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Long View, 216 Turner Road, Colchester, CO4 5JR
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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.
14 May 2025
I have been in this care home for approx 18 months. I soon settled in and joined in with activities. The staff are all very helpful and if need be if I wanted help or was worried about anything I feel that I could talk to anyone of them and they would help and reassure me. Our rooms are comfortable; my son and daughter arranged to have a couple of bits of furniture from my home which has made a very pleasant room, a bit more like home.
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.
02 May 2025
This was my first experience of a manicure and found it absolutely wonderful. The technician was gentle, kind and caring. My first experience but certainly not my last! Thank you.
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.
21 October 2024
The room, bed, bathroom are all very good. The garden is pleasant. The cleaners, laundry, dining room service are very good. The carers are usually good, often excellent. In a year, I have only had cause to complain to the management twice and the matter has been promptly dealt with.
20 September 2024
As a family, we have found Barchester Woodland View Care Home to be a very caring home for our mother to live in. Many of the activities she has been encouraged to take part in and the overall experience has been rewarding for both her and us. It's great to see Mother looking well, eating well and smiting.
22 August 2024
I am not able to recommend this care home as we had a number of concerns about the standard of care that this establishment offers. We have raised our complaints/concerns with the corporate owner and whilst there was a lot of apologies they have brushed these away failing to respond to some of the issues we have raised. Lack of staff on the premises does appear to be an issue. Overall cleanliness of my mother's room also an issue which was not addressed.
09 May 2024
Everyone I've encountered in this home has been helpful, kind and professional. The person I visit here is making steady progress and everyone is both encouraging and supporting the recovery process.
17 January 2024
Mum is thriving at Barchester Woodland View Care Home. The home matches her needs so well. I have been so impressed by the activities programme which has provided such a lovely range of activities, both inside and outside the home. It's years since Mum has participated in so many social activities at Christmas! The staff do everything they can to make family and friends welcome when they come to visit Mum. We are so pleased for Mum.
31 October 2023
The care my mother receives at Barchester Woodland View Care Home is considerate and caring always. Ensuring she keeps her dignity, all of the staff show my mom the utmost respect. Suggestions are always taken on board and sometimes executed depending on the circumstances of staff available and finances. Overall I could not have chosen a better home for my mum thank you all.
11 October 2023
Dad's welcome to the home has been lovely. The staff have been helpful, and his room and facilities are great. I am sure that he will settle and be well looked after.
Latest Reviews for Barchester Woodland View Care Home
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.
14 May 2025
I have been in this care home for approx 18 months. I soon settled in and joined in with activities. The staff are all very helpful and if need be if I wanted help or was worried about anything I feel that I could talk to anyone of them and they would help and reassure me. Our rooms are comfortable; my son and daughter arranged to have a couple of bits of furniture from my home which has made a very pleasant room, a bit more like home.
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.
02 May 2025
This was my first experience of a manicure and found it absolutely wonderful. The technician was gentle, kind and caring. My first experience but certainly not my last! Thank you.
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.
21 October 2024
The room, bed, bathroom are all very good. The garden is pleasant. The cleaners, laundry, dining room service are very good. The carers are usually good, often excellent. In a year, I have only had cause to complain to the management twice and the matter has been promptly dealt with.
20 September 2024
As a family, we have found Barchester Woodland View Care Home to be a very caring home for our mother to live in. Many of the activities she has been encouraged to take part in and the overall experience has been rewarding for both her and us. It's great to see Mother looking well, eating well and smiting.
22 August 2024
I am not able to recommend this care home as we had a number of concerns about the standard of care that this establishment offers. We have raised our complaints/concerns with the corporate owner and whilst there was a lot of apologies they have brushed these away failing to respond to some of the issues we have raised. Lack of staff on the premises does appear to be an issue. Overall cleanliness of my mother's room also an issue which was not addressed.
09 May 2024
Everyone I've encountered in this home has been helpful, kind and professional. The person I visit here is making steady progress and everyone is both encouraging and supporting the recovery process.
17 January 2024
Mum is thriving at Barchester Woodland View Care Home. The home matches her needs so well. I have been so impressed by the activities programme which has provided such a lovely range of activities, both inside and outside the home. It's years since Mum has participated in so many social activities at Christmas! The staff do everything they can to make family and friends welcome when they come to visit Mum. We are so pleased for Mum.
31 October 2023
The care my mother receives at Barchester Woodland View Care Home is considerate and caring always. Ensuring she keeps her dignity, all of the staff show my mom the utmost respect. Suggestions are always taken on board and sometimes executed depending on the circumstances of staff available and finances. Overall I could not have chosen a better home for my mum thank you all.
11 October 2023
Dad's welcome to the home has been lovely. The staff have been helpful, and his room and facilities are great. I am sure that he will settle and be well looked after.