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Staff are proud to be one of the first homes to be accredited as part of Barchester’s 10-60-06 Dementia Care programme, reflecting the enhanced quality of dementia care and improved quality of life experienced by those they support. They also offer respite care and short breaks, which can be...
Care Provided by Barchester Mount Vale Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 67 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
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
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 Mount Vale Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Barchester Mount Vale 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
- Susan Carter (General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (67)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)
Barchester Mount Vale Care Home Reviews (94)
Barchester Mount Vale Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.792) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barchester Mount Vale Care Home has 94 reviews.
Caregivers excellent, professional and sensitive.
Support at a distressing time for residents and family is reassuring.
Links with local GP impressive.
Thank you very much for your review of Mount Vale. The team here work very hard to deliver excellent care and will appreciate your kind words. Kind regards.
My mother was at Barchester Mount Vale for a little over eight months before she passed away. Mum was very happy and comfortable at Mount Vale. The whole team were tremendous in the care they provided to Mum. she could be a little cantankerous at times, but the staff made great effort to get to know her foibles. They take time to help, to care and to support. Thanks to a great team.
Thank you for taking time to review Mount Vale. It is always lovely to receive such praise, and I will pass on your kind words to the care team who became very fond of your mother during her stay with us.
Kindest regards
Helen
Thank you.
Thank you for sharing your views at what must be a very difficult time. It means so much to our care team to receive such praise.
Kindest regards
Helen
My dad looks perkier than he has in a long time. The home is lovely, clean, great food etc which is important but it's the people that make it. They all deserve a huge thank you from the head office.
Thank you very much for taking the time to review our home. The care team work really hard to deliver excellent care to our residents and therefore it means so much to receive such kind words.
I cannot praise this nursing home highly enough. They looked after my mum in law during her final weeks of life, and the dedication, sensitivity, kindness and care received was exceptional. She required full palliative care and at times it became quite distressing for myself and the rest of our family, but again, ALL the staff looked after us sensitively and patiently, accommodating us overnight towards the end and showing us enormous compassion and understanding during Mum in law's final hours.
They are an exceptional team of professionals who work tirelessly to provide a happy, fun and safe living environment for all their elderly residents and regularly go over and above board to make Mount Vale 'homely'. We spent the last six days of Mum in law's life staying with her 24/7 and witnessed ALL staff, from housekeeping ladies to catering staff to nursing team, showing nothing but respect, care and patience to the elderly people residing there. Thank you so much.
Thank you very much for taking the time to review our home and for your generous comments. It means so much to receive such praise and I will pass on your kind words to the care team.
As I am not a "fly in the wall" I can't say how the 24hour is but as she is always clean, tidy and well fed. I assume this is all good and I'm sure my sister would let me know if it was otherwise.
A fairly new resident with complex physical and emotional needs who has been very warmly welcomed by all staff who are extremely friendly and compassionate. Very impressive all-round care.
Thank you very much for your generous comments. Our team at Mount Vale work hard to deliver outstanding care.
The care and compassion that I saw given to my friend and that her family and I received from every single member of staff we came into contact with, was 2nd to nothing. My friend told us that she was made to feel very welcome and cared for as soon as she arrived at Mount Vale and that this continued throughout her stay there. I witnessed 1st hand the total respect and dignity that all the staff gave her and when she took a turn for the worse, the staff made sure that they prepared us before we went into her room, for this, we will be forever grateful - thank you.
Thank you for sharing your comments. I am very proud of our care team and the excellent care they deliver.
A marvellous place to come. 5 start treatment on every front. Have already recommended Barchester Care Homes to 2 elderly relatives!
Thank you very much for your comments. I am pleased that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again
This care home should be CQC rated 'outstanding'. All staff greet you in the corridor and public areas. They interacted with my father in a very caring way; never making him, nor me, feel he was any trouble whatsoever. The staff give the impression that their job is a 'calling', a vocation; not something just to be done.
I cannot speak highly enough of Mount Vale.
Thank you for your kind words. Our team work really hard to provide excellent care, so it means a lot to receive such positive feedback.
End of life care fills families of loved ones with apprehension, but Mount Vale was absolutely wonderful in helping with my mum's passing. The staff are able to maintain an air of positive light-heartedness without ever being disrespectful, and they kept us fully informed, with dignity, in a most compassionate way. Having qualified nursing staff at the home was a big plus for us as they were able to look after her to meet all of her needs in her last days. The facilities and sense of community are excellent. Our heartfelt thanks go to you all!
What a wonderful place, mum is receiving such wonderful nursing care. It is like stepping into a five-star hotel. Every member of staff has treated her with the utmost dignity and the level of care she is receiving is amazing. They are also making dad so welcome as he visits every day.
Thank you for your kind review. Your comments are important to us as we are passionate about the care of those who live with us.
He died on October 3rd and was in Mount Vale for two and a half weeks and hospital before that.
The care of him at Mount Vale was wonderful in every way.
My wife is in for respite and recuperation after being hospitalised from a perforated ulcer. The home, the staff and the food are all "par excellence".
Homely, caring and approachable staff. Beautiful setting and dining facilities. A superior nursing home in most respects.
My husband has been a resident at Mount Vale for 3 months and has been given care and support and treated with dignity by a wonderful staff of nurses, carers and cleaners. Mount Vale has a very calm, peaceful and happy atmosphere and he is always listened to with individual attention and a smile.
Caring, friendly staff. Smart and polite.
Beautiful building and rooms. Like a 5 star hotel. My sister is treated with dignity and kindness. Wonderful food provided by the chef. Rooms and bathroom are clean and bright.
The gardens are looking blooming at the moment.
We appreciate the time taken to review our services. Our team at Mount Vale work really hard to go that 'extra mile'. Thank you for your comments.
Staff were very professional but also, kind, caring, friendly and supportive to residents and visitors alike. Residents are treated with kindness and with respect for their dignity.
Meals were good although could have been tailored to individual needs better i.e. smaller portions for poor appetites.
Mother was only in Mount Vale for 3 days, at the end of her life. The staff were excellent, both with caring for her needs and also for the family when visiting. We couldn't have asked for more.
Nursing care was outstanding.
Mum was treated with respect and dignity and all her physical, emotional and spiritual needs were met with skill, kindness and compassion.
Members of our family were also cared for at this difficult time and given support.
All staff enable Mum to pass away peacefully.
Thank you.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 01 April 2020Good
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (60) & Events (0)
- 28 Aug 2026
Mount Vale Care Home in Northallerton is inviting residents, families, friends and members of the local community to bring along their four-legged friends for a fun-filled Dog Show on Saturday...
- 25 Jun 2026
In order to support residents’ relatives and friends, and the local community, Barchester’s Mount Vale Care Home in Northallerton is hosting a free colour analysis event and cheese and wine...
- 14 May 2026
What a wonderful couple of days we’ve had celebrating Victory in Europe Day. A lovely street party filled with scones, cream and jam, homemade cakes, a quiz, sing-alongs and watching...
There are no upcoming events for Barchester Mount Vale Care Home.
Awards / Recognitions (15)
- 09 Jun 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- 09 Jun 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- 15 Apr 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Barchester Mount Vale Care Home.
Meet the Team (19)

Hi, I’m Sue.
I began my career in care in the early 1990s, starting as a Care Assistant. Over the years, I have progressed through various roles, including a Regional Support role, and have gained a wealth of knowledge and experience within the care sector. I have had the privilege of managing multiple homes, including working as a turnaround manager.
I am passionate about building strong teams and creating a positive environment where residents can live their best lives. Ensuring that residents receive the highest standard of care and have the best possible experience is something I truly care about.
Outside of work, I am a proud mum and have two dogs who bring lots of joy to my life. I enjoy crocheting and can never resist buying more wool! I also love going to the pictures every week and enjoy listening to music.
I feel incredibly proud of my career in care and remain passionate about making a difference to the lives of residents, their families and the teams I work with.

Hi, I’m Camille, Deputy Manager and Registered Nurse at Mount Vale Care Home.
I used to work in a different care home as a nurse, supporting residents with a variety of nursing and complex care needs. My experience in care has taught me that good nursing isn’t just about medications, observations and care plans; it’s about knowing the person behind them. Everyone has a story, and I’ve always enjoyed getting to know it.
One of my favourite parts of my role is leading and supporting our clinical team. I love coaching people, sharing knowledge and seeing someone grow in confidence. I try to be the person I wish I’d had around when I was learning: someone approachable who will help rather than make you afraid to ask questions.
I also genuinely enjoy spending time with our residents and learning about who they were before they came to live with us. They’ve had careers, families, adventures, romances, mischief and entire lives before we ever met them. Sometimes their stories are much more interesting than anything I could find on Netflix!
Outside of work, I’m a committed documentary binge-watcher, particularly anything involving true crime, investigations, war, soldiers or medicine. I also love House and Grey’s Anatomy. Apparently, working in healthcare all day and then coming home to watch fictional healthcare is my idea of switching off! On a good day, you may also find me in Wetherspoons.
I don’t have pets of my own, but I’ve managed to acquire several honorary ones! I’m friends with Ruby, a Spaniel–Black Labrador cross, and I’m the proud god-fur-parent to two cats, Whiskey and Kobe.
I take my work and responsibilities seriously, but I don’t think that means we have to be serious all the time. Care can be challenging, and sometimes a little kindness, a good conversation, and the right joke at the right time can completely change someone’s day.
At heart, I’m a people person. Whether I’m supporting a resident, coaching a colleague, solving a problem or simply making someone smile

Hi, my name is Mamta, and I’m a General Nurse at Mount Vale.
Before qualifying as a nurse in 2023, I worked as a Health Care Assistant. This experience gave me a strong passion for caring for others and supporting people in their daily lives.
One of the things I enjoy most about working at Mount Vale is spending time with our residents and their families. I love getting to know them, hearing their stories and learning about their lives and history. Building those meaningful relationships is a very special part of my role.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family. I also like keeping active through paddling and going to the gym.

Hi, I’m Brenda, a Registered Nurse at Mount Vale Care Home.
I started my nursing journey as a student and qualified as a Registered Nurse in 2012. I went on to work in London before joining the team at Mount Vale.
The warm and welcoming environment at Mount Vale, along with the wonderful residents, makes every day special. I enjoy getting to know each person, building trusting relationships and providing compassionate care that makes a genuine difference to their day.
When I am not at work, I enjoy going on nature walks and swimming. I’m also passionate about caring for others, meeting new people and making new friends.
I’m incredibly proud to be part of the Mount Vale team and feel privileged to make a positive difference to our residents every day.

Hi, my name is Yvonne, and I’m a General Nurse at Mount Vale. I qualified as a nurse in 2006 and, before joining Mount Vale, spent my nursing career working in hospitals.
My working life began in a few very different roles. I was a bingo caller in an arcade, worked as a cleaner and also spent time working in a factory. These experiences have given me a varied background and helped shape the person I am today.
One of my favourite things about working at Mount Vale is getting to know our residents and learning about their lives, experiences and stories. I really enjoy taking the time to listen and build meaningful relationships with them.
Outside of work, I’m a proud mum and enjoy spending time with my family. I love walking my dog, and I’m also a keen gardener. I have a pond at home, which I really enjoy looking after and watching the wildlife around it.

Hello, my name is Danny. I joined Mount Vale as Head Chef in August 2021.
I have over 30 years of experience as a Chef and am delighted to be working at Mount Vale to provide our wonderful residents with delicious and nutritious meals. I always ensure I plan a variety of options throughout the week, taking into consideration each resident's likes and dislikes.

Hi, my name is Louise. I have been working at Mount Vale since 2010. I am the activities coordinator. I am here to promote the well-being of our residents and ensure they have a variety of activities to get involved in. I love finding new creative ways to engage our residents and involve our local community.
I am a dementia champion for the home and enjoy continuing to learn and find more things I can do to help promote the well-being of our residents.
I love spending time with each individual, getting to know them so I can add individual needs into our plans. I love building strong relationships with our residents and families.
I am a crafty person and can be found doing diamond art and lots of other creative things when I am not at work. I love spending time with my family and going for walks with my dog Dottie and cuddling my cat Loki.

Hello, my name is Julie.
I have been working at Mount Vale since 2014 and take great pride in my work. My job is to manage our housekeeping team to ensure our residents' homes are well kept and always clean.
I enjoy spending time with the residents, and I always make sure I make time to chat with them.

Hi, my name is Corallee. Before joining Mount Vale in 2026, I worked in retail and spent time caring for my nan, which was a very special and rewarding experience for me.
I really enjoy spending time with the residents at Mount Vale, getting to know them, listening to their stories and learning about their lives and history. I feel it is important to build genuine connections and make each person feel valued and heard.
Outside of work, I have two cocker spaniels who keep me busy! I love taking them for walks and enjoying the outdoors. In my spare time, I also enjoy reading and embroidery.
I’m really enjoying my time at Mount Vale and look forward to continuing to get to know our wonderful residents and being part of their lives.

Hi, my name is Shona.
I have been with Mount Vale since 2009, and being receptionist, my job is to welcome all new residents, loved ones and visitors to the home with an inviting smile! As well as answer our incoming phone calls. If you have any questions about our home, please give us a call. I am always happy to help.
I love my job because I meet or talk to someone new every day!

Hi, I’m Dorothy, a Care Assistant at Mount Vale Care Home.
I have worked in care for many years in Scotland, where I have gained valuable experience supporting and caring for others. I truly enjoy my role and love getting to know our residents, learning about their lives, interests and experiences. Building meaningful relationships with residents and making a positive difference to their day is something I find especially rewarding.
Outside of work, I enjoy walking, listening to music and spending quality time with my family. I’m a proud mum, and my family means a great deal to me.
I’m also a proud dog owner and love spending time with my four-legged friend.

Hi, I’m Sandeep. I previously worked as a delivery driver and project engineer, which gave me a varied range of experience and helped me develop a wide range of skills.
I really enjoy spending time with our residents and getting to know them as individuals. Building relationships, listening to their stories and learning about their lives is something I find very rewarding.
Outside of work, I enjoy walking, going to the gym, spending time with cars and, most importantly, spending quality time with my family.

Hi, I’m Shaki, a Healthcare Assistant at Mount Vale Care Home.
Before joining Mount Vale, I worked as an agency support worker and, before that, as an administrative officer in my home country. These roles gave me valuable experience supporting others, which I have been able to bring into my role at Mount Vale.
I really enjoy getting to know our residents and spending time with them. Building positive relationships and being there to support people is something I find very rewarding, and I believe that kindness can make a real difference, especially when someone is going through a difficult time.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending quality time with my family. I also love reading and jogging, which helps me stay active and fit.
I don’t have a particular pet, but I do enjoy watching squirrels from afar! I’m also someone who genuinely enjoys helping people who may be struggling or in need of support, and I believe that everyone deserves kindness and understanding.

Hi, my name is Tracy. I joined Mount Vale in 2014, and I am a hostess.
I love my job as I am able to have lovely conversations with all of our residents and relatives every day. Previous to working at Mount Vale, I was a housekeeper or BT for 18 years, as well as being a creche leader at my local leisure centre.
Outside of work, I enjoy walking my dog and spending time with my family. I love animals, and I love to go out on adventures.

Hello, my name is Bill. I joined Mount Vale in 2024.
I am the gardener here, and I love being out creating beautiful grounds for the residents, family and community to enjoy. I enjoy gardening, playing pool, wildlife and going on holidays. I am proud to say I have won awards for Stockwell Council for the 'Britain in Bloom' and a gold medal at the Cheshire Show.
In my spare time, I also enjoy fundraising for charities.

Hello, my name is Carol.
I have worked at Mount Vale since 2009. I have always worked in the housekeeping team - before my career started at Mount Vale, I worked at another care home as well as a hospital. I love my job because I get to chat with each resident every day and hear all about their life stories.
Outside of work, I like to go for walks and visit my local pub with my friends and colleagues to socialise.

Hi, I’m Lynne.
I have had a varied career and have enjoyed many different roles over the years. I worked as an office junior at Boots for 20 years, ran a pub for a couple of years, and have experience in home care and as a Healthcare Assistant with the NHS. I also worked in retail before retiring. After retirement, I joined Mount Vale Care Home, where I now work as a receptionist and cleaner.
I really enjoy spending time with our residents, learning about them and helping to make a positive difference to their day. I’m a real people person and enjoy getting to know everyone.
When I’m not at work, I enjoy doing jigsaws, reading, watching sport and completing crosswords. I also love walking my greyhound and spending time with my four-legged friend.

Hi, I am Joanna. I am the hairdresser at Mount Vale and have been since 2021.
I have been a hairdresser for over 30 years. I love being able to come to Mount Vale and get to know all the residents and hear their stories while doing their hair. I find it a very rewarding job.
Outside of work, I love spending time with my family and walking my rescue dog, Hannah.

Hi, my name is Neil, and I’m the Regional Home Trainer at Mount Vale.
Before joining Mount Vale, I worked as a Health and Safety Officer and Training Manager, bringing my experience and passion for supporting people into my role today.
My favourite thing about Mount Vale is the residents. I really enjoy spending time talking with them, getting to know them and hearing their stories. I also enjoy supporting the staff team with their training and helping them develop the skills and confidence they need to provide the best possible care.
Outside of work, I’m a proud dad and enjoy keeping active. I love playing golf, fishing and going for walks with my Springer Spaniel.
I’m proud to be part of the Mount Vale team and enjoy making a positive difference to both our residents and staff.
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