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St Margaret's Residential Home, in Sidcup, employs a friendly care team who are highly-qualified to provide personalised dementia care packages.
A comfortable interior and pleasant surroundings make for an ideal atmosphere in which to achieve a relaxing daily lifestyle, with secluded gardens and good wheelchair access.
The home keeps close links with regulators and related health professionals in order to make sure all individuals have their needs and vulnerabilities effectively safeguarded.
Care Provided by St Margaret's Residential Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 22 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact St Margaret's Residential Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact St Margaret's Residential Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Owner
- Yara Enterprises Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Roxanna Webb(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2020
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (18)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
St Margaret's Residential Home Reviews (41)
St Margaret's Residential Home has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.222) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time St Margaret's Residential Home has 41 reviews.
Thank you to everyone involved with St Margaret's for making both Mum and my life easier.
The staff put on different events. sometimes with outside singers, and these always so well organised . The residents really enjoy them as do the relatives. The can also get involved in lots of crafts.
A big thank you to the staff at St Margaret's. I am very grateful for the care given. My husband is very happy here.
Lots of effort goes into the care of the residents, making them feel comfortable and making every effort to engage them in various activities and events which our relative always seems to like...glad to have found this place...
The atmosphere is always welcoming.. The cook does a great job, food is lovely and mum looks healthier since she's been here.
Thank you for your review. It is a pleasure having Mum with us, your feedback will be shared with all the team.
Mum was assisted in being showered and dressed every day. She used to say that if someone told her 2 months ago, she would be showered and dressed by a man, she wouldn't believe them. It turned out that one of her favourite carers was a man, but he made her laugh so she wasn't embarrassed. She took part in activities, which she really enjoyed. She sat in the garden and chatted with her new friends. She even put on a little weight. When she got really ill, they could have said she had to go to the hospice, but she desperately wanted to stay there. So, the palliative team supported her at the home. The St Margarets staff looked after her with such care and compassion, we will never be able to thank them enough. We still visit as we cannot say goodbye.
I cannot say enough wonderful things about St Margaret's Care Home! The staff here are truly exceptionally caring, attentive, and dedicated to providing the best possible care. The facilities are incredibly personal and welcoming, making it feel like a true home rather than just a care facility. My nan has been staying here for a little while now, and I am thrilled with how happy and healthy she looks. The team at St Margaret's goes above and beyond to ensure every resident is comfortable and content. I would 100% recommend St Margaret's Care Home to anyone looking for somewhere safe, caring and loving.
If you are looking for a care home, then look no further. I would 100% recommend anyone placing their loved one in the care of the people at St Margaret’s.
Looking for a care home is such a personal decision, and when we viewed others, they just didn’t feel right, but St Margaret’s felt like home. It felt like a place where I was happy to bring my own children, a place where I felt relaxed and a place where I felt the residents were cared for and happy. The atmosphere is relaxed, often with music playing, always warm and welcoming; this is not a spa hotel care home, this is a warm hug care home, a place where residents feel loved and little details matter. Like your favourite pair of slippers, it offers comfort and security to its 23 residents as they slow down their pace of life. The manager cares so much about each and every one of her residents, and this is also true of her staff. My grandad particularly loves one member of staff, who is an absolute legend in the way he treats the residents like they are his own grandparents. What more can I say, thanks so much for taking care of one of my favourite people.
Care for my mum is outstanding.
All staff are very attentive and lovely.
I cannot find one single thing to moan about.
My mum is not left in bed all day like her previous care home did.
Five stars all-round.
My sister and I would like to thank, from the bottom of our hearts, all of the wonderful staff at St Margaret's for their compassion and care that they have shown our mum. Our mum was showered with love, treated with the utmost respect, always treated with such dignity, was spotlessly clean and very happy. If you are looking for a care home, look no further, it's home from home. The food is home-made and delicious! I would always come away knowing that Mum was in such great care. Thank you to the manager, senior carer and everyone else involved, absolute stars.
My friend has been here for nearly a year, and she says it's the happiest she has been for years. Everybody is friendly and helpful - a good welcome is always received. Her overall appearance, weight and outlook have improved 100%. This is a small home, but everyone seems happy and content.
Mym has settled into St Margaret's really well. The staff are lovely and really helpful. Mum really likes the staff, and they have helped her to settle. Her bedroom is very clean and decorated nicely with nice furniture. There is a lovely garden. The food choices are varied. I am very grateful for the care Mum is receiving.
I cannot thank the staff enough for giving me peace of mind that my aunt's care is first class.
Dad has been in the care of St Margaret's for 8 months now. He has been very happy there and has joined in with the many activities provided, especially the singing and dancing. It is obvious the moment you walk through the door that this is a happy and comfortable place to live. Dad took a while to settle but now tells me that this is his home and the people there are his family, which is peace of mind for me. St Margarets is very clean, and the staff work extremely hard to ensure that the residents are kept clean and well dressed. Sadly Dad's health is now declining, but he is receiving the very best of care from people he has come to love and trust. If your loved one is going to St Margaret's, please be assured that they will also receive the very best of care from people who enjoy the care they provide
It was a very difficult decision we made to move Dad into residential care. Four weeks on, and we couldn’t be more sure that we have chosen the right place! Dad has settled well, and we are grateful for the care and support both he and we have had. The staff are all so kind and generate - a lovely ‘family feel’ to the home. Dad has been gently encouraged to socialise in the communal areas, which he wasn’t keen to do at first. I can’t comment on activities as I don’t know enough about them. I did, however, meet a newly appointed actives coordinator recently who was very enthusiastic and interested to hear about Dad and his interests. We recently attended a family BBQ there, and it was evident that other families we met feel the same as we do about this lovely home!
A lovely place for my nan to be. Staff are wonderful and go out of their way with the care they provide. Great improvements with new management. We especially love the Facebook updates, so we can see how happy she is even when we are not there.
Finding a suitable care home is challenging, and no home is perfect, but our family feel particularly fortunate that Mum/Nan found this one.
Excellent care home. All staff were so kind and caring in the two years my mum was resident. Sadly she died in June, and her care in her final days was superb. The manager is good and runs a tight ship, and the staff are superb and devoted. The care home is lovely with good entertainment, and it was great to see Mum dancing when able. Highly recommended facility if you want your loved ones to be well and truly cared for.
I have only been a resident here for the last five months, so I am unable to give a thorough overall opinion, but so far, I have found the staff to provide a polite, friendly atmosphere.
My dad came from hospital straight to St Margaret's in lockdown in January 2021. It was a really upsetting time for our family, and in particular, my dad having dementia; he just didn't understand where he was and why he was there. All the staff were amazing in helping him settle in with their care, patience, understanding and professionalism. My dad has learnt to trust them, and we can see how he has flourished in their care. It really is like one big happy family for the residents, and through our daily updates via the Facebook group, I feel like I have got to know each of the other residents and their characters and I too feel like I have an extended family. Thank you to all at St Margaret's for everything you do for my dad.
Hi Jayne, thank you. Dad enjoys spending time with the other residents and the care team. We look forward to seeing you again soon, hopefully when you are able to meet and greet the rest of the residents and their families.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 30 December 2023Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about St Margaret's Residential Home
What types of Care is St Margaret's Residential Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does St Margaret's Residential Home have?
There are 18 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at St Margaret's Residential Home?
Own Furniture if required, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is St Margaret's Residential Home to the centre of Sidcup?
0.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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