Types of care

At Barchester, we celebrate life and make sure the people we support do too. We do this by treating everyone as individuals, and always tailoring our services and support to meet their needs. Whether it's a few hours help a week or 24-hour care, our assistance is consistently top quality and person-centred. From registered care and nursing services to respite care and independent living, at Barchester, the people we support only ever receive the best. 

Residential care

Residential care offers the perfect way to give someone as much of that independence back, giving them the added security of care professionals' 24-hour personal care.

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Dementia care

Individuals living with dementia may require extra, or specialised care and support, especially as their symptoms develop over time. Dementia care accommodates for these specific needs when nursing or residential care is not enough, with a focus on improving well-being and assisting people to continue living a fulfilled life with activities they love.

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Nursing care

Nursing care is for older individuals who require 24-hour medical care as well as personal living needs. This may include individuals who need intensive rehabilitative care, individuals who need peg feeding, individuals with physical disabilities, and individuals with long-term health conditions. 

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Respite care

Also referred to as short stay, respite care is temporary living arrangement at a care home. Respite care and short term stays provide an opportunity to trial the care home experience, and is often the first step in moving from home care into permanent residency at a care home. 

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Independent living

Independent living enables you to live in the comfort and privacy of your own home, safe in the knowledge that support is available if and when required. This can include catering, maintenance, laundry, household cleaning and the opportunity to enjoy the social activities and events at the care home.

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Mental Health

Barchester Healthcare operates a number of independent mental health hospitals across England. The range of services available differs between each hospital.

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Choosing the right care

Once a care requirement is clear the next step is choosing the right home to meet those needs. Important areas to consider are services, facilities, location, atmosphere and home environment. The best way to feel reassured about the decision you are making is to visit one of our care homes in advance where you can look around, talk to our staff and get answers to the questions that are most important to you.

Many of our care homes are happy to arrange a trial stay to help both carers and those in need of care decide whether it is the right place for them. Please feel free to browse our website for more information on our services and for contact details to our individual homes, where you can arrange a visit direct.

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What people are saying about us

Google Review

17 March 2026

Weystone Manor Care Home

Having had a tour of the facilities at Weystone Manor, it is clear that a great deal of thought has been put into the layout, the furnishings, the enrichment options, particularly for the dementia areas, and the ethos of the home. It opens in April so there were no residents when I visited but there is every indication that it will be a welcoming, calm environment and I would be happy for my elderly residents to be there when needed.

Cath Roberts

Google Review

16 March 2026

Weystone Manor Care Home

I recently had the pleasure of delivering an educational talk about menopause at a women’s wellness event hosted by Weystone Manor. It’s a beautiful venue, and the team clearly put a lot of care into creating an evening that felt both well organised and genuinely welcoming.
The talk took place in their lounge space, which felt warm, cosy and very homely. It created a relaxed atmosphere where people felt comfortable asking questions and joining the conversation, which made the whole evening feel much more personal than a typical event.
It’s also wonderful to see a venue making space for events like this and offering them free to the community. Providing opportunities for people to come together and access reliable health information is such valuable community work, and Weystone Manor created a lovely setting for it.

Louisa Goffredi Franks

Google Review

14 March 2026

Weystone Manor Care Home

I recently had an opportunity to visit Weystone Manor for a tour (prior to opening so work was still in progress). Made up of four residential areas each is tastefully decorated in a different style and each has its own dining area. Communal furniture is very comfortable. Both premium and standard rooms are available, all en-suite, and the rooms are light, spacious and nicely furnished. Accommodation can be either long stay or short respite care. A private viewing cinema is also available and a wide range of activities is planned for the residents' enjoyment.

The team members I met were friendly and helpful and I am sure they are looking forward to welcoming their first residents. I wish them well.

Penelope

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Contact our team

Our team is always happy to talk to anyone considering different care options and to answer any questions you may have about life at the home.

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