
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...
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. The dementia environments are designed using the Montessori approach, which supports engagement and promotes the physical and emotional well-being of residents while fostering a sense of independence.
The Culinary Team, led by an experienced Chef, prepare nutritious and flavourful meals every day. These seasonal menus are thoughtfully designed to promote the health and well-being of residents, making mealtimes a delightful and social experience.
The team take pride in the home's vibrant activities programme, which offers a variety of options tailored to individual abilities and interests. Whether it’s enjoying the beautiful surroundings of Park View's landscaped gardens, participating in creative workshops, or exploring local attractions on a guided outing, there’s something for everyone.
The home is designed with comfort and convenience in mind, boasting recently refurbished facilities including a bistro, lounges, a hair salon, and landscaped gardens. Each en-suite bedroom is spacious, elegantly furnished, and designed to offer maximum comfort and privacy.
At Park View Care Centre, every detail is crafted to create a warm and welcoming environment where residents can truly thrive. Whether seeking nursing care or specialist dementia support, the team are here to provide compassionate, person-centred care in a place that feels like home.
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 (131)
Park View Care Centre has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.764) out of 10, based on 51 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Park View Care Centre has 131 reviews.
He was treated with utmost dignity and any health concerns were addressed immediately.
I was kept informed...
He was treated with utmost dignity and any health concerns were addressed immediately.
I was kept informed with any changes.
The food was good and he was given meals he enjoyed.
I would thoroughly recommend the home.
Thank you for your lovely review.
Staff were all very caring, well done.
Staff were all very caring, well done.
All the staff arPark View give 100% care and kindness to the residents and support to us the family. We couldn't asl for more.
All the staff arPark View give 100% care and kindness to the residents and support to us the family. We couldn't asl for more.
I cannot speak highly enough of all the staff who cared for Mum in the last four months of her long life. They were exceptionally kind and attentive, not only to her but also to us, which meant a lot.
I cannot speak highly enough of all the staff who cared for Mum in the last four months of her long life. They were exceptionally kind and attentive, not only to her but also to us, which meant a lot.
My mother was admitted to Park View for end of life care and although sadly she was only there for four days, she loved her room and being able to relax in the pretty garden. The care she received from the staff was exemplary and we cannot have asked for a more comfortable and peaceful place for...
My mother was admitted to Park View for end of life care and although sadly she was only there for four days, she loved her room and being able to relax in the pretty garden. The care she received from the staff was exemplary and we cannot have asked for a more comfortable and peaceful place for her. Everything was dealt with in a dignified and efficient manner. The staff also cared for us, her family, with the greatest respect and compassion in our time of great distress. It has helped us immensely to cope with our loss knowing that our mother was so wonderfully cared for.
From the moment I walked into this nursing home, I knew it would be one of the best because of the kindness, consideration and care I was shown and that was just as a visitor. A friendly and responsive home. Extremely high levels of outstanding professional trained nursing care for my friend along...
From the moment I walked into this nursing home, I knew it would be one of the best because of the kindness, consideration and care I was shown and that was just as a visitor. A friendly and responsive home. Extremely high levels of outstanding professional trained nursing care for my friend along with compassion, gentleness and care from ALL the staff. Exceptionally welcoming environment. Highest levels of cleanliness. An extremely calm and gentle atmosphere. Exceeded expectations for care, professionalism, food and cleanliness. Lovely gardens. Thank you.
I wish the call buzzer was a less shrill tone. Can this be looked at please? It bothered my friend.
Top marks.
Already looking myself.
Top marks.
Already looking myself.
I believe that the standard and provider do as good a job as they can given the very demanding and (at times) environment and also under a seemingly tight budget. Overall my nan is happy and content. Like anything there is always room for improvement however, I do feel that dialogue between family...
I believe that the standard and provider do as good a job as they can given the very demanding and (at times) environment and also under a seemingly tight budget. Overall my nan is happy and content. Like anything there is always room for improvement however, I do feel that dialogue between family members, residents and care staff will help make those improvements.
All the staff were pleasant, helpful, cheerful and carried out their tasks with dignity.
All the staff were pleasant, helpful, cheerful and carried out their tasks with dignity.
We were made very welcome and given a choice of rooms. The staff were all very caring and ensured mum was comfortable. She was treated with dignity and respect. All the staff were compassionate in our hours of need and could not have been more professional and caring.
We were made very welcome and given a choice of rooms. The staff were all very caring and ensured mum was comfortable. She was treated with dignity and respect. All the staff were compassionate in our hours of need and could not have been more professional and caring.
Mum's Altzheimers was getting more severe and we'd reached crisis point. We were given a number for Park View (30 miles away) and contacted them. Unfazed by mum's issues, they swiftly assessed her and immediately offered her a place. We visited and liked the purpose-built layout, the instant smiles...
Mum's Altzheimers was getting more severe and we'd reached crisis point. We were given a number for Park View (30 miles away) and contacted them. Unfazed by mum's issues, they swiftly assessed her and immediately offered her a place. We visited and liked the purpose-built layout, the instant smiles from every member of staff and their professionalism. Mum remained there for around four months until we moved her closer to 'home'. Her care was exemplary; we certainly didn't move her because we were unhappy. Park View provides a very safe and warm environment. They quickly assessed how to approach her care needs (she can be difficult - no problem). She was very well fed and swiftly returned to a healthy weight, having previously been severely underweight. The changeover was handled wonderfully, even providing a carer to accompany us all to her new home. Thank you, Park View for everything - and for allowing her to pilfer a tumbler as a souvenir!
My mother is enjoying a period of respite care ar Park View and is very happy with her new surroundings. She has been helped to settle in smoothly and has a lovely room. I am particularly impressed with the activities and fun things she gets involved in. She loves the live music and dancing...
My mother is enjoying a period of respite care ar Park View and is very happy with her new surroundings. She has been helped to settle in smoothly and has a lovely room. I am particularly impressed with the activities and fun things she gets involved in. She loves the live music and dancing opportunities. I joined in with Pancake making with her which was great fun.
To start on arrival the house smelt normal which was a huge relief. The staff have been friendly and open from the start. The serving staff have generally been bubbly and friendly. I would like to see a regular programme of visits from a doctor to constantly review the pain levels and appropriate...
To start on arrival the house smelt normal which was a huge relief. The staff have been friendly and open from the start. The serving staff have generally been bubbly and friendly. I would like to see a regular programme of visits from a doctor to constantly review the pain levels and appropriate doses of medicine. The room is perfectly acceptable and as his taste buds have loosely gone, the food is good.
My aunt was in the home for several years and owing to her condition was not always the easiest person to care for but the staff were always kind and compassionate and always treated her with respect and dignity.
My aunt was in the home for several years and owing to her condition was not always the easiest person to care for but the staff were always kind and compassionate and always treated her with respect and dignity.
Thank you for taking the time to complete your review of Park View Care Centre and your positive comments relating to the staff and care provided to your Aunt.
The staff were caring and sensitive, both to myself and my aunt's step-daughter and to my aunt herself.
Everything was explained clearly and her admission went...
The staff were caring and sensitive, both to myself and my aunt's step-daughter and to my aunt herself.
Everything was explained clearly and her admission went smoothly. When a further stroke meant that she had to go into the nursing level this was handled well.
The contract and payment side was also handled well, not rushed as I have heard happens in some places.
Staff seem friendly and caring. Particularly pleased with entertainment; whenever I phone or visit mum I interrupt her in the middle of something eg. concert, scrabble or just being in the garden. Both parents seem happy and well treated.
Staff seem friendly and caring. Particularly pleased with entertainment; whenever I phone or visit mum I interrupt her in the middle of something eg. concert, scrabble or just being in the garden. Both parents seem happy and well treated.
Very clean maintained. Home very helpful and polite caring staff.
Very clean maintained. Home very helpful and polite caring staff.
My mum came in with grade four plus sores. The home has been caring, honest, helpful and very supportive. I could not have asked for anything better. My dad is also in Park View and has been so much better since he came in.
My mum came in with grade four plus sores. The home has been caring, honest, helpful and very supportive. I could not have asked for anything better. My dad is also in Park View and has been so much better since he came in.
Mum lived in Park View Home for 6yrs and was very settled. Unfortunately after a very short illness of seven weeks, Mum passed away on July 3rd. I visited on June 22nd, I had been going daily for weeks. Mum seemed to be so poorly. On the 22nd of June, I was told I could stay. This was a comfort for...
I miss my mum so much although have some comfort knowing how well cared for Mum was in such a lovely home. Mum could not swallow due to her Parkinsons and was on a purree diet. The kitchen made a great effort. I am still missing my mum so very much, I am devastated.
Following recent changes in management, Park View has continued to improve from an already reasonably high standard. In the seven and a half years I have been associated with the nursing home, there has never been cause for serious complaint. Recent positive steps have been towards residents...
Following recent changes in management, Park View has continued to improve from an already reasonably high standard. In the seven and a half years I have been associated with the nursing home, there has never been cause for serious complaint. Recent positive steps have been towards residents entertainment and more inclusion of relatives input into care, food and communication. All staff are approachable, willing to listen and react when necessary in a positive way.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 09 April 2026Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- 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
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News (19) & Events (3)
- 15 Sep 2026
Park View Care Centre celebrates three wins at the Kent Care Awards – with all three winners now heading to the South East Regional Great British Care Awards The home...
- 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...
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Awards / Recognitions (7)
- 13 Jun 2026Recipient: Park View Care Centre
- 06 Nov 2021Recipient: RCH Care Homes Ltd
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Accreditations
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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...
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...
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!
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