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Situated in the heart of Farringdon and close to local shops, the home offers spacious lounges, a large conservatory, secure gardens and even an on-site hair salon, where residents can enjoy a well-deserved pamper. As a Veteran Friendly Framework accredited home,...
Care Provided by Archers Court Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
Care Types Provided
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 39 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Contact Archers Court Nursing 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
- Sharon Easterbrook-Smith (Registered Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 45+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
- Last Refurbishment: 2004
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (31)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (4)
Visiting
- Family & Friends welcome anytime.
Parking
- Free on-site Parking
Archers Court Nursing Home Reviews (89)
Archers Court Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.832) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Archers Court Nursing Home has 89 reviews.
Excellent staff, very friendly. Great.
Our experience of this home is very positive. My father is well looked after. The staff are very caring and treat him with dignity and respect.
Andreea Bisceanu, Home Manager
After expecting difficulties with my mother accepting her new 'home' I can only give my great thanks to the manager and staff at Archers Court Farringdon for the tremendous help, care and understanding throughout this transition. It is early days yet but signs are that all will be good in the future.
Many thanks for taking the time to write a positive review for Archers Court. All comments make a huge difference to our home and the team and I will certainly pass your comments on to them. I am pleased to hear that your mother has settled in well to her new home and that the staff were understanding and caring throughout this difficult time for you all.
Archers Court has been home to my mother for 2 years, I have found it homely and welcoming. Staff are good and my mother's needs are catered for. I would recommend this home to anyone who is looking to find a home for their loved ones.
Many thanks for taking the time to write a positive review for Archers Court, it makes a huge difference to the home and our staff and I will certainly pass your comments on. I am pleased to hear that your mother's needs are catered for and that you would recommend our home, the team make great...
His room is very pleasant and with a lovely view. There are always plenty of drinks, biscuits and music playing whenever you visit. As a family, we are more relaxed our father is in a really good place.
Andreaa Bisceanu, Home Manager.
Just like to thank all members of staff at Archers Court care home for the excellent and professional care they gave my brother in his short stay at the home. All their staff, night shift and day shift go beyond their way to look after all residents. Never in my life seen such helpful people thank you ALL so so much god bless you.
I will be sure to share the comment about ‘helpful...
On entering the home my Mam has received excellent care from the management and staff. All members of the care team are very understanding in the care given and dignity and put all residents first.
I am so pleased that your mother is happy in Archers Court.
It is great to hear that our staff are doing a good job.
We do strive to deliver the best care possible.
Thank you again.
Kind regards.
This home is still going through a transition period as Orchard Care Homes took it over in August 2015. New furniture and fittings have been put in place but I worry about the long-term staff leaving as higher management charge through with their brand of changes.
We strive to provide the best care and professional environment for our residents and our staff, and a new management of the home will undoubtedly see a period of transition as you note.
The new fixtures and fittings have already made a positive impact on...
She has lived in two other nursing homes, nothing compares to this. Our family can now go home after our daily visit, happy in the knowledge that she is in safe hands and very well cared for.
I highly recommend this home for your loved ones.
It is so lovely to hear such positive words about our home.
I am so pleased that you are happy with the care your mother receives.
It is wonderful to know her quality of life has improved to such a great extent.
Thank you again for your kind words.
Kind regards
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 01 January 2020Good
- 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 (5) & Events (0)
- 27 Mar 2026
Across our amazing care homes we have been making the most magical Christmas wishes come true for lots of residents. This is why, when the Archers Court team decided to...
- 25 Nov 2025
Running is like marmite: you either love it, or you hate it – and for Caroline at Archers Court Care Home, she’s always loved the rush of finishing a 5km...
- 04 Mar 2025
Stepping into a new year, we thought it the perfect moment to pause and reflect on the hopes, dreams, and aspirations we have for 2025. We also asked for some...
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Awards / Recognitions (4)
- 21 Jul 2026Recipient: Archers Court Nursing Home
- 15 Jun 2024Recipient: Orchard Healthcare Group
- 16 Nov 2023Recipient: Orchard Healthcare Group
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Archers Court Nursing Home.
Meet the Team (1)

My name is Sharon Easterbrook-Smith and I am the Home Manager here at Archers Court Care Home in Sunderland. I have worked in the elderly care sector since leaving school, starting as a Care Assistant and progressing to management.
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