Meldan

16a Leechmere Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR2 9NB

01915653485

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

18 December 2018

Provider

North East Autism Society

Beds

4 beds

About Meldan

Meldan is a residential care home in Sunderland, providing personal care and support for people with learning disabilities and autistic spectrum disorders. Details of the CQC's most recent findings on the service are set out below.

Meldan is a purpose-built residential care home in Sunderland that provides personal care and support for up to four people with learning disabilities and autistic spectrum disorders. The home features four large bedrooms, a communal lounge, conservatory, dining area, bathrooms, laundry facilities, and a kitchen, all designed to support and encourage residents' independence.

Source: CQC inspection report, 19 February 2019

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 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 4 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · SR2 9NB

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 19 February 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 18 December 2018.

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

Read Meldan'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 Meldan, 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 Meldan, 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 Meldan'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