Rated Care Homes

Moorpine

G

Good

Rated on

Rating from the Care Quality Commission.

At a glance

  • 4 ratings

    Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

  • 6 months

    since the latest rating was published.

  • 73 of 86

    rated care homes in Sunderland are rated Good, like this one.

Moorpine: inspection record

Care home, 3 beds, Sunderland

Rated Good in April 2026.

Moorpine: inspection record: inspection ratings by year, 2015 to 2026
201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
Overall
Safe
Effective
Caring
Responsive
Well-led

Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.

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What inspectors found

From the Care Quality Commission's assessment published 17 April 2026 (assessment visit 24 March 2026). Quoted under the Open Government Licence.

Date of Assessment: 23 to 30 March 2026. Moorpine is a care home providing long term support for up to 3 autistic people. The registered manager oversees Inverthorne, The Court and Moorpine, which are 3 domestic sized care homes next door to each other. At the time of inspection, 2 people were living at Moorpine.

  • Safe Good
  • Effective Good
  • Caring Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Well-led Good
Read the rest of CQC's summary

We completed this inspection as part of our routine programme, and because of the length of time since the last full inspection was completed. We have assessed the service against ‘Right support, right care, right culture’ guidance to make judgements about whether the provider guaranteed people with a learning disability and autistic people respect, equality, dignity, choices, independence and good access to local communities that most people take for granted.

People experienced good quality, person‑centred care that supported their rights, independence and wellbeing. Evidence from our site visits, care records, and feedback from people, relatives, staff and professionals showed the service was working in line with the principles of right support, right care, right culture.

Care was delivered in a way that was personalised, consistent and relationship‑based, rather than task‑focused. Staff supported people to access the community, attend health appointments and take part in meaningful activities that reflected their preferences and interests.

Care was rights‑based and inclusive, supporting right care. Staff understood people’s needs well and used a range of communication approaches, including individualised communication systems and accessible information, to ensure people could express their views and make choices. Staff had formed strong partnership working with health and social care professionals, including learning disability teams, GPs and therapy services. People were supported to make choices and take positive risks in ways that were proportionate and respectful of their rights. Staff used a range of personalised communication approaches, including accessible information and tailored communication tools, to help people express their views and understand what was happening in their lives.

Right care was evident through a strong human rights based approach. People were treated with dignity and respect, and their equality, diversity and individual identities were understood and valued. Relatives and professionals told us they felt listened to and confident that staff would respond promptly if concerns arose. Systems were in place to manage medicines, infection prevention and risks safely.

The culture within the service was open, caring and reflective. Staff spoke positively about their roles. They described strong teamwork, approachable leadership and a learning culture where incidents, safeguarding concerns and near misses were reviewed to improve practice. Staff wellbeing was prioritised, and there was a clear link between supporting staff and achieving positive outcomes for people. This stable and motivated workforce contributed to people feeling safe, understood and well supported. People were treated with dignity and respect, and staff demonstrated empathy and warmth in their interactions. Equality, diversity and inclusion were embedded in practice, with people’s cultural, religious and personal identities understood and respected.

  1. Safe

    Good

    Safe – this means we looked for evidence that people were protected from abuse and avoidable harm. At the last inspection we rated this key question good. At this inspection the rating has remained good. This meant people were safe and protected from avoidable harm.

  2. Effective

    Good

    Effective – this means we looked for evidence that people’s care, treatment and support achieved good outcomes and promoted a good quality of life, based on best available evidence. At the last inspection we rated this key question good. At this inspection the rating has remained good. This meant people’s outcomes were consistently good, and people’s feedback confirmed this.

  3. Caring

    Good

    Caring – this means we looked for evidence that the service involved people andtreated them with compassion, kindness, dignity and respect. At the last inspection we rated this key question good. At this inspection the rating has remained good. This meant people’s outcomes were consistently good, and people’s feedback confirmed this.

  4. Responsive

    Good

    Responsive – this means we looked for evidence that the service met people’s needs. At the last inspection we rated this key question good. At this inspection the rating has remained good. This meant people’s needs were met through good organisation and delivery.

  5. Well-led

    Good

    Well-led – this means we looked for evidence that service leadership, management and governance assured high-quality, person-centred care; supported learning and innovation; and promoted an open, fair culture. At the last inspection we rated this key question good. At this inspection the rating has remained good. This meant the service was consistently managed and well-led. Leaders and the culture they created promoted high-quality, person-centred care.

Questions to ask when you visit

  1. Ask to see the most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report and what the home did about any points in it.
  2. Visit at different times of day, including a mealtime.

Registration details

Registered manager
Christine Stothard
Registered with the CQC since
What it provides
Care home service without nursing
Who it supports
Learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorder

Inspection report

Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)

6 inspection reports, latest 20 March 2020. Latest assessment published 17 April 2026; the Care Quality Commission's newer assessments are published on its website rather than as reports.

The rating is the Care Quality Commission's. We show it as published and do not change it.

Who runs it

Ownership type
Organisation
Companies House number
02859620 (opens Companies House)
Charity number
1028260

North East Autism Society runs 16 services, all in the North East. 15 are rated Good or Outstanding and 1 is rated Requires improvement or Inadequate.

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Getting help from Sunderland City Council

The council can assess what care someone needs and tell them what help with the cost they may get.

Checked on the council's website, November 2026.

Common questions

Does Moorpine provide nursing care?
No. The Care Quality Commission lists Moorpine as a care home without nursing.
How many beds does Moorpine have?
The Care Quality Commission's register lists 3 beds at Moorpine.
When was Moorpine last inspected?
The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for Moorpine was published on 17 April 2026.
Who runs Moorpine?
Moorpine is run by North East Autism Society. It runs 16 services, all in the North East.
What is Moorpine's CQC rating?
Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good, published on 17 April 2026.

Contact

Address
18 Thornholme Road, Sunderland, SR2 7QG Map (opens Google Maps)
Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)

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