Care Homes in SR4
The SR4 postcode district has 12 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 497 beds, falling under Sunderland council. 1 home is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and 10 are rated Good. 1 home currently requires improvement.
About care in SR4
SR4 covers Millfield, Pallion, Pennywell, and the southern and south-western neighbourhoods of Sunderland city centre — a predominantly urban, post-industrial district shaped by Sunderland's shipbuilding and coal-mining legacy. The 12 CQC-registered homes hold 497 beds — among the higher bed totals for a 12-home district — with one Outstanding-rated provider (Laverneo), ten Good-rated homes, and one Requires Improvement. Sunderland City Council commissions adult social care in SR4. Sunderland Royal Hospital is the main acute trust and is within easy reach of all SR4 homes, relevant for discharge-to-assess planning. Transport links are strong within the city — the Sunderland Metro, bus services, and the A183 Hylton Road all connect SR4 to the city centre and wider Wearside. The single Requires Improvement-rated home should be checked against its most recent CQC report to understand whether shortfalls relate to leadership, documentation, or direct care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the SR4 postcode area?
There are 12 CQC-registered care homes in SR4, offering a combined 497 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in SR4 have?
Of the 12 care homes in SR4: 1 home is rated Outstanding; 10 are rated Good; 1 requires improvement; and 0 have not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in SR4?
Laverneo is among the highest-rated care homes in SR4, holding a CQC rating of Outstanding with 4 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the SR4 postcode?
The SR4 postcode area falls under Sunderland. Your local council's adult social care team can carry out a needs assessment and, if eligible, help fund or arrange care home placements within their area.
How do I choose a care home in SR4?
Start by checking each home's CQC rating and reading the latest inspection report, which you can access via the CQC website or each home's page on carehome.page. Consider visiting your shortlisted homes in person and asking about staffing ratios, activities programmes, and how the home manages residents' specific needs — whether that's dementia care, nursing support, or specialist conditions. If funding is a concern, contact Sunderland's adult social care team for a needs and financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data