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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mental Health
Barchester Healthcare operates a number of independent mental health hospitals across England. The range of services available differs between each hospital.
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.
What people are saying about us
15 July 2026
Edingley Lodge Care Home
I run monthly session with my play group, bits and bobs play group at Edingley lodge and I can honestly say it's the highlight of my month. The staff are always so professional and helpful but always happy to have fun and get involved, encouraging residents to come and join is as well. They have a beautiful take on life here! The residents are always so happy and easy to get along with! They will get involved no matter what we do! They will happily play games with the children, cuddle them, sing, dance, get mucky with messy play and generally just let go and enjoy themselves! This is a reflection of how amazing the relationships are between staff and residents! The home is always so clean and welcoming, it really has an amazing feel to it. There is always something for the residents to do weather that's inside or day trips! It really is an incredible place to visit. I wouldn't hesitate to make this home for myself when the time comes, until then I'll keep waiting to save space for my own parents!! I hope to keep visiting Edingley for a long time to come. Thank you for welcoming and having me.
Emma Wragg
15 July 2026
Weystone Manor Care Home
I recently visited Weystone Manor to deliver some art equipment for their open day, and I came away genuinely impressed.
From the moment I arrived, I was given such a warm welcome and a lovely tour of the home by Ginny Thomas. Everything has been thoughtfully and professionally designed to create a beautiful, luxurious and functional environment, but what stood out most was that it never felt like luxury for luxury's sake. There is a real sense that everything revolves around the residents and helping them live as independently, comfortably and joyfully as possible.
As an artist, I particularly appreciated the stylish interiors and the artwork displayed throughout the home. As a Woking resident, I also loved the thoughtful touches that connect the home to the local community, including lovely photographs of Woking from the past and spaces named after prominent local figures. There are so many lovely spaces, from cosy lounges and elegant dining areas to a hair and nail salon, spa bath and even a private dining room for family celebrations, complete with a mini cinema! I was also impressed by the dedicated dementia-friendly areas, with subtle design cues and prompts that support independence in such a thoughtful way.
The personalised activity programmes, beautiful sensory garden and obvious attention to every detail all reflect a genuinely caring philosophy. It's clear that a huge amount of thought, care and creativity has gone into making Waystone Manor a true home, not a care facility.
It was a pleasure to visit, and I wish everyone involved every success with the opening day and beyond.
Aska Gough
15 July 2026
Mount Tryon Care Home
As a visiting health professional, I am always impressed by this very clean and well managed home. All the staff I've met have a strong work ethic and good humour.
They run many interesting and unusual activities to keep the residents entertained.
Also, I am always hearing positive feedback about the food; which can be quite rare to hear in other homes!
C North
Award-winning care for over 30 years
Help & advice
You can find a range of helpful resources that we have compiled in collaboration with our care experts at Barchester, we’re always happy to discuss next steps when you feel it’s time to move to a care home.
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.