Beechwood

29 Thornholme Road, Ashbrooke, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR2 7LZ

01915659789

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

3 April 2020

Provider

Education and Services for People with Autism Limited

Beds

8 beds

About Beechwood

Beechwood is a residential care home in Sunderland providing personal care for people with learning disabilities and autism. Details of the Care Quality Commission's most recent findings are set out below.

Beechwood provides personal care to eight people with learning disabilities and autism. Although larger than best practice guidance recommends, the service delivers individual, person-centred care that maximises residents' independence, choice and community involvement. Staff are described as kind and considerate, with a registered manager and team that regularly go above and beyond to meet people's needs and preferences.

People participate in meaningful activities including social groups and volunteering in the local community. Relatives and professionals hold the service in high regard, with one family member commenting that their relative has made significant progress over 19 years and been encouraged to be as independent as possible. The registered manager and staff team are praised for their commitment and care.

Source: CQC inspection report, 21 May 2020

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesOlder 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 without nursing
Registered capacity: 8 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · SR2 7LZ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; 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: Outstanding.

Rating report published 21 May 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 3 April 2020.

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

Read Beechwood'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 Beechwood, 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 Beechwood, 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 Beechwood'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