Barchester Woodland View Care Home

Long View, 216 Turner Road, Colchester CO4 5JR
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  • Barchester Woodland View Care Home, Colchester
Barchester Colchester Care Home is a 2015 addition to this skilled and highly-respected provider's portfolio. A purpose-built environment with many homely qualities and en-suite bedrooms can be tailored to suit the care and lifestyle needs of client.

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.
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Care Provided

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 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

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1700

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.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Barchester Woodland View Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Adrien Csipkar (General Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • 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 (116)

9.6

Barchester Woodland View Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.632) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barchester Woodland View Care Home has 116 reviews.

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Review from AS (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 August 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Words alone cannot express the gratitude I feel for the kind, supportive and loving care you have provided my Mum. You are very special people providing a very special place for people to live. As I live in Devon, just knowing my Mum is being cared for and supported by you was a weight off my mind.
You not only enabled her to manage the sad loss of my Dad by taking care of her the way you have, you helped me manage this difficult time as well. Thank you all. You provide care good enough for your own family and this has proven especially true for mine.
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Review from Marilyn W (Friend of Resident) published on 2 August 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very nice and welcoming home, my friend loves it, that is what counts.
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Review from David M (Nephew of Resident) published on 26 July 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Caring, friendly and excellent in all respects.
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Review from Shirley M (Nephew of Resident) published on 25 July 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very good place all round.
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Review from Richard H (Brother of Resident) published on 28 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My brother entered Woodland View in December 2015. He was mentally and physically very poorly having tried to look after himself after the death of his wife 2 years earlier. He was suffering from the onset of dementia complicated by incontinence, poor diet, poor medication and a replacement hip which
had dislocated twice.
The loving care that Woodland View provided was outstanding at the physical, medical and mental level. He is now continent, able to walk unaided and his dementia is much less advanced. His emotional condition has improved dramatically and his quality of life is now enviable for a 79 year old widower. I, and other members of my family attribute this wonderful change to the skills and commitment of the team at Woodland View.
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Review from Ronald C (Brother of Resident) published on 20 June 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
On our visits to Woodland View, we always find the staff polite, cheerful and helpful. The facilities for residents and visitors are excellent.
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Review from Linda P (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 13 May 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is more like a "hotel" with nursing care. Everyone is well trained, friendly and kind. From the minute you enter the reception you know you are somewhere special. A shining example of how a care home should be ran.
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Review from Arthur H (Resident) published on 9 May 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
This review is based on a period of four months in this my first care home. I was looking for the following aspects of care.
Regular dispensing of my medications - very satisfactory
Three meals a day, Food quantity and quality - Food served is good quality, properly prepared and nutritional and correct
quality.
Laundry - The service is good and items have not been lost etc.
Staff - Staff are being recruited as the number of residents increases up to the target numbers. Staff are receiving the appropriate training and are well trained. As new staff in a new home they are all enthusiastic. My low mark for activities is due to the co-ordinator not having the necessary number of residents to organise a variety of games, quizzes etc at this time. A ten seater minibus has already been purchased and is now in regular use.
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Review from Ian R (Son of Resident) published on 26 April 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Excellent facilities, good food with choice of main meal at either lunch time or evening.
Inadequate staff levels of carers and/or poor quality of staff lets the facility down. This may be due to facility only being open a few months and current low occupancy but staffing needs to be improved/increased.
Outbreak of stomach bug in last few days of stay did not help staffing levels.
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Review from Norman (Resident) published on 5 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Just fantastic!
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Review from D W (Resident) published on 22 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I found the week I stayed at Woodland View just what I needed, specifically a very restful clam experience. The staff were kind and considerate, the accommodation in spacious room, well equipped with electronic bed, lovely bathroom with plenty of hot water. The food was exceptionally nice with good
service. Altogether I had no queries or grumbles it was a lovely stay. I would not hesitate to stay again.
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Review from Rajamani S (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Nice place, resident happy much better than her previous place. Relative much more engaged here and staff currently able to spend a lot of time with her.
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Review from H W (Resident) published on 8 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can only confirm my view that everything is excellent.
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Review from D W (Wife of Resident) published on 6 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband arrived here last Friday following a spinal stroke, an aortic dissection and a prolonged hospital stay. He had an unfortunate placement in a care home with several episodes of bad care. I chose woodland View after extensive searching. We are delighted with the quality of care and attention
to my husband's complex needs. The food is five star and I get lunch too! The room is comfortable and the equipment used is of top quality. He feels secure.
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Review from Herbert H (Resident) published on 8 December 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Two weeks respite care, all the staff are very helpful. The home and all about it is excellent.
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Review from Jane R (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 November 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a newly opened care home, I can say everything about the home and staff is absolutely outstanding. My mum is treated with respect and cared for in such an amazing way, she is so happy as am I. I didn't think care homes like this existed! amazing!
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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.632)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.632) out of 10 for Barchester Woodland View Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 19 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.632 for Barchester Woodland View Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (182 Excellents x 5) + (32 Goods x 4) + (7 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) + (9 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 231 Ratings = 4.632
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Barchester Woodland View Care Home is based on 19 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 60 registered maximum number of service users is 12, which has been reached with 19 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 18 Mar 2021

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Awards / Recognitions (17)

Meet the Team (10)

Adrien

Adrien Csipkar

Job Title: General Manager Joined: 2017

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!

Amanda

Amanda Loo

Job Title: Staff Nurse

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

Petra

Petra Hardman

Job Title: Activities Coordinator Joined: 2022

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.

Sophie

Sophie Wallace

Job Title: Care Practitioner

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.

Ella

Ella Birch

Job Title: Administrator Joined: 2020

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.

Tansie

Tansie Fitch

Job Title: Hairdresser Joined: 2017

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.

Iuliana

Iuliana Popescu

Job Title: Head Chef

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.

Heather

Heather Mann

Job Title: Head of Housekeeping Joined: 2018

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.

Brigetta

Brigetta Pakulnevic

Job Title: Healthcare Assistant

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.

Jain

Jain Thampi

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2020

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

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