The Cedars is a residential care home in Sunderland, run by Swanton Care & Community (Autism North) Limited (part of Swanton Care and Community). It is registered for up to 6 residents and supports younger adults, people with a physical disability, people with a learning disability or autism and people with mental health needs.
CQC rated it Good overall in February 2026, and Good in all five key questions. Across Sunderland, 95% of the 85 rated care homes are Good or Outstanding.
CQC rating
Good
Published 4 February 2026
Rated 7 months ago
- SafeAre people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?Good
- EffectiveDoes care achieve good outcomes and a good quality of life?Good
- CaringAre staff kind, compassionate and respectful?Good
- ResponsiveAre services organised to meet people's needs?Good
- Well-ledIs the home well managed, with a culture of high-quality care?Good
Read the full inspection report on cqc.org.uk ↗
How it compares in Sunderland
The Cedars is in the Good tier, alongside 63 other homes in Sunderland.
Of the 85 rated care homes here, 95% are Good or Outstanding
(England: 83%).
- Outstanding 7 (8%)
- Good, with Outstanding areas 5 (6%)
- Good 64 (75%)
- Good, with an area to improve 5 (6%)
- Requires improvement 4 (5%)
Half of Sunderland's ratings are more than 4.2 years old. How tiers work
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The provider's other homes
Swanton Care & Community (Autism North) Limited runs 15 care homes registered with CQC: 1 Outstanding, 12 Good, 2 Requires improvement.
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Linden Terrace
Whitley Bay, North Tyneside · NE26 2AA · Residential care home · 4 beds
★Outstanding
S: GoodE: GoodC: OutstandingR: OutstandingW: Good
Rated 7 months ago
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Murton Grange
Seaham, County Durham · SR7 9RQ · Residential care home · 10 beds
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: OutstandingW: Good
Rated 3 years ago
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The Dispensary
Durham, County Durham · DH1 2SH · Residential care home · 5 beds
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: OutstandingR: GoodW: Good
Rated 1 year ago
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Trinity House
Seaham, County Durham · SR7 9RQ · Residential care home · 7 beds
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: OutstandingW: Good
Rated 6 years ago
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All Saints Vicarage
Hetton-Le-Hole, Sunderland · DH5 9AJ · Residential care home · 7 beds
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 1 year ago
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Eastcliffe
Sunderland · SR6 9PX · Residential care home · 10 beds
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 2 years ago
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Care homes nearby
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Ashbourne Lodge Care Centre
Sunderland · SR2 7TW · Residential care home · 40 beds0.0 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 3 years ago
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Cedar House Care Home
Sunderland · SR2 7TW · Residential care home · 32 beds0.0 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: Requires improvementW: Good
Rated 3 years ago
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Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 7 years ago
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Good
S: GoodE: OutstandingC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 6 years ago
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Montpelier Terrace
Sunderland · SR2 7TZ · Residential care home · 6 beds0.2 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 2 years ago
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Tynedale
Sunderland · SR2 7TR · Residential care home · 5 beds0.3 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 6 years ago
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