Church View

Church View Care home is a jewel in the crown for carehomes in the North East region. It is part of the local community and is the recommended place to be. The staff are generally from the local community and are proud of their connection. They chat with the residents knowledgeably about their past and previous lives reassuringly on a daily basis. All of the staff are cheerful, welcoming and work as part of a team supporting the residents and each other. As a visiting relative I feel valued. My mum is being totally cared for but still allowed to be independent. Despite having challenging times with dementia occasionally, the staff respond appropriately. Under new ownership the home is gradually being refurbished to improve an already good environment.

My dad has been in the care home for over five years and has always received excellent care. The home is very clean and the rooms are well maintained. I am always kept informed of my dads health and of any incidents occur. The management are very approachable and helpful.

The care provided at Church View is excellent. The home is bright and clean with good living spaces. The food is varied and well cooked. The staff are professional and caring and do their best to make the residents feel at home. A special mention must go to the lifestyle team who put in a huge amount of effort to keep the residents engaged and active. There are organised activities most days which all are encouraged to join. In my view the residents are treated with respect and kindness.

Christmas dinner, very professionally done, all staff joined in to make it a brilliant occasion. Had a wonderful time and Mam did too. It was very nice to speak to other people, catch up and meet new too. Brilliant event.

Beautiful care home, lovely care workers wtih amazing skills looking after my mum with dementia. 5 stars all the way from the family. Managers are professional/caring and understanding on family and mums needs. 5 stars all the way.

I can't express how grateful I am to have found your home to care for my dad. The first time I came to visit, I walked in and instantly felt it was a 'home' not someones job. The care from the staff, all the staff is exemplary. As a family it has helped make the awful decision to place dad in care so much easier. We all feel comfortable, contented and safe leaving him when we go home. Words can't express it fully. Just thank you so much.

No words to describe - Excellent care. No concerns at all.

My Aunty is currently in respite and the care delivery is excellent. As a family we feel so lucky to have found Church View. Staff are very friendly always happy and the care they provide is outstanding. The food is lovely and the home is spotless on every visit. We hope this will be my aunty permanent home very soon. Thank you so much.

Mam is in for respite and couldn't fault anything. She is happier and more relaxed. The care home is amazing and the staff are lovely. Never seen her this happy for a long time. Thank you.

Mam has been in Church View for 10 months now. Her care has been outstanding in all aspects. The staff also provide the family with care and compassion which is much appreciated. I used to work as a community nurse, for people with dementia and this is one of the nicest care homes I have been in.

Well run care home. Management and staff excellent . My husband enjoyed his time and was very well looked after . All of the areas are spotless and welcoming. Food appeared well presented and activities were well executed

Excellent, staff very helpful.

As a daughter, I found it very difficult to place Mam into a care home but as her condition deteriorated, Mam needed 24hr care. All staff welcomed Mam with kindness and compassion, which has continued to this present day. If I have any concerns or worries, they are dealt with immediately. This is very reassuring. She is cared for with compassion and empathy at all times. All members of staff feel like an extended family to us. Church View is a well run care home by an efficient management team. Thanks to all of you.

Very friendly staff always helpful, home very clean and inviting, nothing is ever a problem, my friend was always happy and spoke highly of the staff.

The great aspect of home is the staff who are forever friendly, approachable, and the duties are carried out efficiently with empathy and alacrity.

Very satisfied with my wife's treatment and how well she is looked after.

In appearance, Church View almost resembles a Travel Lodge style. It has well appointed rooms, is clean and tidy, with a mature garden area and plenty of space to park. The staff are very friendly and each resident receives a high level of care. Residents are listened to and treated with respect at all times. There are always fun things to do. As well as holding fund raising fetes, there are many activities for the residents and their families, if they wish, to participate in. If crafts are your thing, or you like a bit of gardening, you can join in whenever you like. If you need a bit of exercise, then the armchair workouts to music are fun. Or if you want to do something less energetic, maybe bingo or fun quizzes are right up your street. If you just want to relax, you're welcome to rest in your room or sit in the spacious lounge. There is a variety of good quality food on offer too.

Initially I was apprehensive about her going into a care home but church view was such a welcoming and pleasant environment it put my mind at ease. The staff are excellent and the home is well managed. There is a friendly atmosphere and there's always something going on for the residents to do. My mother settled in quite quickly and was happy to be there which was a weigh off our mind. Im pleased she is in such a good care home and its reassuring to know that she is safe and well looked after.

Mother came to the care home recently from living independently. The process was carried out in a professional, caring way with minimal stress for her and the family.This level of care has continued from excellent staff in the well designed and maintained home. Particularly impressive is the level of cleanliness and the activity programme for the residents. I would strongly recommend the care home.

My mother receives the care and attention she requires by a team of very dedicated staff who go above and beyond to care for my mother with dignity care and compassion, I find if I have any queries regarding my mother they are answered promptly and efficiently by members of staff, it was a very hard decision for me personally to place my mother into a care home and after visiting a few others in the area I find I took the right decision, I am very comfortable leaving my mother knowing she receives the care and attention she requires.