Café

Self-Serve Café

Promoting Independence, Choice & Everyday Connection

At Park View Care Home, we know that the little moments matter — and sometimes the simple pleasure of making your own cup of tea or choosing a treat can bring a sense of normality, dignity, and joy. Our dedicated Self-Serve Café is a warm, inviting space where residents and visitors alike can enjoy drinks and light refreshments throughout the day — on their own terms and at their own pace. Designed to promote independence and everyday engagement, the Café reflects Park View’s wider commitment to creating a home where residents can continue to live with choice, purpose, and connection.

Designed for Comfort & Accessibility

• Self-service hot drinks station — offering tea, coffee and hot chocolate
• Light snacks and treats — biscuits, cakes and fruit available throughout the day
• Occasional seasonal specials — themed cakes or drinks for celebrations
• Comfortable seating areas — ideal for conversation and relaxation
• Dementia-friendly design — clear signage, easy-to-use equipment, uncluttered layout

Residents are free to use the Café independently, with staff on hand to assist if needed — supporting confidence and promoting choice.

Why a Café Matters in Dementia & Elderly Care

• Promote independence and self-confidence
• Encourage spontaneous social interaction and conversation
• Create opportunities for residents to make choices and maintain routine
• Provide a familiar, comforting environment
• Foster engagement with family and visitors in a relaxed setting
• Offer sensory stimulation through smells, tastes and tactile experiences
• Show families that this is about empowerment, not just “tea service”
• Demonstrate modern, high-quality care values
• Appeal strongly to family buyers who want “normal life” for their loved one
• Position Park View ahead of traditional homes

For residents living with dementia, the Café provides a safe, positive space where everyday actions remain possible and meaningful.

A Place for Family & Community Connection

Families are warmly welcomed to use the Self-Serve Café during visits — whether to share a drink, enjoy a chat, or simply spend relaxed time together. The Café is also used for small group social events, afternoon teas, and spontaneous gatherings — helping to foster a genuine sense of community within the home. For many residents and families, having this space available provides a valuable sense of normality and freedom, making visits feel more like time at home and less like time in an institution.

An Integral Part of Our Activities-Based Home

The Self-Serve Café reflects Park View’s wider activities-based, open-plan care model — which promotes dignity, independence, and joy in everyday life. By creating opportunities for choice and engagement, we empower residents to maintain autonomy and a sense of control — key elements of true person-centred care.

Book a tour today to visit the Self-Serve Café and discover how Park View is redefining dementia and elderly care.

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