Barchester Care Homes and Supported Living Services
Our services
Everyone has a life worth celebrating.
Barchester offers many different types of care and support for adults of all ages. This includes nursing and care services for older people and people living with dementia, and accommodation and support and supported living and community support for children and adults with a range of different disabilities.
Our services include registered care and nursing services and independent hospitals through to supported living, outreach, short breaks and domiciliary care and support.
No matter which service you experience at Barchester our focus on quality means that people who use our services will receive individual care and support, which is personalised to them and is provided by skilled, trained, friendly staff.
Whether someone is looking for a few hours support with everyday tasks or 24-hour qualified nursing care, the services that we offer are designed around the individual to ensure that they have choice, control and direction in the way that they are supported in every day life.
- Assisted/independent living
Assisted/independent living
With apartments set in the grounds of our care homes, older people can maintain their own home and their independence by choosing ‘assisted living' accommodation.
Laundry and restaurant services are readily available, but there's also the reassurance of additional care and support available if and when required.
- Convalescent / Intermediate Care
Convalescent / Intermediate Care
This is a short-term service, available at many of our locations across the UK. It's ideal for anyone recovering from an illness or needing extra care after an operation. A personalised support programme will be developed for your individual needs including rehabilitation and support with preparation for returning home
- Day-time activities and care
Day-time activities and care
Some of our services can offer daytime activities and support for people who live at home in the surrounding areas. We actively encourage involvement with the community, and this can be a great way for people to develop friendships and socialising as well as improving or maintaining life skills and quality of life.
This can be of great benefit to anyone finding life a little difficult at home on their own, but can also be a welcome break for carers who need are looking for a safe and stimulating environment to support the person they are caring for with the reassurance that the support will be provided by professionally trained and experienced staff.
activities and support can be once a day, or once a week, depending on the individual
- Domiciliary care and support
Domiciliary care and support
We offer personalised Care and Support with an individualised approach through our registered Domiciliary Care Agencies to people living in their own home.
- Nursing care for older people
Nursing care for older people
Our Registered nursing care homes provide accommodation, meals and personal care - offering a wide range of social activities and an improved quality of life for many older people. Qualified nurses and friendly, experienced care assistants are in always in attendance 24 hrs a day.
- Palliative care
Palliative care
There are occasions when a long term condition or terminal illness no longer responds to treatment. During this most difficult time we can offer compassionate care and a range of associated support services, personalised for the individual and their family and friends.
- Registered hospitals
Registered hospitals
Our registered hospitals offer specialist support, care and rehabilitation services to people with enduring mental health problems.
- Rehabilitation services
Rehabilitation services
Our rehabilitation services can offer individuals support and empowerment. We use a range of therapies to enhance life skills, develop mental and physical well-being, and give individuals an opportunity to return to an improved standard of living.
- Residential care for older people
Residential care for older people
In addition to basic accommodation needs, meals, social and personal care, our residential homes can also offer individuals help with bathing, dressing and the administration of medication. This means reassuring, 24-hour support for older people who want to enjoy life to the full in a comfortable and homely environment.
- Respite care and short breaks
Respite care and short breaks
When a permanent carer takes a break, or has a holiday, it’s reassuring to know there are ways to rely on professional interim care, even if it’s for a relatively short period of time. Many of our Barchester homes are set in beautiful countryside locations, and are ideal destinations for short breaks or respite stays.
- Supported living
Supported living
Independence is so important. We understand this, and one of our main aims is to support people who want to maintain their personal freedom. Celebrating successes, encouraging individuals and promoting confidence - supported living is a way to achieve that independence, with the reassurance and assistance of professional care.
- Acquired brain injury
Acquired brain injury
When physical disabilities have been sustained as a result of brain injury, we can offer a complete range of rehabilitation and support services.
- Autism and Asperger's
Autism and Asperger's
Within our network, we have a group of homes that can offer care and support for adults and children with a wide range of Autistic spectrum conditions and other learning difficulties.
- Dementia including Alzheimer's Disease
Dementia including Alzheimer's Disease
Our Memory Lane communities provide support and care for people experiencing Alzheimer's Disease and other forms of dementia. Often using reminiscence work and other therapies to draw on happy memories and assist retained abilities, we aim to make our residents' lives happy, content and fulfilled.
- Huntington's disease
Huntington's disease
Working closely with individuals, their families and friends, our nurses and fully trained support teams provide a safe, comforting and understanding environment for those living with Huntington's Disease.
- Learning disabilities
Learning disabilities
We offer a wide range of person-centred services for people with learning disabilities- from full-time registered care and nursing services, through to supported living and outreach support in the community we offer a consistent and personalised approach in with individually designed support.
- Mental health needs
Mental health needs
For anyone needing support or care for mental health concerns, we offer a wide range of personalised services. These include full-time registered care and nursing services, supported living and outreach support within the community.
- Minimally conscious/ventilator care
Minimally conscious/ventilator care
This is a dedicated are of expertise and we have created unique, homely environments, supported by consultant-led teams of multi-disciplined professional staff, to provide highly skilled and empathetic care and support for individuals and their families.
- Motor Neurone Disease
Motor Neurone Disease
In any progressive condition, care and support services need to be flexible and adapt as circumstances change. Our skilled nursing, therapy and care teams work together to provide relief from symptoms, emotional, mental and physical support - for individuals and for their families.
- Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis
We have a number of skilled nursing and care professionals who work closely together to improve the quality of life for people dealing with the complex effects of Multiple Sclerosis. Skilled nursing, therapy and care teams are on hand to offer 24-hour support and care, both to individuals and their families.
- Neuro-rehabilitation
Neuro-rehabilitation
As all neurological conditions can vary we understand the value of offering a wide range of services for people needing support. Our personalised therapies and services range from full-time registered care and nursing services to help ensure an empowering environment for every individual which focus on maintaining independence and supporting the individual in the way that works for them.
- Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's Disease
Whether in early onset or at a later stage, we offer our expertise in a supportive and friendly environment; empowering people with Parkinson's to lead active and independent lives for either short breaks or on a more permanent basis.
- Physical disabilities
Physical disabilities
We're aware that your personal circumstances are probably unique. But we offer a wide range of care and support services for people with physical disabilities, including registered care and nursing services.
- Sensory impairment
Sensory impairment
When hearing or sight problems cause difficulties, we have teams of professional carers who can offer help and assistance in personal care to help individuals live as full, safe and independent a life as possible in our homes.
- Young Onset Dementia
Young Onset Dementia
We can offer both nursing care and Independent Hospital environments to individuals with Young Onset Dementia. With a multi-disciplinary team and a choice of therapeutic approaches, we are confident that our proactive approach can make a positive change in young people's lives.