Anchor - Palmersdene

01/12/2025

Two lovely reviews we have received from family members... ❤️

Overall Experience
5.0 out of 5
My mum is so happy in her care home, we visit every day and get on well with management and all staff. I couldn't have asked for better care. If I have any concerns, the staff are always on hand to answer my questions.
Overall Experience

5.0 out of 5
I cannot overstate how pleased we are, as a family with the care mum has received at Palmersdene. The staff are very professional, clearly well trained and very friendly. The management are visible and approachable and always available to discuss any concerns. Medical issues are picked up on quickly, dealt with immediately and monitored carefully. The home is always spotlessly clean. Food is freshly prepared and a good choice of meals is offered. What more can I say? Mum is happy.

Huge well done to all the staff at Palmersdene who go above and beyond every single day, you are all very special 🥰🥰🥰

01/12/2025

“Christmas can be a difficult time for those who find themselves alone, and at our home we believe nobody should feel isolated during the holidays. We’re opening our doors on Christmas Day to welcome a few members of our local community to join us for a festive lunch, companionship, and a day of warmth and laughter. If you or someone you know would enjoy some company this Christmas, we would be delighted to share the day with you.”

— Megan Graves, Home Manager

Please contact Palmersdene on 0191 4280660 ext2 and ask to speak with Megan, Steve or Liz. ❤️❤️❤️

01/12/2025

Kick starting December with some fantastic Christmas entertainment by John Fletcher- What a great afternoon had by all. 🎤🎼🪇❤️

01/12/2025

Well done to all the staff at Palmersdene Care Home, fantastic achievement ❤️

Anchor - Palmersdene care home in Jarrow has proudly celebrated achieving Veteran Friendly Framework (VFF) status, recognising its commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community.

Residents, families and members of the local community joined the celebration, including Veterans for Veterans in Care, who presented 98-year-old resident Tommy with his own veteran badge. Tommy served as a gunner in the Royal Artillery, and the moment was a highlight of the day.

Gaining VFF status means the team at Palmersdene has demonstrated high standards of person-centred care for veterans, helping ensure their practical, emotional and social needs are supported.

Find out more about the event below: https://www.anchor.org.uk/news-events-blogs/news/palmersdene-care-home-celebrates-achieving-vff-status-enhancing-care

Royal Star & Garter

01/12/2025

The start of the Christmas decorating at Palmersdene last week..... 🎄❤️

01/12/2025

Communion Morning for the residents at Palmersdene ❤️

01/12/2025

Julie resident leading our weekly bingo session ❤️

23/11/2025

Well the residents absolutely loved the visit from the KL PONY Therapy at Palmersdene, so many happy faces and laughing ❤️

23/11/2025

Our lovely Lady Evelyn very happy with her hair from the hair dresser ❤️

23/11/2025

Another fantastic Afternoon Celebrating our Veteran Accreditation at Palmersdene ❤️

23/11/2025

Happy Birthday to our lovely Lady Sylvia, Enjoying cake and tea with family ❤️

23/11/2025

Creative Therapy❤️

23/10/2025

Happy birthday Pat 💜

23/10/2025

Congratulations to all of our Loving Later Life Award finalists. ✨

Shirley won our Greatest Grandparent award. Shirley was nominated by her daughter Jamie for the wonderful support she provides to her two young grandchildren.

Read more about Shirley's nomination here: https://www.birminghamworld.uk/your-world/birmingham-woman-wins-greatest-grandparent-award-in-national-competition-5362542

23/10/2025

We love these pictures! 💜

23/10/2025

It's official, Christmas cake preparation for our annual competition has begun!

22/10/2025

To celebrate 5 years of our Be Well service, we're highlighting the positive impact it has had on many of our residents.

One strand of Be Well is Be Active. Be Active is our wellness and movement programme that supports residents to take care of their overall health.

At Cherry Trees in Redcar, Be active has been incorporated into many of the residents' daily lives. We spoke with two residents, Sue Mitchell and Maureen Russell, who share how Be Active has created a sense of community as the sessions have created a space for them to chat and get to know each other better.

https://www.anchor.org.uk/news-events-blogs/news/residents-cherry-trees-share-their-experience-be-active

22/10/2025

Meet our 2025 winners for our Loving Later Life Awards. ✨

Our Loving Later Life Awards run annually and give others the opportunity to nominate and recognise Anchor residents who have made a real difference to their community.

There are nine categories that residents can be nominated in, from being a “Knowledge Seeker” to a “Fabulous Fundraiser”. The awards are open to any Anchor resident and family members, neighbours, friends or colleagues are welcome to cast a vote.

Below are 2025 winners.

Sustainability Champion - Kathleen Dunn, Runnymede Court, Oldham

Inclusive Ambassador - Pete Manser, Chasefield Court, Guildford

Bloomin’ Marvellous Gardener - Marek Debecki, Beverley Court, Gateshead

Neighbour Like No Other - Jane Sivyer, Harmer Court, Kent

Greatest Grandparent - Shirley Quinn, Gillies Court, Birmingham

Fabulous Fundraiser - Mrs Julie Williams, Waverley Court, Portishead

Digital Dynamo - Maureen Russell, Cherry Trees, Redcar

Paw’some Pet - Ozzy Chesterton, Chesterton Lodge, Newcastle

Knowledge Seeker - Barbara Spray, St Catherine’s Court, West Sussex

Congratulations to all of our winners and everyone who was nominated. Whether it’s through being a friendly and helpful neighbour or sprucing up shared spaces, these individuals and others like them make up Anchor’s vibrant communities and make our housing locations enjoyable places to live 💜

https://www.anchor.org.uk/news-events-blogs/news/meet-our-2025-loving-later-life-award-winners

22/10/2025

Residents at The Manor House Roundhay share their life lessons 💜

21/10/2025

Be Connected sits under our Be Well offering and includes a variety of ways residents can get to know others, from coffee mornings to book clubs.

Our Chatty Benches are springing up across the country, and our 700th Chatty Bench was installed at the historic landmark Bolton Abbey last year.

We now have over 900 Chatty Benches across the country. To find out more about this initiative and to find a bench near you, please visit: https://www.anchor.org.uk/media/campaigns/chatty-benches

20/10/2025

Our Be Well service offers residents a variety of initiatives and activities designed to support with their wellbeing. These vary from Be Active which focusses on leading an active lifestyle to Be Connected which helps foster connection between residents.

Be Well recently turned 5, and to start the celebrations, Lauren Smith, Resident Wellbeing Lead at Anchor, talks more about how the service has grown into what it is today.

In her blog she talks about how Be Well started as a simple idea to provide residents with the resources to take care of their wellbeing and the amazing things that have been achieved along the way.

https://www.anchor.org.uk/news-events-blogs/blogs/celebrating-5-years-be-well-our-journey-supporting-resident-wellbeing

20/10/2025

20/10/2025

The Manor House Roundhay is about to celebrate its first birthday!

To mark the occasion, they are throwing a spectacular Great Gatsby themed celebration and you are invited.

The evening will include:

🥂 Refreshments & Canapés
🍽️ Delicious Buffet
🎶 Live Entertainment

Everyone is welcome to celebrate this milestone with us. Let’s make it a night to remember!

💖 All proceeds raised on the day will be kindly donated to St Gemma’s Hospice.
📅 Date: Saturday 25th October 2025- from 3pm
📍 Location: The Manor House Roundhay

For more information please visit below:

https://www.facebook.com/122124610580391768/posts/122173769246391768