Residential, Nursing and Dementia Care Home in Washington, Tyne & Wear

Specialist care for elderly residents, people living with dementia, veterans and those needing respite. Rated Good by the CQC.

‘They laugh, sing, and chat like they’ve never been apart’

Read the full article about life at Donwell House in The Northern Echo

About Donwell House Care Home in Washington

Set in Donwell Village, Donwell House Care Home offers residential, nursing, dementia and palliative care. Taking care of the total well-being of residents and set in a quiet suburb of Washington, Donwell has been renovated to refresh the home and provide comfortable surroundings.

Bianca Pavel manages a team of trained nurses and carers, delivering quality, compassionate care. Featuring specialist dementia suites, a care plan can be tailored for all residents, because it is important that you feel safe, comfortable and welcome. The team at Donwell house provide 24/7 residential care, elderly care, end of life care and nursing care, as well as respite care for carers who require a short break or assistance.

Rooms are available with WiFi and pets are allowed, helping to make residents more comfortable. There en suite rooms at Donwell House and enclosed patio areas, as well as lawn areas, giving residents some much needed outdoor space to relax in.

Light and airy dining and lounge areas provide places for residents to relax and socialise at their leisure. Fresh, home-cooked meals are provided by our chefs to ensure dietary and nutritional needs of residents are met at all times, creating a varied menu whether you’re only with the team for a short spell as respite or long term.

Activities and day trips are arranged on a regular basis to provide residents with a source of entertainment and stimulation while staying at Donwell House – this includes weekly bus outings, visits from the local church and trips to local attractions such as the galleries and shopping centres.

Within easy reach of local amenities, and situated between Newcastle upon Tyne and Sunderland, there is plenty to see and do. Suitable leisure centre and cinema facilities are close by for residents to utilise and visit, along with a local high street and public transport links.

Family fun days are often arranged for good weather, with music, food and a bouncy castle to help residents relax and socialise with their family and friends. With a carpark on site and disabled access, visiting times are available around the clock – though we do ask visitors to avoid mealtimes where possible to avoid any inconvenience to residents.

A Veteran-Friendly Care Home in Washington

Donwell House is a Veteran Friendly care home, recognised for our commitment to supporting veterans, serving personnel and armed forces families. We understand that people who have served in the armed forces may have specific physical, psychological and social needs. Our team is trained to identify and support these needs from the point of admission. We have established links with Veterans in Care, Veterans in Crisis and local community organisations. We host remembrance events throughout the year, and our home currently supports seven veterans and twelve spouses or partners of veterans.

If you are looking for a care home for a veteran in Washington or the wider North East, we would love to hear from you.