
Everyone is so helpful and friendly, but most importantly, the care Mum has received is outstanding.Annie V(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Grandad enjoys coming to the activities both in-house and family events.S R(Granddaughter of Resident/Service User)

Their attention to detail was second to none and nothing was too much trouble.M U(Wife of Resident/Service User)

Everyone is so helpful and friendly, but most importantly, the care Mum has received is outstanding.Annie V(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Grandad enjoys coming to the activities both in-house and family events.S R(Granddaughter of Resident/Service User)

Their attention to detail was second to none and nothing was too much trouble.M U(Wife of Resident/Service User)

Welcome to Park View Care Centre in Ashford, where compassionate Nursing and Dementia care are delivered with a person-centred approach. The dedicated team of nurses, carers, and support staff are committed to providing individualised care that respects each resident’s unique needs, ensuring they feel valued, supported, and empowered to enjoy a fulfilling life.
A key aspect of their care philosophy is the specialist Dementia Team, who are highly trained in dementia...
Care Provided by Park View Care Centre
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 88 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
*All fee’s are based on a pre-admission assessment conducted by the team at Park View Care Centre. Our Nursing fees do not included FNC contribution (NHS-funded Nursing Care)
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Park View Care Centre for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Park View Care Centre to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- RCH Care Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Darren Humby(General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (88)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (6)
Visiting
- Park View welcome visitors to Park View Care Centre. Please contact the home directly for the latest visiting arrangement.
Parking
- Car parking is available
Park View Care Centre Reviews (129)
Park View Care Centre has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.770) out of 10, based on 51 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Park View Care Centre has 129 reviews.
I am very happy with the service my dad got plus I was made welcome too and nothing was to much of a problem. This is a five star care home in my opinion and anyone should not have any problems with love ones going in to the home
Thank you for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear that both you and your dad had such a positive experience with us. Your recommendation and kind words mean a great deal to everyone at the home.
We have had a few issues with my brothers behaviour but the staff and everyone have been amazing. The home is lovely, clean and welcoming.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We appreciate your kind words about our team and are grateful that you have felt supported during what we know can be challenging times. Your feedback reflects our commitment to delivering compassionate, person-centred care, supporting not...
The staff and manager Darren have been very kind and considerate towards my brother, who had very aggressive behaviour. Darren has spoken to us about his behaviour and we fully understand what they are up against but he has gone above everything to keep him in the home, which my sisters and I are most grateful.
Thank you so much for taking the time to send in a review it means a great deal to everyone at Park View. It was a pleasure to meet you and your sisters, also a privilege to be able to care for your brother.
My mother has been a resident at Park View Home for seven months. The experience has been very positive. All the staff are kind, patient and attentive, taking time to get to know her and I feel happy as I know she is very well cared for. Park View is a lovely, clean, comfortable and welcoming home for all residents and their families. The food looks and smells good and they are varied. The staff keep me up to date with Mum's health and care, for which I am deeply grateful. I would and do recommend Park View Care Home to other families, who are looking for a supportive, compassionate environment.
Thank you so much for taking the time to send in such a lovely review. The whole team really appreciate it and it such a pleasure to care for your mother.
My sisters and me met with the manager this morning. Very positive meeting about our brother. The manager was very understanding and kind. We had a good outcome and we are happy that our brother will stay in the care home.
It was lovely meeting you all and it was so good to reach an outcome which has a very positive outcome for your brother and for you all. Thank you so much for the kind review it means a great deal to me and the team at Park View Care Centre.
My nan is well looked after at Park View. She is on the dementia suite. Staff engage with her well and encourage her to join in on activities which she enjoys. Staff are aware of how important family is to my nan and know of our family so can talk to nan about us when we are not there and this gives her reassurance. The home always smells clean, the staff are very friendly and welcoming. I also get to have meals with my nan when I visit. Nan always looks well looked after. She is very happy there. Staff always show support to us. It was a difficult decision to make to move Nan into a home, but Park View helped us with this process and it was the best decision.
Thank you for your lovely review and thank you for taking the time to complete it. The whole staff team of Park View really appreciate it and we are pleased that the transition of moving into Park View was such a positive experience for you.
Mum has been resident for less than a month. Her experience has been excellent, and has exceeded our expectations from the initial visit to her moving into her room. She is well cared for and everyone is helpful and polite. We have introduced a whiteboard for all the staff to communicate with Mum as she is profoundly deaf. This has been very successful and we have noticed that staff leave sweet little messages and pictures on it. Thank you Park View for making Mum's life so comofrtable and happy.
Thank you for taking the time to send in your lovely review. The Park View team feel very privileged that you chose Park View to care for your mum.
My father (Boster) has been at Park View Care Centre for approx 3 months. The staff are amazing, he is well looked after, he is always clean-shaven and clean. The food is very good and mostly homemade. My father is treated with dignity and respect. The carers are very smiley and seem very happy in their work and it shines through. When I come to visit I'm always offered a cup of tea with my father and I can always eat with him in the restaurant. 10/10 my rating.
Our team greatly appreciate the feedback and the time you have taken to send it. It is wonderful to care for your father and this helps us in keeping on improving.
Excellent care given to my grandma. They look after her attentively, making sure she is safe at all times.
Thank you so much for taking the time to send in a review it means a great deal to all of our team. It is a real privilege to care for your grandma.
Excellent home. Staff compassionate at all times. Great activities arranged throughout the day. Food is excellent. Senoir management visible, approachable.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. The team really appreciate the time you have taken to send in the feedback. It helps us to keep improving on the lived experience of our residents.
After a series of falls in her own flat, I managed to get a place for my mum in Park View Care Centre in October 2024. Right from the beginning, I felt mum was in a much safer environment. The rooms were comfortable and the staff very welcoming. There are many activities for the residents to join in with, should they wish to. The management and nursing staff are first class, although some of the night staffing provided by agency staff could be better. I would highly recommend Park View Care Centre.
Thank you for your lovely review. It has been a real privilege to care for your mum. As a team we feel very proud that you would recommend us, it is something we do not take for granted.
On entering Park View, I'm greeted with a lovely smiling receptionist. Always a good morning/afternoon. The care staff are very friendly, even when short-staffed at weekends. The manager is always available to listen to the very occasional concern about Christine. Neil the maintenance man is extremely helpful. It's a warm friendly place, I'm relieved to find Park View are caring for Christine very well.
Thank you for your lovely review. We're so pleased to hear that you feel welcomed and reassured when visiting, and that the team's friendliness and support have made a positive difference. Your kind words about the team are greatly appreciated by everyone at Park View.
My father was admitted on the 2nd Feb 2026. We always promised him we would never put him in a home but as soon as we saw the Park View Care Centre and met the staff we immediately knew it was the right thing to do to place him with you. Sadly he was only with you for just over 2 weeks until he passed away but the love, care and respect you showed him was amazing. We can not thank you enough and anyone in the same position as us with a relative's nursing care should have no reservations in putting them into your care.
Thank you for your kind review, we truly appreciate you sharing this.
We are very grateful for your kind words and are pleased to hear that you felt supported during your time with us and that the team were supportive to you and the family during this tough time
I visit my husband on a regular basis and always find the care that is being given to be first-class.
Thank you ever so much for your review, we are proud to care for your husband and we will ensure the staff of Park View see this as it does really matter to us all. Thank you.
I am a friend of a resident and assist his wife in visits to the home. I have found the staff at all levels to be very helpful at all times, they are all very approachable at all times. Michael has been to the hospital several times during his stay, all dealt with great care, and his wife has been kept informed always.
Thank you ever so much for your review about Michael, we will ensure the staff of Park View see this as it does really matter to us all. Thank you.
All staff are fabulous, from the cleaners to the management.
Thank you ever so much for your review, we will ensure the staff of Park View see this as it does really matter to us all. Thank you.
My wife was admitted for respite care and we were really struggling on how to cope with everything and leaving her in a new environment and not knowing anyone. I can honestly say that all the staff have been amazing and so caring towards my wife and helped her settle in really well. The manager has been excellent at keeping us informed and helping us on such a difficult journey. He is always present on the unit and knows his residents really well. The activity staff are brilliant, organising games, music and crafts. Everyone from the catering staff, housekeeping, carers, admin team, maintenance men, and nurses are always cheerful and helpful. A special mention to the lady on reception who is always brilliant and cheerful.
Thank you for your kind and heartfelt review. We're so pleased to hear that your wife settled in well and that the team were able to support you both during such a difficult time. Your lovely words about the manager and the whole team, including reception and activities, mean a great deal and will be warmly shared with everyone.
We were residents for two weeks' respite. The overall experience was good. The staff including management was excellent. The paperwork associated with the stay was complicated.
Thank you for your feedback. We're pleased to hear that you had a good overall experience and that the team made a positive impression during your respite stay. We appreciate your comments about the paperwork and will take this on board.
The management pulled out all the stops to find a palliative bed for my father-in-law. He was in their care for only 5 weeks, but was treated with kindness, respect and dignity. Special thanks to the nursing team who were always on hand for a chat or to give advice. I would not hesitate to recommend Park View for your loved ones.
Thank you for your kind and heartfelt review. We're honoured to have supported your father-in-law during his time with us. Your special thanks to the nursing team will mean a great deal, and we truly appreciate your recommendation.
I cannot praise him enough and have seen how he is constantly out and about around the unit making sure that the highest standard of care is maintained at all times, observing the staff and getting to know all the residents.I know that my mum has settled in really well and loves seeing him. The wonderful receptionist has been so caring and helpful to us all. Likewise all the activity and entertainment team are brilliant, the carers and housekeeping team are so cheerful and caring towards all the clients too.
Thank you for such a heartfelt and moving review. We understand how difficult that first step can be, and we're so pleased that you felt reassured and supported during such an emotional time. It's wonderful to hear that your mum has settled in well and that the care, leadership, and warmth from the...
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 09 April 2026Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (20) & Events (0)
- 26 Jul 2026
Park View Care Centre is celebrating the achievements of its Head Chef, Julie Clark, after she reached the semi-finals of the prestigious National Association of Care Catering Care NACC Care...
- 04 Jun 2026
Park View Care Centre Celebrates ‘Good’ CQC Rating Across All Areas Following Inspiring Journey of Improvement The team at Park View Care Centre in Ashford is celebrating after receiving a...
- 01 May 2026
Residents and team members at Park View Care Centre in Ashford are celebrating a successful football season after proudly supporting Ashford United FC throughout the year. The nursing and dementia...
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Awards / Recognitions (7)
- 13 Jun 2026Recipient: Park View Care Centre
- 06 Nov 2021Recipient: RCH Care Homes Ltd
- 05 Nov 2021Recipient: Park View Care Centre
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Park View Care Centre.
Meet the Team (2)

With over 30 years of experience in healthcare, Darren brings a wealth of knowledge and compassion to Park View Care Centre.
A Registered Nurse by background, Darren has worked across a variety of specialities, both in the NHS and in private healthcare. His transition to private healthcare included leadership roles such as Care Services Manager and Registered Care Home Manager, where his passion for high-quality care continued to thrive.
Darren's dedication to care excellence has been recognised on the national stage, having twice won at the National Finals of the Great British Care Awards in the Frontline Leader and Care Home Manager categories.
At Park View, Darren is driven by a commitment to leading his team in a way that fosters growth and delivers the highest possible standards for residents. He believes that great care comes from great teamwork and that leadership and governance are key to helping his team become the best versions of themselves. Darren’s goal is to ensure that Park View Care Centre continues to be a place where both staff and residents thrive, with everyone working together to deliver the exceptional care that residents and their families expect.
"Every day, I’m inspired by the kindness and dedication I see in my team. Their desire to improve and create a better environment for our residents is what makes Park View such a special place to work. I’m proud to be part of a team that truly believes in making a difference, one day at a time."

With over 22 years of experience working in social care, Karen became a valued member of the Park View family when she join in 2016.
Over the years her role has changed and every role has had different things which Karen enjoys. 'A part of my role which I like is setting families minds at rest and that they have done what is best for a relative. The guilt people feel at placing loved ones in care can be huge! When they see their relative settled and happy it brings them a great deal of peace and it makes me feel proud that our team has helped them.'
Karen is also proud to be part of team who respect and care for each other.
When she is not at work Karen enjoys reading, she also loves ABBA and dancing. Most importantly, Karen loves spending time with her grand children who keep her very busy!
Frequently Asked Questions about Park View Care Centre
What types of Care is Park View Care Centre registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Park View Care Centre have?
There are 88 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Park View Care Centre?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Park View Care Centre to the centre of Ashford?
2.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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