
she is in the best place for a better, healthier, quality of life.Carol E(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

the experience for her was just wonderfulJanis K(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

"I feel that people are interested in me - this was a good move".Linda D(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

she is in the best place for a better, healthier, quality of life.Carol E(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

the experience for her was just wonderfulJanis K(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

"I feel that people are interested in me - this was a good move".Linda D(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Ouse View is a modern, purpose-built care home which been specifically designed to provide high-quality elderly care, including residential care, as well as care and support for individuals living with dementia on their memory lane community.
The home provides care and support to people living with dementia in a dedicated community with interior space, colours and bedrooms all designed to help with difficulties associated with the condition.
Interior design is similarly...
Care Provided by Barchester Ouse View Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 64 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
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- 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.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Barchester Ouse View Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Barchester Ouse 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
- Rebekka Richardson (General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (64)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (64)
Barchester Ouse View Care Home Reviews (56)
Barchester Ouse View Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.785) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barchester Ouse View Care Home has 56 reviews.
My choice of Ouse View Care Home, for my Aunt, proved to be the right one. I have always felt that the care, understanding, consideration of her needs had always been met. The staff and carers have shown great kindness and empathy to both my late Aunt and her family. I will always be so grateful that she was in Ouse View for her final days, and was with staff that she knew and cared for her. Thank you.
I have stayed at Ouse VIew for three weeks, recovering from knee surgery. My wife is a permanent resident here. I have received veru good care and attention throughout my stay - in all aspects of the home: eg: reception and admin. room service meals, laundry and washing, cleanliness, entertainment. The staff are always friendly, patient and helpful and nothing is too much trouble. They take a caring interest in residents with diligence and humour. They seem to like working here. I would gladly recommend Ouse View to anyone looking for a care home that is safe and friendly.
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I enjoyed doing activities with the residents in a beautiful lounge near my bedroom.
There was a wonderful warm, friendly atmosphere everywhere. I have already recommended Ouse View to friends.
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Mum is in respite care at the moment and I have nothing but praise for Ouse View and the staff. The premises are first class, modern, clean and beautifully maintained. The staff could not have been more welcoming and understanding at what has been a difficult time for our family.
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I was very worried about coming into respite care but the kindness of the careing staff, all of them, has made my stay comfortable and enjoyable. Nothing is too much trouble for them. My room is lovely with a nice view and a comfy bed. I really like it here and would certainly recommend it to all.
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There are plenty of activities for the residents. The dining room looks really nice. The staff are caring and friendly.
My father complains quite a lot to me about the food. He says it's average at best. On the menu it looks really good. I have tried to get them to improve the standard of the meals by taking part in a meeting on the subject and by answering the survey that they sent me and bringing attention to the food but my father still says it's not very good. This is disappointing considering the amount we pay. They have a French chef but he doesn't seem to be able to provide food to even a decent pub standard
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While my Dad was only with Ouse View for his last 6 weeks, I cannot speak highly enough of the care he received, and the commitment, patience and support from the staff who looked after him. It felt personal - he was not just a number - he was cared for with dignity and empathy, by people who had taken the time to know him. The facilities were clean, bright, welcoming and well maintained, and there was plenty of space to spend time with him. My thanks to all the staff involved in his care - it was very much appreciated.
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The rooms, shared spaces & garden are comfortable and welcoming, giving us lovely places to spend time together, including enjoying meals and sitting outside. We consistently saw him & other residents treated with dignity, gentleness and respect, even in more challenging situations.
Unfortunately Dad's health declined & he sadly passed away while a resident. As entered his final days, the team provided exceptional end-of-life care, ensuring his comfort while supporting our family emotionally & practically. Their compassion, expertise & respect continued even after his passing. It deeply impressed us all & stays with us.
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It is a modern, thoughtfully designed home with a 'home from home' feel in the furnishings and decor. The garden is also well designed with accessible decking and seating and mature trees that soften the views. The rooms have ensuite facilities with comfortable beds, armchairs and plenty of furniture for personal effects. The large windows provide good daylight and an outlook for the residents and everywhere is kept at a comfortably warm temperature. Dining rooms encourage a social atmosphere, and the food is freshly cooked with plenty of choice at each meal. Snacks and drinks are offered throughout the day. Housekeeping and laundry are also daily events delivering a high standard of cleanliness.
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The activities are varied and well planned - this was a key requirement.
Dear Trevor, Thank you so much for your kind words, I will be sure to share this with the team here at Ouse View
The visiting welcome and environment has been/is first class.
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My mum arrived for 2 weeks respite care in February and never went home. I can honestly say she is like a new lade living her best life at Ouse View. From the moment we stepped into Ouse View Mum has been treated with the most upmost respect, friendliness and the greatest care. She absolutely loves her new life at Ouse View, the staff and the residents have made changes to Mum's life none of us thought possible. A massive thank you to you all!
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Friendly, kind v efficient staff. Always a friendly welcome when visiting.
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Thank you, as its a relief to know he is safe, cared for and well looked after.
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We, the family were also cared for. An absolute gem of a home. We were all blessed to have found it.
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My mother has been a resident for six months now. We continue to be very impressed by the standard of care she has received. All the staff seem to go out of their way to support residents in a friendly but efficient manner and make visitors feel welcome to the home. She is treated as an individual and her specific needs are recognised and addressed. Our view is a lovely environment and staff work so hard to provide first-class care. The fees are not cheap but if you're lucky enough to have the money, it's worth every penny for the peace of mind knowing how good the care is. Thank you to everyone.
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My aunt has been at Barchester Ouse View Care Home for just over three months. She always said she never wanted to go into a care home but when she came to look around, she wanted to stay. She is very happy there, she has company, a lovely room, plenty of activities to keep her occupied, good food and most of all, a host of friendly staff for whom nothing is too much trouble. Best of all, peace of mind for me as I know she is being well looked after.
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My father-in-law came in for two weeks respite care whilst myself and my husband went on a much-needed holiday. The staff were all lovely and brilliant. My father-in-law loved his stay there and said all of the staff were so caring. His room was gorgeous. He loved the meals and also getting involved in the daily activities. It gave us great comfort to know he was in very safe hands so we could actually relax and enjoy our holiday. We would definitely recommend Barchester Ouse View Care Home to everyone we know. We are so thankful and grateful for taking great care of him.
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I have spent eight days as a resident in this beautiful care home, well looked after by all the staff and all kitchen and meal assistants. Minor problems have been attended so quickly and efficiently.
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A most distressing experience for me as a carer for my husband of 38 years who suffers from Alzheimer's. I needed a weeks respite having been ill myself. It was the hardest decision I have ever made as I promised I would never "put him in a home". I went to Ouse View and was pleasantly surprised at the high quality of staff and environment. Then he had an hours assessment. During both visits I repeatedly stressed that he needed personal care at all times due to incontinence and his inability, to change the necessary pants on his own. I left 50 pairs saying I would get more if required Only 14 out of 50 pairs had been used a week - 2 pairs every 24 hours! He uses 6-9 pairs in 24 hours. He has dementia and doesn't know when they need changing. If asked if he needs changing he will say "no". I had hoped this would be a regular respite care home for him but sadly not. My worst fears recognised. Have tried to get a meeting with the manager to no avail. Top cost doesn't mean top-quality care.
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Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 09 December 2021Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- 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.
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News (57) & Events (4)
- 29 Jul 2026
As part of Barchester's national 'get moving week' our café area was transformed into an indoor tennis court. We had such fun getting some light exercise done all whilst having...
- 20 Jul 2026
Whilst waiting for their hair appointments at our in house beauty salon our residents enjoyed a pamper session getting manicures from Activities Co-ordinator Makayla.
- 20 Jul 2026
We had the lovely Richard Morecroft bringing music and fun to our residents singing along to well known and well loved song from The Beetles, Johnny cash, Elvis Presley and...
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Awards / Recognitions (15)
- 09 Jun 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
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- 15 Apr 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Barchester Ouse View Care Home.
Meet the Team (4)

Thank you for taking the time to look further into what Ouse View has to offer to you or your loved one. Here is an opportunity to look at some of our staff team in the home, who all play a vital role in day-to-day life.
I am responsible for running this beautiful, purpose-built home and my passion is to provide an outstanding service for those that we support in a warm and pleasant environment.
I have worked for Barchester for over 6 years and was previously the Home Administrator for 2 years before being appointed to the role of General Manager at a sister home in March 2020. I moved to Ouse View in January 2022 and I am looking forward to working with the fabulous team here at the home and building great relationships in the local community.

My name is Louise and I am the Administration Manager at Ouse View.
I joined Barchester Healthcare in 2019 and I have over 13 years of administration experience specifically within the residential care sector.
I love working in a care home setting, and before taking up this role at Ouse View, I was the Administrator at another wonderful Barchester home, Lindum House in Beverley.

Hi, I’m Makayla, and I’m the Activities Coordinator here at Ouse View.
I started my career here at Ouse view originally as a carer in 2023, our life enrichment programme is something that has always been very close to my heart, I was given a chance to finally be a part of the activities team when I found out I was having a baby due in November 2026 and I’m very excited to bring life into the world, I have enjoyed learning from the team and found my passion to make the residents laugh and smile and enjoy their time here at Ouse View.

Hi, my name is Luke and I am the Head Chef here at Ouse View.
I joined Barchester and the Ouse View team in 2024 to be able to provide outstanding meals which are presented beautifully, and tailored to each resident's needs, wants and desires.
Frequently Asked Questions about Barchester Ouse View Care Home
What types of Care is Barchester Ouse View Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Barchester Ouse View Care Home have?
There are 64 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Barchester Ouse View Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Barchester Ouse View Care Home to the centre of York?
2.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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