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All Barchester homes are finished to the highest standard and furnished with impressive facilities, however Pinetree takes this to new heights with a well equipped garden, cinema, extensive bar area, private dining room, activity spaces, large suites and fantastic views.
The gorgeous home comprises...
Care Provided by Barchester Pinetree 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
- Dementia Residential 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
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- 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 Pinetree Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Barchester Pinetree 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
- Jane Maxwell(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2024
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (58)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (58)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Barchester Pinetree Care Home Reviews (42)
Barchester Pinetree Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.687) out of 10, based on 42 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barchester Pinetree Care Home has 42 reviews.
My mum reluctantly came here from hospital after suffering a stroke. Within a couple of days she decided that she liked it enough to stay for a couple of weeks. She has now been here 10 days and loves it! Now wanting to stay permanently, the staff and facilities are excellent. Can't recomend it enough.
My mother in law and father in law have had a number of health emergencies since they moved to Pine Tree. I cannot overstate how well the staff responded. The calm and professional manner they displayed helped the family cope with very stressful situations and reassured us immensely.
We are all very grateful to them.
The facilities and cleanliness are second to none.
Lots of activities always available.
It really does feel like home.
My sister did not want to go into a care home but realised she couldnt look after herself any longer. This was the only home she viewed and straight away she liked the room, etc. She has been here only 6 weeks but she looks so much better than when she was at home. All her needs are catered for and I dont have to worry about her any longer. I only wish she had moved into the care home a lot earlier.
Facilities are clean and well maintained and the staff go that extra mile to make it feel like home.
The management at the home are highly supportive (even of the relations). Loretta, in particular, has been especially helpful and kind at a time when I was in need of help. A brilliant care home and fabulous staff all round. Thank you to you all.
Door would not stay open for 5 days repair man said nothing wrong very dangerous Management said they would deal with it!
Most of the food was awful other resident said it had gone down hill since - Pinetree had opened.
Carers very helpful.
Now night dress still missing - in the laundry somewhere.
? Has door been repaired yet
Has anyone found my nightie.
Thanks for taking the time to leave your review of our Pinetree Care Home. Were sorry to read of your concerns, and grateful that youve shared these with us. On speaking with the home, we understand that you didnt share your feedback during your stay with us, which is such a shame as the team would...
We are so fortunate to have our parents in a care home that is more like a hotel! However, it is the committed and professional staff (in all roles) that make Pinetree so special. All staff have a positive, competent and friendly attitude at all times. All are patient, empathetic and responsive. Additionally, there seems to exist an ethos of continual review, assessment and improvement, ensuring that every individual resident is valued and kept as safe, healthy and happy as possible.
The staff at Pinetree have been kind, friendly and helpful without exception. From our first visit, we have felt very welcome. My relative didn't want to live in a care home, but within a couple of weeks, she was singing its praises. The excellent food, the care and kindness of all the staff, and the wonderful surroundings have all made her feel safe and happy. She is treated with respect and consideration.
My aunt has gone into Pinetree today for respite. The staff have all been amazing making my aunt feel comfortable the weeks leading up to her stay from our first visit taking a look around to her assessments and then helping her fill in the paperwork. Loretta has supported me through some tough weeks and is very approachable and I know she is there if I need to talk to someone. The carers are friendly and also on hand to help with anything. Steph has the energy to lift anyone's spirits and is always very positive and everyone enjoys her activities.
More staff needed especially at meal times when they are taking meals to bedrooms. Meal tables were not always laid correctly and some cutlery not washed enough. Napkins often missing. Menu of the day not always followed. I was happy with the care I received.
My mother has just completed four weeks of respite care at Pinetree care home. It was our first experience of a Care Home for respite and we were anxious as to how Mum would find the experience. Pinetree is a beautiful home which felt more like a hotel than a care facility. The accommodation, lounges, cafe, cinema room, hair salon and facilities are first class. The staff were welcoming, friendly and caring throughout Mum's stay. It was a joy to visit Mum as it was apparent how much she was enjoying the facilities, great company and care provided. We were all sad when respite came to an end.
I could not recommend highly enough the care received during my stay here at Pinetree.
As relatively new residents to Pinetree, my wife and I have found the experience of living in a residential setting to be very friendly, caring and understanding and have been very impressed with the positive attitude of all staff. Thank-you.
Seeing "E;vos" in full swing was an eye openner.
Mum has been under your care for over a year now. I am very happy with all aspects of her care. Being Picky, I would like a dressing table with chair for her to sit and do her hair & makeup at, rather than a stack of drawers. I have to mention Loretta, she puts her heart & soul into that place, and is a fantastic asset to your firm.
She found it impossible to eat in the dining room as she was not made welcome by other residents and the staff did not intervene to help make her feel welcome. The food was barely OK and often served lukewarm. I understand food is brought in and not always prepared and cooked on the premises as they told us it was.
I have read other reviews and it appears respite guests get inferior care than other residents.
We received a letter from them with 14 apologies and a refund on our charges - this speaks volumes
Thanks for taking the time to leave your review. A thorough investigation has taken place into all concerns raised about your mother-in-law's time at Pinetree Care Home, we're sorry that some of our findings do not align with how your mother-in-law found her experience. If you feel like any matters...
My father fell and broke his femur in Pinetree while on respite care. An ambulance was called but family members found him alone on the bathroom floor. 3 months on and Barchester Group have not provided copies of their internal procedures for when there is a fall. As the staff ratio was 2 carers to 18 dementia patients on the 10th September 2025 , the policy seems to be leave them alone. My father died two weeks later. Poor reviews appear to be edited out as the family posted about this in October and it has vanished .
Thanks for taking the time to leave your review, were sorry to learn you were unhappy with your experience with Pinetree Care Home. We understand that your concerns were raised with the home, and weve been advised that a meeting took place with family for the findings to be discussed and at that...
There are not enough caring staff but those that I did see were very pleasant and did their best.
The bedding was very poor quality.
There was only one real coffee machine on the ground floor and instead of a few expensive ornaments a coffee machine is required on each floor. Also not having admin staff in reception at the weekends meant residents and visitors couldn't get in or out without a long wait or a hunt for a carer.
The worst thing that happened to me was a young male carer opening the bathroom door while I was on the toilet and blatantly talking to me. I was truly shocked.
Thanks for taking the time to leave your review. We're sorry you were unhappy with your experience at Pinetree Care Home and we're grateful to you for sharing your feedback with us. We've reached out to the home team who have confirmed you hadn't raised yours concerns directly with the General...
From the outside of the property I knew it would be nice inside as I had seen the property built on my daily commute. But the inside is better than I had anticipated. Every attention to detail has been thought of, decor, furnishings and ornaments of a high quality which make it feel like a 5* hotel but at the same time very homely and inviting. The staff are caring and attentive with nothing too much trouble. My Father In Law is currently in respite but I do believe he will be back to Pinetree to live out the final chapter of his life, as will I when the time comes. I believe that Pinetree is not a care home, it is a home you can live and be cared for, but have freedom if you still want it. As close to perfection as you could get.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are so pleased you are happy and we love looking after your father-In-Law and very much look forward to having him back. Please pop along for a cup of tea and stay in touch.
Bed Vacancies
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News (71) & Events (0)
- 13 May 2026
Here at Pinetree Care Home, we celebrated the 81st anniversary of VE Day with a wonderful 1940s afternoon tea party filled with music, memories, and plenty of smiles. Decorated in...
- 13 Jan 2026
Residents sang along with Elvis impersonator David Black, on what would have been Elvis Presley's 91st Birthday if he were still alive. Elvis was born on the 8th of January...
- 21 Aug 2025
A lovely varied weekend at Pinetree This weekend we were in very high spirits. We enjoyed: a good pamper, playing cards with our friends, singing along with our arms in...
There are no upcoming events for Barchester Pinetree 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 Pinetree Care Home.
Meet the Team (5)

Over this time, she has made many memories with residents and their families.
She is very passionate about her role and the care that she and her team provide to our residents at Pinetree.
I am very much looking forward to working with the fantastic and dedicated team at Pinetree.
Please do pop by and meet me for a chat and a cup of tea.

Hi, my name is Becky, and I am the home administrator at Pinetree.
I am so thrilled to be the first point of contact as you visit Pinetree. I am dedicated to giving the best service to both our residents, their families and visitors. Pinetree has family values that create a home-like atmosphere.
I have a wealth of experience in customer service, and I'm so lucky to be able to be part of a team that combines that along with a passion for caring.
Please come and say hi when you visit

Hi, my name is Steve I’m the Head of Maintenance here at Pinetree.
I have been working in the maintenance industry for most of my working life, a family run locally based business specialising in property maintenance. In 2020 I decided to have a change in industry whilst still continuing to do what I enjoy. An opportunity arose for me to join an established care home environment and I jumped at the chance of learning new skills.
Working in such a rewarding environment has meant a lot to me and getting to know residents and their families is a highlight of my job role.
Understanding the running of the building along with person-centred needs and being available to the residents and their requests means I can fully help the process of the move into care.
I am very approachable and will always listen to the needs of residents and their families to ensure that Pinetree is a home environment.
I am very excited about this next chapter and being part of the team to open Pinetree. Please do feel free to chat with me about all your maintenance queries, I’m always on hand to help.

Hi, my name is Loretta
I am very excited about being part of the Pinetree team. I am in a privileged position to be able to offer two levels of service. You will find me at reception where I will be part of the team being your first port of call answering any questions you may have and also part of the care team looking after residents with whatever care needs they may have.
I have been a carer for the most part of my working life and it’s my passion. I love seeing how you can change someone’s life by giving them the care they need that is tailored to them specifically.
Interacting with residents, getting to know them on a personal level and understanding them is so incredibly important to me and I will always go the extra mile for them and their loved ones.
Please do feel free to stop me for a chat and a cup of tea.

I joined the Pinetree Care Home family in January 2026, bringing with me over 25 years of experience in the care sector and more than two decades in management. Throughout my career, I have been dedicated to ensuring that every resident receives exceptional care and is supported to live life to the fullest.
At Pinetree, my focus is on creating a warm, inclusive, and empowering environment where residents feel valued, respected, and truly at home. I am extremely blessed to work alongside an amazing and committed team that shares my passion for delivering outstanding care. Together, we strive to make every day meaningful, joyful, and enriching for those who live with us.
I believe strongly in being approachable and available. My door is always open to residents, families, and staff, because great care is built on communication, trust, and working together as one Pinetree family.
Supporting our residents to live rich, purposeful, and fulfilling lives is not just part of my role—it is what inspires me every day.
Frequently Asked Questions about Barchester Pinetree Care Home
What types of Care is Barchester Pinetree Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Barchester Pinetree Care Home have?
There are 58 Single Rooms and 1 Couples/Companion Room.
What are the Facilities & Services at Barchester Pinetree Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, 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 are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Barchester Pinetree Care Home to the centre of Rayleigh?
1.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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