Castle View

Bridport Road, Poundbury, Dorchester DT1 2NH
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  • Castle View, Dorchester
Thomas Hardy country is the setting for Castle View in Dorchester. This uniquely designed home is built on the Poundbury Estate with its links to the Duchy of Cornwall. The spacious reception area welcomes you to the home offering luxury en-suite accommodation to fifty-seven residents.

Residents enjoy companionship and can join in with singing, music, exercise and arts and crafts sessions. There is the opportunity for gentle gardening activities in the summer sunshine, and there is a busy pen pal scheme.
The home is registered for nursing care and staffed by dedicated nurses and health care professionals with extensive experience in caring for age-related conditions and fully trained in infection control.

Castle View provides an atmosphere of spaciousness and light, with its luxurious reception lounge, garden room with French doors leading to patio and garden, large terrace, and second-floor lounge with panoramic views over the surrounding countryside.

The home offers four luxury suites with separate sleeping and living areas. A well-equipped activities room and cafe for the use of residents and visitors alike.

There are a fully equipped hairdressing salon and a selection of specialist bathrooms including a hydrotherapy bath.
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Care Provided by Castle View

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 57 Service Users

Other Care Provided

  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • 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 What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1369
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Castle View for full pricing details and T&Cs.

Contact Castle 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)

Contact Castle View to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Ashika Reddy (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (57)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (3)

Visiting

  • There are no specific visiting hours at Castle View; all that is asked is you let the home know you are in the building by signing in on the iPad in Reception. If you are visiting outside of Reception hours, ring the bell and a member of the team will assist you.

Parking

  • Parking is available on site at Castle View, and all visitor parking is clearly marked. When coming to view the home, please get in touch and a space can be reserved.

Castle View Reviews (97)

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Castle View has a Review Score of 10 (9.962) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
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Review from B K (Resident) published on 30 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I had a very nice welcome and helped to settle in. The staff are smiling and think of your needs before you do. They never look miserable if you ask for a cup of tea at 3 am and never mind if a disaster happens to you in the night.
The activities are very interesting and lots of residents come so that
we all meet up.
I think it's super value and makes me well and confident.
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Review from Pauline P (Sister of Resident) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My sister was in your care for several weeks at the end of her life. I felt the care she received was wonderful. She was given every care and consideration, as was I when I visited.
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Review from Jonathon C (Nephew of Resident) published on 19 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My aunt was in for palliative care and received the most caring and first-class experience. The staff couldn't do enough to make her comfortable following a long battle with cancer. Towards the end, the home was accommodating the family and their hospitality made us so comfortable. The service we received
made my aunt's last days bearable and for that we are grateful.
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Review from Molly B (Resident) published on 23 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A wonderful time with caring staff and great facilities.
I have really enjoyed my stay and have no hesitation to come again.
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Review from Valerie W (Respite Resident) published on 16 February 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A most pleasant stay, everyone is so friendly and helpful.
I would certainly recommend Castle View Care Home.
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Review from Janet W (Wife of Resident) published on 24 November 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot praise highly enough the excellent level of nursing and care my husband received during his recent five month stay at Castle View Care Home. Its welcoming, friendly and calm atmosphere makes it an ideal place to reside and recover. All aspects of my husband's needs - medical, personal caring,
mobility support, diet and general welfare - were provided by professional, dedicated, patient and understanding staff. All staff were readily available to discuss and resolve any concerns, providing support for all the family. Heartfelt thanks to everyone.
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Review from Michael B (Respite Resident) published on 23 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been delighted with the care and support I received from all of the staff I received in the home. Everybody has been most attentive and nothing has been too much trouble. In addition, the home has the benefit of excellent facilities and a lovely garden. The food has also been exceptional including
delicious curries and other dishes. The desserts are very naughty but very nice.
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Review from Helen E (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother spent the last few months of her life at Castle View and I cannot thank the staff enough for the care and kindness that they showed Mum during that time. All the staff were approachable, friendly, always there to help and support and were clearly dedicated to their work and the care and wellbeing
of the residents.
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Review from G C (Resident) published on 7 January 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have enjoyed my stay at Castle View, which I have found a very friendly and efficient place.
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Review from E R (Resident) published on 3 December 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'm very happy staying in this home and it has been very safe during this time.
The staff are excellent.
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Review from D A (Respite Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 13 October 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I entered Castle View, Poundbury, for respite care with some trepidation because, apart from a spell in hospital following a major stroke, I have not been apart from my wife in all our years of marriage. But having done so I found from the beginning that the staff was most friendly and helpful in all
my requirements. My fortnight in Castle View was a very happy experience. The nursing care was excellent and all meals were varied and of a high standard. All in all a happy experience.
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Review from R S (Resident) published on 20 May 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant all over.
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Review from Hazel W (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been at Castle View for 4 years and I cannot praise the staff enough for their dedication to their positions and to the residents. They go the extra mile to ensure the residents are happy. As a relative it is very reassuring. I find all staff approachable, very friendly and always happy
to assist if needs be.
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Review from L B (Goddaughter of Resident) published on 3 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care home has a very positive atmosphere. All the staff including handymen, cleaners, carers, nurses, kitchen staff, receptionists, admin staff and managers are all extremely cheerful, welcoming and helpful. Nothing seems to be too much trouble and they go out of their way to resolve any problems
or issues. Everyone you meet greets you and are genuinely caring.
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Review from Joyce C (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 26 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care I receive at Castle View is more than excellent. The staff in all departments are very friendly, caring and cannot do enough for me.
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Review from I H (Respite Resident) published on 12 December 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Everything about this home has been marvellous.
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Review from K B (Husband of Resident) published on 13 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wife enjoyed herself in respite care in very good company and good service through all her staff-connection and services.
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Review from Rod C (Power of Attorney of Resident) published on 4 November 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was delighted that my dear friend was able to have been provided with the high level of care as provided by all members of staff during the three months spent at Castle View. The ability to review changing degrees of health was extremely helpful. The professionalism of the organisation is to be commended.
Many thanks.
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Review from S L (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Castle View are so kind, polite, helpful and welcoming. Everyone is well cared for and individual residents' needs are met with consideration and patience. The home and gardens are maintained to an extremely high standard.
The food is fresh, well cooked and well presented. I would have
no hesitation recommending Castle View to others.
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Review from K M (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 16 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A very well run care home that comes highly recommended by all, including my local GP.
The staff are very friendly, courteous and professional.
The care home is immaculate, every member of the staff goes about their day with a smile and it is obvious that they great a great deal of pride in their
work.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.962)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.962) out of 10 for Castle View is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 19 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.987 for Castle View is calculated as follows: ( (224 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 227 Ratings = 4.987
  2. 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 4.975 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Castle View is based on 19 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 3.975
    2. 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 57 registered maximum number of service users is 11.4, which has been reached with 19 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. 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: 4 Jun 2019

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Outstanding
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Ashika

Ashika Reddy

Job Title: Home Manager

Ashika leads the team and is ultimately responsible for every aspect of life in the home, ensuring the highest standards of care and service are delivered. Her door is always open if you have any questions or queries.

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