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Care Provided by St Vincent House Residential Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 34 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- 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 Vincent House Residential Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact St Vincent House 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
Group / Owner
- St Vincent Care Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Debra Burnett (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (27)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
Parking
- Front car park and on-road parking
St Vincent House Residential Home Reviews (36)
St Vincent House Residential Home has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.353) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time St Vincent House Residential Home has 36 reviews.
I cannot fault the care of the staff at St Vincent. They have been so caring with my husband. He settled in the home very quickly and made lots of friends. The food, the outings, the in house entertainment was so good and they celebrated all the dates of the year. Last Christmas they even had Father Christmas delivering presents. Words can't express my gratitude to all the staff for their love and care of my husband.
It was a genuine pleasure to meet your family. We truly appreciate the trust you have placed in us to look after your loved one, and your kind words mean so much to the whole team. Thank you for your support.
My dad came to this rest home for a 4 week respite in January 25 . After only 2/3 weeks he liked it so much he's decided to become a permanent resident. All the staff are brilliant and can't do enough for him . This is one of the main reasons for his decision to become a permanent resident.
Thank you for your review. It is wonderful to have your dad here as a resident; he is very popular with everyone here. We appreciate you bringing in the cakes when you visit. It is so thoughtful, and the staff love them.
I can honestly say I am bowled over with the support and care the staff not only give to my dad but to the whole family. Nothing is too much trouble and as a nurse myself I am so impressed with care and dedication of all the staff.
I am also impressed with the activities programme that is full of different activities that visitors are encouraged to join in with.
The staff keep us regularly updated with my dads progress and include us in relevant decision making.
Thank you for your kind words. We love it when families join in our activities. It makes us all so happy to see everyone smiling. It was especially touching to see your mum and dad dancing together. I am really glad you're happy with how we are taking care of your dad, this will be passed on to staff.
Our dad is quite poorly and has had several episodes of being quite unwell, we are always consulted and listened to.
We are happy that if dad cant be with us, you are doing your best to be the people he turns to for support.
Thank you for your kind words, I will pass this on to the staff. We love helping families spend time together, and it makes us very happy to see your mum enjoying her visits with your dad.
I am so impressed by the change in my auntie. She is a much more happier and fulfilled person in just the 3 months she has been with you. Your staff are so friendly and it feels so good to know my auntie is really being cared for and loved. Thank you so much love.
Thank you for your review, I will pass this onto the staff. We are happy your auntie is doing well here. She seems really happy, loves joining in the activities, and has made some good friends with the people who live and work here
The activities they provide is wonderful, with entertainers coming in, trip outs
and celebrations marking all events. The team are excellent I would highly recommend.
Thank you for your kind words. We are so glad you enjoy joining in on activities and going on outings with us. Your help and positive attitude really means a lot to all of us.
My Mother is coming to the end of her life after a stroke at 91. The staff are very respectful and thoughtful and keep me updated daily. The management was very thoughtful with financial matters and was very flexible. If anyone asks me what to look out for in a home for their loved one I say ask how long the staff have been there as I have found great comfort as the staff at St Vincent's have been there all of the 5 years of my Mithers stay and some have been there considerably longer.
When my mum went into St Vincent's in August 2022 it was an agonising time for us, as her daughter I felt like I was letting her down. But thanks to the amazing staff my fears were soon alleviated, my mum was made to feel like she was in her own home, her room was full of her bits and pieces and very homely. The care she was given was excellent and the staff all knew her and treated her with such kindness. They also treated me with compassion and kindness obviously realising what an awful time I was having in the beginning. My mum settled so well which amazed me, as when she first went in she was shy, depressed and really not enjoying life. The transformation was incredible, suddenly I had my mum back, a very happy lady with a heart of gold and a wonderful smile. She joined in with all of the activities, loved singing and dancing, the staff were brilliant at organising so many outings and activities. I can't thank them enough for everything.
Thank you so much for leaving this heartfelt review. We are very proud of the love and support our staff give to everyone within their care (including our lovely families!)
My mother spent 18 very happy months in St Vincent's and I never regretted my choice of residential home for her. From the outset the staff were helpful and friendly, doing all they could to help Mum settle in, including allowing her pictures and ornaments from home. St Vincent's is a relatively small home and so the staff all knew Mum well and developed good relationships with us as a family. Communication was always excellent and the accounts team were very understanding when there a few problems with the local authority funding that we needed whilst the family home was sold. When Mum's care needs changed a different room with a special bed was found quickly and the staff moved Mum's belongings for us. Sadly Mum passed away quite suddenly, but I was given help to clear her room and was very touched by the card and the photos of Mum during happier times at the home that I was given. The offer of staff to be present when the funeral cortege went past was also very moving.
Thank you so much for this lovely review - I will pass on your comments to the team!
The staff spend time with each resident working for the resident to feel comfortable. Food is good, plenty of snacks available and the room is always clean.
Thank you so much for this lovely review - I will pass on your comments to the team!
Sadly, Dad passed away in hospital during early October and lots of the staff turned out and showed their respects when the funeral cortege went past the home, this was very touching for Dad's family. In addition, they helped me clear his room and the management team refunded his overpaid care fees very quickly without any fuss.
Thank you so much for your lovely words, we are incredibly proud of the staff at the care home. Kindest regards.
My mum has been in St Vincent Care Home since the end of July. She was admitted to the hospital two weeks ago, and the care home was absolutely brilliant at informing me. The welcome they gave my mum on her return home was so lovely. My mum was so touched by it; it meant so much to her. Whenever I go in, the staff are fabulous; they are so friendly, and I can see they really care. I am over the moon that I was able to get my mum into this care home. I cannot thank the staff enough; they are absolutely brilliant.
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We are so very proud of our team and the loving, compassionate care they provide. We noticed you've given the food and drink four stars - please make sure you tell us what we can do to further improve. Kindest regards.
I would like to thank the staff for making my mum's 100th birthday so enjoyable. The room was decorated, and she looked lovely with her hair, make-up and nails done. We really enjoyed the time with her and all the help from the staff. Could not have asked for more.
Thank you so much for this lovely review! We do love a celebration!
My dad was displaying very challenging behaviour, and he and myself were treated with kindness, respect and dignity throughout the experience. I will always be grateful for the kindness of everyone there.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this feedback. We are currently updating the furnishings in our bedrooms, and our activities staff and management team are continually striving to be better in all areas. Our food and drinks are all made fresh and in-house, with all dietary requirements catered for. Our staff work incredibly hard and fully deserve their 5-star review.
Perfect place.
Thank you so much for leaving us a good review. We are always open to honest and constructive feedback, so please let us know if there are any areas you feel can be improved upon. We are fully committed to enhancing our service in any way we can. Kindest regards!
Amazing staff that go above and beyond. Could not have found a better home for my dad, who really struggled to settle in anywhere; they never gave up on him. He is now happy and well looked after. I would 100% recommend it.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this lovely review. We are incredibly proud of the work carried out at the home, and it's wonderful to hear that your dad has settled so well.
My father and I understand and are grateful for the stringent Covid 19 testing of residents, staff and visitors, in order to keep all safe. We also understand staff well-being is as important as for that of the residents. My father is always grateful for the welcome care he receives, he has come to know staff by name and has full mental capacity, he has formed working relationships which sustain him and are important to him on a daily basis, he cares about the well-being of staff. I am especially grateful for the impressive intervention on Saturday evening when my father was feeling unwell, a nurse arriving at just gone midnight with a duty doctor on the screen, can’t get better than that! Happily, it is nothing serious, I appreciate the attention to detail. The Management Team and the Staff are of the excellent category. They have excelled over the long and unexpected period of time under Covid 19 conditions in keeping all residents safe, in the St Vincent House family. Thank you.
Thank you so much for this lovely review. We are delighted that your father is happy and feels so well cared for. The team at the home are fantastic.
My mother, who has dementia, was admitted here on 6th April having recently undergone a repair to her broken hip. The transformation from the hospital to this home was completed by staff at St Vincent, all done smoothly and efficiently. It would appear (from the few times I have met my mother) that she is quite contented and very happy in here walking about with her Zimmer frame, she likes her room, the food is good (so she tells me). Due to Covid-19 restrictions, obviously, I haven't been able to visit the inside of the home and see her room, however, in the photos I've seen the home is bright and airy. I've never had a problem with communication, emails are always answered promptly and phone call requests are always adhered to. They allow me to speak to her on the phone if visits are all booked. She has gained weight since being admitted here. She is encouraged to join in the planned activities. The staff informed me she is a "delight and doing well". I'm happy, she's safe 24/7 and well cared for.
We are so happy that your mum has settled well into our community and can't wait until we can invite you in properly too! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review.
Dad has been living at the home for a while; he feels safe there. The care and support he gets from everyone are good, and the manager is very responsive. The home has a lovely conservatory and garden; Dad loves sitting there watching the wildlife. Visiting Dad has been difficult, however, the home has supported us as a family making sure we see him as often as possible.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our care home. We are very proud of our team and the work they do!
My mum has been a resident at St Vincent for over 3-years now, and in that time, has been very well cared for. The staff are caring, helpful and friendly, and the manager communicates regularly with me to discuss Mum's needs or changes in care requirements. I would be happy to recommend the home to anyone.
We are so grateful that you have taken the time to review the care at St Vincent House. We are all incredibly proud of the team there; thank you so much!
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 16 November 2022Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
2 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 27 July 2026Please contact the home for details of current vacancies.
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Meet the Team (4)

Started my career here as a carer 14 years ago and have progressed through the roles to become the Home’s Manager in 2023. I thoroughly enjoy working here and am constantly learning. I find it very rewarding to help others. My husband and I have been together 40 years; I have three children and 8 grandchildren. Outside of work, I love to spend time with them and socialise with friends – I love to see a good action movie at the cinema but I am known to talk through it!

I have worked in the care industry since 1996, moving to Gosport ten years ago. I started in domiciliary care and then moved to working with young adults with learning disabilities. My career within the elderly care sector began in 2012 and I haven’t looked back. I joined the St Vincent family this year and have found you all to be very welcoming and I am enjoying working here.

I have worked within the care sector for 15 years, the last 7 years here at St Vincent House and I love every minute. I love socialising with friends and family going out and about and going on long dog walks. I also enjoy spending my free time at the gym.

I joined the St Vincent Family in November 2022 having worked in various administration roles since I was 18. This is my first job in this sector and I now can’t imagine working anywhere else. Outside of work I spend time with my husband and two children and share a love of Disney and Marvel with them but I have to confess I prefer Star Trek to Star Wars!
Frequently Asked Questions about St Vincent House Residential Home
What types of Care is St Vincent House Residential Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does St Vincent House Residential Home have?
There are 27 Single Rooms and 1 Couples/Companion Room.
What are the Facilities & Services at St Vincent House Residential Home?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is St Vincent House Residential Home to the centre of Gosport?
0.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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