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The location has been well chosen, being one of Colchester's beauty hotspots, while quality nursing professionals are recruited to safeguard high standards.
There are many activities planned and available for residents to choose from and the full-time activities team ensure that each resident is able to participate daily.
Care Provided by Barchester Woodland View Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 60 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
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- 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 Woodland View Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Barchester Woodland View 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
- Adrien Csipkar (General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (60)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (60)
Barchester Woodland View Care Home Reviews (126)
Barchester Woodland View Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.806) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barchester Woodland View Care Home has 126 reviews.
Mum stayed at Barchester Woodland View Care Home for 6 weeks respite. She had been struggling to cope following Dad's death and unfortunately had been admitted to a mental health unit twice. Her mental state is not good and she unfortunately may never be the same. My sister and I decided that a respite stay might do her some good as Woodland View Care Home arrange lots of activities to keep the brain and body stimulated and active. We hoped that it would help Mum get back into the real world and learn to mix and socialise too. Unfortunately, that did not happen but Woodland View could not have done more to encourage her. Woodland View arranged for Mum's meds to be dispensed from a local chemist, arranged for a nurse practitioner to visit when Mum was unwell, bought a fan for Mum during the recent hot weather and also bought a reusable dossett box to contain mum's drugs when she left. They also made sure that Mum had an extra week's supply before she left too. Every member of staff that I met was helpful and kind. All due to excellent leadership.
Thank you so much for your feedback, I hope Mum is doing well. If you need us, you know where we are.
I would suggest anyone looking for a safe place for a loved one who is vulnerable and in need of care to visit Barchester Woodland View Care Home. The nurses and carers are so lovely with smiles, nothing is too much trouble, and they are prepared to adapt their duties around the most difficult resident. My husband was unhappy with the room, but within 30 minutes of the manager being made aware of this, my husband was moved to a different room and much more settled. The rooms are clean, fresh and modern and very pretty, there is a lovely dining room, sitting room and other facilities not to mention a beautiful garden, there are planned activities every day. There is a different menu of choice for each meal, but again, if this is not what is wanted, other choices are available. Staff treat family and friends as important. If someone visiting is spotted in distress, they will stop what they are doing to offer words of comfort and a cup of tea. Visiting is 24 hours - come and go as you please.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We aim to ensure that everyone is comfortable and happy - my door is always open.
My parents stayed in Woodland View for three weeks respite while I was on holiday. I would thoroughly recommend this home to anyone looking for good care and very comfortable surroundings. The staff were very attentive and helpful. Activities were on most days, which my mum thoroughly enjoyed. I would not hesitate to send my parents there again, in fact, my mum was sad to leave.
Thank you so much for the kind words. Your parents were lovely, and we cannot wait to see them again. Anytime you are in the area, please pop in and say hello.
A new manager took over earlier this year, and what an asset to Barchester. He was always ready to chat, and all the staff really liked him (extremely approachable and genuinely understanding). I spent three nights sleeping by my husband's bedside before he died, and I was so well looked after with food, drinks and words of comfort from everyone who was on duty. I will be forever grateful. Thank you.
Thank you so much for your lovely words. I will ensure the staff are aware that Woodland View is an amazing home with outstanding staff.
I do not exaggerate when I say the wonderful staff here have brought her back to life with their exemplary care delivered with kindness and compassion.
My sister is now well on the road to recovery and has the sparkle back which we sadly hadn’t seen for many months prior to her going to Woodland View. She is now enjoying life again in a place that is full of life and laughter.
As a family we couldn’t be happier with the care she is receiving, and we are so grateful to all the staff for everything they have done and continue to do. Thank you so much.
Thank you so much for your kind words. I am glad our team can bring some sparkle to people's lives. I will pass this on to the amazing staff at Woodland View.
Father began as respite before permanently joining the Memory Lane Community at Woodland view. We are impressed by the standard of care and attention given to him by the dedicated team of professional staff. Communication is excellent and we are kept updated, especially as father's behavior can at times prove challenging.
Our mother was a resident at Woodland View for two years. She had always been very independent and had lived on her own for many years. The decision to move out of her own home into a care home was not an easy one. As a family, we did a lot of research before choosing Woodland View. It was the right decision! Our mother was very well looked after. The staff were caring and considerate. They got to know her and made a real effort to help her to settle in. Other residents were also friendly and we got to know them too. Our mother was a resident there during the height of the pandemic when the country was in full lockdown. Although an extremely difficult and worrying time, it was reassuring to know that she was safe and well cared for. The staff - at all levels - were amazing. We are so grateful to them.
My mother-in-law was extremely well looked after at Barchester Woodland View Care Home. I visited Barchester Woodland View Care Home and it felt like I was in a five-star hotel, not a care home. The management team were outstanding, very professional and catered for all of our needs. The staff were extremely professional kind and very considerate. The facilities are outstanding with a 5-star feel. The care home offers marvellous considerate care at great value for money.
Thank you for your valuable comments. We are happy to hear that we were able to meet your expectations.
I stayed at Woodland View Care Home for two weeks after a major foot operation. As per the consultant's advice, I had to keep my foot raised most of the time for the 2 weeks of recovery. I took along my own leg support which was specifically designed for this recovery. The staff all seemed very happy, were supportive and all my care needs were catered for. I would thoroughly recommend after my 2 weeks respite here.
Thank you for your valuable feedback. Happy to hear that you enjoyed your respite stay
My Grandmother was dearly looked after at Barchester Woodland View Care Home. I visited Barchester Woodland View Care Home and it felt like I was in a five star hotel not a care home. The management team were very professional and welcoming as were all of the staff. Exquisite facilities and a palatial decor and feel about it. Great value, particularly if you take up the current offer till May 2021.
Thank you for your valuable comments, especially your time during such a difficult time for all of you.
I visited mom after many months today after lockdown. She is happy and very well looked after all through the months of the pandemic. It's a beautiful home with a very caring staff. I am very happy that I chose this fantastic care home.
Hi Jain, thank you very much. I am so please to know that you liked our home and that we were able to meet your expectations.
I have been very well looked after by caring and kind staff.
Thank you and very pleased to know that you are happy with the service and welcome back anytime.
I came to this beautiful home in December. I came in feeling that I have no life left. But the staff here are amazing and they did everything that they can to make me feel positive and full of life and laughter. I couldn't have asked for more after a long, horrible hospital stay. It's a beautiful home - I mean 'home' and lovely gardens.
Thank you, Patrick. It's very heart-warming to hear that.
Wonderful care. Although Mum was not at Woodland View long, she was treated with dignity alongside outstanding and friendly care. The support we received as a family, from all staff, was the best. We are very grateful, even with the difficulties of lockdown, that Mum's last weeks and palliative care were in such a caring, homely environment.
Dear D B,
Thank you very much for your lovely comments, it's much appreciated.
I can never thank the caregiver enough for her care on her last few days.
Beautiful location, right next to the country park.
Thank you for taking the time to give us feedback. It's much appreciated.
Amazing care. I am overwhelmed by the care and support received for my Nan. We moved her from another home but I am so glad that we made that decision. Nan received the best care. Very supportive staff and management. They kept us informed and involved even during the lockdown and crisis.
Hi Tancy, thank you very much for your time.
RegardsAnu Jose
I am here for a short stay and like it very much especially the garden. Very good.
Thank you, very much Phillip. I am so pleased to hear that you are enjoying your stay with us.
I can't comment on rooms, facilities or activities as I didn't go in but my husband is very happy.
Thank you, very much. I am so pleased to hear that your husband had a pleasant experience.
Very good home and fantastic staff. Thank you, team Woodland for making sure that you look after my mom so well. Especially when I am so far away, its a relief to know that my mom is well looked after.
Thank you Sandra for your lovely comments. It's much appreciated.
It’s an excellent place.
Staff are very lovely and caring.
My mom had a beautiful life; among the caring people.
Thank you. We will miss your visits. Hope to see you at the summer party and other events.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 18 March 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.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (3) & Events (0)
- 05 Feb 2025
Today marked the first of our 2025 Activities Team 'Woodland View Wishes' initiative. We will reveal more about the initiative and how you can help tomorrow evening...Watch this space! For...
- 08 Nov 2024
: Residents get a backstage invite with cast of ‘Legally Blonde’ Two of our residents used to love going to the Westend, and watching musicals, however confidence has made it...
- 21 Oct 2024
Plenty of fun at the Pumpkin Patch! CONTENT: We love discovering new places to visit here at Woodland View, so we were very excited to learn about a ‘”Pumpkin Patch”...
There are no upcoming events for Barchester Woodland View Care Home.
Awards / Recognitions (21)
- 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 Woodland View Care Home.
Meet the Team (10)

I am passionate about our residents being safe, making them happy, and enabling them to lead fully enriched lives whilst always receiving the highest quality of care.
One thing that I feel is really important is offering residents a lot of personal choices and, as Woodland View is their home, they have the right to choose what goes on here. I am hands-on in my role, I like to spend as much time as possible with the people that we care for and I also really enjoy getting to know our residents' families and providing them with support when they need it.
Our team here at Woodland View are dedicated to guaranteeing that all of our residents are treated with dignity, respect and attention, thus, in turn, enabling them to celebrate life in their new Barchester home which I feel exceptionally privileged to be a part of.
My door is always open and I look forward to welcoming you to Woodland View very soon!

Hi, my name is Amanda and I am a staff nurse here at Woodland View. I help to support our residents in daily life.

Hi, my name is Petra and I'm the Activities Coordinator here at Woodland View. I love seeing the difference that activities can make to each individual, finding out what interests they have and ensuring I incorporate that into our activities here.
I love music and drama coming from a musical background as a singer all over the country, music is important to me and I feel it makes such a difference to everyone, it evokes memories, and creates happiness. I also love to boost residents' self-esteem by creating pampering sessions and having one-on-one time to relax and reminisce.
A lot of our residents also enjoy our special trips out on our Mini Bus as we create new, special memories together at Woodland View.

Hello, my name is Sophie and I am a Care Practitioner. My role is to help look after residents' daily care needs and see to it that they are always getting the very best care.

Hello, my name is Ella, I am the Administrator at Woodland View
This is my first job in the Healthcare Sector and now I can’t imagine doing anything else. I love all the different people I get to meet and the friendships I make with staff, residents and relatives alike. It makes me really happy to know that I get to make a difference in the lives of the residents I help care for and seeing the smiles on everyone’s faces brings me huge amounts of joy. Working at Woodland View is such a rewarding job and I am very glad that I have a place here in our little work family.

My name is Tansie Fitch,
I have been working at Woodland View for nearly a year as the resident hairdresser. I also spent a year as Activities Assistant. I find I am regularly smiling because that is how these people make me feel, happy to be in there company.
Being in my late 40's I am for the first time fulfilled in my working role.

Hi, I am Iuliana and I am proud to be Woodland View's chef.
Running the kitchen at Woodland View is very rewarding and my team and I strive to create menus that residents love. I meet every new resident to learn about their dietary needs, likes and dislikes. I love creating meals for special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries and Christmas.
Meal times at Woodland View should feel like a family gathering and I aim to provide delicious food to make the experience wonderful.

My name is Heather Mann. I started at Barchester in September 2018 as a General Assistant and progressed to Head of Housekeeping of which I am very proud. My role is to ensure that Woodland View is clean and sparkling for the residents making it a beautiful place to be.

Hello, I am Brigetta and am one of the Healthcare Assistants here at Woodland View.
This is a beautiful home and the whole team works very hard to keep the residents happy, healthy and safe.

Hi My name is Jain and I'm Woodland view's Deputy Manager
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