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1 Main Street, South Church, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6SL
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17 December 2024
The home is very welcoming staff are really nice and helpful. Mam has settled in well and improved since hospital. Feels very homely and warm like a hotel. We feel safe leaving mam in their care.
29 November 2024
Sadly due to dementia mum needed 24 hour supervision for safety and admission therefore arranged. As a family, we were made very welcome on the admission day and staff understood my upset and anxiety. Staff are always helpful, polite and come across as very caring. No permanent manage in post at present but told one starting end of October, which I feel will help everyone, staff, residents and relatives. Areas of the care home probably need some decorating and basic maintenance of doors, paintwork etc.
20 November 2024
Been here 2 years so far. Things ok, I like it.
20 November 2024
I have lived in Church View Care Home for eight years now and enjoyed most of the time here. The staff and carers are very nice, helpful and considerate. I like watching television. I am a supporter of Newcastle Football club. I like music and join in all the activities. I find it annoying when I have to buy my own soup, ginger biscuits and flowers.
25 September 2024
My husband stayed for one week respite. All staff members I observed treated him very well, some were quite exceptional. I have some reservations regarding changes of clothes from day wear to night wear. During his stay, I'm not sure of the routine regarding shaving but I did shave him as needed! With his dementia there can be periods of anxiety but he seemed settled during all my visits. If necessary I would use Church View for future respite.
16 August 2024
Very disappointed with the level of Care my mam received! Multiple falls over the last year, the last one leading to a broken hip, faeces under her fingernails, food all down the front of her clothes, on numerous occasions faeces running out the bottom of her trousers and family having to change her, and the worst, mam lost her teeth so they thought it okay to put another person's in her mouth (perfect oral hygiene) and then we come to things going missing from her room, perfume, body sprays, clothes still with labels attached, and clothes in general! Then the horrific smell especially on the second floor! Stay well clear!
29 January 2024
My father has been in Church View now for 6 months. Initially, there were a few 'teething troubles', however, these were resolved after speaking to the manager. All the care team are fantastic and have a great, friendly relationship with my father. He loves it here, and is really settled, and has no complaints at all. The care team do try their best, even though they are always extremely busy. I am happy with the care and support my father receives in the home.
23 January 2024
There are always areas that can be improved, however, given the pressures they are under - staff/patient ratio - all grades of staff perform to a very high standard. Overall, I am pleased with the care my sister is receiving.
04 October 2023
I turned up unexpected to view the care home as a possible permanent home for my mam. I felt welcomed and immediately felt the community spirit. The lady who showed me around was very helpful. I got talking to one of the residents in the lounge and nothing but praise was said about the home and the staff, so that was the decision maker for me. My mam has been in almost a week now. The moment she got though the door she was made a fuss of and brought a cup of coffee. I knew she was going to be ok there. The staff are down to earth and have good relationships with the residents. I would highly recommend.
01 November 2022
We moved here from another care home, can't believe the difference in my brother, he's so happy and talkative to family. On arrival at the home, we received a welcome from all staff we passed in the corridor on our way to his room, made to feel very welcome. His room is lovely and bright with fitted carpets which he didn't have in his last home although I did offer to pay for one because he is at risk of falling. They assessed his need before we arrived and had everything in place. The staff are great, popping in for a chat and making sure he's ok which is very reassuring for me. They do have lots of activities but haven't tried them yet as he's still settling in, they have a Halloween party next week which we are looking forward to.
12 April 2022
My aunt has been at Church View Care Home for two weeks (and could be more depending upon her health). I and our family are very pleased with the standard of care given and excellent facilities. We are always welcomed by friendly staff, shown to my aunt's room (which is spotlessly clean and tidy). My aunt is very happy here and enjoys conversations with staff as well as taking part in a variety of activities (she only complains about the food but she's a fussy eater!). Thank you to everyone at Church View for your continued excellent hard work.
06 April 2022
The staff are brilliant, will try to do anything you ask, my brother-in-law who is there is very happy to be there and hopefully will be there for a long time.
22 March 2022
The carers and staff were very pleasant, they went about duties in a professional way, my mother seemed happy at the home. The rooms were very clean and tidy, I would highly recommend Church View Care Home.
23 June 2021
Staff always pleasant, home always clean and welcoming.
17 June 2021
When my nan first went into Church View I was disappointed that each time I went in to see her she didn't have her own clothes on (yet she has plenty of clothes), her nails were full of faeces and they never put her hearing aid in. However, now that there is a new manager the personal care has improved and I am happy.
17 June 2021
Dad has been a resident of Church View for 2 years now and is extremely happy and comfortable. He loves the staff and always sings their praises often stating nothing is too much trouble for them. The staff have been outstanding throughout the COVID crisis.
10 June 2020
My father-in-law has been in church view for three years. He can be very difficult due to his illness, however, the staff show so much care and compassion and even manage to make him smile. The food is fabulous and the staff are so welcoming and friendly. Very highly recommended.
27 February 2020
When I visit I get a friendly greeting from whoever opens the door. I am made to feel welcome. There is a positive atmosphere around Church View. On a screen, you can see activities that take place. From my visits, Church View seems a happy place.
18 February 2020
The staff are amazing, friendly, efficient, caring and attentive.
13 February 2020
Staff seem very caring with people of varying states of mental and physical capacity.
Latest Reviews for Church View
17 December 2024
The home is very welcoming staff are really nice and helpful. Mam has settled in well and improved since hospital. Feels very homely and warm like a hotel. We feel safe leaving mam in their care.
29 November 2024
Sadly due to dementia mum needed 24 hour supervision for safety and admission therefore arranged. As a family, we were made very welcome on the admission day and staff understood my upset and anxiety. Staff are always helpful, polite and come across as very caring. No permanent manage in post at present but told one starting end of October, which I feel will help everyone, staff, residents and relatives. Areas of the care home probably need some decorating and basic maintenance of doors, paintwork etc.
20 November 2024
Been here 2 years so far. Things ok, I like it.
20 November 2024
I have lived in Church View Care Home for eight years now and enjoyed most of the time here. The staff and carers are very nice, helpful and considerate. I like watching television. I am a supporter of Newcastle Football club. I like music and join in all the activities. I find it annoying when I have to buy my own soup, ginger biscuits and flowers.
25 September 2024
My husband stayed for one week respite. All staff members I observed treated him very well, some were quite exceptional. I have some reservations regarding changes of clothes from day wear to night wear. During his stay, I'm not sure of the routine regarding shaving but I did shave him as needed! With his dementia there can be periods of anxiety but he seemed settled during all my visits. If necessary I would use Church View for future respite.
16 August 2024
Very disappointed with the level of Care my mam received! Multiple falls over the last year, the last one leading to a broken hip, faeces under her fingernails, food all down the front of her clothes, on numerous occasions faeces running out the bottom of her trousers and family having to change her, and the worst, mam lost her teeth so they thought it okay to put another person's in her mouth (perfect oral hygiene) and then we come to things going missing from her room, perfume, body sprays, clothes still with labels attached, and clothes in general! Then the horrific smell especially on the second floor! Stay well clear!
29 January 2024
My father has been in Church View now for 6 months. Initially, there were a few 'teething troubles', however, these were resolved after speaking to the manager. All the care team are fantastic and have a great, friendly relationship with my father. He loves it here, and is really settled, and has no complaints at all. The care team do try their best, even though they are always extremely busy. I am happy with the care and support my father receives in the home.
23 January 2024
There are always areas that can be improved, however, given the pressures they are under - staff/patient ratio - all grades of staff perform to a very high standard. Overall, I am pleased with the care my sister is receiving.
04 October 2023
I turned up unexpected to view the care home as a possible permanent home for my mam. I felt welcomed and immediately felt the community spirit. The lady who showed me around was very helpful. I got talking to one of the residents in the lounge and nothing but praise was said about the home and the staff, so that was the decision maker for me. My mam has been in almost a week now. The moment she got though the door she was made a fuss of and brought a cup of coffee. I knew she was going to be ok there. The staff are down to earth and have good relationships with the residents. I would highly recommend.
01 November 2022
We moved here from another care home, can't believe the difference in my brother, he's so happy and talkative to family. On arrival at the home, we received a welcome from all staff we passed in the corridor on our way to his room, made to feel very welcome. His room is lovely and bright with fitted carpets which he didn't have in his last home although I did offer to pay for one because he is at risk of falling. They assessed his need before we arrived and had everything in place. The staff are great, popping in for a chat and making sure he's ok which is very reassuring for me. They do have lots of activities but haven't tried them yet as he's still settling in, they have a Halloween party next week which we are looking forward to.
12 April 2022
My aunt has been at Church View Care Home for two weeks (and could be more depending upon her health). I and our family are very pleased with the standard of care given and excellent facilities. We are always welcomed by friendly staff, shown to my aunt's room (which is spotlessly clean and tidy). My aunt is very happy here and enjoys conversations with staff as well as taking part in a variety of activities (she only complains about the food but she's a fussy eater!). Thank you to everyone at Church View for your continued excellent hard work.
06 April 2022
The staff are brilliant, will try to do anything you ask, my brother-in-law who is there is very happy to be there and hopefully will be there for a long time.
22 March 2022
The carers and staff were very pleasant, they went about duties in a professional way, my mother seemed happy at the home. The rooms were very clean and tidy, I would highly recommend Church View Care Home.
23 June 2021
Staff always pleasant, home always clean and welcoming.
17 June 2021
When my nan first went into Church View I was disappointed that each time I went in to see her she didn't have her own clothes on (yet she has plenty of clothes), her nails were full of faeces and they never put her hearing aid in. However, now that there is a new manager the personal care has improved and I am happy.
17 June 2021
Dad has been a resident of Church View for 2 years now and is extremely happy and comfortable. He loves the staff and always sings their praises often stating nothing is too much trouble for them. The staff have been outstanding throughout the COVID crisis.
10 June 2020
My father-in-law has been in church view for three years. He can be very difficult due to his illness, however, the staff show so much care and compassion and even manage to make him smile. The food is fabulous and the staff are so welcoming and friendly. Very highly recommended.
27 February 2020
When I visit I get a friendly greeting from whoever opens the door. I am made to feel welcome. There is a positive atmosphere around Church View. On a screen, you can see activities that take place. From my visits, Church View seems a happy place.
18 February 2020
The staff are amazing, friendly, efficient, caring and attentive.
13 February 2020
Staff seem very caring with people of varying states of mental and physical capacity.