Grindon Short Break Service
210 Grindon Lane, Grindon, Sunderland, SR4 8HW
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 2 August 2018
Last inspected 2 November 2020
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 14 Nov 2020
Ratings by quality area
Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?
Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?
Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?
Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?
Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?
Rating unchanged since last inspection
2 rated inspections on record · First rated September 2015
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Sunderland Primary care Trust
47.1% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)
Nearest GP surgery
Happy House Surgery
0.7 mi
4 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Grindon Pharmacy
0.1 mi
6 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
0.7 mi
3 within 2 mi
Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).
Area information
Council-funded care home fees
Average rates paid by Sunderland (2025–26)
£919
per week, residential
£929
per week, nursing
Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.
Recorded crime nearby
Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)
Most common: violent crime
Elderly population
18.2% of people in Sunderland are aged 65 or over
50.3
beds per 1,000 aged 65+
Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.
Provider
Sunderland City Council
35
locations
100%
rated Good or Outstanding
Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.