Lansbury Court Care Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes, Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds56
- SpecialismsDementia, Physical disabilities
- Last inspected2020-02-14
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare55
- Management & leadership60
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2020-02-14
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good. This domain covers training, care planning, healthcare access, nutrition, and whether care is based on best-practice guidance. No specific concerns were identified. Dementia is listed as a specialism, which implies the home has made a commitment to dementia-specific practice, though the published text does not describe the content or depth of staff training. Food quality and dietary needs fall within this domain; again, no specific examples or resident feedback are recorded.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good. Inspectors assess kindness, respect, dignity, and whether staff support independence. A Good rating means no significant failures were found in these areas. Because the published report text is very limited, there are no recorded direct observations of staff-resident interactions, no quotes from residents or relatives about how they felt treated, and no examples of specific acts of kindness or dignity-preserving practice. The rating is positive but unsubstantiated in detail.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good. This covers activities and engagement, how well care is tailored to individual preferences, complaint handling, and end-of-life care planning. No specific concerns were raised. The published report provides no detail on the activities programme, no examples of individual engagement for residents with advanced dementia, and no information about how the home handles complaints or involves families in care reviews. Dementia is a stated specialism, which implies a commitment to responsive, individualised care.Is the home well-led?
The Well-Led domain was rated Good. A named registered manager (Mrs Marlena Derda) and a nominated individual (Mr Hayden Knight) are confirmed in post, indicating a clear accountability structure. Well-Led covers governance, quality assurance, staff culture, and whether the home learns from incidents and complaints. No specific concerns were raised. The home is operated by Indigo Care Services Limited. There is no information in the published text about manager tenure, staff turnover, or the cultural environment inside the home.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
Lansbury Court provides specialist support for people living with dementia and those with physical disabilities. The home offers dedicated dementia care, though specific details about their approach and facilities aren't widely documented. You'll want to ask about their dementia care philosophy and daily routines when you visit. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Lansbury Court holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is a solid foundation. However, the published inspection report provides very limited specific detail, meaning most scores sit in the 50-60 range: present and positive, but not evidenced with the direct observations, quotes, or specific examples that would justify higher confidence.
Homes in North East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Lansbury Court, on Parkhouse Avenue in Sunderland, was rated Good across all five inspection domains following an assessment carried out in November 2020 and published in January 2021. A subsequent review in July 2023 found no evidence requiring the rating to be changed, so the Good rating remains current. The home is run by Indigo Care Services Limited, offers 56 beds, and specialises in dementia and physical disabilities care. A named registered manager (Mrs Marlena Derda) and nominated individual (Mr Hayden Knight) are in post, which is a positive governance indicator. The main uncertainty here is the age of the inspection evidence (now over four years old) and the very limited detail in the publicly available report text. Families cannot rely on the rating alone to understand day-to-day life inside the home. On a visit, pay close attention to how staff speak to your parent in unscripted moments, whether the dementia environment feels calm and navigable, and ask directly about staffing levels, agency use, and how families are kept informed.
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In Their Own Words
How Lansbury Court Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
A place where dignity and warmth come first
Nursing home,residential home in Sunderland: True Peace of Mind
When you're looking for care in Sunderland, you want to know your loved one will be treated with genuine kindness. Lansbury Court focuses on providing consistent, dignified support for residents with dementia and physical disabilities. While the home keeps a relatively low profile, those who've witnessed the care here speak of staff who truly see each person as an individual.
Who they care for
Lansbury Court provides specialist support for people living with dementia and those with physical disabilities.
The home offers dedicated dementia care, though specific details about their approach and facilities aren't widely documented. You'll want to ask about their dementia care philosophy and daily routines when you visit.
“Sometimes the quieter homes have the most to offer — it's worth taking a look for yourself.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Lansbury Court holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is a solid foundation. However, the published inspection report provides very limited specific detail, meaning most scores sit in the 50-60 range: present and positive, but not evidenced with the direct observations, quotes, or specific examples that would justify higher confidence.
Homes in North East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Lansbury Court, on Parkhouse Avenue in Sunderland, was rated Good across all five inspection domains following an assessment carried out in November 2020 and published in January 2021. A subsequent review in July 2023 found no evidence requiring the rating to be changed, so the Good rating remains current. The home is run by Indigo Care Services Limited, offers 56 beds, and specialises in dementia and physical disabilities care. A named registered manager (Mrs Marlena Derda) and nominated individual (Mr Hayden Knight) are in post, which is a positive governance indicator. The main uncertainty here is the age of the inspection evidence (now over four years old) and the very limited detail in the publicly available report text. Families cannot rely on the rating alone to understand day-to-day life inside the home. On a visit, pay close attention to how staff speak to your parent in unscripted moments, whether the dementia environment feels calm and navigable, and ask directly about staffing levels, agency use, and how families are kept informed.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Lansbury Court Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Lansbury Court Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
A place where dignity and warmth come first
Nursing home,residential home in Sunderland: True Peace of Mind
When you're looking for care in Sunderland, you want to know your loved one will be treated with genuine kindness. Lansbury Court focuses on providing consistent, dignified support for residents with dementia and physical disabilities. While the home keeps a relatively low profile, those who've witnessed the care here speak of staff who truly see each person as an individual.
Who they care for
Lansbury Court provides specialist support for people living with dementia and those with physical disabilities.
The home offers dedicated dementia care, though specific details about their approach and facilities aren't widely documented. You'll want to ask about their dementia care philosophy and daily routines when you visit.
Management & ethos
The team here seems to understand that good care means more than just meeting physical needs. They've shown they can provide consistent support over time, maintaining residents' dignity even through the most challenging stages of care.
“Sometimes the quieter homes have the most to offer — it's worth taking a look for yourself.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
