Orchard Care Homes
Archers Court
Care home in Sunderland
Operated by Orchard Care Homes
What do these badges mean?
- Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Archers Court, run by Orchard Care Homes, provides specialist dementia care in Sunderland. The home supports people with various forms of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia and frontotemporal dementia. Care is tailored to each resident's individual needs, preferences and background, with support delivered by trained nurses, dementia specialists and care staff. The home has 39 registered beds.
Archers Court was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2020, achieving Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 550 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
563 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Sunderland council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £872 |
| 2025 | £919 |
What Sunderland council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Archers Court is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Sunderland Royal Hospital, 1.8 miles away. The local GP practice is HAPPY HOUSE SURGERY, 0.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Sunderland
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age UK Sunderland
Age UK Sunderland promotes the well-being of all older people throughout the City of Sunderland to improve their quality of life and maintain independence. For further details our web site is…
Hops
HOPS supports people to deal with stress, reduce social isolation and improve wellbeing. Offering holistic therapies and therapeutic activities we support unpaid carers, older people, individuals…
Age Concern South Tyneside
Age Concern South Tyneside has the general aim to promote the well-being of all older people in South Tyneside, recognising their right to independence, fulfilment,dignity and choice, working with…
Age Concern Tyneside South
At Age Concern Tyneside South (ACTS), we believe in a world where everyone can love life. We are here to inspire, enable and support the older people of South Tyneside to help people to make the…
Churches Together in South Tyneside
CTST projects: Happy at Home (befriending service for isolated elderly people); Street Angels (supporting those in need on Saturday nights); Nurturing Dementia; interfaith projects. Supports…
Age UK Newcastle and North Tyneside
To improve the quality of life for older people
Part of Orchard Care Homes
Archers Court is one of 23 homes run by Orchard Care Homes on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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