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

27 March 2026

Highview House Care Home

My dad has been a resident within memory lane at Highview House for a couple of years now and every single visit to him, I’m blown away by the standard of care and compassion shown to the residents. The staff are all like extended family. Always supportive and they never stop!! Dad’s bed is always neatly made every day and his room & general areas are very clean and organised well. Three course meals every day and the choice of food is always freshly made…….you can eat with your loved one any time you like too which is lovely. Dad’s been very poorly recently and the care he’s received is second to none. The staff have tended to his every needs and kept him comfortable and pain free at all times and have kept us updated every day on his condition.
The staff are all absolutely priceless Sharon, Sofiane, Paul, Nora, Anya, Louise, Rachael, Kim & all of the others……. Every single one. Thank goodness Highview had a space for Dad when he needed it. I couldn’t imagine him receiving this level of care anywhere else.

Sarah Barton

Google Review

18 March 2026

Weystone Manor Care Home

I recently took part in offering relaxing massage and reflexology treatments at a menopause event hosted by Weystone manor. It was a well organised and lovely event. I also had a tour of the facilities and it is such a beautiful venue. It is great that they have host these events and activities to help bring the community together. All the team were friendly and made me feel welcome. They will do well when they officially open.

lisa Ricci

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

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Start your care home search using the Barchester care home finder to locate our local care home near you or view our complete Barchester care homes list.

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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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