Barchester Collingtree Park Care Home

110 Windingbrook Lane, Collingtree Park, Northampton NN4 0XN
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9.2 144 Reviews
  • Barchester Collingtree Park Care Home, Northampton
Collingtree Park is a residential care home in Northampton, with convenient access to the M1 for visitors. The home is set in the beautiful surroundings of Collingtree Park Golf Course and has leisure and shopping facilities nearby. The purpose-built home offers easy, modern and comfortable living, and landscaped gardens to the front and rear which are accessible to residents for fine-weather activities and outdoor socialising.

The bright reception area is the perfect spot to enjoy coffee with friends and family, and the beautiful dining room is a great place to savour the menu choices and fine dining experiences prepared by the Head Chef and kitchen team. Take a look at the virtual tour to see more.

Collingtree Park provides residential care and support for a variety of needs relating to ageing and dementia. The highly motivated team focuses on the individual needs of residents, with personal care plans for each resident and a range of activities with something of interest to everyone.

Family and friends are welcome to visit anytime and take part in regular relatives' meetings where all ideas and suggestions are enthusiastically received by the General Manager.

Collingtree Park offers respite care which can be pre-booked up to a year in advance. All rooms are fully furnished, with en-suite facilities, and the lounges and dining areas have doors opening onto the lovely gardens.

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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 79 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Parkinson's Disease

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Minibus or other 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

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1194

This Weekly Fee rate is an indication only of a typical standard fee rate for a resident living in a standard, comfortable room. A final Weekly Fee rate will be confirmed once we have carried out a pre-admission needs assessment.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Barchester Collingtree Park Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Rosalyn James (General Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Over 65
  • Ages 45+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2017
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (73)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (3)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (28)

Barchester Collingtree Park Care Home Reviews (144)

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Barchester Collingtree Park Care Home has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.238) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Barchester Collingtree Park Care Home has 144 reviews.

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Review from Joyce M (Wife of Resident) published on 17 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would like to say my husband has a good time here and is well looked after by all the staff.

Reply from Natalie Norman, General Manager at Barchester Collingtree Park Care Home

Thank you very much for taking the time to review the home, we are so pleased that your husband enjoyed his stay with us it was a pleasure to have him with us.

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Review from A T (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

All the staff are very caring. Mum has said that unfortunately, the food is not hot and that sometimes the portions are rather small or very interesting, however, the soup is always lovely.

Reply from Natalie Norman, General Manager at Barchester Collingtree Park Care Home

Thank you so much for taking the time to review the home and for your comments, we welcome and value all feedback so it can help to improve the service we provide.

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Review from Wayne M (Son of Resident) published on 17 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We would highly recommend Collingtree Park care home to anyone, the care and dignity they show to residents is excellent. My father has settled in well due to the support of all the team, including all the management.

Reply from Natalie Norman, General Manager at Barchester Collingtree Park Care Home

Thank you so much for taking the time to review the home and for your kind words, we are so pleased that dad has settled here at Collingtree Park

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Review from Chris E (Son of Resident) published on 15 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum entered Barchester Collingtree Park in April 2020, very much in need of care and support as she had rapidly become less capable in the early part of 2020. Clearly a difficult time under "normal" circumstances, but with the additional uncertainties and demands from the Covid pandemic, it was very
tricky. However, Mum was given extremely good care from day one, and within several weeks began to settle, and some weeks further on began to improve. By July a remarkable turnaround had been achieved, and I have no doubt that this was down to the excellent care she is being given by the whole team at Collingtree Park.
She is now settled, feels "at home", and is now enjoying face to face visits in her room from the family.
Thanks to all staff at Collingtree Park.

Reply from Natalie Norman, General Manager at Barchester Collingtree Park Care Home

Thank you very much for taking the time to review the home and for your kind words, which I will pass on to the team. It is an absolute pleasure and privilege for us to care for mum here at Collingtree Park, and so pleased she is settled and feels at "home".

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Review from Chris S (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

My mother went downhill as soon as she entered this home and I don't believe this should happen if the home is the right one.
My mother improved dramatically once I moved her to a nursing home. The experience has left me understanding the importance of making sure the home is right for the individual.
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important to look at the difference between care homes and nursing homes. They can be so different as they have different staffing levels so the higher the needs are, the greater staffing levels are necessary.
I phoned daily to get updates from the staff about my mother as she was deteriorating but often found the person who knew the answer was doing rounds so could not talk at the time. There are a few staff who answer the phone that is not carers so waiting for the right staff member was often irritating at a time when my anxieties were high. I felt sometimes I was being a nuisance to the staff not by what they said but by the tone of voice they used toward me.

Reply from Natalie Norman, General Manager at Barchester Collingtree Park Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to submit your review, we welcome all feedback which we share with the team and helps us to contiune to improve the care and services we provide.

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Review from Fiona R (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has been a resident at Barchester Collingtree Park Care for 4 years now and feels that the staff are part of her family. In fact, during this Covid pandemic, they are the ones who have held her hand and given her the hugs I haven't been able to. They've arranged weekly Skype calls and joined in
with the general chat so that it feels like we have a gossip rather than a stilted conversation with an elderly person who can't always understand what is going on, and it enables Mum to interact with a person rather than just a screen.
Mum caught coronavirus last year and the care and devotion the staff showed was second to none. We were fortunate that mum recovered and her Collingtree family were as overjoyed as me.
The home itself is nicely decorated and spotlessly clean. The gardens are colourful and easily accessed. Mum enjoys the food and the varied activities which keep the residents entertained. In fact, she is now a dab hand at carpet bowls!
Collingtree for Mum is home in the true sense of the word.

Reply from Natalie Norman, General Manager at Barchester Collingtree Park Care Home

We can't thank you enough for your review and kind words, which I will feedback to the team. It is an absolute pleasure and privilege for us to be able to care for your mum here at Collingtree Park.

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Review from Scott B (Son of Resident) published on 11 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Collingtree has a real family and friendly feel. All the staff are excellent and friendly. My mother has settled exceptionally well in what are the toughest time for care homes. The visiting facilities at Collingtree are excellent under current constraints and the booking system is excellent.

Reply from Natalie Norman, General Manager at Barchester Collingtree Park Care Home

Thank you so much for your review and kind words, which I shall share with the team. We are so pleased Mum has settled and it is an absolute pleasure and privilege for us to be able to care for Mum here at Collingtree Park.

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Review from Lorna H (Resident) published on 2 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My third stay at Collingtree is like coming home, staff are excellent and welcoming. Everywhere is immaculate on the cleaning side. Catering choice of menu is very good, meals in my room on this visit and the same welcoming staff. Nothing anyone could find fault with. Despite the Covid virus, the staff
kept up their standards. Well done.

Reply from Natalie Norman, General Manager at Barchester Collingtree Park Care Home

We can't thank you enough for taking the time to submit a review and for your kind words. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

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Review from Christopher C (Nephew of Resident) published on 28 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A brief note to say thank you. Thank you to all the girls that looked after my uncle, thank you to the maintenance manager for fixing up whatever was needed. We felt so confident with him in your very capable hands. Last week it was time to go, it was his time. Now the pain has gone, no need for endless
medication. My uncle is at peace. Keep up the good work that you do and keep well. I'll miss saying hi to you on our Skype calls! All the best.

Reply from Natalie Norman, General Manager at Barchester Collingtree Park Care Home

Thank you so much for your kind review and words which I will pass onto the team, It was an absolute pleasure and privilege to have been able to care for your Uncle here at Collingtree Park.

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Review from Sam B (Grandson of Resident) published on 11 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My grannie received outstanding care all throughout her battle with Alzheimer's and COVID, from which she sadly died. We were incredibly lucky to be able to celebrate my 30th birthday with her just before lockdown and then a final visit to say goodbye and thank you to her the day before she died in
July. We shall always be forever grateful for the care my grannie and us all received. I personally work in a hospice and I could easily spot that Grannie received excellent end of life care at Collingtree. The staff are so helpful and friendly, nothing was too much trouble. The staff so kindly organised numerous Zoom calls with Grannie when the home was in lockdown. It was a massive comfort to be able to see her face and speak to her as well. We can't recommend this care home highly enough! Thank you so much to all the staff involved in caring for Grannie!

Reply from Natalie Norman, General Manager at Barchester Collingtree Park Care Home

We all can't thank you enough for your kind words, it was an absolute pleasure and privilege for us to have been able to care for your grannie here at Collingtree Park. Thank you again.

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Review from Stephen B (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 7 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Thank you for your excellent care of my mother-in-law who spent her final months in Collingtree Park. You cared for her with great skill and care as her dementia progressed and we are for ever grateful for your loving care as she faded away and died peacefully in the home. She was very happy in your
home and we are very grateful to you.

Reply from Natalie Norman, General Manager at Barchester Collingtree Park Care Home

Thank you so much for your review and kind words, we were privileged to have been able to care for your mother-in-law at Collingtree Park, I will pass on your thanks to the team.

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Review from S B (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Mum had made her own decision that it was time for a care home, being a very organised and strong-willed lady we thought it would be a challenge. My husband and I said we would look into care near us at Northampton. We looked on the internet and contacted 2 homes. One didn't bother to reply, the second
we had an appointment 3 hrs later. We knew as soon as we entered the home, it was perfect. After 3 weeks, a few teething probs, she is happily settled.

Reply from Natalie Norman, General Manager at Barchester Collingtree Park Care Home

Thank you so much for taking the time to complete a review. We are so pleased mum has settled well, it is an absolute pleasure and privilege for us to be able to care for her here at Collingtree Park.

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Review from Keith V (Son of Resident) published on 22 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Visited mum under COVID restrictions meaning my wife and I had to plan in advance, follow instructions and meet mum in the garden. Due to the weather, we warned the visit could be cancelled at any time. The process to book a visit was very easy, everything explained clearly. On arrival we were met by
staff outside, the procedure for the visit was explained and we were made to feel at ease. The carer brought mum down to us and then left us alone to sit, at social distancing, and chat to mum for the allowed time period. The carer informed us she would be just indoors if she was needed. It did start to rain as we arrived but they have erected a gazebo and thankfully it wasn't windy or too cold. It was lovely to see mum and see she was being given the best possible care by the home.

Reply from Natalie Norman, General Manager at Barchester Collingtree Park Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to review the home and for your kind words. We are so pleased that you have been able to enjoy a garden visit with your mum. It is an absolute pleasure for us all to be able to care for your mum here at Collingtree Park.

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Review from Judy M (Sister of Resident) published on 22 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Let's face it, no family is happy when one of their senior members needs to have full-time care only a care home can provide. You then discover there are care homes and CARE HOMES. We have experienced both ends of this spectrum. Phone calls full of her desperation to "go home", "I'm waiting for a taxi
to take me home", "Can't talk - must pack my bag", One-time staff finally located her waiting at the lift in an attempt to make a run for it... Very evidently we had not found her a happy place.
Everything changed when she moved into Collingtree Park. Since then my every phone call is upbeat, every Skype conversation reassuring, each garden visit a pleasure - this week we shared a happy half hour in the sunshine, got an enthusiastic welcome, saw her big smile, and met several members of staff. I noticed her face lit up whenever one of them bent close enough for her to see who it was. She really believes she is home. She is happy. She is properly cared for. So her family is happy too.

Reply from Natalie Norman, General Manager at Barchester Collingtree Park Care Home

Thank you so much for the wonderful review and kind words, it is an absolute pleasure and privilege for us to be able to care for your sister at Collingtree Park.

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Review from Simon B (Son of Resident) published on 10 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother had been very unhappy in her previous care home in another town where my sister lived. Therefore we were very grateful that my mother soon settled in at Collingtree Park and seemed much happier. She never wanted to be in any care home but at 92 and with dementia she needed 24/7 care and therefore
a care home was the only viable option.
Throughout the year and a half that my mother was resident, the senior staff always showed a welcome and a willingness to engage with us and to build a relationship so that we could discuss my mother's needs and any issues that arose.
Towards the final weeks of her life, the care and compassion shown by the staff to my mother was exceptional. My sister's husband who is a doctor and who is very familiar with hospice work declared to me that he thought the level of care was better than the level of care shown in a hospice! Praise indeed. This was during a period when the Covid virus was around and many restrictions were in place.

Reply from Natalie Norman, General Manager at Barchester Collingtree Park Care Home

Thank you so much for your review, your kind words are quite overwhelming. It was an absolute pleasure for us to have been able to care for your mother, I will share your kind words and praise with the team.

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Review from Anthony M (Son of Resident) published on 31 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I want to say a big thank you to all the staff at Collingtree Park Care home. My Parents moved to the care home last November, they have always been very independent people, but they needed more help, both having dementia. It was important to me to find a care home where they could still be together
living in the same room, they were married for 65 years.
My mother died in May of this year, not from Coronavirus, just from old age. The situation was made worse with Coronavirus lockdown, not being able to see him and comfort him during this sad time. The Carers and all the staff at Collingtree Park Care Home have been absolutely fabulous. We have had phone calls and Skype video calls every week. Although it was confusing for Dad why I couldn’t be there, but to see his face light up when we Skype called was priceless. We have started garden visits and to see Dad happy and chatty has been so uplifting.
So again thank you to the Collingtree Park team for all your hard work.

Reply from Natalie Norman, General Manager at Barchester Collingtree Park Care Home

We can't thank you enough for taking the time to review the home and for your kind words, they really are appreciated by us all. We are so pleased that dad is able to enjoy his Skype calls and garden visits with you.

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Review from Carmel D (Niece of Resident) published on 21 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My uncle lived at the Collingtree care home in Northampton for over five years until his death in May 2020. Before he went there myself and other members of the family went to see several homes in the area and felt none compared more favourably than Collingtree. The whole team of carers, admin and managers
were excellent in all respects. Nothing was too much trouble and the staff very approachable. Any concerns or worries were dealt with in a speedy and professional manner. I would highly recommend this exceptional care home.

Reply from Natalie Norman, General Manager at Barchester Collingtree Park Care Home

Thank you so much for taking the time to review the home and for your kind words, it was an absolute pleasure and privilege for us to be able to care for your uncle over the 5 years he resided at Collingtree Park.

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Review from Mark T (Son of Resident) published on 21 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Dad went into Collingtree in the early stages of his dementia and the location was great for quiet walks and trips to the bar at the local golf club. As his dementia worsened he was not able to enjoy the surroundings but the staff were brilliant throughout. Always felt that Dad was being cared for and
room and facilities were good.

Reply from Natalie Norman, General Manager at Barchester Collingtree Park Care Home

We can't thank you enough for your review and kind words, it was an absolute pleasure and privilege for us all to have been able to care for your dad.

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Review from J M (Wife of Resident) published on 17 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Putting excellent in each of the review options below describes completely my opinion of the home. My husband is very content there.

Reply from Natalie Norman, General Manager at Barchester Collingtree Park Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to review the home and for your kind words, we can't thank you enough. It is an absolute pleasure to be able to care for your husband during his stay.

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Review from John M (Resident) published on 14 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very good all round.

Reply from Natalie Norman, General Manager at Barchester Collingtree Park Care Home

Thank you so much for taking the time to review the home, it was an absolute pleasure welcoming you to the home.

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Current Review Score: 9.2 (9.238)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.2 (9.238) out of 10 for Barchester Collingtree Park Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.2 out of 5 from 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 17 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.238 for Barchester Collingtree Park Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (101 Excellents x 5) + (93 Goods x 4) + (37 Satisfactorys x 3) + (4 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 235 Ratings = 4.238

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Barchester Collingtree Park Care Home is based on 17 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 79 registered maximum number of service users is 15.8, which has been reached with 17 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 7 Feb 2024

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  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Meet the Team (6)

Debbie

Debbie Willetts

Job Title: Head of Unit

Joined: 2000

Hello, my name is Debbie and I'm the Head of Unit for our Memory Lane Community here at Collingtree Park. I have had the pleasure of working within the home and caring for our residents here for 25 years. Dementia care is my passion, part of my role is to ensure our residents living with dementia continue to have purpose and fulfilment in their everyday lives. I'm extremely proud of the personalised care our staff deliver, seeing the happiness it brings to residents is priceless.

Pamela

Pamela Bailey

Job Title: Resident Ambassador

Hello. I'm Pamela, the Resident Ambassador at Collingtree Park. I was chosen by other residents to represent them and pass on their comments to management. I enjoy this responsibility and attend all the Residents' Meetings.

Martin

Martin Tilly-Reed

Job Title: Activities Coordinator

Joined: 2024

Hello, my name is Martin, welcome to our ‘Life’ at Collingtree Park Care Home page.


Hello, my name is Martin, welcome to our ‘Life’ at Collingtree Park Care Home page where you'll find regular updates on all we've been doing, including the events we have planned.


My role is to ensure that our activities, outings and the entertainment we provide is stimulating and inclusive of all our residents no matter their challenges. It is important to me that our weekly calendar offers enriching experiences with music from live entertainers, visits to various locations outside the home, as well as arts and crafts tailored to individual abilities.


Getting to know our residents better is so important, and through regular family and friends’ meetings we can gain a greater understanding of their loved ones' interests and life prior to joining Collingtree Park that will make for a richer activities program to be developed.


I look forward to getting to know you, and your loved ones.


We are always open to new ideas. If you would like to get involved in any of our Life Enrichment activities or have a skill, or project you'd like to share with our residents, please click here to contact the activities team direct. New entertainers and community links are always welcome.

Midhun

Midhun Gomez

Job Title: Admin/Reception

Joined: 2024

Hello, my name is Midhun and I'm the receptionist and administrative assistant here at Collingtree Park.

Tamara

Tamara Mano

Job Title: Second Chef

Joined: 2018

Hello. I am Tamara, Second Chef at Collingtree Park. I have always loved cooking for myself and have developed my career in food since coming from Greece to the UK.


Collingtree Park feels like a big family - I cook with love, as I would for my own family. I research recipes online and try them at home to get them just right for our residents. I like cooking main courses, making them attractive, hearty and full of flavour. I am already working on menus for next season.


I can adapt any of my recipes for people with allergies or swallowing difficulties, so they can enjoy the same flavours as everyone else.


I also make cakes and other treats for birthdays and events.

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Fay Gooch

Job Title: General Manager

Joined: 2025

My name is Fay, and I bring 29 years of dedicated experience within the care sector. I began my career at 18 as a carer in a dementia-specialist home, where I quickly discovered my passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care. Over the years, I progressed through various roles — from Senior Carer to Deputy Manager — and by the age of 23, I was appointed as a Registered Home Manager.
In that role, I successfully managed a 64-bed home with over 90 staff, achieving full occupancy, a perfect 10 rating on carehome.co.uk, and receiving multiple industry awards. My commitment to excellence and team development led me to a broader operational role as an Operational Support Manager, where I travelled across the South East of England, supporting care homes with compliance, performance improvement, and leadership mentoring.
While I found the regional support role rewarding, I deeply missed the sense of connection and camaraderie that comes with leading a dedicated team in a care home setting. This brought me back to where my heart truly lies — applying once again for a Home Manager position, where I can lead by example, build strong relationships, and make a tangible difference in the lives of residents and staff.

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