Care Homes in SR5
The SR5 postcode district has 9 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 455 beds, falling under Sunderland council. 1 home is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and 8 are rated Good.
About care in SR5
SR5 covers Hylton Castle, Castletown, Pallion, and Millfield in Sunderland — post-industrial neighbourhoods administered by Sunderland City Council, a unitary authority in the North East. The postcode district has 9 CQC-registered care homes with 455 beds. One home, Northview Lodge Nursing Home, holds an Outstanding rating; eight are Good, and none are Requires Improvement — a strong overall quality profile. Alexandra View Care Centre (68 beds) and Highcliffe Care Centre (60 beds) are among the largest Good-rated facilities. The high total bed count (455 beds) reflects the presence of large nursing home facilities serving a significant older population. Sunderland's Council area has one of the highest proportions of residents in care in the North East, and SR5 provides substantial capacity within the city.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the SR5 postcode area?
There are 9 CQC-registered care homes in SR5, offering a combined 455 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in SR5 have?
Of the 9 care homes in SR5: 1 home is rated Outstanding; 8 are rated Good; 0 require 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 SR5?
Northview Lodge Nursing Home is among the highest-rated care homes in SR5, holding a CQC rating of Outstanding with 45 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the SR5 postcode?
The SR5 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 SR5?
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