Sycamore Care Centre
Care home in Sunderland
Operated by SLW
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- 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
Sycamore Care Centre is a private care home in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, operated by SLW Care. It provides care for up to 113 residents and offers both permanent and respite placements. The home is rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with Good ratings across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led (report published 2023).
The home aims to support residents' dignity, independence and privacy whilst meeting individual care needs. It is part of a group of private care facilities across the North East.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 11 January 2023 · Last inspected 11 October 2022
Inspectors found that people felt safe, and that staff were described as kind, caring and well trained. Safeguarding, risk management, staffing levels, medicines and infection control were all judged to be in good order, and the home was described as clean. Care planning, nutrition, health care access, dignity, complaints handling, activities and leadership and quality assurance were also reported positively, with residents and relatives speaking well of the home.
- Residents and relatives said they felt safe and that staff were kind, caring and respectful.
- The home was described as clean, with infection control practices following current guidance.
- Staff were reported to be suitably trained, supervised regularly, and sufficient in number to meet needs.
- The provider was described as having effective quality assurance, with regular consultation of people, relatives and staff.
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.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected March 2026
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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
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
Sycamore Care Centre is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Sunderland Royal Hospital, 1.1 miles away. The local GP practice is THE BROADWAY MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.7 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.
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Age UK Newcastle and North Tyneside
To improve the quality of life for older people
Part of SLW
Sycamore Care Centre is one of 3 homes run by SLW 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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