Park View Care Home

1 Chantry Close, Ipswich IP2 0QR

9.9 167 Reviews

Funding & Fees Guide for Park 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 £1,495
Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,495
Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,725
Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care from £1,725
RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care £1,534 – £1,644
RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,644

(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)

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Bar/Café

Close to Local shops

Gardens

Ground Floor Accommodation only

Lift

Near Public Transport

Own Furniture if required

Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)

Phone Point in own room

Residents Internet Access

Residents Kitchenette

Smoking not permitted

Television point in own room

Wheelchair Access

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Review from Arthur R (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 9 May 2018
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I have been very well cared for by all the staff.
The amenities are very good. The rooms are clean.

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Review from Joan R (Resident) published on 9 May 2018
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I had a thoroughly good time following a difficult operation. The staff were very caring and the food was excellent. I came out feeling infinitely better than on entry. I will certainly consider future periods of respite with you.

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Review from Carol G (Friend of Resident) published on 9 May 2018
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The care is amazing and surroundings homely.
People with end of life care have a quality of life they deserve.
Friends are made very welcome and get included in the care and work together with us.
Feel most humble for our friend at this stage of life. A big thank you.
Very relaxing environment.

Reply from Helene Schwabe-Magill, Customer Relations at Park View Care Home

Very many thanks for your kind comments.

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Review from Lynn P (Mother of Resident) published on 9 March 2018
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My mother has settled in very well. The staff are all very friendly and helpful. The food is very good. The activities are excellent, there is always something going on. I would fully recommend the care home to anybody.

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Review from S L (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 27 February 2018
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Excellent home, staff very friendly and helpful. Plenty of stimulation for guests. Hope I can find a home as good when I need one for myself.

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Review from Sara M (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 January 2018
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The staff are well trained, courteous and respectful. Nothing is too much trouble. The facilities are really nice and you are made to feel at home.

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Review from Miriam M (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 January 2018
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Park View was always immaculate, both in and out.
We made good use of the lovely terrace and 'big window' area on the top floor, made my mother feel connected to the real world of people and traffic.
Food appetising and favourites noted.
I never dreaded visiting.
All staff respected our wishes.

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Review from Stephen W (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 8 January 2018
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Very clean and friendly. All staff are approachable and helpful. Care is very good and professional.

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Review from J E (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 November 2017
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First class all round care.
Food is particularly excellent.
The decoration of the home is excellent and of a high standard.
Very kind and patient with residents.
Huge variety of activities to keep residents stimulated and occupied.

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Review from Ann R (Wife of Resident) published on 27 September 2017
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My husband has been a resident on the Dementia floor for 9 months and has never once asked to come home. The care is exceptional and activities arranged for mornings and afternoons are excellent, hence the attention he gets is obviously the reason he is so happy.

Our daughter married on 2nd September

and the Park View Manager kindly loaned us a carer for 3 hours. The carer had dressed him in his suit ready for when our daughter arrived in a vintage car at Chantry Close. Staff gave them a really warm send off. On arrival at the church, her father was able to walk her down the aisle, which was so emotional. We couldn't have coped without the chosen carer who was exceptional, sitting with him in the front pew helping him to trace the order of service and generally on hand to help him with his personal needs and placing him in position for photos, etc.

Thank you so much for such love and kindness shown to us all on this special day and every day I visit.

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Review from Sue P (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 September 2017
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Mum has now been resident at Park View Care Home for a year. It was a very difficult time for mum, dad, my brother, sister and I when we realised we could no longer care for mum at home. The staff at Park View were kind, caring and supported all of us through this difficult transition. We were encouraged

to surround mum with her own belonging, memories from home, photographs etc. Dad visits daily and is welcomed and supported as well as mum.
Park View has an excellent activity programme, mum has vascular dementia and reminiscence and activities to encourage physical and mental well being are essential.
The care provided is individualised and the carers are responsive to mums needs, the surroundings are of a very high standard, clean and homely.
The food is of a very high standard and on several occasions, we have held family celebrations at the home.
I am happy to recommend Park View and when I discussed this review with mum she too is happy to recommend Park View to other people.

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Review from Janet O (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 August 2017
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My mother was one of the first residents when the home opened as new. She received excellent care during the last five years and joined in the many activities. All the staff treated her like family. Sadly, today we held the wake in the care home and many of the staff waved her off to the crematorium.

The last days of her life were filled with constant visits from the caring staff. I can't praise them enough. First class care.

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Review from Sharon S (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 August 2017
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I recently came home from the United States with my family for a vacation and this was our first time seeing Park View. My dad is a resident in the dementia unit and I cannot praise these people enough for the care he gets. The staff are wonderful not only with him but the whole family, the food looked

and smelled delicious and generous portion sizes as well as a good variety to choose from. The place was lovely and clean and every staff member really made me feel confident that Dad was well taken care of.

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Review from Steven S (Son of Resident) published on 9 August 2017
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My mother had a very enjoyable two week stay (respite for my father). She had previously been totally resistant to going into a 'home' but has now said she would happily return to Park View if necessary in the future.
The environment created by the very friendly staff is excellent.

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Review from S M (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 August 2017
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My father has only been at the care home a short time but enjoys the activities that are put on each day. Today, the care home had put on a lovely garden party for the residents and their families. Seeing my dad enjoy himself so much is a real tonic and credit to all the staff for laying on such a lovely

day, The staff are all very caring and I am really happy that my dad is being so well looked after. Thank you so much.

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Review from Roger S (Son of Resident) published on 2 August 2017
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A care home that cares.
The staff and management understanding of complex issues always polite and friendly.

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Review from C D (Mother of Resident) published on 28 June 2017
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I was worried as to whether mum wold settle in at the care home but she has settled and the staff are excellent with her.

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Review from Susan C (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 June 2017
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My dad had dementia and lived at Park View for the last five months of his life. The home and his care were excellent. The staff were kind, compassionate and well trained in dementia care. I would not hesitate to recommend Park view to others.

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Review from Glynis W (Niece of Resident) published on 8 June 2017
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Park view always had a happy atmosphere.
The staff were very pleasant and cared for our Aunt very thoughtfully.
Her last two years at Park View were very happy.
Thank you to senior staff for keeping us updated.

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Review from Timothy C (Son of Resident) published on 20 May 2017
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My mum came into Park View in May 2017 and she settled in straight away and was joining in with the activities on her second day.
The staff are really friendly and helpful.

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Meet the Team (21)

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 Reader

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2023

Started in 2023

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 Pretlove

Job Title: Head of Wellbeing

Joined: 2019

Started in 2019

Ashton Wiles

Job Title: Head of Care for Dementia

Joined: 2013

Started in 2013

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 Miller

Job Title: Head of Reception

Joined: 2012

Head of reception

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.