Compare top-rated care homes across Washington
Washington has 6 CQC-registered care homes, in North East England. Of those, 6 are residential care homes and 2 provide nursing care, with around 53 beds in a typical home. Whether you are looking for residential care, nursing care or specialist dementia care in Washington, the homes below are compared on the same official information so you can shortlist with confidence.
About care homes in Washington
Care quality in Washington is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which inspects every care home and publishes a rating. Across the rated homes here, about 100% are rated Good or Outstanding (1 rated Outstanding, 5 rated Good). We show each home's current CQC rating and link to its full inspection report, so you can read the regulator's findings before you enquire.
The type of care a home is registered to provide matters as much as its rating. In Washington, 6 are registered for dementia care, 2 for nursing care, 2 for mental health needs, 3 for physical disabilities. Many homes are registered for more than one type of care, so a dementia care home in Washington may also offer residential or nursing care. Use the care-type links above to compare homes registered for a specific need.
Geographically, Washington care homes are spread across the NE37, NE38 postcode districts, so you can focus on the part of Washington closest to family. If you cannot find the right home in Washington itself, neighbouring towns across Tyne and Wear are listed below as alternatives within easy reach.
Care home fees in Washington depend on the type of care and how the place is funded. As a guide, self-funded residential care in North East England typically runs to several hundred pounds a week, with nursing and specialist dementia care costing more. If the person needing care has limited savings, the local authority in Tyne and Wear may contribute, and the NHS funds the healthcare element of nursing care through NHS-funded nursing care or, for the highest needs, NHS Continuing Healthcare. Fees are not held in the CQC record, so confirm the current weekly fee directly with each Washington home.
Residential and nursing homes in Washington
Illustrative Holly House Care Home
Illustrative Washington Manor Care Home
Illustrative Washington Lodge
Illustrative Donwell House
Illustrative Washington Grange
Illustrative St Georges Residential Home
Care homes near you across the Washington area
Care homes in Washington are spread across these postcode districts:
Care homes in Tyne and Wear near Washington
Common questions about Washington care homes
How much does a care home cost per month in Washington?
Care home fees in Washington vary by the type of care and the home. Self-funded residential care commonly costs from around £3,500 to £5,500 a month, while nursing and specialist dementia care are typically higher. The exact fee depends on the home, the room and the level of care, and is not recorded by the CQC, so always confirm the current monthly fee directly with each Washington home.
Will the NHS or local authority pay for a care home in Washington?
It depends on the person's needs and finances. Tyne and Wear's local authority may fund or contribute to a place if savings fall below the means-test threshold. The NHS pays the nursing element of a nursing home through NHS-funded nursing care, and may fund the full placement through NHS Continuing Healthcare where health needs are high. A care needs assessment and financial assessment determine what is paid.
How many care homes are there in Washington?
Washington has 6 CQC-registered care homes: 6 offering residential care and 2 offering nursing care. You can compare all of them on this page, with each home's official CQC rating and registered care needs.
What is the average CQC rating of care homes in Washington?
Around 100% of rated care homes in Washington are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. We show every home's current rating so you can shortlist with confidence, and we link to the official CQC report for each one.
What types of care home are in Washington?
Care homes in Washington and across Tyne and Wear include residential homes, nursing homes, and homes registered for dementia, learning disability, mental health and physical disability support. Use the care-type links on this page to compare homes registered for a specific need.
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