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Thorndale
8 Thornhill Park, Sunderland, SR2 7JZ — Care Home

Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Thorndale was rated
Rating published 19/05/2018. Read the full inspection report.
- 6 bedsRegistered capacity
- SunderlandCouncil for care funding
- 07397 379798Care home's own number
- North East Autism SocietyOperator
- 20th January 2011Registered since
- North East Autism SocietyRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Thorndale
Thorndale is a Care Home in Sunderland, offering Residential and Learning Disability care.
Thorndale was registered with the Care Quality Commission in January 2011. It is run by North East Autism Society, a registered charity (charity number 1028260). North East Autism Society runs 15 care homes in England registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for people with learning disabilities or autism.
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Support and specialisms
Support for
Disability support
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Thorndale been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Thorndale "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published May 2018.
What types of care does Thorndale provide?
Thorndale provides Residential and Learning Disability care.
How many beds does Thorndale have?
Thorndale is registered for 6 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs Thorndale?
Thorndale is run by North East Autism Society, a registered charity (charity number 1028260). The provider runs 15 care homes in England registered with the Care Quality Commission.
When was Thorndale registered with CQC?
Thorndale has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since January 2011. Its provider, North East Autism Society, has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does Thorndale care for?
CQC registers Thorndale to care for people with learning disabilities or autism.
Does Thorndale provide nursing care?
No. Thorndale is registered as a care home without nursing. Its staff give personal care, and residents who need nursing are usually visited by NHS community or district nurses.
Which council covers Thorndale?
Thorndale is in the Sunderland council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to Thorndale?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Sunderland, so nobody has to move. It is often the clearer choice for a couple, since one carer can support both under a single weekly fee.