Barchester Reviews & Pay Rates
Barchester operates 207 homes, primarily in South East, South West, East of England, and more.
They hold an average rating of 3.9 stars, with 90% of homes rated Good or better.
3.9
3.9/5.0Based on portfolio average86%Well-led(3.8⭐)
90%Good or Outstanding
10%RI or Inadequate
207 care homesacross 5 regions
Well-led rating: 86% Good or Outstanding across South East, South West, East of England, and more
CQC Ratings Breakdown
CQC inspection ratings distribution across all 207 care homes in this portfolio. Performance across 5 CQC categories.
Data valid as of 12 November 2025
Outstanding
Good
Requires Improvement
Inadequate
Overall
188 homes
Safe
188 homes
Effective
188 homes
Caring
188 homes
Responsive
188 homes
Well-led
188 homes
Care Homes by Region
Ashby House - Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes
Ashcombe
Basingstoke
Ashford House
Stanwell
Ashminster House
Ashford
Austen House
Reading
Burwood Grange Care Home
Walton-on-thames
Chalfont Lodge
Chalfont St Peter
Challoner House
Eastleigh
Cherry Blossom Manor
Tadley
Corrina Lodge
Camberley
Denmead Grange Care Home
Waterlooville
Dudwell St Mary
Burwash
Emily Jackson House
Sevenoaks
Farley Gardens
Bracknell
Florence Court Care Home
Fareham
Friston House
Rochester
Hazel Lodge Care Home
Battle
Herne Place Care Home
Herne Bay
Hurstwood View
Uckfield
Kingsland House
Shoreham By Sea
Lotus Manor
Woking
Lydfords Care Home
Lewes
Marnel Lodge Care Home
Basingstoke
Marriott House & Lodge
Chichester
Middletown Grange
Witney
Mill Court Care Home
Guildford
Mortain Place Care Home
Eastbourne
Newington Court
Sittingbourne
Orchard House Care Centre
Newport
Oxford Beaumont
Oxford
Port Manor
Seaford
Red Oaks
Henfield
Rothsay Grange
Andover
Shawford Springs Care Home
Winchester
Shelburne Lodge
High Wycombe
Silverbirch House Care Home
Guildford
Snowdrop Place Care Home
Southampton
Southerndown
Chipping Norton
St Thomas
Basingstoke
Stoneham Grove Care Home
Reading
Sycamore Grove Care Home
Pevensey
Tandridge Heights
Oxted
The Epsom Beaumont
Epsom
The Fernes
Fareham
The Reigate Beaumont
Reigate
Vecta House
Newport
Wadhurst Manor
Wadhurst
Waterside Court Care Home
Wallingford
West Oak
Wokingham
Westergate House
Arundel
Westlake
Horsham
Wimborne
Hayling Island
Winchester House
Rochester
Windmill Manor
Oxted
Worplesdon View
Guildford
Wykeham House
Horley
Common Questions about Barchester
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Based on our aggregated data, Barchester has an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars across their portfolio of 207 care homes. 90% of their homes are rated Good or Outstanding by CQC.
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👩🏼Gemma
Offered me Senior Lead! Finally off minimum wage after 3 years.
14:32
👩🏽Riza
Got the job. £1.20/hr rise AND it's a 10 min walk.
16:47
👩🏿Chioma
Got the Senior role. £2/hr rise. Crying actual tears rn.
17:09
👩🏽Priya
Finally starting my NVQ next month!!
13:58
👨🏻Liam
First Saturday off in 8 months. Actually took my kids to the park.
09:15
👩🏽Sunita
Was scared to leave after 6 years. Should've done it sooner.
20:41
👩🏼Gemma
Offered me Senior Lead! Finally off minimum wage after 3 years.
14:32
👩🏽Riza
Got the job. £1.20/hr rise AND it's a 10 min walk.
16:47
👩🏿Chioma
Got the Senior role. £2/hr rise. Crying actual tears rn.
17:09
👩🏽Priya
Finally starting my NVQ next month!!
13:58
👨🏻Liam
First Saturday off in 8 months. Actually took my kids to the park.
09:15
👩🏽Sunita
Was scared to leave after 6 years. Should've done it sooner.
20:41
👩🏼Kasia
Didn't skip a break once this week. First time in years.
11:23
👩🏼Tracy
My back already feels better. No more 12-hour shifts without a sit down.
08:30
👩🏽🦱Fatima
Manager literally told me to go take my break. Nearly fell over.
12:36
👩🏽Malee
Called in sick and didn't get guilt tripped. Wild.
15:22
👩🏿Joy
Got the exact shifts I asked for. Didn't think that was possible.
10:44
👨🏿Ade
My new manager actually listens. Still in shock tbh.
18:05
👩🏼Kasia
Didn't skip a break once this week. First time in years.
11:23
👩🏼Tracy
My back already feels better. No more 12-hour shifts without a sit down.
08:30
👩🏽🦱Fatima
Manager literally told me to go take my break. Nearly fell over.
12:36
👩🏽Malee
Called in sick and didn't get guilt tripped. Wild.
15:22
👩🏿Joy
Got the exact shifts I asked for. Didn't think that was possible.
10:44
👨🏿Ade
My new manager actually listens. Still in shock tbh.
18:05
👩🏼Gemma
Offered me Senior Lead! Finally off minimum wage after 3 years.
14:32
👩🏽Riza
Got the job. £1.20/hr rise AND it's a 10 min walk.
16:47
👩🏿Chioma
Got the Senior role. £2/hr rise. Crying actual tears rn.
17:09
👩🏽Priya
Finally starting my NVQ next month!!
13:58
👨🏻Liam
First Saturday off in 8 months. Actually took my kids to the park.
09:15
👩🏽Sunita
Was scared to leave after 6 years. Should've done it sooner.
20:41
👩🏼Kasia
Didn't skip a break once this week. First time in years.
11:23
👩🏼Tracy
My back already feels better. No more 12-hour shifts without a sit down.
08:30
👩🏽🦱Fatima
Manager literally told me to go take my break. Nearly fell over.
12:36
👩🏽Malee
Called in sick and didn't get guilt tripped. Wild.
15:22
👩🏿Joy
Got the exact shifts I asked for. Didn't think that was possible.
10:44
👨🏿Ade
My new manager actually listens. Still in shock tbh.
18:05