Archers Park Dementia Care Home

Archer Road, Farringdon, Sunderland SR3 3DJ
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  • Archers Park Dementia Care Home, Sunderland
Archers Park Dementia Care Home is a residential dementia and short-term respite care home in the Farringdon community. Situated on Archer Road, Archers Park has 40 en-suite bedrooms, spacious living rooms and beautiful gardens for residents to enjoy.

The Sunderland care home specialises in providing support for the elderly and people living with dementia. Working alongside health care professionals, the Sunderland Local Authority and family members, the team at Archers Park Care Home creates comprehensive, individualised care plans to ensure your loved ones receive the highest level of care. From medication distribution to supporting complex needs, their experienced team can assist with a variety of medical requirements.

Archers Park believes keeping both physically and mentally active is key; so dedicated Activity Co-Ordinators organise fun outings and events daily to help residents remain engaged and happy. From Valentine's Day parties to birthday celebrations, residents always have something fun to do at the Sunderland care home.
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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 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 What's included?

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Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

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Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Marlena Derda (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)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)

Visiting

  • Visitors welcome anytime.

Parking

  • Free on-site parking.

Archers Park Dementia Care Home Reviews (77)

9.6

Archers Park Dementia Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.642) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Archers Park Dementia Care Home has 77 reviews.

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Review from B A (Son of Resident) published on 11 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff doing a great job, very caring and considerate. Clean and pleasant environment for the patients.
Reply from Sharon Easterbrook Smith, Home Manager at Archers Park Dementia Care HomeMany thanks for taking the time to leave a review for Archers Park, your positive feedback is greatly appreciated and I will most certainly pass your comments on to the team. We strive to provide the best care possible for our residents and I am very pleased to hear that you believe our team are doing a great job in providing excellent care. It is also pleasing to hear that you believe we provide a clean and pleasant environment for our residents.
Kind regards.
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Review from A L (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 26 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Always made to feel welcome. Staff friendly. Care excellent. My mother-in-law is looked after with great care and dignity, could not ask for anywhere better. A good example for other homes I've visited.
Reply from Sharon Easterbrook Smith, Home Manager at Archers Park Dementia Care HomeMany thanks for taking the time to leave a review for Archers Park, your positive feedback is greatly appreciated and I will most certainly pass your comments on to the team. As a team, we strive to provide the best care possible for our residents and I am very pleased to hear that you feel that your mother in law is well looked after and that the standard of care is excellent. It is also pleasing to hear that you are always made to feel welcome in our home.
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Review from Maureen W (Sister of Resident) published on 26 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Can't fault anything in this home, the staff are lovely and the service is excellent. The home is clean and the food is lovely.
Reply from Sharon Easterbrook Smith, Home Manager at Archers Park Dementia Care HomeMany thanks for taking the time to leave a review for Archers Park, your positive feedback is greatly appreciated and I will most certainly pass your comments on to the team. As a team, we strive to provide the best care possible for our residents and I am very pleased to hear that you couldn’t find any fault in our home. It is also pleasing to hear you find the home to be to an excellent level of cleanliness and find the food lovely! Kind regards.
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Review from Julie R (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Dad came to the home in February 2019. As as a family, we couldn't be happier. Dad is really happy. The staff and management are always so lovely and friendly and very approachable. Dad always looks lovely and clean when I visit him.
Reply from Sharon Easterbrook Smith, Home Manager at Archers Park Dementia Care HomeMany thanks for taking the time to leave a review for Archers Park, your positive feedback is greatly appreciated and I will most certainly pass your comments on to the team. As a team, we strive to provide the best care possible for our residents and I am very pleased to hear that you couldn’t be happier with the care that your dad is receiving. It is also pleasing to hear that you find all of our staff to be friendly and approachable. Kind regards.
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Review from Raymond N (Husband of Resident) published on 28 June 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I found the home very good.
Reply from Sharon Easterbrook-Smith, Home Manager at Archers Park Dementia Care HomeMany thanks for taking the time to leave a review for Archers Park, your positive feedback is greatly appreciated and I will most certainly pass your comments on to the team. As a team, we strive to provide the best care possible for our residents and I am pleased to hear that you find the home to be very good and that you would be extremely likely to recommend us.
Kind regards Sharon Easterbrook-Smith, Home Manager
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Review from Margaret H (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my Mam went into Archers Park care home the staff and carers have been amazing with my Mam and us as a family. In my Mams room, it was all green which Mam doesn't like, I spoke to management and they are changing the colour of the chair from green to red, which is Mam's favourite colour. The staff
in Archers Park are very approachable with any concerns we have and they treat all their residents as if it was their own family members which, I think is amazing. If anyone was to approach me about Archers Park I would definitely say to them it's an amazing home.
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Review from Alan C (Brother of Resident) published on 26 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I always find the home to be clean and tidy. All the staff are friendly and helpful.
Reply from Sharon Easterbrook Smith, Care Home Manager at Archers Park Dementia Care HomeMany thanks for taking the time to review our home. I’m delighted to hear that you find our home clean and tidy and that our staff are friendly. Kind regards
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Review from Tracy H (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
At first, my mam was upset and anxious with her new surroundings. I was concerned at how withdrawn she was becoming and refused to eat or drink. Within a matter of a few days the whole family could see a massive change for the better. The staff here have made my mam feel like royalty, their care and
support is outstanding, nothing is a problem, even when she was admitted to hospital for a short while. They are all very dedicated to their jobs as if it were their own family members.
Reply from Sharon Easterbrook Smith, Care Home Manager at Archers Park Dementia Care HomeThank you for this perfect review of our home! It is incredibly important to myself and the rest of the team that we make our residents and their families as comfortable as possible and put all of your worries to ease. Nothing will ever be too much trouble for our dedicated team, seeing this reflected in your review is a true testament to their hard work. Once again, thank you.

Kind Regards,
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Review from J J (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 20 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am happy with all the facilities available and the staff are wonderful. I would have no hesitation in recommending this home to anyone.
Reply from Sharon Easterbrook Smith, Care Home Manager at Archers Park Dementia Care HomeThank you for your five star review of our home. We are delighted to hear that you are more than happy with all of our facilities and staff and that you would gladly recommend our home to others.

Kind Regards,
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Review from Clare G (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 16 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have faced a very difficult decision to move our Mam-in-law into residential care as she was not coping at home. It's been a really difficult time for us all and I cannot thank the manager and her team enough. We are in the process of a diagnosis of possible dementia and we have been reassured and
supported by this home more than we ever imagined. Thank you.
Reply from Sharon Easterbrook Smith, Care Home Manager at Archers Park Dementia Care HomeMany thanks for taking the time to provide such a lovely review. I’m delighted to hear such glowing praise and that we can support you through this difficult time. We look forward to caring for your mother-in-law in the future. Kind regards, Sharon Easterbrook Smith
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Review from John R (Son of Resident) published on 30 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Staff always helpful. Sometimes Dad hasn't slippers on or hearing aids put in. Clothing not available but this is probably teething problems as clothes could have been in the wash. Problems seem to be addressed when they arise.
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Review from Dorothy D (Wife of Resident) published on 20 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent care provided from all the staff.
Reply from Sharon Easterbrook Smith, Care Home Manager at Archers Park Dementia Care HomeMany thanks for leaving such a lovely review. We're delighted to hear that our Care Home meets your expectations.

Kind Regards, Sharon Easterbrook Smith, Care Home Manager.
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Review from G U (Son of Resident) published on 20 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Mam seems very settled and happy. The staff are very helpful and caring.
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Review from William L (Son of Resident) published on 6 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been bed bound for the last couple of weeks and the staff have looked after her really well, with care and dignity. Feeding her as she could not manage. The home is always clean and staff welcoming.
Reply from Sharon Easterbrook Smith, Care Home Manager at Archers Park Dementia Care HomeMany thanks for leaving such a lovely review. I’m delighted to hear that our staff care for your mother with dignity and that our standard of care meets your standards. Kind Regards, Sharon Easterbrook Smith, Care Home Manager.
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Review from Susan R (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
During my last couple of months my father has been poorly on numerous occasions. During these periods of sickness he has received excellent care from all staff. I must though mention the commitment of one lady who on numerous occasions demanded from outside organisations the need for assesment and in
respect to his care made sure that he was not moved but cared for by her and her team. She was and has always been truly exceptional.
Reply from Sharon Easterbrook Smith, Care Home Manager at Archers Park Dementia Care HomeMany thanks for leaving such a lovely review about our home and our staff who work hard to uphold the high standard of care that we promise our residents. Kind regards, Sharon Easterbrook Smith, Care Home Manager.
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Review from K U (Niece of Resident) published on 16 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are very friendly and do an excellent job. They genuinely care about the residents and treat them with love and respect. The home is always very clean and decorated according to the time of year which makes it feel very homely. There is always a good atmosphere with a smile and a giggle to make
residents calm and happy. Keep up the good work.
Reply from Rosalyn Wright, Home Manager at Archers Park Dementia Care HomeMany thanks for taking the time to leave a review for Archers Park, your positive feedback is greatly appreciated and I will most certainly pass your comments on to the team. As a team, we strive to provide the best care possible for our residents and I am pleased to hear that you have found that all staff are friendly and do an excellent job. It is also gratifying to hear that you have observed that all of our residents are treated with love and respect and that the overall atmosphere keeps the residents calm and happy.
Kind regards Rosalyn Wright, Home Manager.
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Review from Anthony W (Nephew of Resident) published on 2 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I regularly visit my uncle and I must say Archers Park is by far the highest standard a care home you could provide for my uncle. The management, admin, care staff to cleaners are very friendly and helpful and a credit to the welfare of my uncle.
Reply from Rosalyn Wright, Home Manager at Archers Park Dementia Care HomeMany thanks for taking the time to leave a review for Archers Park, your positive feedback is greatly appreciated and I will most certainly pass your comments on to the team. As a team, we strive to provide the best care possible for our residents and I am pleased to hear that you feel that your uncle receives the highest standard of care. It is also gratifying to hear that you find all staff in the home to be very friendly and helpful.
Kind regards Rosalyn Wright, Home Manager
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Review from Jackie L (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From management to carers the service is excellent, very supportive.
Reply from Rosalyn Wright, Home Manager at Archers Park Dementia Care HomeMany thanks for taking the time to leave a review for Archers Park, your positive feedback is greatly appreciated and I will most certainly pass your comments on to the team. As a team, we strive to provide the best care possible for our residents and I am pleased to hear that you have found that all staff, regardless of role provide the same excellent service and that you find us very supportive overall.

Kind regards Rosalyn Wright,

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Review from L R (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care home was clean, good smell, good staff and best of all very good managers. We are all welcomed at all times.
Reply from Rosalyn Wright, Home Manager at Archers Park Dementia Care HomeMany thanks for taking the time to leave a review for Archers Park, your positive feedback is greatly appreciated and I will most certainly pass your comments on to the team. As a team, we strive to provide the best care possible for our residents and I am pleased to hear that you feel welcomed by the whole team and that you are very happy with the care home overall.
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Rosalyn Wright

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Review from T M (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My lovely mam was a resident in Archers Park from January '17 to January '18. The staff were kind, tolerant, funny and very, very caring to my mam and me. They included me in their care and concern. My mam was calm, clean, happy and content in their care. Also as a frequent visitor to Archers Park in
the last year, I witnessed their kindness and care to other often challenging residents. Well done and thank you Archers Park.
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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.642)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.642) out of 10 for Archers Park Dementia Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 11 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.867 for Archers Park Dementia Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (113 Excellents x 5) + (13 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 128 Ratings = 4.867
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.775 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Archers Park Dementia Care Home is based on 11 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 = 3.775
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 40 registered maximum number of service users is 8, which has been reached with 11 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 28 Dec 2019

Overall Good

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  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Lisa

Lisa Wilson

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2025

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.

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