Barchester North Park Care Home

Your home looked after my mother very well, and she loved it, and all the staff were lovely with her, which put myself and my family at peace of mind.

The staff at North Park are lovely. They made me feel welcome and at home while I was visiting my elderly grandmother on my visit from Canada. The home seems well run and feels safe during the current pandemic. The staff went above and beyond. The matron took much time to explain her health situation to me. A special mention to the tall caretaker man who at my grandma's request provides any little thing she needs as he passes by. Lovely people who care deeply about their residents. Thanks for having me!

It is now six months since I last submitted a review on North Park. My wife continues to soldier on regardless walking many miles up and down Memory Lane usually with a friend to accompany her. Her care has at times been excellent with the team seeing to her needs despite all the trials of COVID. Never have I had to worry about her safety or any other security aspects of her stay at the home. In the early days, we were only able to see her via “the bubble” once that was established and up and running. Now we have regular bedroom visits and trips out which are fully supported by the staff. Entertainments are a revelation and my wife takes part in things I would never have dreamed of from bowling to dancing, painting to flower making, great stuff. So North Park keep up the good work, I value all your support and the time you all take to look after the residents. Well done to the many care staff who do the extra mile on behalf of their residents.

My husband has been a resident of North Park Care home since October 2020. He is well cared for and is always clean and tidy. Since he was admitted, visiting restrictions have been in operation, however, this has been overcome by a very welcoming, comfortable indoor visiting suite. All of the staff are very kind and understanding. They have helped me in what I have found difficult circumstances, with their reassurance, North Park has a happy and relaxed feeling! Staff are great, wonderful, etc. Thank you all.

Everyone from management, admin, care staff through to catering and cleaning go above and beyond to care for and support residents and their families. It helps, in these troubled times, to know that my loved one is living in such a good place.

Many thanks again to you all.

My sister had several respite stays at North Park and was due to go permanently. She was a character but was well-loved there. She thought she was on holiday. Everyone very kind and caring, food always looked lovely and clothes were always spotless. Can't speak more highly of North Park. Sadly Covid got her before she got her new forever home.

I think everything in this place is excellent.

Lovely people. So much to do. Very happy here.

This care home is by far the best in the area. The outside of the building projects the sense of good maintenance and care. All personnel are approachable, and you, alone are the most important person with no rushing but active listening going on. The carers etc, will get the best person to solve the problem and show empathy. The staff who are permanent, night shift are the best group of carers I have had the joy to meet. The food is mainly extremely good. The manager is simply the best. The activities team cover a wide range of activities suitable for the month and the season. These activities are very stimulating for the residents; encouraging conversations. As the manager is able to develop her ideas, the next CQC report should surely be "outstanding" taking a part in the community, even in these covid-19 times. It is important for the residents and staff.

An absolute disgrace that you have put nothing in place to facilitate Covid safe visits such as a room or pod in the eight months since you closed your doors to families. All the times I've asked about a room or pod for winter and what happens, nothing. Full of lip service, you tell us we can't see our loved ones, not even through the window, you pass the buck and say ring head office if we're not happy. I ring the head office and they are very polite but reiterate I can't see my mam, just to remind you my mam is a lady with dementia, how dare you say she can't see her children, we've trusted you and you shut us out instead of doing what you can to keep families connected. Absolute shame on you. Treat people how you'd like to be treated yourself. If someone told you that you can't see your mam/dad/son/daughter/husband or wife indefinitely, not even through a window, would you say OK? I thought not, you would fight. Point is I shouldn't have to fight to see my own mam, but I will. Absolute disgrace.

The staff and activities organisers have been brilliant throughout lockdown keeping Mam and other residents safe and doing their utter best to arrange visits to see our loved ones. Staff are like family to both residents and their families and I can't praise them enough for all their hard work through these difficult times. Keep up the brilliant work and thank you for Mam's care.

My grandad has been a resident here for three and a half years now, the care he receives is fantastic. All of the staff including the management team are absolutely amazing and go above and beyond not only for residents but also relatives. The staff have become like family for Grandad at a time when our family were struggling and really do treat all residents like a member of their own. Nothing is ever too much trouble no matter the request. As a family, we really cannot thank everyone here at North Park enough for love, care and respect they have shown Grandad and our family.

Mam has lived here for almost six months. She has settled well and is well cared for. She has good relationships with care staff and enjoys participating in activities. There is a happy, friendly atmosphere and all her needs are met. Our family is very pleased with her care and this, in turn, has relieved a lot of stress and worry. A big thank you to all the staff.

My brother and I have been very happy with the care provided to our Dad. All the staff were extremely kind and caring and Dad liked them all very much. He was particularly well looked after in his final week.

North Park have been amazing with my aunt, there is nothing they won't do for her and no job is ever too much. The home is clean and has a good feeling about it, the staff are all pleasant and it doesn't feel like a care home. Even us, as a family are welcomed. We cannot praise everyone enough for the love, care and compassion that is given from the manager right through to the housekeeping team. Thank you all so much, we all appreciate you greatly. We go home knowing our aunt is as loved there as she is at home. That she's cared for, safe and most of all happy. Keep up the great work you do for the elderly.

The staff, without exception, treat my husband with great dignity and jolly him along when he is down. I can, at last, relax knowing he is safe and cared for.

Norton Park Care Centre is amazing. I have settled well and feel the staff have made it my home. The manager is fantastic and the care staff are fabulous, especially two care assistants in particular, who have helped me to settle so well. The home is clean and well presented and my room is lovely and cosy.

The manager went above and beyond to help all of us with Mum's admission. Staff are committed and caring and this gives us such comfort as a family. Mum has been the best she has been in a long time and we can't thank all the staff at North Park enough.

Our elderly family member has been a resident of the home for 2 years and receives care for his dementia and Alzheimer’s. The home has always been clean and the staff very caring. Recently a new manager has proven to be very proactive in leading further improvement and dealing effectively with concerns. To us, the home seems to have a renewed vitality and the delivery of future proposals is extremely satisfying. Our confidence in the care here was high and is still increasing. Thanks to all the staff.