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A highly skilled and attentive team creates tailored care plans that reflect each person’s needs, preferences, and life story. Mealtimes are a highlight, with trained chefs...
Care Provided by Barchester Cherry Trees Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 81 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
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- 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
Weekly Charges per Person
This Weekly Fee rate is an indication only of a typical standard fee rate for a resident living in a standard, comfortable room. A final Weekly Fee rate will be confirmed once we have carried out a pre-admission needs assessment. For nursing care, Weekly Fee rate will be dependent on personal needs.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Barchester Cherry Trees Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Barchester Cherry Trees 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Debbie Osborne (General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (81)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (81)
Barchester Cherry Trees Care Home Reviews (103)
Barchester Cherry Trees Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.730) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barchester Cherry Trees Care Home has 103 reviews.
An excellent experience with caring staff and management. Highly recommend this care home to everyone. Made my mother's last few days happy ones.
Thank you for your positive and complimentary feedback for the care your mother received whist she lived with us here at Cherry Trees Care Home.
My wife has been in Cherry Trees for a year. The care she has had has been very good, but with the new manager and her team, things have improved.
Thank you for taking the time to complete your positive review for Cherry Trees Care Home. Your feedback is important to the team at Cherry Trees and we appreciate your continued support at the care home.
My mother has been very well cared for since she came here a year and a half ago. Would highly recommend Cherry Trees.
Thank you for taking the time to review our home, your feedback is really important to us.
The Cherry Trees Care Home is very good. My mother has been here for nearly 2 years. She loves the activities team and really enjoys being there.
Thank you for taking the time to review our home, your feedback is really important to us.
In my experience, quality of life for residents generally and my friend, in particular, has improved with interesting things to see and do.
However, I did point out recently that the persistent noise of the call bells would stop me from ever wanting to live there. Call bells now much quieter - hooray and thank you.
Thank you for your kinds words.
My father was fortunate enough to be resident in the 'memory lane' section of Barchester Care Home for the last few months of his life. During the time he was there, the level of care provided by the staff was excellent, many of the staff clearly knew him personally and showed a genuine desire to care and look after him. We spent a good deal of time in the home and could clearly see the level of care provided by all staff was very good. All areas of the home were comfortable and homely and activities for residents were superb - thank you.
Thank you for your lovely comments.
He told me how good the food was and more importantly how the staff promoted his independence. He remarked how good the staff were to him and well they looked after him. He is looking forward to his next stay.
Thank you Marguerite, lovely comments.
All staff in memory lane at Cherry Trees are amazing. They look after my mum so well and knowing my mum is cared for so well is reassuring.
Thank you Christopher for your lovely comments.
After a recent stay in hospital the staff have cared, nursed, encouraged and helped to get my dad's level of mobility and health back to where it was a couple of months ago.
Many thanks to all.
Thank you, Sharon, for your lovely comments.
Activities provided are suitably varied.
Staff are helpful, understanding, patient and hard-working.
My relative is very happy there.
Thank you for your kind words.
Now under new management and things are a lot better and still improving.
Thank you Ann for your comments.
The overall standard of care is good. However, the one concern I have is the time it takes to answer the call bell, which can take up to 20 minutes at times.
Thank you for your review, and your feedback. Here at Cherry Trees we are constantly looking to improve our service. On the call bell issue you unfortunately had, we have implemented a new system to ensure that the call bell is answered within 5 minutes. We apologise that this issue has occurred but we thank you for your feedback, and we aim to ensure that this doesn't happen again.
I feel love to the residents is shown by all levels to residents in their care. All are made to feel as if this is "their home" and relatives are welcome to visit when they wish.
Thank you Janet for your lovely comments.
Having been at three previous care homes, Cherry Trees is a breath of fresh air - quite literally! The caring attitude of the team, the homely environment, the cleanliness of all rooms and communal areas is not only impressive but is a result of the passion each member of staff puts into their role of care. My father has not looked so well for at least two years and until he arrived and settled in, his prospects had been dismal. Now he is fed well, has excellent personal care, has built good relationships with staff and is offered fun and stimulating activities. I cannot praise this home enough.
Thank you, L B, for your wonderful comments. I am so happy to hear how well the team are supporting your loved one.
The nurse in charge came to administer the night time medication for my mum. She has a very warm and gentle personality and reassured mum that she was giving her medication (via a spoon). My mum appeared to want to settle down for the night and the nurse was very patient with a loving and understanding of mums tiredness, questions and sense of confusion and needing help with pillows etc to get comfortable. Also, the nurse has a good understanding of my own relationship with mum, leaving me to chat and be with her before she slept. I felt a strong sense of comfort, security and confidence, that mum's needs were met in a professional and dignified and respectful way. Thank you to all the staff and manager.
Thank you for your kind comments.
The care home provider acknowledged in writing that they had indeed lost the items but that it clearly stated in their Ts&Cs that personal belongings were not insured.
My father is now in another care home; the care is second to none.
I am the new General Manager of Cherry Trees and was very sad to hear that your experience of the care here was not as you felt it should be. Since I arrived I have sought to ensure that every aspect of the resident experience in my home is the best it can be. Barchester care homes have the best...
The worse things that happen is the loss of clothes and belongings but you have to forgive this as people with dementia have forgotten some boundaries and quite innocently and happily help themselves to things in others rooms. As long as the staff are aware of what has gone missing they will make every effort to find it.
My grandmother has been a resident for only 8 months but seems to have settled quite well into the home. The staff here all seem very nice but seem to be rushed off their feet all the time. So when my grandmother rings her alarm it can sometimes take an unacceptable length of time for a carer to respond. She has also seen a lot of changes in staff in the short time she has been a resident. Her room is quite comfortable, food, on the whole appears good and there is a good range of activities available for those who wish to join in.
The Cherry Trees Care Home is always welcoming. It has a happy atmosphere and the staff are caring and courteous.
Since Dad arrived at Cherry Trees he has been a lot happier in himself. He has been treated with dignity and care. He has been well looked after. He has had a couple of falls. Very pleased with everyone involved with his care.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 11 September 2021Good
- 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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Awards / Recognitions (17)
- 09 Jun 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- 09 Jun 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- 15 Apr 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (8)

Having initially joined Cherry Trees as the Head of Care. After a career in teaching and caring for children, my promotion to General Manager of Cherry Trees Care Home has enriched my passion for ensuring our resident's specific care and nursing needs are met and are the core of the wonderful work the team does here.
Staff training and development is of the utmost importance to me, as a qualified trainer for Barchester Healthcare, I ensure that our team are up-to-date with the latest research, policies and best practices, so that I can enhance the quality of care delivered throughout the home.
I am committed to the delivery of person-centred care and focus on what residents can do, not what they can't. I promote independence and well-being and consider working in this sector to be a privilege, not a job.
I am dedicated to ensuring the delivery of high-quality care by my team and endeavour to create happiness amongst residents at Cherry Trees.
My door is always open if you wish to discuss your care or that of a loved one and I look forward to meeting you soon.

I bring over 20 years of administrative experience, including many years supporting a domiciliary care provider, where I developed a strong understanding of the compassion, organisation, and attention to detail that underpin excellent care. I’m dedicated to keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes so residents, their families, and our staff can focus on what matters most. Whether it’s coordinating information, solving day-to-day challenges, or simply being a steady point of contact, I take pride in creating a calm and reliable foundation for others to thrive. I’m genuinely delighted to be part of the Cherry Trees team and to contribute to the warm, supportive environment we’re known for.

My name is Anish, and I am the Clinical Lead Nurse on Young at Heart. I’m originally from India and moved to England in 2023, bringing with me a wide range of clinical experience from both NHS and private hospitals in India, as well as from my time working in Muscat. These diverse settings have shaped my approach to care, giving me a deep appreciation for compassion, cultural understanding, and high clinical standards.
I am genuinely passionate about nursing and take great pride in my role as Clinical Lead Nurse here at Cherry Trees. Working with our residents on Young at Heart is incredibly rewarding, and I am committed to supporting their wellbeing and providing consistent, person-centred care for many years to come.
The team at Cherry Trees has been wonderfully supportive, and I feel very happy and settled in my role. Being part of such a dedicated and caring environment motivates me every day, and I look forward to continuing to grow with the team and contribute to the exceptional care we provide.

I am the Clinical Lead of the Young at Heart Community. I originally trained and qualified as a nurse in Poland, where I spent 24 years working in hospital settings and developing a strong foundation in clinical practice, patient care, and team leadership. In 2006, I moved to the UK and continued to build my career across a range of clinical nursing roles, gaining valuable experience in different care environments and strengthening my commitment to high-quality care.
I joined Cherry Trees in 2019 as an RGN on nights, and over time, I was proud to progress into the role of Clinical Lead. Supporting the Young at Heart Community is incredibly rewarding, and I am dedicated to ensuring our residents receive compassionate, consistent, and clinically excellent care. Working alongside such a committed and supportive team makes my role even more fulfilling, and I am proud to contribute to the warm, caring environment we strive to maintain every day.

I joined Cherry Trees in March 2023, and from the moment I arrived, I knew I had found somewhere special. I’ve spent my whole career in the care sector, and stepping into the role of Lead Activity Coordinator has truly felt like the perfect fit. I absolutely love what I do. Creating meaningful, joyful experiences for our residents is something I’m deeply passionate about, and I’m always looking for new ways to enrich their lives and make every day feel special.
There is nothing more rewarding than seeing our residents’ faces light up when an idea comes to life; those moments are magical and remind me why I love this work so much. Being part of a team that shares the same dedication and warmth makes it even better. Cherry Trees has become more than just a workplace for me; it genuinely feels like my forever home.

I am the Head of Housekeeping at Cherry Trees, where I oversee both the housekeeping and laundry teams to ensure our home is always clean, comfortable, and welcoming. My background includes many years working in hotels, where I developed exceptionally high standards and a strong eye for detail, skills that I bring into every part of my role here.
I take great pride in going above and beyond to make sure our residents have everything they need, from a spotless environment to the small touches that help them feel truly cared for. Supporting their comfort and well-being is at the heart of what I do, and I’m committed to maintaining a home that residents, families, and staff can feel proud of every day

I have been part of Cherry Trees for over six years, and I truly love working with our residents and the wonderful team around me. My role involves working closely with contractors and supporting the ongoing maintenance and development of our home. Over the years, I’ve gained a wide range of new skills through my time with Barchester, which has helped me grow both personally and professionally and strengthened my ability to keep Cherry Trees running smoothly.
I’m naturally positive, always ready to help others, and I don’t like to stay still for long. I enjoy being busy, getting stuck into new challenges, and bringing a smile to the people around me. Cherry Trees is a place I’m proud to be part of, and I’m committed to contributing to a safe, welcoming, and well-maintained home for everyone who lives and works here.

My name is Ayshat, and I am the Head Chef here at Cherry Trees. My journey began 10 years ago when I joined the team as a Kitchen Assistant. Through hard work, dedication, and a real love for what I do, I’ve been able to grow and progress into the role I’m so proud to hold today.
I trained through Barchester’s Chef Academy, and I’ve been incredibly supported along the way. Guidance and support have helped me develop my skills and confidence in the kitchen.
Creating delicious, nutritious meals for our residents is something I care deeply about, and it means so much to hear how much they enjoy the food. Knowing that my cooking brings comfort, joy, and a sense of home to our residents is the best part of my job.
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