Barchester Woodland View Care Home

Long View, 216 Turner Road, Colchester CO4 5JR
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  • Barchester Woodland View Care Home, Colchester
Barchester Colchester Care Home is a 2015 addition to this skilled and highly-respected provider's portfolio. A purpose-built environment with many homely qualities and en-suite bedrooms can be tailored to suit the care and lifestyle needs of client.

The location has been well chosen, being one of Colchester's beauty hotspots, while quality nursing professionals are recruited to safeguard high standards.

There are many activities planned and available for residents to choose from and the full-time activities team ensure that each resident is able to participate daily.

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Care Provided by Barchester Woodland View Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 60 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Cancer Care
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Adrien Csipkar (General Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 50+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (60)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (60)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes

Funding & Fees Guide for Barchester Woodland View Care Home

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,700

  • 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. For nursing care, Weekly Fee rate will be dependent on personal needs.
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Barchester Woodland View Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

Barchester Woodland View Care Home Reviews (112)

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Barchester Woodland View Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.613) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Barchester Woodland View Care Home has 112 reviews.

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Review from Tonja H (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Good caring home, with friendly staff and great food and activities. Clean and safe environment for my mother to enjoy her 2-week respite stay. Will be back again for respite when needed by us.

Reply from Adrien Csipkar, General Manager at Barchester Woodland View Care Home

Thank you so much for your feedback. We look forward to seeing your mother at Woodland View Care Home.


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Review from Steven M (Son of Resident) published on 17 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our Woodland view care home, experience has been very positive, the home is very bright and airy. The manager is always ready to help and advise as are the staff, The entertainment that is put on for the residents, is 1st class, we can visit at any time, and we feel confident that she is in safe hands
with this team, thanks to everyone there.

Reply from James Foord, General Manager at Barchester Woodland View Care Home

We strive here at Woodland View to enrich the lives of our residents whilst keeping them safe and comfortable at all times. Thank you for the kind words and I will pass these on to the wonderful staff


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Review from Ross B (Brother of Resident) published on 15 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My brother has been in Woodland View since the middle of July 2022, sadly having received a terminal cancer diagnosis. From the first day I contacted the home, the care he has received has been fantastic. The care home manager visited my brother in hospital in Romford the same day I made contact and
within a couple of days he had been transferred to the home. The staff are extraordinary. The patience and compassion they show is amazing. My brother is not the easiest person to deal with but the experienced staff always remain cheerful and attentive. The food is also really good, especially the breakfast, which my brother really enjoys and the chef is always happy to accommodate any special requests. All in all, I can't praise the manager and his staff more highly as they are making what is a very emotional time for the family a little more bearable as we are safe in the knowledge that my brother is being well cared for.

Reply from James Foord, General Manager at Barchester Woodland View Care Home

Thank you so much for your kind words, we strive to ensure we do the best for our residents, I will pass your thanks on to the team.


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Review from Andy L (Son of Resident) published on 6 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Mother has been in Woodland View since 2019 we moved Mum because the care from the previous home was woefully short.
At Woodland View staff are excellent, everyone I've met is courteous, friendly but most of all treat my mum with dignity and kindness. Mums always clean and tidy. Food is excellently
prepared to good restaurant standards even if it has been adjusted so Mum can eat easily.
We have no worries about Woodland View on safety or security (Mum has dementia).
I have recommended Woodland View to a friend whose mother is now a resident. As for value yes it is a lot of money but if I end up in a home Woodland View would be the one for me.

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Review from P J (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been a resident at Woodland Vies since October 2021. She is well-cared for and happy, the staff are friendly and caring, the manager is readily available and supportive, the food is good, the entertainment is varied, and the building is well maintained and spotless. I would highly recommend.

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Review from M B (Wife of Resident) published on 5 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband has been in Barchester Woodland View Care Home for the past four years. The overall atmosphere from when you enter is a lovely calm feeling. I would like to congratulate them on the wonderful care they have shown him. The Staff are outstanding and nothing is too much trouble. The meals
are brilliant and my husband seems to enjoy everything that he is served. Thank you all so much for making a difficult situation so much easier.

Reply from James Foord, General Manager at Barchester Woodland View Care Home

Thank you so much for your kind words, I will pass your thanks to the whole team, they are wonderful.


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Review from Suzanne C (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum stayed at Barchester Woodland View Care Home for 6 weeks respite. She had been struggling to cope following Dad's death and unfortunately had been admitted to a mental health unit twice. Her mental state is not good and she unfortunately may never be the same. My sister and I decided that a respite
stay might do her some good as Woodland View Care Home arrange lots of activities to keep the brain and body stimulated and active. We hoped that it would help Mum get back into the real world and learn to mix and socialise too. Unfortunately, that did not happen but Woodland View could not have done more to encourage her. Woodland View arranged for Mum's meds to be dispensed from a local chemist, arranged for a nurse practitioner to visit when Mum was unwell, bought a fan for Mum during the recent hot weather and also bought a reusable dossett box to contain mum's drugs when she left. They also made sure that Mum had an extra week's supply before she left too. Every member of staff that I met was helpful and kind. All due to excellent leadership.

Reply from James Foord, General Manager at Barchester Woodland View Care Home

Thank you so much for your feedback, I hope Mum is doing well. If you need us, you know where we are.


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Review from Teresa B (Wife of Resident) published on 23 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would suggest anyone looking for a safe place for a loved one who is vulnerable and in need of care to visit Barchester Woodland View Care Home. The nurses and carers are so lovely with smiles, nothing is too much trouble, and they are prepared to adapt their duties around the most difficult resident.
My husband was unhappy with the room, but within 30 minutes of the manager being made aware of this, my husband was moved to a different room and much more settled. The rooms are clean, fresh and modern and very pretty, there is a lovely dining room, sitting room and other facilities not to mention a beautiful garden, there are planned activities every day. There is a different menu of choice for each meal, but again, if this is not what is wanted, other choices are available. Staff treat family and friends as important. If someone visiting is spotted in distress, they will stop what they are doing to offer words of comfort and a cup of tea. Visiting is 24 hours - come and go as you please.

Reply from James Foord, General Manager at Barchester Woodland View Care Home

Thank you so much for your kind words. We aim to ensure that everyone is comfortable and happy - my door is always open.


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Review from Theresa W (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My parents stayed in Woodland View for three weeks respite while I was on holiday. I would thoroughly recommend this home to anyone looking for good care and very comfortable surroundings. The staff were very attentive and helpful. Activities were on most days, which my mum thoroughly enjoyed. I would
not hesitate to send my parents there again, in fact, my mum was sad to leave.

Reply from James Foord, General Manager at Barchester Woodland View Care Home

Thank you so much for the kind words. Your parents were lovely, and we cannot wait to see them again. Anytime you are in the area, please pop in and say hello.


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Review from Janette E (Wife of Resident) published on 23 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband recently passed away on 20th May. It was my wish that he would spend end-of-life care at Woodland View, Kingswood Dementia ward where he had been a resident since December 2020, and not be admitted to the hospital. The reason being that the care, love and respect he was shown by the wonderful
team of nurses and carers could not have been better. He had been in alternative care homes since 2018, and for the first time in four and a half years, myself and family had peace of mind knowing that he was safe and so well looked after. Even though he had the last stages of dementia, we knew that he was happy.
A new manager took over earlier this year, and what an asset to Barchester. He was always ready to chat, and all the staff really liked him (extremely approachable and genuinely understanding). I spent three nights sleeping by my husband's bedside before he died, and I was so well looked after with food, drinks and words of comfort from everyone who was on duty. I will be forever grateful. Thank you.

Reply from James Foord, General Manager at Barchester Woodland View Care Home

Thank you so much for your lovely words. I will ensure the staff are aware that Woodland View is an amazing home with outstanding staff.


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Review from Erica C (Sister of Resident) published on 16 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My sister has a learning disability and complex medical needs and has been a resident at Woodland View Care Home since January of this year. She had a terrible time prior to going to Woodland View in another care home where she was not looked after properly. This was very distressing for her and for
us as a family. Subsequently, she arrived at Woodland View very unwell, and with none of her normal sparkle and enthusiasm for life.
I do not exaggerate when I say the wonderful staff here have brought her back to life with their exemplary care delivered with kindness and compassion.
My sister is now well on the road to recovery and has the sparkle back which we sadly hadn’t seen for many months prior to her going to Woodland View. She is now enjoying life again in a place that is full of life and laughter.
As a family we couldn’t be happier with the care she is receiving, and we are so grateful to all the staff for everything they have done and continue to do. Thank you so much.

Reply from James Foord, General Manager at Barchester Woodland View Care Home

Thank you so much for your kind words. I am glad our team can bring some sparkle to people's lives. I will pass this on to the amazing staff at Woodland View.


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Review from Tina C (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 8 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Father began as respite before permanently joining the Memory Lane Community at Woodland view. We are impressed by the standard of care and attention given to him by the dedicated team of professional staff. Communication is excellent and we are kept updated, especially as father's behavior can at
times prove challenging.

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Review from C J (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our mother was a resident at Woodland View for two years. She had always been very independent and had lived on her own for many years. The decision to move out of her own home into a care home was not an easy one. As a family, we did a lot of research before choosing Woodland View. It was the right
decision! Our mother was very well looked after. The staff were caring and considerate. They got to know her and made a real effort to help her to settle in. Other residents were also friendly and we got to know them too. Our mother was a resident there during the height of the pandemic when the country was in full lockdown. Although an extremely difficult and worrying time, it was reassuring to know that she was safe and well cared for. The staff - at all levels - were amazing. We are so grateful to them.

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Review from William M (Respite Resident) published on 5 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother-in-law was extremely well looked after at Barchester Woodland View Care Home. I visited Barchester Woodland View Care Home and it felt like I was in a five-star hotel, not a care home. The management team were outstanding, very professional and catered for all of our needs. The staff were
extremely professional kind and very considerate. The facilities are outstanding with a 5-star feel. The care home offers marvellous considerate care at great value for money.

Reply from ADRIEN CSIPKAR, Deputy Manager at Barchester Woodland View Care Home

Thank you for your valuable comments. We are happy to hear that we were able to meet your expectations.


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Review from C R (Resident) published on 29 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I stayed at Woodland View Care Home for two weeks after a major foot operation. As per the consultant's advice, I had to keep my foot raised most of the time for the 2 weeks of recovery. I took along my own leg support which was specifically designed for this recovery. The staff all seemed very happy,
were supportive and all my care needs were catered for. I would thoroughly recommend after my 2 weeks respite here.

Reply from Anu Jose, General Manager at Barchester Woodland View Care Home

Thank you for your valuable feedback. Happy to hear that you enjoyed your respite stay


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Review from Kai J (Grandson of Resident) published on 16 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Grandmother was dearly looked after at Barchester Woodland View Care Home. I visited Barchester Woodland View Care Home and it felt like I was in a five star hotel not a care home. The management team were very professional and welcoming as were all of the staff. Exquisite facilities and a palatial
decor and feel about it. Great value, particularly if you take up the current offer till May 2021.

Reply from Anu Jose, General Manager at Barchester Woodland View Care Home

Thank you for your valuable comments, especially your time during such a difficult time for all of you.


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Review from Jain T (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I visited mom after many months today after lockdown. She is happy and very well looked after all through the months of the pandemic. It's a beautiful home with a very caring staff. I am very happy that I chose this fantastic care home.

Reply from Anu Jose, General Manager at Barchester Woodland View Care Home

Hi Jain, thank you very much. I am so please to know that you liked our home and that we were able to meet your expectations.


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Review from Pauline J (Resident) published on 17 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been very well looked after by caring and kind staff.

Reply from Anu Jose, General Manager at Barchester Woodland View Care Home

Thank you and very pleased to know that you are happy with the service and welcome back anytime.


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Review from Patrick C (Resident) published on 27 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I came to this beautiful home in December. I came in feeling that I have no life left. But the staff here are amazing and they did everything that they can to make me feel positive and full of life and laughter. I couldn't have asked for more after a long, horrible hospital stay. It's a beautiful home
- I mean 'home' and lovely gardens.

Reply from Anu Jose, General Manager at Barchester Woodland View Care Home

Thank you, Patrick. It's very heart-warming to hear that.


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Review from D B (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wonderful care. Although Mum was not at Woodland View long, she was treated with dignity alongside outstanding and friendly care. The support we received as a family, from all staff, was the best. We are very grateful, even with the difficulties of lockdown, that Mum's last weeks and palliative care
were in such a caring, homely environment.

Reply from Anu Jose, General Manager at Barchester Woodland View Care Home

Dear D B,


Thank you very much for your lovely comments, it's much appreciated.


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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.613)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.613) out of 10 for Barchester Woodland View Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 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 4.613 for Barchester Woodland View Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (173 Excellents x 5) + (31 Goods x 4) + (8 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) + (9 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 222 Ratings = 4.613

  • 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 Barchester Woodland View Care Home is based on 18 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 60 registered maximum number of service users is 12, which has been reached with 18 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.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 18 Mar 2021

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  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Good

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

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Bed Vacancies

4 Bed Vacancies

posted 19 Mar 2025

We currently have limited availability. Please contact us to discuss your needs further, we would love to welcome you for a visit.


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Meet the Team (10)

Adrien

Adrien Csipkar

Job Title: General Manager

Joined: 2017

I am passionate about our residents being safe, making them happy, and enabling them to lead fully enriched lives whilst always receiving the highest quality of care.


One thing that I feel is really important is offering residents a lot of personal choices and, as Woodland View is their home, they have the right to choose what goes on here. I am hands-on in my role, I like to spend as much time as possible with the people that we care for and I also really enjoy getting to know our residents' families and providing them with support when they need it.


Our team here at Woodland View are dedicated to guaranteeing that all of our residents are treated with dignity, respect and attention, thus, in turn, enabling them to celebrate life in their new Barchester home which I feel exceptionally privileged to be a part of.


My door is always open and I look forward to welcoming you to Woodland View very soon!


Amanda

Amanda Loo

Job Title: Staff Nurse

Hi, my name is Amanda and I am a staff nurse here at Woodland View. I help to support our residents in daily life.


Petra

Petra Hardman

Job Title: Activities Coordinator

Joined: 2022

Hi, my name is Petra and I'm the Activities Coordinator here at Woodland View. I love seeing the difference that activities can make to each individual, finding out what interests they have and ensuring I incorporate that into our activities here.


I love music and drama coming from a musical background as a singer all over the country, music is important to me and I feel it makes such a difference to everyone, it evokes memories, and creates happiness. I also love to boost residents' self-esteem by creating pampering sessions and having one-on-one time to relax and reminisce.


A lot of our residents also enjoy our special trips out on our Mini Bus as we create new, special memories together at Woodland View.


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Sophie Wallace

Job Title: Care Practitioner

Hello, my name is Sophie and I am a Care Practitioner. My role is to help look after residents' daily care needs and see to it that they are always getting the very best care.


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Ella Birch

Job Title: Administrator

Joined: 2020

Hello, my name is Ella, I am the Administrator at Woodland View


This is my first job in the Healthcare Sector and now I can’t imagine doing anything else. I love all the different people I get to meet and the friendships I make with staff, residents and relatives alike. It makes me really happy to know that I get to make a difference in the lives of the residents I help care for and seeing the smiles on everyone’s faces brings me huge amounts of joy. Working at Woodland View is such a rewarding job and I am very glad that I have a place here in our little work family.


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Tansie Fitch

Job Title: Hairdresser

Joined: 2017

My name is Tansie Fitch,


I have been working at Woodland View for nearly a year as the resident hairdresser. I also spent a year as Activities Assistant. I find I am regularly smiling because that is how these people make me feel, happy to be in there company.


Being in my late 40's I am for the first time fulfilled in my working role.


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Iuliana Popescu

Job Title: Head Chef

Hi, I am Iuliana and I am proud to be Woodland View's chef.


Running the kitchen at Woodland View is very rewarding and my team and I strive to create menus that residents love. I meet every new resident to learn about their dietary needs, likes and dislikes. I love creating meals for special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries and Christmas.


Meal times at Woodland View should feel like a family gathering and I aim to provide delicious food to make the experience wonderful.


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Heather Mann

Job Title: Head of Housekeeping

Joined: 2018

My name is Heather Mann. I started at Barchester in September 2018 as a General Assistant and progressed to Head of Housekeeping of which I am very proud. My role is to ensure that Woodland View is clean and sparkling for the residents making it a beautiful place to be.


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Brigetta Pakulnevic

Job Title: Healthcare Assistant

Hello, I am Brigetta and am one of the Healthcare Assistants here at Woodland View.


This is a beautiful home and the whole team works very hard to keep the residents happy, healthy and safe.


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Jain Thampi

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2020

Hi My name is Jain and I'm Woodland view's Deputy Manager