Springfield Care Home
Springfield Care Home is a residential care home in Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland (DH4 4TN). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Springfield Care Home
Springfield Care Home is a residential care home in Houghton Le Spring, in the Sunderland area. The people living here include older people, many of them living with dementia, along with younger adults, people with a physical disability, people with sight or hearing loss and people managing mental health conditions. We also offer respite stays. Because our residents need quite different things from us, we plan support with each person rather than running the house to one pattern. People keep their own rooms, their own belongings and their own routines, and they decide how much of the day to spend in company and how much on their own. We ask about the small preferences in detail and expect our staff to follow them, since those details are most of what makes a place feel like home rather than an institution. For residents living with dementia, consistency helps more than anything else. Familiar staff, routines that change only for a reason, and the patience to understand what somebody means when the words have become unreliable. Families are closely involved because they usually hold the history that makes sense of the present, and we keep in touch openly rather than only when there is a problem. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. We take it as evidence that the ordinary everyday work is being done properly and we keep looking at the detail. If you are considering a care home in this area for someone close to you, you are welcome to visit, meet our staff and residents and ask us anything.
Care provided at Springfield Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 7 October 2025
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Springfield Care Home
Where is Springfield Care Home located?
Springfield Care Home is a residential care home in Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland, DH4 4TN. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Springfield Care Home provide?
Springfield Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Springfield Care Home's CQC rating?
Springfield Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 7 October 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Springfield Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Springfield Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Springfield Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Springfield Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Springfield Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Springfield Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Springfield Care Home is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Springfield Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Yes. Springfield Care Home supports younger adults as well as older people.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the North East
Springfield Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the North East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £750 to £1,000 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £850 to £1,100 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the North East, not a quote from Springfield Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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