Grindon Mews Short Break Centre

Grindon Mews, Nookside Grindon, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR4 8PQ

01915615831

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

25 June 2018

Provider

Sunderland City Council

Beds

6 beds

About Grindon Mews Short Break Centre

Grindon Mews Short Break Centre is a residential service in Sunderland providing short-term respite care for adults with physical and multiple learning disabilities. The findings below set out what the Care Quality Commission found on its most recent inspection.

Grindon Mews Short Break Centre provides respite care for adults with physical and multiple learning disabilities, accommodating up to six people in one purpose-built building. At the time of inspection, the service supported up to 34 individuals across its provision. The centre offers short-term residential support, enabling people to access temporary accommodation while their regular care arrangements are maintained or during planned breaks.

Source: CQC inspection report, 17 August 2018

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: 6 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · SR4 8PQ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Caring for children; 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 17 August 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 25 June 2018.

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

Read Grindon Mews Short Break Centre'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 Grindon Mews Short Break Centre, 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 Grindon Mews Short Break Centre, 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 Grindon Mews Short Break Centre'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