Barchester Westvale House Care Home

Dad struggled to settle when he first moved into the care home after losing is wife, of sixty-four years, only a few weeks prior to this. But after only seven weeks in the home and several changes to his medications plus the care he was receiving, he was more settled and enjoying interactions with all the staff despite missing his old home. He's had a recent short spell in hospital but it was lovely to hear him say he was looking forward to getting 'home; - meaning the care home! So reassuring for us, as a family.

The service was excellent, the staff at Barchester Westvale House Care Home went the extra mile caring for my dad, until he passed, with the superb nursing care he received. The home is comfortable, safe and secure and welcomed my dad and family with compassion. The staff provide an excellent service to all and are a credit to the company. Thank you from all the family for the care my dad received, even if it was a short time.

Westvale has a calm atmosphere and everyone is made to feel welcome. Although Mum's appetite was small, she loved the food she had and her room was clean, bright and comfortable. For all the reasons already mentioned, we are so pleased that Mum's final weeks were in a place that was so caring and so responsive to her changing needs. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Westvale to anyone looking for a home where the care is superb.

Our fiercely independent mum refused to go into any home. We her daughters were at our wit's end and found the general manager wonderfully reassuring. Her team delivered 100% superb quality of care, concern and support. Confident they were listening, proactive, reactive and competent, a couple of minor initial niggles were quickly resolved with good communication, smiles and a can-do attitude. The hallmarks of a professional facility. The food, gardens, furniture and cleanliness were exactly what we hoped they would be. At the end of Mum's life, the whole team guided us and ensured she had a serene and calm soft landing. We were overwhelmed by the compassion showed to us as we kept a 3 day vigil and want to especially thank (in no order) those who cared for us as we cared for Mum. Thank you to you all.

Very happy with this home. The staff are very friendly and caring. Special mention goes to the member of staff in the office and Clement's nursing staff.

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%