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Carers are assisted by a comfortable living accommodation that is versatile to residents' own lifestyles, with good in-house entertainments and other activities to enjoy.
The requirements of the Care Quality Commission, with whom the service is registered for forty-five service users, is respected throughout the home's practices.
Care Provided by Church View
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 45 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
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees may vary dependent upon assessment.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Church View for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Church View 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Roseberry Care Centre (England) Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Paula Wood (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 1990
- Last Refurbishment: 2025
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (45)
Visiting
- Visitors welcome at any time although they do ask that you respect the resident's protected mealtimes unless you are dining with or supporting your loved one with meal.
Parking
- Free car parking on site,
Church View Reviews (47)
Church View has a Review Score of 9.0 (8.987) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Church View has 47 reviews.
The staff are brilliant, will try to do anything you ask, my brother-in-law who is there is very happy to be there and hopefully will be there for a long time.
The rooms were very clean and tidy, I would highly recommend Church View Care Home.
Staff always pleasant, home always clean and welcoming.
Thank you for your positive review, it is appreciated.
When my nan first went into Church View I was disappointed that each time I went in to see her she didn't have her own clothes on (yet she has plenty of clothes), her nails were full of faeces and they never put her hearing aid in. However, now that there is a new manager the personal care has improved and I am happy.
Thank you for your review. I am sorry that there were initially some concerns with your nan's care but pleased to read that the manager and her team have now made those improvements.
Dad has been a resident of Church View for 2 years now and is extremely happy and comfortable. He loves the staff and always sings their praises often stating nothing is too much trouble for them. The staff have been outstanding throughout the COVID crisis.
Thank you for your positive review and your kind words. We are delighted that your Dad has settled into Church View and that he is happy with the care team. We will share your review with the staff team. Thank you
My father-in-law has been in church view for three years. He can be very difficult due to his illness, however, the staff show so much care and compassion and even manage to make him smile. The food is fabulous and the staff are so welcoming and friendly. Very highly recommended.
When I visit I get a friendly greeting from whoever opens the door. I am made to feel welcome. There is a positive atmosphere around Church View. On a screen, you can see activities that take place. From my visits, Church View seems a happy place.
The staff are amazing, friendly, efficient, caring and attentive.
Staff seem very caring with people of varying states of mental and physical capacity.
Thank you for taking the time to complete the review, your feedback is very important.
Staff are good and helpful.
The home is always clean and fresh.
I would like to take the opportunity to thank you for your review.
A few weeks later he got much worse and I couldn't look after him anymore. I have no hesitation in choosing Church View for his permanent stay.
Thank you for your kind words. It is our pleasure to care for your husband.
Dad stayed at Church View for respite from August for 2 weeks. The care was excellent, food very good and have some new friends. Staff were very friendly and engaging and I would recommend Church View wholeheartedly.
Good morning, thank you for your feedback during your Fathers stay at Church View. I'm delighted you and your Father were very happy with the facilities and care within the home.
All the staff have been lovely and friendly to me. I have the utmost respect for them as they are so patient and kind to my mother. I could not do their job and think they deserve to be paid more. Staff at the care home are specialised in dementia care and these skills are noticed by me. I know another resident in the home so it is good to pop in and see her too. Very friendly atmosphere. I highly recommend it for others.
Have found the management extremely helpful. All questions answered. Every one of the staff very friendly on visiting. I find the home has a very nice environment.
Thank you for your comments and positive review.
The carers come across as very compassionate and helpful. They always carry out their roles in a professional manner and are very approachable.
My mother has recently become a resident and during this traumatic time, the care home staff have been wonderful. They are always very friendly and welcoming and the care my mother is getting is second to none. We are so happy to have discovered this particular care home. As well as the professionalism and kindness of the staff, the actual premises is so clean, warm and secure. We feel quite content in the knowledge that my mother is getting the best possible care and that she is now in a safe environment under the watchful care of the lovely staff.
Thank you for your very positive review; our team strive to ensure high standards of care to our residents and their relatives at all times.
My mam has been in Church View for 4 1/2 years. She has dementia. My experience at Church View, where I visit most days is always an upbeat and happy one. The girls are always willing to do what is asked of them to keep my mam happy. Mam's room is always clean and tidy and the recent refurbishment is fabulous. The manager is always asking if everything is Ok and the office staff are efficient and friendly. Altogether this is a lovely care home.
Thank you for your positive review and kind comments. I note your comments regarding activities, we are currently developing an activity program in conjunction with our residents
The care home has always been well maintained and probably the best in the area.
Staff are always pleasant and friendly. Nothing seems to be too much trouble if we ask for anything. Mum seems to be very well cared for. All the staff acknowledge Mum and always say hello to her as she passes them. Nice room, kept clean. Mum is always clean and dressed when my sister and I visit.
Mam has been in Church View 3 and a half years. She is looked after well, any issues we have needed addressing are always sorted. As a family, we know mam is safe and clean in a professional environment.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 28 February 2020Good
- 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.
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