Washington Lodge

The Avenue, Washington, Tyne And Wear, NE38 7LE

01914661402

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

28 September 2026

Provider

Qualia Care Limited

Beds

65 beds

About Washington Lodge

Washington Lodge is a nursing home located in Sunderland, North East. Its registered care categories include dementia, mental health, older people, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and younger adults. The home has 65 beds. CQC records an overall rating of Requires Improvement, published in September 2026. The home is operated by Qualia Care Limited.

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Washington Lodge, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Washington Lodge, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Washington Lodge'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