Sycamore Care Centre - Boldon

New Road, Boldon Colliery, Tyne And Wear, NE35 9DR

01915364517

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

15 December 2021

Provider

SLW Limited

Beds

69 beds

About Sycamore Care Centre - Boldon

Sycamore Care Centre is a nursing home in Boldon, South Tyneside, providing care for adults including those living with dementia. The details below set out what CQC found on its most recent inspection.

Sycamore Care Centre in Boldon provides personal and nursing care for up to 69 people, including those living with dementia. At the time of inspection, 44 people were living in the home.

People felt safe and were very positive about the staff, describing them as kind, patient and compassionate. One person commented, "They are absolutely wonderful, staff fall over themselves to help you," while another said, "Everybody is fantastic. They make you feel at home - best thing ever.

" Staff safeguarded people from abuse, and risks to both individuals and the environment were well managed.

Source: CQC inspection report, 30 March 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service with nursing
Registered capacity: 69 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NE35 9DR

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Physical disabilities.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 30 March 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 15 December 2021.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Sycamore Care Centre - Boldon's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Sycamore Care Centre - Boldon, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Sycamore Care Centre - Boldon, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Sycamore Care Centre - Boldon's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees