Happy people at Barchester
Happy people at Barchester

Where life stories inspire great care.

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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

21 February 2026

Marnel Lodge Care Home

My mother had a week's respite stay at the Marnell Lodge at the end of last year after having broken her left knee. I can say that from the admin staff through to all the caring staff, everyone at the Marnell Lodge are just wonderful. They all took time to greet mom on her arrival and all stayed for a little chat so that she could feel welcome. The staff all reassured me as well that I wasn't to worry, that mom would be just fine for the week with them and she was. She absolultely loved her stay there and wouldn't hesitate to go in for another respite week if the need arose. Thank you to you all for the care that you showed both mom and I.

Birgit Weber

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18 February 2026

Mount Vale Care Home

"This was an excellent care home for my father, for the last few days of his life. He was 96 and had mild dementia and by the time he got to the home, he was cheerful, but ready to go. The staff were fantastic - discreet, caring, attentive and highly sympathetic. You could not ask for more. The care home itself is very clean and well maintained: it is clearly a well-managed property with staff who feel sufficiently rewarded to reflect kindness and compassion to the residents."

Tom M

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18 February 2026

Pinetree Care Home

My mother initially stayed at Pinetree for respite care, within a week she decided that she would like to carry on living there. From the front desk where Loretta greets you through to all the very caring staff there helping the residents is their priority.

Janice Wilks

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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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