Care Homes in Sunderland
Sunderland is a local authority in the North East region of England with 87 CQC-registered care homes and 2,690 beds in total. 6 homes have achieved an Outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission , while 76 are rated Good. 4 homes require improvement. Care homes in Sunderland span 9 postcode districts.
Areas in Sunderland
All Care Homes
SR2 (30)
SR4 (12)
SR6 (7)
SR5 (9)
NE37 (3)
DH5 (9)
DH4 (9)
NE38 (3)
SR3 (5)
Choosing a Care Home in Sunderland
With 87 care homes across Sunderland, families have 82 well-rated options to consider. 4 homes currently require improvement — always read the latest CQC inspection report before visiting.
We recommend shortlisting three to five homes, visiting each in person, and using our guide to choosing a care home to compare them systematically. Before committing, it is also worth understanding how care home fees are funded in Sunderland — the local authority may contribute towards costs depending on the level of assessed need and financial circumstances.
Sunderland has 6 Outstanding-rated homes — see the full comparison of best care homes in Sunderland.
Nearby Councils
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data