Church View

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• Overview
• Kindness, compassion and dignity
• Treating people as individuals
• Independence, choice and control
• Responding to people’s immediate needs
• Workforce wellbeing and enablement

Caring – this means we looked for evidence that the provider involved people and treated them with compassion, kindness, dignity and respect.

This is the first inspection of the service since the provider changed legal entity. At this inspection the rating is outstanding. This meant people were truly respected and valued as individuals; and empowered as partners in their care in an exceptional service.

This service scored 95 (out of 100) for this area. Find out what we look at when we assess this area and How we calculate these scores.

The provider was exceptional at treating people with kindness, compassion and dignity. Staff consistently demonstrated warmth, patience and emotional intelligence, and people repeatedly described the home as feeling like “family”.

Relatives praised the depth of empathy shown, with 1 stating that staff made their loved one feel “respected, valued, supported and seen”. People were welcomed as individuals; staff took time to understand their life histories, identities and what brought them comfort. This enabled care that was emotionally attuned and deeply personalised.

We saw powerful examples of staff going beyond routine care to improve people’s wellbeing. Staff arranged meaningful experiences such as personalised birthday gifts, supporting a couple to enjoy Christmas dinner together, and helping someone engage with their family. Staff restored dignity through customised clothing protectors designed to look like everyday garments.

End‑of‑life support was especially compassionate. The ‘butterfly team’ which were a team of staff who worked in church view and had undergone additional training in end of life, families described the experience as dignified and deeply respectful. This extended to not only providing a peaceful way for relatives to say goodbye but having those discussions with people around what personal touches they would like, such as music, poems and any colours. The staff would then help and either signpost family or make these arrangements. Staff maintained comfort, stayed present with people during final days and supported relatives sensitively, including sitting with a bereaved person while waiting for transport. Throughout the home there was a calm, nurturing culture where people were valued and treated as unique individuals.

The provider treated people as individuals and was exceptional in how they made sure people’s care, support and treatment met people’s needs and preferences. The provider took account of people’s strengths, abilities, aspirations, culture and unique backgrounds and protected characteristics.

People were supported to do things that mattered to them. For example, 1 person who previously worked in housekeeping, was encouraged to complete cleaning standard checks around the home, helping her feel purposeful and proud. Another person was supported to volunteer weekly at the local library, building confidence, routine and responsibility. We also read about how someone was supported to make snow angels during a spontaneous snow day, with staff enabling positive risk‑taking so the person could experience joy and freedom.

Staff demonstrated excellent use of life history and identity. For example, we saw how 1 person was supported to reflect on their past career, boosting self‑esteem and bringing comfort through meaningful reminiscence. People were helped to reconnect with family, such as arranging visits that improved mood, behaviour and emotional wellbeing. Staff also ensured people had control over small but important choices, favourite drinks, hairstyles, clothing, room décor and personalised activities.

The culture was strongly autonomy‑focused. People who made unconventional choices, such as dietary preferences, were supported respectfully and encouraged to make informed decisions. Staff balanced independence with safety, enabling personal freedom while being attentive and reassuring when people were distressed or looking for loved ones.

The provider was exceptional at supporting people to remain in control of their lives and make choices that reflected their identity, preferences and cultural needs. Staff consistently enabled people to do as much as they could for themselves, using personalised approaches that balanced encouragement, safety and autonomy. People were treated as experts in their own lives, and support was adapted sensitively to uphold dignity and independence.

People were supported to make everyday decisions in ways that mattered to them. This showed a strong commitment to enabling independence while reducing distress. For example, staff were creative with how they supported people to move around the home with handheld assistance when they found the use of equipment upsetting.

People had real control over how they spent their time and how their personal space looked. Rooms were highly personalised, reflecting people’s identities, history and preferences. The home environment supported independence through continuity of familiar routines, meaningful activity and opportunities for people to contribute. For example, people enjoyed taking part in daily roles such as helping to sign people in and out of the library, litter picking, or participating in sensory activities with visiting nurseries and schools, which built purpose and autonomy.

Staff were skilled at adapting communication so people could express their preferences. People who experienced emotional distress, were supported with validation, calm reassurance and distraction, helping them feel understood and in control of decisions about their care. Staff also used family involvement and tailored communication tools to support decision-making where capacity fluctuated.

People were encouraged to pursue their interests and make choices about meaningful activities. People took part in volunteering roles, community events, intergenerational projects, and personalised celebrations, including supporting people to give roses to their partners on Valentine’s Day or having their hair styled to reflect how they liked to feel about themselves. These choices improved confidence, motivation and independence, with visible positive impact on wellbeing across the home

The provider listened to and understood people’s needs, views and wishes. Staff responded to people’s needs in the moment and acted to minimise any discomfort, concern or distress.

The provider was exceptional at recognising and responding to people’s immediate physical, emotional and relational needs. Staff demonstrated strong observation skills, quick action during deterioration, and compassionate responses when people were anxious, distressed or unsure.

Staff reacted promptly when people needed reassurance, using trauma‑informed approaches such as sitting with people, validating feelings or offering a comfort activity. People with complex needs received attentive support—examples included enabling

We saw how 1 person was supported to visit a relative in hospital, during end‑of‑life care, to ensure they were given that time to say goodbye.

People’s clinical needs were also responded to swiftly. Staff identified subtle changes in health, escalated concerns to GPs, matrons or geriatricians, and ensured coordinated reviews. This included challenging diagnoses, re‑referring people for stroke or therapy input, and supporting people through significant recovery journeys. One person progressed from being nursed in bed and minimally responsive to sitting up, eating with their family and re‑joining communal life because staff recognised something was not right and acted.

Staff also acted quickly to preserve meaningful relationships, supporting a couple to eat Christmas dinner together as though in a restaurant, arranging spontaneous visits, and responding to emotional triggers with understanding. This consistent responsiveness improved people’s wellbeing, reduced distress and helped people feel safe, heard and cared for.

The provider cared about and promoted the wellbeing of their staff and supported and enabled staff to always deliver person-centred care.

The provider always supported staff wellbeing and development, creating a positive, stable workforce. Staff consistently told us they felt valued, listened to and part of a “family‑like” team. They spoke highly of the registered manager, describing them as “the best manager,” supportive, approachable and committed to their welfare. Staff felt able to speak up, request training and raise concerns confidently.

There was strong teamwork and a warm, collaborative culture, with a very low staff turnover. Staff described feeling supported in their roles and receiving regular supervision, training and opportunities to develop champion roles. They praised the positive culture, saying they would recommend the home or place their own family members there.