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Rated ‘Good’ by CQC (January 2022), the home features 40 en-suite bedrooms, comfortable communal areas and ample room to socialise or relax. The experienced team works closely with families and healthcare professionals to deliver tailored, person-centred care, so you feel safe knowing your loved one is receiving...
Care Provided by Archers Park Dementia Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 40 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Contact Archers Park Dementia Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Orchard Healthcare Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Lisa Wilson(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2016
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (40)
Visiting
- Visitors welcome anytime.
Parking
- Free on-site parking.
Archers Park Dementia Care Home Reviews (77)
Archers Park Dementia Care Home has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.318) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Archers Park Dementia Care Home has 77 reviews.
No matter what the circumstance, Archers work tirelessly as a team and with community services to ensure residents remain at the heart of everything they do. I just wanted to acknowledge the genuine warmth and dedication from all staff as we head into our second year.
Thank you for your kind words, it is great to know that the support and efforts of our team is recognised.
Staff are friendly and welcoming. It is a safe place for my relative and the staff are very good at contacting medical care , eg doctors for the residents as soon as any signs of illness or changes in health.
Thank you for your review, this is very much appreciated.
The staff are fantastic with all of the residents.
They treat everyone equally and nothing seems a bother.
The new activity coordinator is an excellent asset to the team.
Thank you for your lovely words, it is nice to hear our staff team being recognised for the work they do.
My dad was admitted to Archer's Park last week. The staff were amazing with myself and my sister in a very emotional time. They have made my dad feel very welcome and providing reassurance as he adjusts. Seeing him safe and settling very well into his new home has only reinforced what we already knew of the good reputation of this very caring home.
Thank you for your kind words, I am pleased you have felt welcomed and reassured.
Archers Park is exceptional. Everyone is very welcoming. I was apprehensive about Mam going into a care home after looking after her myself for many years. I didn't need to worry as Mam is safe, well cared for and happy. Her care is tailored to her needs. All the staff are wonderful and keep me well informed. Any concerns I have had have been dealt with quickly & efficiently. I couldn't wish for a better place for Mam to live and all of the staff are brilliant.
Thank you for your lovely review. I am delighted you are happy with Archers Park. Your lovely review is very much appreciated, and will share your feedback with the staff team at Archers Park. Thank you,
We are really pleased with the care my mam is receiving at this care home. The staff and management can't do enough for you and have kept us informed about everything that my mam has needed and updates with her care needs and her improvements with her eating.
Thank you for your lovely review and pleased you are happy with the care and support from the team at Archers Park. We are appreciate you taking the time to complete a review for the home. I will pass this onto the staff team.
We looked at the care home and thought the space in the place was lovely, lovely view of rooms, staff are very nice. If you need any advice they are there for you. They let us do the room up and let my mum come in while were were making her room to become her home, making it easy for the change from her own home into a residential home.
Thank you so much for your lovely review; I am delighted you are happy with Archers Park. Your lovely review is very much appreciated and will share your feedback with the staff team at Archers Park, thank you.
I was worried about my mam going into respite but from the day she arrived at Archers Park she was greeted warmly and treated with kindness. During her stay there she bloomed - became happier and more alert and gained weight too. She was so well cared for and the staff and management could not have been kinder or more welcoming and supportive.
Thank you for your lovely, kind review. I will pass this on to all the staff. I am pleased that you are reassured that your mum is being well looked after by the team here at Archers Park.
Can't sing the praises of the staff at Archers Park too highly my mother has been in this care home over 2 years now and she has been looked after really well. Recently it was her 100th birthday and the staff made it really special for both her and all her family we all had an amazing day. A big thank you to them all. We hope they know how much they are appreciated.
Thank you for your lovely review, your wonderful feedback will be passed to our team at Archers Park.
I am happy with the care.
Thank you for taking the time to review Archers Park. I will be sure to pass your kind words across to the staff team.
Couldn't praise this care home enough.
Thank you for your kind review. I will share this with the team here at Archers Park. Kind regards, Marlena.
Anyone who has to place an elderly relative in care knows the anxiety and guilt this decision brings. Mum (91) has been in Archers Park since December 2021. The home is clean, airy and pleasant. Activities are also on the agenda for the residents if they wish to participate. Mum's behaviour at times can be very challenging, but the carers adore her, treat her with compassion and respect and have a bit of fun with her. I cannot praise the staff and management highly enough and would recommend this home to anyone.
Thank your lovely feedback; I will pass this on to all our staff team at Archers Park. Kind regards.
Archers Park Care Home is lovely, clean and the girls are fantastic, caring and professional at all times. One big happy family. Congrats to the management.
I would like to say thank you so much for your lovely review, we appreciate your kind words, I will pass your lovely review on to the staff, thank you again from the manager and all the staff team at Archers Park.
Archer Park has been incredible, Mam has settled in very well and we as her family are so relieved with the care they provide. The atmosphere here I always positive with many different activities to do. Mam loves music, singing and dancing. All staff are so friendly and helpful and easily approachable.
Thank you for the lovely review for Archers Park. I will ensure I pass your kind words onto the staff team. Kindest regards Marlena.
The home is really nice. Staff and management are friendly. caring, approachable and helpful. It's all new to Mam and she is still settling in. She speaks really highly of the staff and feels well taken care of. She enjoys the chats with them and appreciates the care they show.
I feel very strongly that I need to write this positive and heartfelt review of Archers Park Care Home which has been the home of my late father for the past 17 months. My Dad arrived at Archers Park and was immediately welcomed into the home by the amazing team of carers and management. The home itself is bright, airy and feels incredibly warm and welcoming. His room was clean, freshly decorated, with new curtains and accessories appropriate for a male resident. Dad settled immediately and as a family, we left him in the knowledge that he was safe and most importantly cared for. My dad’s health deteriorated over his time at Archers Park but with the help of a brilliant GP service, a flow of trained professionals and the love of the carers he was happy. I cannot recommend and thank the home enough for the care my father received from Management, carers, the cooks, laundry staff and also the maintenance team who always went out of their way to say hello. Thank you
It is a great relief to the family and I that my wife is being cared for so well. We are able to visit her quite frequently and are always made welcome. My wife is always pleased to see us and is very complimentary about the staff. Communications with the home and staff are excellent.
Thank you for taking the time to say some lovely things about us. The care team will be delighted.
Every time I come to visit my Dad I can see he’s well cared for and the whole team have gone above and beyond during the pandemic to ensure everyone’s safety and I am eternally grateful for that. I couldn’t ask for a better service for my dad.
Kelly, thank you for your lovely review, I will ensure all the staff team are informed of your positive feedback, your feedback is very important and your views on the service we provide at Archers Park. Thank you, Marlena.
Since my dad has come to Archers Park, the home manager is very approachable and helpful. The staff are very nice and do a great job supporting my father. Dad is always clean, shaved, and supported in a personal way during his personal care and when he has his meals. Very happy with the care and support dad is receiving.
Thank you for your lovely review, we are delighted to hear that you are pleased with our care. I will be sure to share your kind words with the team of staff. Kind regards.
My mam first entered Archers Park for 2 weeks respite in Dec 2020 and is now a permanent resident here. She settled in very well, and the staff are so kind and helpful and very good at sending us photos and video footage of mam having fun times, playing games, doing activities and generally living a good happy life. We could not be happier with the care she receives here. Thank you.
Thank you very much for your review; your positive feedback is greatly appreciated, and I will most certainly pass your comments on to the team. Our staff strive to provide the best care possible for our residents, and I am very pleased to hear that our team has been able to help your mother. Kind regards, Marlena Derda
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 28 December 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (2) & Events (0)
- 30 Jul 2025
For Dementia Action Week 2025, our wonderful care homes and central teams raised vital funds for Alzheimer’s Society, a leading charity which helps provide support, information and research for dementia...
- 28 Feb 2025
We're thrilled to announce that Orchard Care Homes has been selected as a finalist in not one, but two prestigious categories at the HealthInvestor Awards! As finalists in ‘Specialist Care...
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Awards / Recognitions (5)
- 15 Jun 2024Recipient: Orchard Healthcare Group
- 16 Nov 2023Recipient: Orchard Healthcare Group
- 08 Oct 2021Recipient: Orchard Healthcare Group
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Archers Park Dementia Care Home.
Meet the Team (1)

Hi, my name is Lisa, and I’m the Home Manager at Archer's Park Care Home. I've worked in the adult social care sector for 17 years, and started my career as an Activities Coordinator before working my way up through the roles, eventually becoming a Registered Manager in 2015.
I love working with people and being part of a team. I'm extremely passionate about high-quality person-centred care, ensuring that our residents are always at the forefront of what we do. I like to lead by example in promoting teamwork and a positive working environment.
Frequently Asked Questions about Archers Park Dementia Care Home
What types of Care is Archers Park Dementia Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Archers Park Dementia Care Home have?
There are 40 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Archers Park Dementia Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Archers Park Dementia Care Home to the centre of Sunderland?
2.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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