Holly House

Hall Lane, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 8DA

01915121652

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

24 October 2023

Provider

Education and Services for People with Autism Limited

Beds

8 beds

About Holly House

Holly House is a residential care home in Sunderland, offering personal care for people with autism spectrum condition. Details from the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Holly House provides accommodation and personal care to up to 8 people with autism spectrum condition. At the time of inspection, 7 people were using the service. The home supports residents to access their local communities and respects their dignity, choices and independence.

Staff work to ensure people receive appropriate support tailored to their individual needs and preferences.

Source: CQC inspection report, 6 December 2023

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: 8 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · DH5 8DA

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 6 December 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 24 October 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 13 June 2018: Good
CaringPublished 13 June 2018: Good
ResponsivePublished 13 June 2018: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Holly House'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 Holly House, 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 Holly House, 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 Holly House'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