Care home
Farmborough Court Intermediate Care Service
Care home in Sunderland
Farmborough Court Intermediate Care Service
Care home in Sunderland
Operated by Sunderland City Council
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About
Farmborough Court Intermediate Care Service is a 56-bed care home in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. It provides intermediate care for people who need support following hospital discharge or to help them remain independent at home.
The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2023, with Good grades across all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 18 May 2023 · Last inspected 28 February 2023
Inspectors looked at the Clarence and Buckingham units of this purpose-built intermediate care service, which provides short-term rehabilitation for people discharged from hospital or whose needs have changed. Staff were described as safely recruited, well trained and supported through regular supervision, with enough staffing to meet needs. People and their relatives were very positive about the care, and the report notes that people felt safe and that staff had the skills to support them.
- Staff were safely recruited and received induction and ongoing training, with regular meetings and supervision
- The manager runs a quality assurance system with regular audits, and acts quickly on feedback
- Medicines were managed safely, risks to people were assessed, and infection prevention and control procedures were followed
- People and relatives gave positive accounts of care, including examples of staff improving people's lives
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
563 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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
Farmborough Court Intermediate Care Service is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Sunderland Royal Hospital, 2.4 miles away. The local GP practice is CASTLETOWN MEDICAL CENTRE, 1 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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Part of Sunderland City Council
Farmborough Court Intermediate Care Service is one of 2 homes run by Sunderland City Council 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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