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

24 July 2026

Wimbledon Beaumont Care Community

"I can't praise the staff highly enough. They treat everyone like family and consistently go the extra mile. There is plenty of fun and laughter and always a friendly smile. The BBQ today was fun with an entertainer, great food and dancing."

M H

23 July 2026

Rose Water Place Care Home

"Carolyn, and all the care staff have worked so hard to help our mum settle + support us too. There have been some difficult times, but Carolyn faces it all with determination but also with love, care + a big smile. We are so grateful for this. Thankyou."

J B

23 July 2026

Wood Grange Care Home

"The whole team work together and have been so helpful and accommodating The home is friendly and well appointed. It is definitely the best place for mum. And she is starting to see it as home. It is early days so I'm not able to comment on the entertainment."

Tricia B

Award-winning care for over 30 years

HealthInvestor Awards - Winner, Residential Elderly Care Provider of the Year - Large Group - June 2026
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Find a care home

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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