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Residents are at the heart of everything that they do with staff providing care based on...
Care Provided by Castleview Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 49 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
- Care coverage 24 hour 7 days per week, tailored to the needs of the Resident.
- Furnished accommodation.
- All meals and drinks.
- In-house laundry service.
- All in-house activities organised to promote physical and mental wellbeing amongst Residents.
Additionally, Residents can request the following external services for an extra charge:
- Chiropody
- Hair Dressing
- Vision and/or hearing visits
- Dedicated dentist
- Newspaper delivery
- Landline telephone
- Trips and days out are subsidised through the Residents Fund, but may incur a small fee.
Please note that fees published are indicative only. Prices vary based on room sizes. Final fees to be charged are based on an assessment of the needs and preferences of every Prospective Resident at Langley House.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Castleview Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Castleview Care Home 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
- Ascot Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Stephen Dunn(Registered Care Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 1999
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (49)
Visiting
- Relatives are welcome at anytime, altough they kindly ask that you aim to visit outside of protected meal times. Castleview is a pet friendly home and welcomes well trained pet visitors with a little advanced notice. Prospective Residents can book a tour to be shown around, meet the Castleview team and have their questions answered.
Parking
- Visitor parking is available to the rear of the home.
Castleview Care Home Reviews (33)
Castleview Care Home has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.191) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Castleview Care Home has 33 reviews.
My wife was admitted into Castleview Care Home in February 2021 with Alzheimer's, during that time she has received excellent care and medical attention. Most of this time she has been bedridden and therefore unable to comment on activities. She is now on end of life care and I'm able to see her every day. During lockdown at the home, I was able to visit two days per week. I am 85-years-old and live on my own and am treated by all the staff as family. All the staff, from management downwards, are all qualified and work well as a professional team together.
Since being in Castle View the staff members have gone above and beyond in the care of my mum. They treat all residents as family and the care is second to none. Nothing is too much trouble. The food is good and nutritious and my mum's a fussy eater but she enjoys her meals. I would recommend this place 100% to anyone looking for a home for a family member.
Excellent, caring service from all the staff at Castleview Care Home. I cannot praise and thank them enough.
My mum moved into Castleview Care Home in March, shortly after Dad died. She had Alzheimer’s so couldn’t live alone. She was immediately welcomed and settled in straight away. I cannot thank the staff who looked after mum enough. She was treated with the utmost dignity, care and respect by everyone who dealt with her. The staff made a great effort to get to know her and she always told me she felt well cared for and that everyone was lovely. Sadly she died last week and I was able to be with her. The staff looked after me as well as they looked after Mum. Castleview is a wonderful, homely place with extremely caring staff. They made my Mum’s last few months comfortable and happy. They looked after me and my brother and sister as well throughout this difficult time. I was so worried about moving her there but I really had nothing to worry about. Thank you so much to everyone who looked after Mum so well and made things so much easier for me.
My mother was at Castleview for two years. The staff are excellent; very friendly and helpful. Rooms are always clean and tidy. They really stepped up to the mark during Covid-19, keeping my mam safe and well, as well as others. Would totally recommend it for your loved ones. End of life care was brilliant; my mam went with dignity and love. Thank you.
Thank you so much for taking the time to complete this review at such a difficult time. Your kind comments will be fed back to the team at Castleview. Thank you.
My mother has been at Castleview for just under a year now, and I am extremely happy with her care and appearance. She is happy and settled very quickly. The home keeps me informed and has been excellent during the pandemic. I cannot speak highly enough of the staff and manager!
Thank you for taking the time to complete this review for Castleview Care Home. We are so pleased that you and your mother are happy with everything at Castleview and thank you for your kind comments. I will ensure that your comments are shared with the team. We will always continue to be the best we can. Thank you.
It is with difficulty that I find words to express such excellence found in Castleview. Care, understanding and empathy with patients are of the highest level. I never cease to be aware of such high professionalism throughout the home. I have yet to meet any member of staff who does not smile and say hello whenever our paths cross. I feel fortunate that my wife is in the care of Castleview.
Thank you for your kind words and taking the time to write this review for Castleview Care Home. I know that your comments and sentiments will mean the world to the manager and the team and will ensure that your message is passed on to the team.
My mother was a resident of Castleview from early March to late April 2020. Her residency there was cut short by an illness from which she died on May 10th in hospital. During her time in the care home she was treated with compassion and respect, despite this incredibly stressful time. The staff are wonderful and highly responsive, not only to my mother but also to her daughters. My only regret is that we didn't persuade my mother to become a Castleview resident earlier. I send my heartfelt thanks to all the staff. They are heroes.
Ascot Care Ltd and Castleview Care Home would like to thank you, for your kind and positive comments to our service provided and to our dedicated staff team, after caring for your mum at this difficult time.
My uncle was admitted to Castleview Care Home for respite care initially in September 2017. He became a full-time resident in November and unfortunately died in January 2018. I cannot praise all the staff highly enough. They are a caring, empathetic and very professional group of people who made the final months of my uncle's life settled, happy and content. He did not find the move from his own home easy to accept but they helped him to come to terms with it with immense patience and understanding. Everyone from the management, the nursing staff, the care staff and the domestic staff worked as a supportive team to ensure that he was comfortable and well cared for. I know from conversations with him that he was very appreciative of everything that was done for him. I must also point out that this support continued after he died with everyone giving myself and other family members all the support and time we needed to deal with a difficult situation.
Thanks to you all.
My relative has been living in Castleview since May this year and has settled remarkably well. I have called at the home at various different times to check that it is as good as I thought and it is. The staff are compassionate and tactile and seem genuinely to love their work. I rate Castleview very highly.
A huge thank you to EVERYONE at Castleview from our family ??
Thank you so much for the great feedback Sharon, it's an absolute pleasure to care for your dad.
I cannot fault Castleview Care Home. My aunt has been there for 6 months and suffers from dementia. The staff are friendly and kind, efficient and communicative and when she gets upset when we are leaving will give her a hug, they seem always to have time to talk and listen. I know that my aunt could not be in a better place.
Thanks so much for those kind words, as always we strive to provide person-centred care to all of our residents and their families.
The home provided an excellent standard of care to my uncle during his stay. At the start of his stay he was a very angry person in the early stages of dementia, however, the team worked with him and he settled in saying that the staff were excellent and looked after him very well. He enjoyed the variety of food and could not praise the staff enough who went out of their way to make his time in Castleview enjoyable. The team went out of their way to try and accommodate his needs including arranging to pick him up from the town if his legs were too sore to walk back.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 20 February 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
Bed Vacancies
Posted: 27 July 2026For more information on the specific beds available, please contact the care home directly.
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Meet the Team (2)

My name is Steve Dunn, and I am responsible for managing Castle View Nursing Home.
I have worked in social care since leaving school over 35 years ago. I have Local Authority and private sector experience. I have worked in residential and community-based services.
I have a passion for delivering true person-centred care and Dementia services.
When I'm not at work, my hobbies include Photography, woodwork and spending time with my two beautiful black Labrador retrievers.

Hi, I'm Fiona. I have worked in care for over 20 years, and I have a wealth of experience working in residential care.
I have supported the Castle View in various roles, including Senior Carer and Administrator.
I have been instrumental in developing administration systems that help run the home smoothly.
My hobbies and interests include Gardening, Local History and Country Dancing. I am an active member of my local community, and I regularly organise local events and raise funds for charities close to my heart.
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