Archers Park Dementia Care Home in Sunderland

• What kind of activities are on offer at your home?

There is always something fun and exciting going on in our home! We offer a wide range of daily activities including karaoke, exercising, baking, playing games or simply chatting with friends.

• Do you have communal areas where residents can socialise?

Archers Park Care Home has spacious communal areas, for everyone to enjoy. 

• What types of care do you offer?

Our Sunderland care home offers residential dementia care and short-term respite care.

• Do you provide short-term respite care?

Yes! We offer short-term respite care at our care home. Not only is respite care perfect to give the person's carer a short break, it's also a great way to try out our home before deciding on long-term care!

• What qualifications and training do your team have?

Orchard Care Homes are proud to have an excellent training & development team, who focus on helping our colleagues thrive in their role. From day 1, staff have access to a wide range of courses; including our Dementia Promise programme. 

• What are your weekly care home fees?

The cost to stay at our dementia-friendly care home varies, depending on the type of room requested and level of care required. However, we've put together this handy Key Facts overview to give you an overview of potential care costs! 

• What is included in the weekly care costs?

Our weekly fee includes the following:

1. Full board and accommodation in a room for your exclusive use.
2. A choice of meals, plus snacks and drinks.
3. Full use of the communal areas and gardens in the home subject to unit accessibility.
4. The opportunity to join in with activities run in the home and the use of recreational facilities (you may be asked for a financial contribution to the cost of some excursions).
5. The cost of your personal care. For example, assistance with washing, bathing, medication (provided under the NHS free prescription scheme) and other personal services
6. Housekeeping and Laundry undertaken on the premises excluding dry cleaning.
7. Liaison with healthcare professionals.
8. WiFi internet access throughout the home

• Do you accept Local Authority funding?

We accept both privately funded and Local Authority funded residents. Local Authority funded residents may be required to pay a ‘Top-up’ fee if there is a shortfall between the amount that the Local Authority pays and the full amount of our charges.

• How do I know if the home is right for me or my loved one?

We understand that choosing the right care home for your loved one can be stressful, but the team at Archers Park Care Home are here for you. Just get in touch with our team, and we'll go through your care options with us!

As COVID-19 is still prominent, please do not visit if you have any symptoms of flu, COVID-19 or diarrhoea and vomiting, or have had any of these symptoms in the 72 hours prior to visiting.