Sycamore Care Centre - Boldon
Care home in Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside
Operated by SLW
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About
Sycamore Care Centre is a private care home in Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside, providing care to 69 residents. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led (report published 2022).
The home offers both permanent and respite care, with a focus on meeting individual needs while supporting dignity, independence and privacy.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 29 March 2022 · Last inspected 15 December 2021
Inspectors found that people felt safe and that staff were described as kind, patient and caring, with care planned around individual wishes. Risks were well managed, staffing was sufficient, medicines and infection control were handled safely, and the home was described as well run.
- Staff were described as kind, patient and respectful, and people were treated with dignity
- Care plans were person-centred, and people were supported to be as independent as safely possible
- Medicines, infection control and risk management were handled safely, with enough staff on duty
- The home offered a range of activities inside and in the local community
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 October 2025
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
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
144 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 | — |
- 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
Sycamore Care Centre - Boldon is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is South Tyneside District Hospital, 1.8 miles away. The local GP practice is BOLDON GP PRACTICE, 0.1 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Boldon Colliery
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Part of SLW
Sycamore Care Centre - Boldon 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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