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 June 2026

The Warren Care Home

Although I have no family or friends living in the home, I am a singer / entertainer appearing at The warren once a month. Although this home is one of countless dozens I sing out, The Warren is only one of a small number that actually feels like a home, in the proper sense of the word. It's a homely, friendly and safe place in which the residents reside.
The staff and management (esp the 'Activities' ladies) are always welcoming, and the residents happy, alert and responsive to good entertainment which is laid on at least once a week I believe.
If I had an elderly family member or friend that required such care I would have no hesitation in recommending The Warren.

17/06/26 - I still continue to visit The Warren, Sprowston and I'm happy to report all of the above remains the same. The care home continues to feel like a home, not an institution, with warm, welcoming friendly staff who treat the residents as if they were family. In addition Kirsty with Chloe in 'Activities', still put on plenty of interesting and enriching entertainment which includes some great singers by all accounts!

Darrin Sings

Google Review

17 June 2026

Park View Care Home

my Sister lived at Barchester Park view for over a year ,she was treated with love ,respect and kindness..she sadly passed away 22/5/26.. we had her funeral 16/6/26.. we asked the manager if we could have the wake at the home and of course we can pay for food etc... She said leave it to us... we arrived the morning of the funeral to be greeted with freshly made pastries, sandwiches, Tea and juice... which just made us feel so happy and grateful... on our return we arrived to soft drinks galore, a selection of tea and coffee, then a buffet which was phenomenal!!.. we were in awe of the kindness and the magnitude of food and drink... to follow a beautiful cake and trifles were brought in... Unbelievable!!!
The kindness far exceeds anywhere I've known before.. the Management and staff go above and beyond..I cannot recommend enough..also my sister's husband lives here(my brother in law) he is loved and looked after and the carers truly look out for him... Teresa who arranges trips ,parties etc regularly takes him places and is above and beyond, shes lovely and nothing is too much trouble...

sarah hirst

Google Review

16 June 2026

Ashchurch View Care Home

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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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