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Thistledale is a purpose built home, circa 1988. It is owned and maintained by Anchor Trust,
England’s largest not-for-profit provider of support, care and housing for older people.
Set in a central location and in its own attractive grounds, Thistledale is close to the local shops, pubs, social club, library, churches, and post office. Most rooms have views of the well-kept gardens parkland.
At Thistledale, we provide residential care for 28 older people (male and female) who are frail,
have physical disabilities, moderate dementia and some mental health needs. Staff are on hand
24-hours a day to provide care and support.
Accommodation
• Single en-suite rooms with WC and washbasin
• Telephone point in each room for your own direct line
• Television point and connections for satellite and digital TV
• Call bells in each room providing 24 hour help
• Rooms decorated to high standard
• We encourage personal items to be brought in to enhance your room
• Guest room is available for your friends or relatives
• Main lounge with TV, music and mini bar
• Quiet areas for reading and relaxing
• Tea-making facilities are available where you and your visitors can make drinks
• Bathrooms specially equipped so you can relax in a comfort,
• Lift to upper floor
Dining
• There are four dining rooms
• Breakfast and Supper are served either in the lounge or can be enjoyed in your room
• You can choose from the varied and seasonal menus each day
• Choice of healthy and nutritious meals and any special dietary requirements are catered for
Leisure activities
• Library with large print books, audio and video tapes
• Newspapers can be delivered to your room
• Thistledale has very pleasant gardens with patio and area to sit out in summer
• Games are available such as board games and carpet bowls
• Events are arranged including quizzes, arts and crafts, day trips, entertainers and exercise classes
• You are encouraged to play a part in daily living activities which can include
gardening andlight house-keeping
Facilities
• Wheelchair access and car parking are available
• Pets are welcome by arrangement
• We have a personal laundry service
• A pay telephone is available
• Religious services and meetings are arranged
Health and personal care
• A GP is available on request and there are 6 local surgeries
• Our Hairdresser and visits weekly
• Our Chiropodist visits every 6 weeks or on request
• Physiotherapist visits by arrangement
• Dentist & Optician – visiting and local service available
• Holistic therepy – details of local providers available
Local area
• Town centre of Sunderland is 1/mile away
• Close to excellent bus routes to Sunderland and a short care ride to the seaside
• Bowling green is ¼ mile away
• Theatre is ½ mile away
• Swimming pool onle 2 minutes walk
• Nearest hospital is the Sunderland Royal, 1 mile away
• Sunderland Railway Station is ½ mile away
Come and visit us at any time and see for yourselves the friendly environment and
quality of care at Thistledale
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