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Long View, 216 Turner Road, Colchester, CO4 5JR
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29 January 2026
This care home is wonderful, so clean and staff are so caring and helpful.
The food is just great and my uncle is so happy here which makes all us as a family happy too.
Amazing place.
29 January 2026
Mum spent two weeks in respite care at Woodland View to recover from an illness. We are very impressed with the care and attention that she received. From the first contact with the home through to the assessment carried out in her own home and the friendly welcome that mum received, followed by the
most wonderful care, we could not have wished for more. All of the staff are amazing and thanks to them mum made a full recovery and was able to return to her own home in good health and with confidence. The rooms are spotless and well appointed as are the communal areas. We would not hesitate to use this service again
26 January 2026
Dad was here for 5 months. He absolutely love the place. He always laughed & joked with staff.
They were there straight away when he needed tending to.
The Home is very clean & welcoming with friendly polite staff.
A good selection of Activities for everyone to join in.
15 January 2026
I have been in this care home for the last 2 years. During this time I have always felt safe and content here. All the staff, activities, our meals and our rooms are always perfect.
15 January 2026
All staff are very friendly and welcoming and care levels staffing could be a little higher. Over all my sister is being looked after very well.
The home itself is always very clean.
Entertainments is of a very high standard and always try to include all residents whatever physical or mental
ability.
Would reccomend.
26 December 2025
Rosemary has been staying at Barchester Woodland View for two years now. I visit as frequently as can be managed, but from a distance. I have to say that Rosemary has been very settled at WV, and we so pleased to be back after a recent hospital stay! On my visits, I have been most impressed by the
friendly atmosphere and the way all of the staff anticipate her needs, and seem to care a lot about doing what is generally a challenging job. Thank you!
17 December 2025
I was very happy with the way that my wife was looked after. I found that the staff were really nice and nothing was too much trouble. Thank you to all the staff from me and the rest of my family, it put my mind at ease knowing she was comfortable and well cared for.
24 October 2025
My stay at Woodland View was excellent. Everything was just perfect. The food was varied & delicious & catered for all needs. If an item was requested it was provided quickly. The staff were kind, efficient & helpful at all times although extremely busy at times everything was done with a smile. The
carers I found to be very professional & always able to assist, some more than others. The grounds & gardens are delightful & a credit to the gardner who works tirelessly looking after them. Management always available if needed. I thoroughly enjoyed my respite care & would recommend it all.
Thanks for all you did for me.
22 September 2025
My carer came to give me my usual morning wash down but instead encouraged me to have a shower, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The carer took her time and did not make me feel rushed also was very gentle when drying me, as my legs are very delicate. I now look forward to my next shower. The experience
made me feel very light, like I could fly out of the window!!
31 July 2025
Quite excellent, actually. I could not wish for better. Everything is good, the food, the staff, everything.
09 July 2025
My experience at Woodland View has been excellent. Staff of all levels have shown efficiency, care and compassion. The period of respite care has proved to be very beneficial for both my husband and I, thank you.
07 May 2025
My brother received an excellent quality of care and support. He had a lovely bright room that was very family friendly. The staff were attentive and caring and he was relaxed and comfortable.
The menu at meal times was varied and the quality of the meals was really good.
Our thanks go to all
staff involved in his care.
28 April 2025
My husband was placed in Woodland view care home after being diagnosed with terminal cancer. This was such a sad and difficult time for our family but made so much easier by the amazing staff and facilities at the home. They were even so welcoming to our little dog who immediately felt right at
home. My husband had the best care we could have hoped for, he was relaxed, happy and comfortable, which he had not been in hospital. He had a lovely bright, sunny room which was well decorated and kept clean. The food was delicious and healthy with a good selection each day. On the day we sadly lost him the staff were incredibly kind, supportive and understanding, going above and beyond to meet the needs of our extended family. We could never thank them enough.
05 February 2025
Very helpful, good standard of accommodation. Staff are friendly and encouraging in my respite care.
15 January 2025
Excellent care from all the staff who could not have been more helpful. Nothing was too much bother. All staff were very friendly. Everything was clean and tidy. Room was cleaned thoroughly every day.
09 January 2025
Mum had been residing at Barchester Woodland View Care Home for nine months and really enjoyed meeting the other residents and the many activities the home arranged to keep their residents entertained. When Mum's time came, the nursing staff were fantastic in making her comfortable and all other
staff were very respectful and supportive of us, as her family. Thank you.
26 December 2024
Another delicious meal. Gammon, pineapple, roast potatoes and vegetables, a definite favourite! The head chef delivered the lunch trolley with a smile and always makes time to talk to the residents, wave and brighten their day.
11 November 2024
My mother-in-law who is 98 years of age and suffering from severe vascular dementia resides here. All the staff are caring and courteous. I find the environment at Woodland View excellent for her needs. Her room is always spotless and clean. Every effort is made to safeguard her well-being.
08 November 2024
Layout is spacious, modern, secure and clean. Facilities are plentiful and attractive. Large garden areas easily accessible. A lot of thought goes into planning activities. Staff are well-trained, experienced and professional. They make a determined effort to recognise and respond to the care and
nursing needs of a resident unable to communicate in any way. The meals are well-planned, well-cooked, well-presented, tasty and nutritious. The management is effective at ensuring the home operates to a high standard.
08 November 2024
I find Woodland View to be an outstanding care home, which I highly recommend. The home is led by a most impressive manager who is supported by an excellent deputy manager and efficient administration team. The care team are highly motivated and dediated to the residents and their personal needs.
Their empathy and patient interaction is admirable, this, no doubt reflects the high quality and expectations of the management team. My mother is 98 with advanced dementia, she could not be in a better place.
Latest Reviews for Barchester Woodland View Care Home
29 January 2026
This care home is wonderful, so clean and staff are so caring and helpful.
The food is just great and my uncle is so happy here which makes all us as a family happy too.
Amazing place.
29 January 2026
Mum spent two weeks in respite care at Woodland View to recover from an illness. We are very impressed with the care and attention that she received. From the first contact with the home through to the assessment carried out in her own home and the friendly welcome that mum received, followed by the
most wonderful care, we could not have wished for more. All of the staff are amazing and thanks to them mum made a full recovery and was able to return to her own home in good health and with confidence. The rooms are spotless and well appointed as are the communal areas. We would not hesitate to use this service again
26 January 2026
Dad was here for 5 months. He absolutely love the place. He always laughed & joked with staff.
They were there straight away when he needed tending to.
The Home is very clean & welcoming with friendly polite staff.
A good selection of Activities for everyone to join in.
15 January 2026
I have been in this care home for the last 2 years. During this time I have always felt safe and content here. All the staff, activities, our meals and our rooms are always perfect.
15 January 2026
All staff are very friendly and welcoming and care levels staffing could be a little higher. Over all my sister is being looked after very well.
The home itself is always very clean.
Entertainments is of a very high standard and always try to include all residents whatever physical or mental
ability.
Would reccomend.
26 December 2025
Rosemary has been staying at Barchester Woodland View for two years now. I visit as frequently as can be managed, but from a distance. I have to say that Rosemary has been very settled at WV, and we so pleased to be back after a recent hospital stay! On my visits, I have been most impressed by the
friendly atmosphere and the way all of the staff anticipate her needs, and seem to care a lot about doing what is generally a challenging job. Thank you!
17 December 2025
I was very happy with the way that my wife was looked after. I found that the staff were really nice and nothing was too much trouble. Thank you to all the staff from me and the rest of my family, it put my mind at ease knowing she was comfortable and well cared for.
24 October 2025
My stay at Woodland View was excellent. Everything was just perfect. The food was varied & delicious & catered for all needs. If an item was requested it was provided quickly. The staff were kind, efficient & helpful at all times although extremely busy at times everything was done with a smile. The
carers I found to be very professional & always able to assist, some more than others. The grounds & gardens are delightful & a credit to the gardner who works tirelessly looking after them. Management always available if needed. I thoroughly enjoyed my respite care & would recommend it all.
Thanks for all you did for me.
22 September 2025
My carer came to give me my usual morning wash down but instead encouraged me to have a shower, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The carer took her time and did not make me feel rushed also was very gentle when drying me, as my legs are very delicate. I now look forward to my next shower. The experience
made me feel very light, like I could fly out of the window!!
31 July 2025
Quite excellent, actually. I could not wish for better. Everything is good, the food, the staff, everything.
09 July 2025
My experience at Woodland View has been excellent. Staff of all levels have shown efficiency, care and compassion. The period of respite care has proved to be very beneficial for both my husband and I, thank you.
07 May 2025
My brother received an excellent quality of care and support. He had a lovely bright room that was very family friendly. The staff were attentive and caring and he was relaxed and comfortable.
The menu at meal times was varied and the quality of the meals was really good.
Our thanks go to all
staff involved in his care.
28 April 2025
My husband was placed in Woodland view care home after being diagnosed with terminal cancer. This was such a sad and difficult time for our family but made so much easier by the amazing staff and facilities at the home. They were even so welcoming to our little dog who immediately felt right at
home. My husband had the best care we could have hoped for, he was relaxed, happy and comfortable, which he had not been in hospital. He had a lovely bright, sunny room which was well decorated and kept clean. The food was delicious and healthy with a good selection each day. On the day we sadly lost him the staff were incredibly kind, supportive and understanding, going above and beyond to meet the needs of our extended family. We could never thank them enough.
05 February 2025
Very helpful, good standard of accommodation. Staff are friendly and encouraging in my respite care.
15 January 2025
Excellent care from all the staff who could not have been more helpful. Nothing was too much bother. All staff were very friendly. Everything was clean and tidy. Room was cleaned thoroughly every day.
09 January 2025
Mum had been residing at Barchester Woodland View Care Home for nine months and really enjoyed meeting the other residents and the many activities the home arranged to keep their residents entertained. When Mum's time came, the nursing staff were fantastic in making her comfortable and all other
staff were very respectful and supportive of us, as her family. Thank you.
26 December 2024
Another delicious meal. Gammon, pineapple, roast potatoes and vegetables, a definite favourite! The head chef delivered the lunch trolley with a smile and always makes time to talk to the residents, wave and brighten their day.
11 November 2024
My mother-in-law who is 98 years of age and suffering from severe vascular dementia resides here. All the staff are caring and courteous. I find the environment at Woodland View excellent for her needs. Her room is always spotless and clean. Every effort is made to safeguard her well-being.
08 November 2024
Layout is spacious, modern, secure and clean. Facilities are plentiful and attractive. Large garden areas easily accessible. A lot of thought goes into planning activities. Staff are well-trained, experienced and professional. They make a determined effort to recognise and respond to the care and
nursing needs of a resident unable to communicate in any way. The meals are well-planned, well-cooked, well-presented, tasty and nutritious. The management is effective at ensuring the home operates to a high standard.
08 November 2024
I find Woodland View to be an outstanding care home, which I highly recommend. The home is led by a most impressive manager who is supported by an excellent deputy manager and efficient administration team. The care team are highly motivated and dediated to the residents and their personal needs.
Their empathy and patient interaction is admirable, this, no doubt reflects the high quality and expectations of the management team. My mother is 98 with advanced dementia, she could not be in a better place.