Archers Court
- Care home
- 39 beds
- Nursing care
- Dementia care
- Registered since 2016
- West Herrington, Sunderland, North East
Good
Rated on
Rating from the Care Quality Commission.
At a glance
2 ratings
Rated Good at every inspection since 2017.
7 years
since the latest rating was published. A rating this old may not show how the service is today.
73 of 86
rated care homes in Sunderland are rated Good, like this one.
Archers Court: inspection record
Rated Good in January 2020.
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Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.
Compare nearby
- G Archers Park Good, less than 0.1 miles away
- G Thornbury Care Centre Good, 0.5 miles away
- G Ashton Way Good, 0.9 miles away
- G Grindon Short Break Service Good, 1.1 miles away
- G Marquis Court Good, 1.2 miles away
What inspectors found
From the Care Quality Commission's inspection report published 4 February 2021. Quoted under the Open Government Licence.
Archers Court accommodates up to 42 people with nursing and residential care needs in a purpose-built building. On the day of our inspection, 38 people were using the service.
Read the rest of CQC's summary
We found the following examples of good practice: • Appropriate measures were in place to reduce the risk of infection. The environment was very clean, with enhanced cleaning taking place of frequently touched surfaces.
• Social distancing rules were being complied with. Some minor changes had been made to the layout of furniture to encourage and support social distancing.
• The provider was following national guidance for anyone moving into the home and admissions were carried out safely.
• People were supported to keep in touch with their family members via video or telephone calls. The provider had developed ways to safely support visits in line with the latest guidance.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was appropriately stored, used and disposed of. Staff had undertaken additional training in infection prevention and control and regular audits were carried out.
• Staffing levels had been maintained during the recent outbreak with the support of agency staff.
The five questions we ask about services and what we found
Questions to ask when you visit
- The last rating is 7 years old. Ask what has changed since then.
- Ask how nursing cover works at night and at weekends.
- Ask to see the most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report and what the home did about any points in it.
Registration details
- Registered manager
- Sharon Easterbrook-Smith
- Registered with the CQC since
- What it provides
- Care home service with nursing
- Who it supports
- Dementia, Older People, Younger Adults
Inspection report
Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)3 inspection reports, latest 4 February 2021. The reports are on the Care Quality Commission website.
The rating is the Care Quality Commission's. We show it as published and do not change it.
Who runs it
- Provider
- Indigo Care Services LimitedBrand: Voyage
- Ownership type
- Organisation
- Companies House number
- 09593918 (opens Companies House)
Indigo Care Services Limited runs 19 services in England, 7 of them in the North East. 17 are rated Good or Outstanding and 2 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate.
Other services run by Indigo Care Services Limited
- G Archers Park Good. Care home, Sunderland
- G Ashlea Lodge Good. Care home with nursing, Sunderland
- G Ashlea Mews Good. Care home, South Tyneside
- G Castleford Lodge Good. Care home with nursing, Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber
Getting help from Sunderland City Council
The council can assess what care someone needs and tell them what help with the cost they may get.
- Adult social care at Sunderland City Council
- Ask for a care needs assessment
- Phone: 0191 520 5552, Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm
- Contact adult social care online
- Support for carers
- Care home fee rates published by the council
Checked on the council's website, November 2026.
Common questions
- Does Archers Court provide nursing care?
- Yes. The Care Quality Commission lists Archers Court as a care home with nursing.
- How many beds does Archers Court have?
- The Care Quality Commission's register lists 39 beds at Archers Court.
- When was Archers Court last inspected?
- The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for Archers Court was published on 1 January 2020.
- Who runs Archers Court?
- Archers Court is run by Indigo Care Services Limited. It runs 19 services in England, 7 of them in the North East.
- What is Archers Court's CQC rating?
- Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good, published on 1 January 2020.
Contact
- Phone
- 0191 528 2526
- Address
- Archer Road, Sunderland, SR3 3DJ Map (opens Google Maps)
Compare nearby
- G Archers Park Good, less than 0.1 miles away
- G Thornbury Care Centre Good, 0.5 miles away
- G Ashton Way Good, 0.9 miles away
- G Grindon Short Break Service Good, 1.1 miles away
- G Marquis Court Good, 1.2 miles away