
Absolutely brilliant! Staff are friendly, and caring for the residents is the number one priority.Tara B(Granddaughter of Resident/Service User)

I would like to say how amazing the staff are; they are so caring. Genuinely interestedBreada L(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


Absolutely brilliant! Staff are friendly, and caring for the residents is the number one priority.Tara B(Granddaughter of Resident/Service User)

I would like to say how amazing the staff are; they are so caring. Genuinely interestedBreada L(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


This beautiful purpose-built home provides high-quality residential care to older people, including those living with dementia. The 24-hour care is provided in a warm, welcoming environment, with delicious meals, daily activities, and a choice of therapeutic support. Together, the team works to stimulate residents’ minds and empower them to approach their future in a positive way.
The home's Memory Lane community provides specialised resources for those living with dementia, including adapted...
Care Provided by Barchester Kings Park Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 68 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
Other Care Provided
- Stroke
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- 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 Kings Park Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Barchester Kings Park 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
- Jenna May(Senior General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (68)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (68)
Barchester Kings Park Care Home Reviews (46)
Barchester Kings Park Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.875) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barchester Kings Park Care Home has 46 reviews.
Absolutely brilliant! Staff are friendly, and caring for the residents is the number one priority. Granny is the happiest she has been for years, and we are so grateful for everything they have made the change into the care home so easy! The staff are always happy to take a moment to answer our questions also, which makes the transition feel less scary. Really happy!
Thank you for your lovely review, which the team were very pleased to receive. Your grandmother is a very popular resident, and all the residents and staff now know the words to 'Daisy, Daisy' off by heart! We'll have to do a little concert for you when you next visit.
My mum is on Memory Lane, and I would like to say how amazing the staff are; they are so caring. Genuinely interested in giving the best care and making the life of my mum the best it can be. They are friendly and have given me emotional backup. Thank you.
Thank you for your review, and I am pleased that you feel we are also supporting you as well as your mum. It's important to us that relatives also feel they are part of the Kings Park family.
Disappointing after previous brilliant service at another Barchester home.
Mother and father-in-law arrived at Kings Park after quite a few problematic weeks, mother from another care home and father a month later from hospital. The staff at Kings Park have been exceptional. Nothing is too much trouble, everything is explained in good detail. The management team have been extremely helpful, understanding and accommodating of our family needs. The care staff are patient, kind and compassionate to just the right level and the admin team can always find the answer to questions and is extremely welcoming. All in all a beautiful home with excellent facilities and excellent staff.
It's been a delight having your parents-in-law with us at Kings Park and we are so pleased you feel your decision to become part of the Kings Park family was the right one.
She is taking her medicines, eating plenty of delicious food offered at Kings Park, socialising with the other residents and going on organised trips to Bournemouth and the New Forest. More than that we all think mum is happy at Kings Park.
Well done to the Kings Park team.
Thank you for your lovely comments about our home and team. I will ensure the team receive your wonderful feedback. I am delighted that you and your brothers are all pleased that your mum is happy at Kings Park.
My mum was the first resident at Kings Park Care Home and was treated like royalty upon arrival and ever since. Mum has settled in very well following a turbulent time due to her dementia. All the staff and management have been absolutely fantastic and I couldn't praise them highly enough. I know mum is happy there and that makes me and our family happy and grateful. The support from everyone means the world to mum and all of her children. Thank you Kings Park.
Thank you for your comments, which were gratefully received by all the team. It's an absolute pleasure having your mum here at Kings Park.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 02 February 2023Good
- 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
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News (147) & Events (1)
- 30 Jul 2026
We're delighted to announce that at our Open Day on Saturday 5th September we'll be launching Portraits & Memories at Kings Park. Created to celebrate the people who matter most....
- 16 Jul 2026
We love celebrating birthdays at Kings Park Care Home - Barchester Healthcare. Olive’s birthday cake was made by our chef Jordan! It looked amazing and tasted even better!
- 07 Jul 2026
We had a great time reminiscing about ‘Summer Holidays, back in my day!!’ What a delight to have had such a fun afternoon. A trip down Memory Lane ??
- 27 Aug 2026Organiser: Barchester Kings Park Care Home
Awards / Recognitions (56)
- 10 Jun 2026Recipient: Barchester Kings Park Care Home
- 09 Jun 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
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Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Barchester Kings Park Care Home.
Meet the Team (23)

Hi, my name is Jenna, and I am the General Manager here at Kings Park Care Home.
I have worked in senior healthcare roles, including the Royal Bournemouth Hospital, and have spent the past ten years working in management in a nursing home environment, having experienced domiciliary, acute and nursing care settings. I understand and empathise with the challenges residents and their families are going through when looking for care for themselves or their loved ones. It is my mission to ensure the transition is as smooth as possible.
Supporting the families of those in our care is something that I feel very strongly about, and from the time of enquiry, through to moving in and beyond, I aim to be there for the families as much as the residents themselves. Moving into a care home can often be a huge change as their loved one adapts to new surroundings, gets to know all of the teams supporting residents with their needs. I am well aware of how important reassurance and constant communication are for all involved. This is something that the Kings Park family are very good at as a whole, and I am so lucky that I get to share all my knowledge and work with such a fantastic team.
My ethos is ensuring that each and every resident lives their lives to the full, celebrating each day in a warm and welcoming environment, with a range of life-enriching activities tailored to residents’ interests and abilities, outstanding person-centred care and the most delicious food prepared by our talented chefs at Kings Park. Being a resident of St. Leonards myself, I have great links with the local community, giving the residents the opportunity to still feel part of our local community.

I joined the team at King's Park in 2024, coming from other Senior healthcare roles within the care home setting, including residential, dementia and nursing.
Before embarking on a career change into health care, I worked in leadership roles in the hospitality sector; being able to transition my prior experiences and implement them in my roles in health care, continuing to strive for further self-development.
Cultivating interpersonal relationships within the team, residents, relatives and multidisciplinary professionals.
Collaborating to achieve overarching goals to meet and exceed needs with exceptional service; providing person-centred support in a secure, comfortable environment.
Being adaptive, supportive, with a dynamic approach and altruistic efforts to empower and embrace the positive culture within King's Park to ascertain our commitment to celebrating life and embracing each individual.
In my downtime, I love spending time with my family. I like to be creative, enjoy crafting and baking, and taking on new adventures and experiences. Enjoy travelling, exploring different countries. Even if for a day!

Jon brings over 20 years of experience as a chef in the care home sector. In addition, he spent 2 year working directly in care, giving him an insight into residents’ individual needs and the vital role nutrition plays in supporting health, dignity and overall wellbeing.
He leads a strong and dedicated kitchen team, guided by his personal ethos, “Fail to prepare, prepare to fail”.This principle underpins the culture of the kitchen, ensuring careful planning, consistency and excellence in every meal served. His attention to detail and commitment to personalised nutrition play an essential role in making mealtimes a positive and meaningful part of daily life here at Kings Park.

My role is to ensure that our activities, outings and the entertainment we provide are stimulating and inclusive of all our residents, no matter their challenges. It is important to me that our weekly calendar offers enriching experiences with music from live entertainers, visits to various locations outside the home, as well as arts and crafts tailored to individual abilities.
Getting to know our residents better is so important, and through regular family and friends’ meetings, we can gain a greater understanding of their loved ones' interests and life before joining Kings Park, which will make for a richer activities program to be developed.
I look forward to getting to know you and your loved ones.

Jackie comes to us with a wealth of knowledge and experience from her 15 years in the care industry, having worked with adults with learning difficulties and children with autism, before finally working in the older adult care sector. However, it was caring for her late grandfather that prompted her to step into the industry, where she specialised in end-of-life care and provided much-needed support and help to families and loved ones as somebody neared their natural end.
Three years ago, Jackie was offered a role working in a slightly different area of the care home, in the admin sector, which is something that she has grown to love and also where she is able to help and support in a very different kind of way, in caring for families and individuals as they entering into a care home life and beyond. It is here that Jackie feels she has now finally found her calling.
When not at work, Jackie and her partner, Shaun, can often be found walking their 2-year-old sprocker, Kenny or being busy parents to two teenage children. Jackie loves nothing more than boarding a jet and heading off to the sun for some much-needed R&R or on a weekend heading out to a nice pub for a spot of lunch, before a little evening Netflix.
We are so very lucky to have Jackie on board and we are excited to have her join our wonderful Kings Park team!

Bernard has worked previously in a boutique hotel before switching to maintenance in the care sector, which is now where he is happiest.
'I love to learn all about our wonderful residents, ensuring that their home is well maintained, safe and comfortable, both in their own personal space as well as the communal areas within the home.'
When not in work, Bernard is the very proud owner of an Indian motorcycle and loves to take leisurely rides during warmer weather.
He also very much enjoys leisurely walks along the cliffs with his partner and their Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Joey.

Monika moved from Hungary over 10 years ago to be nearer to family in the UK and loves being here.
'I love my job because seeing the residents enjoy a comfortable and clean environment around them is something that I really find fulfilling. The residents are like my second family and I love to make them happy.'
Monika enjoys being around our residents and really adores them all.
In her spare time, Monika enjoys reading fantasy & romance novels, loves to cook and bake and is obsessive about a clean and tidy house!

My name is Celestinah, and I moved to the UK in 2022 and have worked in the care industry for eight years, six of those in my home country, Nigeria. I have a Master's Degree in Public Health and Health Promotion, and this gives me the ability to have a greater knowledge of different health conditions and their management.
I am passionate about caring for older people, and this experience keeps me motivated. I love being part of the King’s Park team.
In my spare time, I love reading books, dancing and cooking.

I love welcoming residents, families and visitors to Kings Park and am always ready to ensure everyone receives a warm welcome. As well as fulfilling my administration role, I also rejoice in spending time with our residents and as they very often like to meet and sit near my desk, I am always at hand to help them make a drink and have a chat. I may be the first smile you see when you visit and you have assured a warm welcome from me and everyone in the home!

Nicky has an experienced background in the care sector and loves being around people - The perfect front of the house to welcome people into the home!
Nicky says, 'You never know who you are going to meet next and I love this element of my job. Learning about everyone's different backgrounds and getting to know those I work with is something I really enjoy.'
When not at work, Nicky loves to spoil her family with cooking and baking and she has been known to share delicious cake with her colleagues too - Which they very much appreciate!
Nicky is a true team player and you can often find her in reception with a lovely smile, so stop by and say hello to her.

With over 20 years of experience in the care sector, Carla is definitely well-equipped for her role as Community Care Lead, having done a wide variety of jobs in care, so she brings a lot of experience and knowledge to the table.
Carla exudes passion and enthusiasm when it comes to her job and wants to be a huge part of making a real difference in the lives of those for whom she cares, alongside the rest of the Kings Park team.
Outside of work, Carla loves to spend time with her family and, in particular, her grown-up son, but also enjoys getting out and about for long walks.

Sam is a well-loved and experienced member of the Kings Park team.
Having entered into care quite by accident, after helping a dear friend care for her husband, Sam realised that her passion for care was more than just a fleeting whim and that she truly enjoyed this kind of work, finding much in the way of job satisfaction from it.
'Care work wasn't something I actively looked for, but I soon realised how fulfilling it can be, so I decided to educate myself further in this sector and I truly love what I do for others as a result.
Sam really has a true passion for her work and often supports her colleagues as and when needed.
When not at work, Sam is a keen swimmer and has a real love of cooking, especially Persian food.

Following university graduation in his native Nigeria, where he gained a Bachelor's degree in Bio-Chemistry, Callistus moved to the UK in 2023, where he then gained a master's degree.
Callistus feels that his sense of purpose is to give back to those who need our care and gets much pleasure from doing so.
His warm and gentle demeanour makes him a really popular member of the Kings Park team, so that, coupled with his wonderful, infectious smile, ensures he spreads a little joy about the home in his wake.
A keen football fan, Callistus loves to watch matches on TV, with his favourite team being Manchester City.
Callistus often Facetimes with his family back in Nigeria, but especially with his mum, with whom he is particularly close.

Hi, my name is Leo I joined the Kings Park team in 2024 as a host, prior to joining I arrived in the UK from India in 2021 where I studied as an undergraduate and then completed my Masters in Leadership at University in London. I thoroughly enjoy life at Kings Park ensuring the resident's needs are met and always have a smile on my face and a very can-do attitude to my role.

Sienna is hardworking, kind and very caring towards all our residents and goes the extra mile to ensure that everyone in the home has all they need.
Working alongside our other Hosts and the kitchen team, Sienna ensures that all the residents have plenty to eat and drink.
'I very much enjoy making our residents happy and ensuring that they enjoy their meals makes me feel good about what I do. When I do the tea trolley, having a good natter with our residents, is something mutually beneficial.'
Outside of work, Sienna is a shop-a-holic and can often be found in a shopping centre with friends on the lookout for a bargain or two.
Sienna often walks her 2 dogs, Prince & Ruby, a Chihuahua and Lhasapoo. She is also partial to a good Netflix documentary.

Donna says of her job: 'Every day is so different and that definitely keeps me on my toes! You just never know what day-to-day life will bring and I love that. I also really love the people I care for and get much pleasure from being able to help them day to day and make them smile.'
When Donna is at home and not busy watching her favourite series on Netflix, she loves to go for walks with her partner and two grown-up children. She also looks after her African Grey parrot, Rocky!

Harriet has an ever-growing passion for caring for the elderly and loves working in care. Having a background in care in the community, Harriet has really taken to her job here at Kings Park and all our residents really appreciate everything she does for them.
'I really love the team spirit working here at Kings Park, which isn't something you get working in the community, so this home is definitely the right fit for me and the residents are wonderful'.
Harriet's heritage is Ugandan and she loves to chat about the wildlife and culture there with the residents.

Sarah is a wonderful addition to the Kings Park team and is someone who clearly loves her job, having worked in care since her move from her native, Ghana, back in 2022 along with her family.
'I have a passion for helping those around me who are in need and love to support their independence for as long as I possibly can. I have really found my calling in this job and I love to know I have made a difference to someone's day for the better.'
Sarah has taken to life here in our home really well and it's clear to see she loves being here, which often comes across to our residents.
When at home, Sarah is a loving wife, and mother to her teenage daughter. She loves to cook and has a real penchant for a very British dish: Shepherd's pie! Other that that, she loves making rice dishes, which are her favourites.

Mohan has gained much experience working in care since his move to the UK from his native India two years ago and has also worked out in the community.
His kind, compassionate and gentle nature makes him well-equipped to do his job. Mohan has some good work ethic and is brilliant with our residents, keen to support and help them in any way he is able.
At home, Mohan is kept very busy by his wife and family and is a father to a boy and girl, aged 8 and four, so loves to spend whatever free time he gets with them, in particular loving the beach, watching movies together or playing fun games.

Agnes has become a much-appreciated member of the Kings Park Housekeeping team and was very quick to show the pride she has in her work, as she goes about her daily duties within the home.
Coming to us with a background in housekeeping in a nursing home, Agnes understands and knows the importance of the interactions she has with our residents and welcomes the response she gets from all she meets when completing her rounds, making their days that bit brighter from her visits when cleaning their rooms.
Originally from Hungary, Agnes and her family have adapted to British life well and have fully embraced all that it offers them, keen to hone her English speaking skills.
Agnes loves getting out for long walks with their daughter and her dog, a five-year-old Cavachon called Leah.

Hello, I am Paul, originating from Nigeria I came to live in Bournemouth in 2023. I joined the Kings Park team in 2024 and have previously worked in the hospitality section at AFC Bournemouth where I very much enjoyed meeting with the players. I have a passion for cooking African cuisine and really embrace my role in Kings Park as I enjoy ensuring attention to detail is maintained so the residents can experience the highest levels of service.

My culinary journey began working under a Michelin Star chef, Richard "Dickie" Cotterill, at The Chester Grosvenor Hotel. From there, I then moved to another high-end establishment called Restaurant Next Door, with fine dining being the theme, which won Best Restaurant in Cheshire 2019. I then moved from Liverpool to Bracknell to begin my career in Rest Homes in 2020.
I then moved to Dorset with my partner and young daughter to enjoy all that coastal living can offer, and I am now very much enjoying being able to create menus around the residents' food preferences, bringing all the experience I have had with me to make the dining experience pleasurable.
Outside of work, my passion is Liverpool FC, whom I love to support.

Before working in care, Janna was a full-time mother to her four amazing children before eventually spending time working out in the community, then finally taking up her role within the Kings Park team.
'I love to listen to all our residents talk about their lives and reminisce - You learn so much from them all, especially about their professions and incredible life experiences. What I love most is being able to put a smile on their faces.'
With four children at home, Janna certainly likes to keep busy!
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