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Mental health care at home in Washington
92 out of 136 home care agencies covering Washington are registered for mental health care, run by 78 different providers. The largest is Housing 21, with 7. CQC has rated 80 of them, and 94% are Good or Outstanding, next to 88% for mental health care across England; 3 are Outstanding. We estimate typical fees here at about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 34 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 9 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 18 September 2026, Home Healthcare Delivery - South Tyneside was rated Requires improvement, the newest rating here.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Quick summary
- Whatever your savings, Sunderland council will assess care needs for free.
- We check for new CQC ratings in Sunderland daily: see the latest changes.
- CQC rates 75 of the 80 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding; 5 are Requires improvement or Inadequate; 12 are still waiting for a first rating.
- 82 list dementia as a specialism.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Mental health care at home in Washington", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 92agencies registered with CQC
- 94%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 82offer dementia support
- 29inspected or rated since October 2024
Providers offering mental health care
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 136
- Care for adults under 65 · 116
- Elderly care · 115
- Physical disability care · 111
- Dementia care · 107
- Sensory impairment care · 97
- Mental health care · 93
- Learning disability care · 83
- Children's care · 43
- Supported living · 36
- Eating disorder support · 21
- Substance misuse support · 18
The full list for mental health care covering Washington: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
Mental health care in Washington by the numbers
92 of the 135 agencies covering Washington are registered with CQC for mental health care (68%). 94% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, in line with the 95% for all agencies here and above the 88% for agencies registered for mental health care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for mental health care: St Anthony of Padua Care Services, New Vision Care Services and Medsolve (UK) Limited. 29 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: October 2018. Newest: September 2026. Within 2 miles of Washington centre: 3 offices. 12 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Share registered for mental health care: 68% here, 58% across Sunderland.
In the North East, weekday visiting care typically costs about £33.50 an hour, with higher rates at evenings and weekends. Live-in care costs about £1,610 a week. Where these figures come from.
Mental health care: what it means
Bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, severe depression and psychosis linked to dementia are among the conditions this care is for. Providers aim to keep people stable and help them recover, support them with their medicines, and work closely with the community mental health team.
Questions worth asking about mental health care
- How do you keep physical health checked too?
- What mental health training do staff have?
- How do you support recovery goals, not just daily care?
- What would happen if the person needed hospital care?
- How do you involve the person in their own care plan?
Helpline: Mind Infoline, 0300 123 3393. Mental health care in Sunderland as a whole.
Nearby towns: mental health care
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | – | 92 | 75 |
| Birtley | 1.7 mi | 92 | 75 |
| Penshaw | 2.0 mi | 61 | 53 |
| Shiney Row | 2.5 mi | 58 | 50 |
| Chester-le-Street | 3.6 mi | 45 | 38 |
| Pelton | 3.7 mi | 66 | 52 |
| Gateshead | 4.2 mi | 109 | 87 |
Your council
Sunderland
A care needs assessment from Sunderland council is free whatever your savings. With savings below £23,250, the council may help pay.
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Free care cost report for Washington
- Typical local prices for home care, overnight and live-in care
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Questions families ask about mental health care in Washington
How many agencies in Washington offer mental health care?
Mental health care is a registered specialism for 92 of the 136 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Washington (CQC register, Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include St Anthony of Padua Care Services, New Vision Care Services and Medsolve (UK) Limited.
How are home care agencies in Washington rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 80. Of those, 75 (94%) are Good or Outstanding, with 3 Outstanding; 5 are Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 12 here are still unrated.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Washington?
Typical 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Hourly rates vary between agencies more than between regions; ask each agency for its full price list, including weekend and bank holiday rates. The Homecare Association puts the minimum sustainable price for council-funded home care in England at £34.42 an hour for 2026/27. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Read the full cost guide.
Can Sunderland council help pay for home care?
It can. Step one is the needs assessment: Sunderland council cannot charge for it and must offer it to every person who seems to need support (Care Act 2014). If your savings and investments come to under £23,250, it may then contribute following a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care in your own home the property is left out. Separately, Attendance Allowance has no means test. Getting in touch with Sunderland council.
How can I pick between agencies in Washington?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 29 of the 92 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years. Older reports: 51. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? A checklist to help.
What about mental health care in towns near Washington?
Washington has 93, with 75 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Birtley (1.7 miles): 92, 75 rated Good or Outstanding; Penshaw (2.0 miles): 61, 53 rated Good or Outstanding; Shiney Row (2.5 miles): 58, 50 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Mental health care near Washington
- Mental health care in Birtley 1.7 mi
- Mental health care in Penshaw 2.0 mi
- Mental health care in Shiney Row 2.5 mi
- Mental health care in Chester-le-Street 3.6 mi
- Mental health care in Pelton 3.7 mi
- Mental health care in Gateshead 4.2 mi
- Mental health care in Houghton-le-Spring 4.4 mi
- Mental health care in Sunderland 4.9 mi
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Built from the Care Quality Commission's register (Oct 2026) under Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel lists and compares services but runs none.