Ashton Way

2 Ashton Way, East Herrington, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 3RX

01915282084

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

3 February 2022

Provider

North East Autism Society

Beds

3 beds

About Ashton Way

Ashton Way is a residential care home in Sunderland, providing accommodation and personal care for people with autism. Further details on the service can be found in the CQC findings below.

This service provides accommodation and personal care for three people with autism. The home maintains high standards of cleanliness and tidiness, with enhanced cleaning protocols including frequent disinfection of high-touch surfaces. Staff correctly use personal protective equipment to reduce infection risks, and all visitors are screened upon entry and required to wear appropriate PPE.

People are supported to maintain meaningful contact with relatives, and the service provides activities to keep residents engaged during periods of isolation.

Source: CQC inspection report, 3 March 2022

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger 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 without nursing
Registered capacity: 3 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · SR3 3RX

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities; Sensory impairment.

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 March 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 3 February 2022.

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

Read Ashton Way'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 Ashton Way, 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 Ashton Way, 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 Ashton Way'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