabilities.

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 5 June 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 16 March 2020.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Ashdale - Sunderland's CQC record and reports.

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5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Ashdale - Sunderland, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Ashdale - Sunderland, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Ashdale - Sunderland'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