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The home is easily accessible from the A12 road link and is close to the mainline train station and local bus services. St Dominics is adjacent to the local Catholic Church and near to other dominations. Vel Inn Pub are all within easy walking distance.
Accommodation at St Dominics is provided in 39 single...
Care Provided by St Dominics Residential Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 60 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- 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
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Our published prices are provided to give a general idea of how much we charge for care but please contact us for more detailed information.
All residents joining us with a view to a permanent placement will start on a 4-week trial which is charged at between £1450.00 and £1650.00 per week. Following this initial period, a permanent placement will be charged on a weekly basis depending on the room and the dependency, if any, of the resident.
We are pleased to welcome respite stays, if and when, we have availability – minimum respite stay is one week.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact St Dominics Residential Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact St Dominics 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
- St Dominics Residential Home Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Tracy Delannoy (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2008
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (60)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (24)
Visiting
- If you are close family or friends of a current resident, you may have been issued with their personal entry number to access the home. Please still fill in the visitor’s book on entry and exit of the home. Otherwise, please ring the bell on the left side of the reception building to alert staff to your presence. Please be respectful of residents whilst in the home and gardens, it is their home and residents need to feel independent and safe within the home environment.
Parking
- There is a car park to the front of the property, which you are welcome to use. Further parking is available at the rear of the property which is accessed via The Cloisters.
St Dominics Residential Home Reviews (57)
St Dominics Residential Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.764) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time St Dominics Residential Home has 57 reviews.
We visited my relative on 22nd November. It happened to be entertainment afternoon and we were invited to have lunch with our relative and other patients. This proved to be an excellent afternoon with patients and staff thoroughly enjoying it all. The atmosphere proved to be very good indeed. Patients who were able to get up with the help from staff enjoyed a little dance. Everyone enjoying the afternoon. We were sorry to leave at the end of our visit.
Many thanks for your review. We realise the importance of a full and varied activities programme. That was the first time that particular entertainer had visited us and we have already booked him to visit again. It was lovely to see so many residents and staff up and dancing as well as some relatives.
So far, I am absolutely delighted with everything. Knowing that my mother is in such safe hands in terms of care, comfort, welfare and socialising, has relieved me of enormous worry and stress and provided her with a safe and nurturing environment. My family and I are made welcome to visit at any time, just like being at home.
Thank you for taking the time to review our home. Although first and foremost are our residents' needs, we realise that this can be a difficult and stressful time for family members also. It is good to know that we are making a difference in your lives as well.
My mother has been resident at St. Dominics for six months and has settled very well, which bearing in mind she suffers from Alzheimer's, we thought she might struggle. The staff are extremely attentive and have got to know my mother extremely well very quickly, and respond to her issues with compassion. They do not hesitate to contact me if they are at all concerned and this has been borne out in the last couple of weeks when mum has been particularly agitated and by just calling me to speak to her on the phone, has settled the issues. A weekly routine of phone calls to my mother has now been suggested and seems to be doing the trick. Mum herself says she is happy and that if it is a care home she needs to be in, then St. Dominics is where she wants to be! Whenever we visit there is always a calm and happy atmosphere.
Thank you for reviewing our home. It was lovely to hear that you feel your mother has settled into life at St Dominics and it is very rewarding for our staff to read your comments regarding the care they deliver. I hope your review will help others, faced with similar circumstances, to learn that...
My mother has been resident for well over two years. She has dementia but has really enjoyed her time here and has a great relationship with her carers. All the residents are different characters, some more demanding than others, but I think they are well looked after by a dedicated staff.
Thank you for your lovely review. It is always so nice to hear about good experiences, especially about the relationships that are formed with the carers. It really does show them that their hard work and dedication is appreciated.
I cannot fault the housekeeping staff. If I have a problem and mention it to management, it is dealt with promptly.
Thank you for your lovely review. It is always pleasing to receive feedback about positive experiences, especially from those receiving care. It was lovely of you to mention our housekeeping staff who not only keep the home looking and smelling splendid but also take the time to chat with you and the other residents. Finally, I am glad to know you feel any concerns raised are dealt with promptly.
Staff look after him well and he is happy.
Thank you for taking the time to review St Dominics. Your father has come on a long journey and from where he was to where he is now, he is transformed. It is our pleasure to care for him and we appreciate the support given to the home from you and the family.
The staff are always very kind and helpful to me when in the home again the staff seem attentive to the residents.
Thank you for your review, we are always pleased to hear about positive experiences and opinions and appreciate you taking the time to do this. It is fulfilling for us to see how far your great uncle has come since joining St Dominics and how settled and happy he is.
I enjoy the interaction with residents who also accept me coming into their environment and sharing time.
Thank you for your thoughtful review, we are always pleased to hear about positive experiences and appreciate you taking the time to review us. Your support of the home at our events is very helpful for which we thank you, and we appreciate your activities ideas and advice given when visiting your friend.
Overall, this home is very good, well run, good food and very clean. The residents are well looked after and staff are good and very caring. Good entertainment and grounds are nice and well kept. My mother is very happy at St Dominics Residential Home. I would recommend this as a good home.
Many thanks for taking the time to review our home. We very much appreciate your comments and hope this will help those looking at care homes for a loved one. It is our absolute pleasure to care for your mother who just defies all the record books.
Your mother and her family and friends promote...
I have always found the management and staff are excellent. Having been to other homes before St Dominics Residential Home, I found St Dominics Residential Home was at the top.
Many thanks for taking the time to review us. We are so pleased you feel we are meeting your expectations and also that, having viewed other homes, St Dominic's came out top!
The 24 hour care is a great relief for the family.
We feel the staff know him well and that there is continuity of staff. They are all very friendly, kind and capable and we feel confident he is in good hands.
You can visit at any time and see staff engaging warmly with clients.
Thank you for taking the time to review our home. We are so pleased to hear that you feel your relative has real choice and he is living relatively independently. We also appreciate your lovely comments regarding our hard-working staff.
When my mother comes in for respite, she is very happy with the care she receives and the staff make her feel welcome.
Thank you for taking the time to review our home. It is always a pleasure to welcome your mother back to St Dominics and it is lovely to witness her reconnecting with the staff and residents.
Although I know my mum could be "difficult" at times she could not have been shown more care and love during her final few days and was shown dignity and respect by all. Thank you.
Thank you for your kind comments, our staff will be touched, but your mother taught us...
My mother was very well cared for by St Dominics Residential Home for the four years prior to her death. She enjoyed the happy environment of the home and the end of life care and support to her and myself was exceptionally good.
Thank you for your review. We have such fond memories of your mother who adored being able to walk around our gardens. We hope you will agree that your mother’s life changed for the better after coming to St Dominics and we feel privileged to have been party to that. Caring for your mother and supporting her family was made easy by your kind and supportive attitude towards the home and staff.
My mum settled very quickly at St Dominics. The caring, friendly, happy atmosphere at the home has proved to us that this is the best place for my mum. We are extremely grateful to the lovely staff for giving us peace of mind, we know that mum is very happy and receiving first class care.
Thank you for your lovely touching review. Your mother is a joy to care for and we are pleased that her health is stabilising. We are so pleased that you have found the atmosphere conducive to your mother’s wellbeing and that the care your mother is receiving has put your mind at rest.
This is an older, independently owned care home which is run for profit so staffing levels are maintained with this in mind. The room I am familiar with and the home overall is a little dated but is quite adequate and kept in a good state of repair. Everyone I am familiar with, carers, management, office, kitchen and cleaning staff are all friendly, professional and keen to do their jobs in a caring fashion. I have had lunch at the home several times and the food has always been excellent, comparable with a good restaurant.
Thank you for taking the time to review our home. We were a little disheartened to read your initial comment but are pleased to read that overall you are happy with the care provided for your mother. Our staffing levels are based on the dependencies of the residents in our care and we are well...
Activity programme is varied, well thought out and fun. Since being at St Dominics, my father's well-being has improved 100%. I cannot recommend St Dominics more. It is a fantastic care home.
What a lovely review. Thank you. We hope this will show our staff, across all departments, that they are appreciated and getting the care right for your dad. Obviously, our primary concern is your dad but meeting family’s expectations is also important to us and we are pleased you have voiced this. We are very excited to share in your dad’s forthcoming birthday celebrations.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 23 July 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledGood
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.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (1) & Events (0)
- 25 Mar 2025
St Dominics was recently featured in 'The Braintree and Witham Times'. The article explored the success of the monthly Community Afternoon Tea which our proprietor suggested a year ago. Our...
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Awards / Recognitions (2)
- 01 Sep 2022Recipient: St Dominics Residential Home
- 30 Sep 2019Recipient: St Dominics Residential Home
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