Ashgate Cottage

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

01915657907

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

21 January 2020

Provider

North East Autism Society

Beds

3 beds

About Ashgate Cottage

Ashgate Cottage is a residential care home in Sunderland, providing accommodation and support for a small number of adults with autism spectrum conditions. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Ashgate Cottage provides care for up to three people with autism spectrum conditions in a detached bungalow within a quiet residential area. At the time of inspection, three people were using the service. The home is situated beside another small care home, both managed by the same registered manager.

The service is designed to enable people to live full lives with control and choice. Staff work to help residents achieve the best possible outcomes and live meaningful lives suited to their individual needs and preferences.

Source: CQC inspection report, 20 February 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: 3 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 20 February 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 21 January 2020.

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

Read Ashgate Cottage'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 Ashgate Cottage, 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 Ashgate Cottage, 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 Ashgate Cottage'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