Education and Services for People with Autism Limited - 7 The Cedars

Ashbrooke, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7TW

01915165080

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

4 March 2020

Provider

Education and Services for People with Autism Limited

Beds

7 beds

About Education and Services for People with Autism Limited - 7 The Cedars

7 The Cedars is a residential care home in Sunderland run by Education and Services for People with Autism Limited, providing accommodation for people with autism spectrum condition. Details of the Care Quality Commission's most recent findings on this service are set out below.

The service provides residential accommodation for seven people with autism spectrum condition, with six living in a large detached house and one in a separate converted coach house on the grounds. The home is well personalised with a homely, relaxed atmosphere that does not look like a typical care home. Staff take a pioneering and holistic approach to supporting residents' needs, with particular strength in health and wellbeing outcomes.

The service works exceptionally well with external health and social care professionals, implementing health screening and reasonable adjustments that have led to significantly improved outcomes for people. Residents receive planned, person-centred support designed to promote meaningful lives with control, choice and independence.

Source: CQC inspection report, 16 April 2020

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesYounger adults

Facilities & Amenities

Sensory RoomGarden

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: 7 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · SR2 7TW

Registered care categories

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: Good.

Rating report published 16 April 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 4 March 2020.

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

Read Education and Services for People with Autism Limited - 7 The Cedars'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 Education and Services for People with Autism Limited - 7 The Cedars, 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 Education and Services for People with Autism Limited - 7 The Cedars, 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 Education and Services for People with Autism Limited - 7 The Cedars'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