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Grindon Short Break Service is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. It is operated by Sunderland City Council.
The home provides specialist care for children and young people, adults under 65, learning disabilities, older adults (65+), physical disabilities. Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, Grindon Short Break Service provides 24-hour personal care and support for residents who need help with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meal times, in a safe and homely environment.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected Grindon Short Break Service in November 2020 and rated the service as Good overall. This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations across safety, effectiveness, care quality, responsiveness, and leadership.
Notably, the home received an Outstanding rating for care quality.
Grindon Short Break Service is located in Sunderland, within the Sunderland local authority area in North East.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | 210 Grindon Lane, Grindon, Grindon, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 8HW |
| Phone | 01917 221285 |
| Website | www.sunderland.gov.uk |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Region | North East |
| Last inspection | 14 November 2020 |
| Provider | Sunderland City Council |
Is Grindon Short Break Service registered with the CQC?
Yes. Grindon Short Break Service is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-142936673
What type of care does Grindon Short Break Service provide?
Grindon Short Break Service provides residential homes, specialising in caring for children (0 - 18yrs), caring for adults under 65 yrs, learning disabilities, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact Grindon Short Break Service?
You can contact Grindon Short Break Service by phone on 01917 221285, or visit them at 210 Grindon Lane, Grindon, Grindon, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 8HW.
What is Grindon Short Break Service's CQC rating?
Grindon Short Break Service has been rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-142936673
What are Grindon Short Break Service's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Grindon Short Break Service's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Outstanding, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Good.
How many care homes are in Sunderland?
There are 75 CQC-registered care homes in Sunderland. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/sunderland.
Residential care homes provide 24-hour personal care and support for older adults or people with disabilities who are unable to live independently. Staff assist with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meals in a homely environment.
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