Happy people at Barchester
Happy people at Barchester

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Care shaped around you

When considering care for yourself or a loved one, it’s important to find a place that values you for the unique person that you are. At Barchester, our dedicated teams seek to understand more than care needs. We get to know each person’s life story, passions and preferences to shape their care, support and experiences.

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Meaningful moments

We believe it’s important to find joy, purpose and fulfilment in each day, whatever that looks like for you. Whether it’s enjoying your favourite hobby, joining a group activity or being supported to try something new, we’re always finding ways to nourish the mind, body and soul. With close connections with our local communities we’re able to bring the outside in, as well as planning regular trips to places of local interest.

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If you are looking for help and advice, you can also call our team on 0203 131 4636. They will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Life-enriching activities guide

Life-enriching activities

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Enriching the lives of people living with dementia guide

Enriching the lives of people living with dementia

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Paying to Live in a Care Home brochure

Paying to Live in a Care Home

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Providing great quality care and wellbeing guide

Providing great quality care and wellbeing

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About Barchester

About Barchester

At Barchester, people are at the heart of everything we do. From supporting our residents to enjoy meaningful everyday activities, providing comforting, nutritious meals, to maintaining warm and happy environments, our team ensure they get to know every resident individually, to help support them to live life the way they choose.

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Careers with Barchester

Careers with Barchester

Our unique approach to the care sector sets us apart, so to make things happen our people need to be a little bit different too. When you join the Barchester family, we don’t just want you to feel valued, we want you to truly love what you do. This is your chance to make a difference every day.

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Reviews and ratings

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Google Review

18 January 2026

Highview House Care Home

We are very impressed with the car given to Mum, who has been resident there for almost three years. The staff are caring and caring ensuring Mum has respect and any symptoms are managed quickly and well. We are always made feel welcome when we visit and updated immediately in person or by phone call if any aspect of care changes. Thank you to all staff…I cannot pick out one above another, but the excellent leadership is obvious in the way staff work and communicate.

Kathryn Hamling

Google Review

16 January 2026

Cookridge Court Care Home

I can’t speak highly enough about Cookridge Court carehome so thought I should post my review though it is late.
My husband had his 4 weeks respite care in Cookridge Court from Nov to Dec last year.
During our first visit, we were shown around by Janine who was so helpful and kind. From then on, we knew that it was the right care home for him. The moment we entered the lobby, it was very welcoming with offering of refreshments. The rooms were clean & has a calm atmosphere all around.
All the staff have been great with my husband and I feel relaxed that he was so well looked after while I was thousands of miles away to visit my family. As he has Parkinson's disease, he is prone to falls. When he had a fall in his room, the team leader, Amandeep called me to tell me about it and that they requested for paramedics to check on his injury though it was not very serious. I was very impressed with their care and concern.
My husband enjoyed the food there & said that the staff were friendly & the residents were happy to chat with him.
He will definitely go back to Cookridge Court for his next respite care this year.
Keep up the good work everyone.

Poh Choo Tan

Google Review

16 January 2026

Florence Court Care Home

The first impression when you walk into Florence Court Care Home it’s like a five star hotel. All the care staff welcomed when you entered the care home.

Malcolm Fox

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Helpful resources

Blog

11 December 2025

Adjusting to living alone in later life

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4 December 2025

Coping with complex needs of dementia & behaviours that challenge

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1 December 2025

Home Care vs. Care Homes – What’s right for you or your loved one?

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Blog

11 December 2025

Adjusting to living alone in later life

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Blog

4 December 2025

Coping with complex needs of dementia & behaviours that challenge

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Blog

1 December 2025

Home Care vs. Care Homes – What’s right for you or your loved one?

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Blog

11 December 2025

Adjusting to living alone in later life

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Blog

4 December 2025

Coping with complex needs of dementia & behaviours that challenge

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