Donwell House

Donwell House is a nursing home in Washington, in the Sunderland council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 63 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults and people with a physical disability. It is run by Bondcare, which operates 55 care homes in England. The home has been registered since November 2011.

At its latest inspection, published August 2020, the CQC rated Donwell House Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Donwell House has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Sunderland with a fee on record typically charge about £1,207 a week for residential care and £1,480 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 86 registered care homes in Sunderland. The nearest to Donwell House include Holly House Care Home, Washington Manor Care Home and Washington Lodge. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.