Park View Care Home

1 Chantry Close, Ipswich IP2 0QR
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9.9 177 Reviews
  • Park View Care Home, Ipswich
Park View, part of First Care Homes is an attractive modern, purpose-built care home, providing residential, nursing and dementia care for up to 61 elderly people. Close to local transport and amenities, it is just one mile away from Ipswich, the bustling county town of Suffolk.

Park View is nestled within attractive landscaped gardens, with a large glass frontage which provides fantastic views of the gardens and overlooking Chantry Park. As well as a comprehensive activities programme, Park View has a surround sound cinema, a therapy room offering aromatherapy along with a library, activity kitchen, Bistro, residents own garden, balconies and terraces. All bedrooms have ensuite wet room, telephone, flat screen TV with Freeview and Sky channels.

Park View also offers residents a private dining room for special occasions including family functions.

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 69 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Ground Floor Accommodation only
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1495
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1495
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1725
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1725
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1534 – £1644
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1644

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

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Park 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)

Support you may be entitled to

If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Carol Rhind (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Private
  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 2012
  • Last Refurbishment: 2022
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (69)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (69)

Parking

  • On site parking, with disabled parking and electric points available

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Park View Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.915) out of 10, based on 40 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Park View Care Home has 177 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing support received from all members of staff, from reception to kitchen staff, to carers and nurses, everyone was so caring, polite and friendly. Rooms are cleans and all areas well maintained. We couldn't have wished for better care for our mum.

Reply from Sharon Bowen, Customer Relations at Park View Care Home

thank you so much for these kind words, i will ensure all teams are aware of this review.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The first impression of Park View Care Home is one of beauty and peace. The bistro area and garden are wonderful. When you move through the building the staff are so friendly and welcoming. In the dining area the staff are cheerful and helpful and the food is delicious. The care that my mother in law
receives is outstanding. Nothing is too much trouble and every small detail is notes and acted upon. We couldn't wish for anything better. Thank you so much.

Reply from Sharon Bowen, Customer Relations at Park View Care Home

thank you so much for this lovely review, it is our pleasure to be able to look after your Mother in Law. i will ensure that all staff read this wonderful review

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The management at Park View were very accommodating from the start. We were able to move Dad in quicker than expected, which proved a big help. From then our experience continued to be positive; the staff are kind and caring and have taken time to get to know our dad. The settings and facilities are
magnificent and the rooms are always clean and tidy. Ultimately it is a huge relief to know Dad is cared for and safe at Park View.

Reply from Sharon Bowen, Customer Relations at Park View Care Home

thank you do much for writing us this lovely review, its a pleasure to look after dad and he has settled in really well

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Clean and comfortable. Lovely staff and excellent care. Whatever I need/request is swiftly provided.

Reply from Sharon Bowen, Customer Relations at Park View Care Home

thank you for this lovely review, its so lovely to see how far you have come since being here and im looking forward to seeing you progress further

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband was in the care of Park View for 7 months before he died and was treated with respect and kindness during that time. The care home had a friendly atmosphere and staff were always available for me and my family when we visited (which was almost every day) with cheerfulness and practical help
when needed. My husband was probably not the easiest of the residents to deal with but he received good care and I know he appreciated that he was cared for at all times. At the end someone was with him in his room and the family and myself were grateful for that. Thank you.

Reply from Sharon Bowen, Customer Relations at Park View Care Home

thank you so much for these lovely kind words, its been lovely seeing you also come back to say hello and seeing you again having a coffee. you are always welcome and it was pleasure to be able to care for your husband

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been at Park View Care Home for just over a month now. All the staff have been very welcoming and have taken great care of her, and she is now settling in nicely. The home is kept beautifully clean, the food is very good and there are plenty of activities, so there is always something
to do. The staff are always visible and to hand, so the residents are obviously well looked after. The atmosphere is calm and friendly, and the staff say that their prime concern is that the residents should be happy. Thank you so much to all the staff.

Reply from Sharon Bowen, Customer Relations at Park View Care Home

thank you so much for this review, its such a great pleasure to be able to care for mum. i have to agree she has settled wonderfully. i will ensure all the hear of these kind words

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father was at the home for just a month. As relatives we looked forward to visiting as we felt welcome. The care and food and all the staff were amazing. We can't thank the home enough for dads care and would recommend it to anyone. Will miss visiting and the people. Absolutely brilliant home.

Reply from Sharon Bowen, Customer Relations at Park View Care Home

what a pleasure it was as well, it was lovely to meet you all. you can always come back to visit whenever you want. we will always stick kettle on and fresh cakes will be available

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A supremely well run home. My mother, aged 98, has been a resident for nearly three years now.
She has always received wonderful care from everyone ... no exceptions. When visiting, we feel welcome and at ease.

Reply from Sharon Bowen, Customer Relations at Park View Care Home

its such a pleasure to be able to look after mum and lovely to see you all when you visit. i will ensure that all staff see these lovely comments

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care home management and staff were exceptional with my mother's stay and the passing of my mother. The friendly atmosphere was brilliant.
Thank you for everything.

Reply from Sharon Bowen, Customer Relations at Park View Care Home

Mum was an absolute pleasure to look after. please make sure you pop along for a coffee to say hello

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very warm, caring environment and all staff kind and considerate. As a family we felt very confident in the care from all the staff. The tone was set from the start with the welcome that our loved one received, and the reassurance given to the family. There was a real understanding how this is a difficult
time when your loved one is requiring residential care.
Would highly recommend.

Reply from Sharon Bowen, Customer Relations at Park View Care Home

thank you so much for this lovely review, its a pleasure to care for your loved one. i will ensure that this is past on to all staff at Park View

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff have made my mum feel very welcome and loved. We had reservations about mum going into care but have been really impressed with the transition- aided by the caring team at Park View. She is now happy and settled in her new home.

Reply from Sharon Bowen, Customer Relations at Park View Care Home

thank you so much for these kind words, i am so pleased that mum has settled in well with us and has joined our family. i will pass on these lovely review to all the staff

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Hospital deemed my wife required 24/7 care. Myself and family were pleased with the location and quality of the home. Since then, despite being confined to bed, she has received excellent care and attention. Also staff have given myself and my daughter good support during our visits.
Would recommend
the home to anyone in need.

Reply from Sharon Bowen, Customer Relations at Park View Care Home

Thank you for such kind words, it's a pleasure to be able to care for your wife and also meet you. I will ensure that I tell the staff of this kind review.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely care home. Clean and modern, staff are excellent and food is very good.
Car park can become full on busy days.

Reply from Sharon Bowen, Customer Relations at Park View Care Home

Thank you for this lovely review, I will ensure the staff are aware of these kind words. Thank you for the feedback regarding the parking, we have taken this comment on board and this will be reviewed.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot rate Park View Care Home highly enough.
The staff made my Mum's final years the very best they could be and her inevitable passing was treated with dignity and compassion.
Mum spent 5 years at Park View and was treated with care and love. The staff are so special and the standard all care
homes should aim for.
Thank you all very much.

Reply from Sharon Bowen, Customer Relations at Park View Care Home

Thank you so much this lovely review, I will ensure all the time read this. It was such a pleasure to be able to care for mum and also meet you all as a family, please come by and say hello from time to time. You are all sadly missed by all.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father was taken ill on a Sunday and my quick visit ended up staying for ten hours. During this time whilst we waited for the out-of-hours doctor, all of the care team not only ensured that my dad was ok but also looked after me ensuring that I ate something. It was a fantastic opportunity to witness
first-hand the days activities, meal times and all the team at work.
I am so pleased that I have found such a wonderful care home for my dad.

Reply from Sharon Bowen, Customer Relations at Park View Care Home

Your dad is a pleasure to look after, I am so pleased he decided to remain in our care. Hope you all had a lovely Christmas and New Year with us all at Park View.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I recently came out of hospital after a stroke. I came straight to Park View and received a very warm welcome from the manager. Considering it is a daunting experience moving to a new home I appreciate the welcome from all the staff. The home displays a very high standard. The rooms are of a high standard
with high-quality fittings. The care shown to me has been exceptional!

Reply from Sharon Bowen, Customer Relations at Park View Care Home

What an absolute pleasure it was to welcome you to Park View. Knowing that you are happy makes us feel happy. Thank you for these lovely words.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can't give Park View enough praise, in the short time my father has been a resident he has improved beyond the family's expectations. The staff have been amazing!
I would like to thank all the staff for the amazing job they are doing looking after my father.

Reply from Sharon Bowen, Customer Relations at Park View Care Home

Thank you for such kind words. it is an absolute pleasure to have Dad here with us. I will ensure the team are aware of your kind words.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Surroundings comfortable and friendly as well as being efficient in delivery.

Reply from Sharon Bowen, Customer Relations at Park View Care Home

Thank you for your kind words and I am pleased you enjoyed your stay. I will pass on your comments to the staff

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father went into Park View in June for respite care and is now a permanent resident. Park View has a bright, clean, welcoming environment, and the staff are all extremely friendly and helpful. They were very keen to ensure my father settled in quickly and he is comfortable, well looked after and
happy.

Reply from Sharon Bowen, Customer Relations at Park View Care Home

Thank you for these kind words, it's such a pleasure to have your father in our care. I will ensure the team are aware of this lovely review.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Very friendly and caring home.

Reply from Sharon Bowen, Customer Relations at Park View Care Home

Thank you for your review, I will ensure to let the floor know of your comments. Looking forward to seeing you soon.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.915)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.915) out of 10 for Park View Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 40 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 40 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.915 for Park View Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (437 Excellents x 5) + (31 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 472 Ratings = 4.915

  • b) 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 Park View Care Home is based on 40 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 69 registered maximum number of service users is 13.8, which has been reached with 40 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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: 29 Jun 2023

Overall
Requires improvement

  • Caring

    Good
  • Effective

    Good
  • Responsive

    Good
  • Safe

    Requires improvement
  • Well-led

    Requires improvement

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Meet the Team (21)

Carol

Carol Rhind

Job Title: Manager

Joined: 2023

A very warm welcome to Park View care Home


I have been working in health and Social Care services for over 30 years. My career has covered many interesting areas from emergency care, acute services, community nursing, qualifying as a district nurse and management. I made the transition to care home management in 2012.


I really enjoy working with people and what I love about this role is I can make a difference, ensuring that each of our residents is supported as an individual with dignity and respect. I love working with the care home team to support our residents as partners to fulfil their lifestyle choices, revisiting hobbies and developing new passions and lived experiences. Importantly, time to have fun and time to reflect.


I truly believe in a ‘hands on' approach working with the team and residents delivering quality care with compassion.


I look forward to welcoming you and your families to Park View Care Home

Lindsey

Lindsey Reader

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2023

Started in 2023

Sharon

Sharon Bowen

Job Title: Customer Relations Manager

Joined: 2017

I started working at Park View in May 2017, I started here as a Care Assistant and worked my way up to Head of care then I did my NVQ Level 5 and then progressed as a Customer Relations Manager. I love meeting new people and getting to hear all about people's loved ones.
in my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and watching my granddaughter grow up!

Lorraine

Lorraine Pretlove

Job Title: Head of Wellbeing

Joined: 2019

Started in 2019

Ashton

Ashton Wiles

Job Title: Head of Care for Dementia

Joined: 2013

Started in 2013

Bev

Bev Dean

Job Title: Head Housekeeper & Laundry

Joined: 2012

I started at Parkview when it opened in 2012. My dad was the very first resident in the home.
My first role was as a care assistant working on the Dementia floor.
My role then changed to be one of the domestic assistants and I worked my way up to become supervisor and now Head Housekeeper.
Me and my team of domestic assistants have pride in our work to keep the home a clean and pleasant environment for our lovely residents.

Jean

Jean Miller

Job Title: Head of Reception

Joined: 2012

Head of reception

Sarah-Louise

Sarah-Louise Manton

Job Title: Training and Development Manager

Joined: 2020

Sarah takes all members of staff through compulsory training, induction training and refresher courses at The Cambridgeshire Care Home and at Park View, Ipswich.

Jim

Jim Pretlove

Job Title: Site Maintenance Operative

Joined: 2021

Started in 2021

Darren

Darren Morton

Job Title: Head Chef

Joined: 2018

Started in 2018

Shannon

Shannon Woods

Job Title: Reception

Joined: 2024

Started with Park View in 2024

Donna

Donna Batterham

Job Title: Chef

Joined: 2017

Started at Park View 2017

Natasha

Natasha Kettering

Job Title: Kitchen Assistant

Joined: 2016

Started at Park View in 2016

Gloria

Gloria Mina

Job Title: Head of Care Ground Floor

Joined: 2024

Started at Park View 2024

Harvey

Harvey Teague

Job Title: Kitchen Assistant

Joined: 2021

Started at Park View 2021

Amy

Amy Rabett

Job Title: Care Assistant

Joined: 2023

Started at Park View 2023

Amy

Amy Ridley

Job Title: Care Assistant

Joined: 2020

Started at Park View 2020

Lisa

Lisa Farrow

Job Title: Well-Being Assistant

Joined: 2013

Started at Park View 2013

Elizabeth

Elizabeth Cotton

Job Title: Hospitality Assistant

Joined: 2013

Started at Park View in 2013

Ryan

Ryan Guingona

Job Title: Team leader

Joined: 2024

Started at Park View in 2024.

Caroline

Caroline Smith

Job Title: Housekeeper

Joined: 2022

started at Park View in 2022

Frequently Asked Questions about Park View Care Home

What types of Care is Park View 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 Park View Care Home have?

There are 69 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Park View Care Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, 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 Park View Care Home to the centre of Ipswich?

1.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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