Care home
Palmersdene
Residential care home in Jarrow, South Tyneside
Anchor
Palmersdene
Residential care home in Jarrow, South Tyneside
Operated by Anchor
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About
Palmersdene is a care home in Jarrow, South Tyneside, run by Anchor, a not-for-profit provider with 60 years of experience. The home has 40 registered beds and provides residential, dementia and respite care, with support staff available around the clock. It is set in its own grounds in a residential area, close to a shopping centre and local bus stops, and the Metro is nearby. Rooms are single and en-suite, and the building was purpose-built for social care. Residents can take part in a varied programme of activities, including day trips, themed dinners, arts and crafts and quizzes. Meals are prepared daily from fresh, seasonal ingredients, and the home caters for special dietary needs. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall, and graded it Good for being safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
284 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | 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 South Tyneside council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £854 |
| 2025 | £915 |
What South Tyneside council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Palmersdene is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is South Tyneside District Hospital, 2.7 miles away. The local GP practice is THE G.P.SUITE, 0.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Jarrow
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Age UK Newcastle and North Tyneside
To improve the quality of life for older people
The North Tyneside Carers Centre
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Gateshead Older People's Assembly
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Age UK Gateshead Limited
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Part of Anchor
Palmersdene is one of 132 homes run by Anchor 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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