Barchester Westvale House Care Home

I have been a carer for a few years and have been in quite a few nursing homes and was very impressed. Outside was smart and welcoming. Reception were very nice, friendly and helpful. First impressions, clean and tidy, wheelchair friendly, large life, lovely decor and the dining room looked like a restaurant with menu displayed. Lovely, well done.

The regular staff are excellent.

We are very grateful for the excellent care provided from the time my mother in law was discharged from hospital following two fractures until her death in September 2022. She reached the age of 102 so was extremely frail, and although she didn't manage to regain her mobility she did manage to enjoy the facilities in a wheel chair. Particularly impressive was the skin care.

Again, so pleased with informal welcome as I came through the door. Staff are always interested - "you're Mother's hot three cards today"! Upstairs, "would you like a cup of tea as well"? Mum feels safe and comfortable.

My mum has been in Westvale House Care Home for 18 months, since the middle of the pandemic. My mum loves living there, and the staff are all very caring and kind. My mum had a couple of visits from her friends over the past week. Both of them said to me how impressed they were with the welcome, cleanliness and friendliness at Westvale House - as am I. And how happy my mum is living in Westvale House - mum's friend said she had never seen someone living in a care home so happy! I chose Westvale House on the advice of a friend whose mum had been a resident there. I am really pleased we did, they have the highest standards of care and cleanliness for the residents and lots of activities for them.

I am very happy with the care and consideration my sister receives at Westvale. More importantly, my sister likes the staff and routine in her life; she tells me so. The care she receives has stopped her from being admitted to the hospital, as was previously happening before she came to Westvale. Thank you seems such a small word to say to everyone at Westvale, but it's meant with sincerity.

Using all services as a resident for three and a half years the staff are charming to my friend and very positive under restrictions. Many thanks for your care and support during this challenging time. My friend always feels safe and secure living here and enjoys the high quality of care given. Activities and Church services on a Sunday are most important to her. The garden is an area my friend enjoys very much, weather permitting.

My father has just returned from his stay at Westvale House care home and thoroughly enjoyed his stay. This is the second time he has needed respite care at Westvale and he was looking forward to visiting the home again and seeing all the staff again. My father is non-verbal due to a stroke but is very independent, but the staff at Westvale look after him with dignity and care for all his needs. He loves sitting in the gardens at the rear of the care home as the scenery is beautiful and is very peaceful. When ringing the care home each day to ask how he is doing, the staff always know what he has been doing, what he has had for his meals and what activities he has been doing, so this is reassuring to me to know he is happy and in a safe place. When contacting the care home to arrange his respite by phone or email the manager and all the staff always get back to me with any queries I may have immediately. Would definitely recommend Westvale if you need temporary or emergency respite.

Mum has made friends, she enjoys sitting chatting and laughing with them and taking part in the varied activities, she always enjoys the singer. The food is excellent with lots of choices and mum looks forward to mealtimes. I would have no hesitation in recommending Westvale House Care Home.

During my stay at Westvale, I received only kindness and support. All the staff were extremely helpful and friendly, observing all the rules for safety and security.

Westvale is a lovely friendly environment that caters to all resident's needs to ensure they have a happy life. Lots of activities to help enhance their days and bring back memories. I would defiantly recommend this home to anyone looking for care for elderly relatives.

The care home is beautiful. Mum is treated with the utmost respect, dignity, and care as she approaches the end of her life. The staff work to ensure she is comfortable, spotlessly clean, and nothing is too much trouble. A calm place which is extremely well run by the best of people in its field.

It is so friendly and everyone is friendly.

Caring, friendly, empathetic. Welcoming on arrival. Constant checking. Excellent care, activities and food.

Cleanliness is excellent. The food is excellent and beautifully presented. Activities first class. Life is enjoyable. Lights the place up, stimulate 110%

Through what is always going to be a difficult time for everyone, their support and kindness to both Dad, my wife and I, especially during Dad's final days was truly outstanding - thank you all so much.

Friendly staff. Bright, fresh, welcoming atmosphere. Lovely outlook form rooms. Pleasant garden. I visited my friend here and just wanted to share my first impressions (unable to comment on all aspects below).

Now that Mum has been diagnosed with dementia, we have sadly had to move her to another home. We are sorry to do this as the staff at Westvale have been so good to Mum and very helpful to us. She was extremely happy there, which gave us peace of mind.

I was very impressed with the care my friend has received whilst at Westvale House. All the staff have been lovely, and very attentive to her needs. They have made her stay at the home like a holiday when she was very worried. The food was brilliant, nothing was too much trouble. I can not thank the Home and the staff enough.

First impressions of a good care home are the staff, who are friendly, professional and nothing is too much trouble. The home is clean. This is so important for relatives to know that their loved ones are in a place that meets high standards of hygiene The food is excellent with a good selection to choose from. Peace of mind is so important for relatives knowing they are in safe hands.