St Vincent House Residential Home

St Vincent House, Forton Road, Gosport PO12 4TH
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9.8 36 Reviews
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St Vincent House Gosport originally formed part of Forton Barracks and was built in the 1800s. In the late 1920s, the barracks were recommissioned as HMS St Vincent, a Royal Naval training establishment and continued as a training base until 1969. The Victorian property is detached, although still neighbours the rest of the old barracks, and has many original period features.

St Vincent House Gosport was the first of four homes that form St Vincent Care Homes Ltd and is now a family run residential care home, specialising in care for the elderly with dementia. The home sits in its own large walled grounds, with a beautiful conservatory where residents and relatives can sit reminiscing while looking out over the well maintained, mature garden.

Residents are encouraged to bring in personal items such as ornaments, clocks, photographs and such like to enable them to feel totally at home during their stay. Most of the 28 bedrooms have en-suite facilities.

Loved ones describe the home as relaxing saying their relatives feel at ease, which is largely down to a caring, patient, friendly and helpful care team.
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Care Provided

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 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

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Debra Burnett (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 55+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2024
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (26)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (2)

St Vincent House Residential Home Reviews (36)

9.8

St Vincent House Residential Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.764) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time St Vincent House Residential Home has 36 reviews.

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Review from Julia M (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Have only been in the room to visits, so have to judge everywhere by that one room; however, it's lovely. Can't judge the food etc, as I don't go in.
Reply from Clare Shann, Nominated Individual at St Vincent House Residential Home

Thank you so much, for taking the time to leave this lovely review!
Hopefully, it won't be too long before we can welcome you in to see the entire environment. It is a fantastic home, and you won't be disappointed.
Kindest regards.

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Review from J C (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 October 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We chose St Vincent House as a care home for my father as our research had highlighted that they are specialists in dementia care. He became a resident in June 20 when he was in the final stages of Alzheimer's Disease. The COVID restrictions meant I could not enter the home, despite this, I feel every
effort was made by the staff to support my father and provide the care he required. The staff did their utmost to facilitate visits within the Government guidelines, and we were able to see him once a week through the window. During these visits, the staff were always attentive and caring, and my father responded well to them. My father sadly passed away in August, thankfully the staff understood the situation and we were admitted to a specially prepared room to say our goodbyes to him. Although my father's stay at St Vincent's was only for a couple of months, I would not hesitate to recommend them; they are caring, considerate, approachable and professional.
Reply from Emma Broomfield, Marketing Coordinator at St Vincent House Residential Home

Thank you for such a heartwarming review. The current climate has presented challenges for us all and we are so grateful to have had your support during such an emotionally hard time for you and your family. It was a pleasure to have had your father with us. We truly wish you all the best.

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Review from Alan W (Son of Resident) published on 27 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother is now 91 and is extremely frail with multiple complex health conditions. After 8 years of caring for in her own home I was unable to continue, yet understandably nervous about moving her into a care home.
I'm pleased to say that my fears were unfounded, as the standard of care that she
has received at St Vincent's House has been of the highest order, despite the most trying of circumstances imposed by the COVID pandemic.
To be honest, her life expectancy was only a few months at the start of her stay, but she is about to celebrate her first anniversary there, and is very settled and content.
I cannot recommend the facilities and care here highly enough, and would like to thank all the management and staff for their ongoing love and devotion to their resident's needs.
Reply from Emma Broomfield, Marketing Coordinator at St Vincent House Residential Home

Thank you for your five-star review. We are so happy that your mum has settled in with us and is doing well. Your feedback is invaluable to us; thank you for taking the time to review us.

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Review from E A (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
There was nothing too much trouble. The staff are exceptional at this most difficult time, unable to comment on the running of the home, but my mum's final days were dignified and the staff at St Vincent showed how much they thought of mum, gave her hugs when I could not. Thank you to the senior staff
for the last day, forever grateful.
Reply from Emma Broomfield, Marketing Coordinator at St Vincent House Residential Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. It's heartwarming to read that you were safe in the knowledge that during your mum's final days she was well cared for and loved. Your feedback is invaluable to us and we wish you all the best.

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Review from Marie (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 May 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has been in St Vincent House for 3 1/2 years. She is very happy and very settled there. She is always happy, laughing and smiling when we see her. During a period of serious illness earlier this year, she could not have better looked after. She recovered and continues to be exceptionally well looked
after. The staff are truly remarkable selfless people. They treat the residents like family and throughout this incredibly difficult time, they continue to look after everyone. Communication about the situation is impeccable, very informative and compassionate. I would like to thank each and every one of the staff for all they are doing. I would definitely recommend the care home to friends and family for their loved ones.
Reply from Emma Broomfield, Marketing Coordinator at St Vincent House Residential Home

We are delighted that you feel your mum is treated like family - St Vincent Care Homes Ltd is a family run business, and as such, it has always been our aim to provide a family feel in a home-from-home environment. Thank you for taking the time to review us, your feedback is invaluable.

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Review from Jude (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 May 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
On my father’s passing, I realised that my mothers' dementia illness required specialist carers. St Vincent House, Gosport, with its lush, big garden and colourful, open lounges where light pours in through huge windows, became the obvious choice. I visited many other homes, this was the only one I
would compare to a hotel. The immense light and fresh smell of clean linen hit you as you walk into the old, naval mansion. The smell of wholesome meals is mouthwatering. My mothers' room and en-suite are lovely and always highly cleaned. The manager/carers greet you warmly whilst efficiently bustling around to meet individual residents’ needs. The events manager has set up art, music (e.g. an impersonator), chair exercises etc, to entertain and gently challenge the residents, so slowing the further progress of a cruel illness. The amazing team have risked their lives, working ardently on the frontline with the statistically most vulnerable group, dementia sufferers. Thank you so much.
Reply from Emma Broomfield, Marketing Coordinator at St Vincent House Residential Home

Thank you so much for your kind words. This is such a lovely review of our home and the service we provide. We are so pleased you are happy with your choice of care home for your mother and thank you once again for taking the time to leave us a review - feedback like this truly is invaluable to us.

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Review from Susie M (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 May 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am extremely happy with the care and support my father receives. The staff are warm and friendly, and the management is always available and contactable. In my opinion, the staff treat my father as family, and nothing is too much trouble. My father is very happy, and I would absolutely recommend this
care home.
Reply from Emma Broomfield, Marketing Coordinator at St Vincent House Residential Home

St Vincent Care Homes Ltd is a family run business, and as such, our aim has always been to provide a family feel in a home-from-home environment for our residents, so to read that you feel your father is treated like family is wonderful. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.

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Review from Ralph D (Son of Resident) published on 9 May 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father developed quite severe dementia over six months or so and when he needed residential care we had few choices. St Vincent House seemed very suitable so he was moved to live there at fairly short notice. It was, as it has turned out, one of the best decisions we could possibly have made.
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before COVID-19, our wider family all felt that the care staff were delightful, hardworking and did everything possible for Dad. His room was en-suite and had a view across the garden area; the whole property was clean and in excellent order; the food was good; standards were high in every way. Nothing was too much trouble. We were relieved that he was being so well cared for and content enough to be there. We had little trouble with him asking to come “home”.
Since the coronavirus lockdown St Vincent House - management and care staff - have managed incredibly well. How they stay so positive and cheerful in impossible circumstances I simply do not know.
I can’t speak too highly of St Vincent House.
Reply from Emma Broomfield, Marketing Coordinator at St Vincent House Residential Home

Such lovely feedback! Thank you for taking the time to review us. It makes us incredibly happy to read that you have made the best decision by choosing us to care for your Dad. We have a fabulous team at St Vincent House, they really are professionals in their field and we are more than pleased that this shows. I will be sure to pass on your feedback.

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Review from Tara N (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 9 May 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My gran has been at St Vincent for the past 14-months, she is well looked after and always has a big smile on her face, though at this extremely hard time not being able to see her, the staff have been amazing I cannot thank them enough for their excellent support for both residents and family. We are
regularly updated, thank you, from the bottom of my heart.
Reply from Emma Broomfield, Marketing Coordinator at St Vincent House Residential Home

Thank you for taking the time out of your day to leave us a review. We are delighted that you feel so supported by us and will be sure to pass your feedback on to the staff.

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Review from David A (Son of Resident) published on 9 May 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Over a period of 2 years, I have found St Vincent House Residential Home to be caring, understanding and allowing as much freedom as possible (within the obviously defined constraints of a care home environment) to my mother.
Personnel within the care home are communicative and loving. Management listens
to and action comments and input.
Reply from Emma Broomfield, Marketing Coordinator at St Vincent House Residential Home

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review and we are thrilled with your kind words. Your feedback is invaluable to us.

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Review from Sharon H (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 7 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the friendly staff take great care of my Gran. She has dementia and needs lots of support with routine day-to-day activities. We regularly visit and always feel very welcomed and comfortable. It is so reassuring to know that Gran is safe and well cared for.
Reply from Emma Broomfield, Marketing Coordinator at St Vincent House Residential Home

Thank you for your wonderful review - it's lovely to know you all feel safe in the knowledge that your Gran is well looked after in our care. I will be sure to pass on your kind words.

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Review from Barry F (Son of Resident) published on 9 January 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been a resident of St Vincent House Residential Home for 2 years. We could not be happier with the care she is receiving. Both the management and staff are very helpful and caring.
Reply from Emma Broomfield, Marketing Coordinator at St Vincent House Residential Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback - your words are heartwarming and we couldn't be happier that you and your mother feel settled with us.

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Review from L J (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff are really lovely and caring. The food is wonderful. The home is very clean.
Reply from Emma Broomfield, Marketing Coordinator at St Vincent House Residential Home

Dear Ms Johnson, Thank you so very much for your kind words. Your review is invaluable to us. I will be sure to pass this on to the staff. Kind regards.

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Review from J L (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I live approx 200 miles away and can only visit my mother every few months. Every time I am welcomed by happy cheerful staff and the place is lovely. My mother is always dressed lovely and clean. She has dementia and unable to do anything for herself. My father goes to visit her every day and all the
staff have been amazing towards him and mum. I would recommend the home to anyone looking. (5 stars from me excellent). The staff go above and beyond nothing is too much trouble.
Reply from Emma Broomfield, Marketing Coordinator at St Vincent House Residential Home

Thank you so much for your kind words. It is lovely to read that the staff’s hard work is visible.


Your feedback is very valuable to us. I will be sure to pass it on to the staff.


Many thanks

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Review from Bryan F (Husband of Resident) published on 27 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
When I was looking for a care home for my wife who has dementia, I looking at 6 points. Are you made welcome at the home by all staff, cleanliness, smell, safety, food and are the staff loving and caring to all residents, which I saw they were. My wife is 86 and has been at St Vincent for the last 2
and a half years. She is well looked after and cared for by all staff. They have different activities on most days of the week. Where would we be without these wonderful caring people. I would recommend this home to anyone. It's good value for money.
Reply from Emma Broomfield, Marketing Coordinator at St Vincent House Residential Home

Dear Bryan, thank you so very much for your lovely feedback. The team at Gosport are very hardworking and it is humbling to know that the work they do is recognised. Thank you once again. All the best

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Review from Yvonne D (Niece of Resident) published on 22 February 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My uncle received the highest standard of care during his 2 years at St Vincent House. Sadly, he had been diagnosed with dementia a few years previous and he was no longer able to look after himself. The carers were very attentive and genuinely kind, the management team were very helpful, efficient
and professional at all times. The decor of the home was of a high standard, the rooms were light and airy and the cleanliness was second to none. I would often join my uncle for Sunday dinner which was always delicious! My uncle sadly passed away a few weeks ago, the carers were very sensitive and compassionate, enabling my uncle to pass away peacefully in a dignified way, surrounded by people who loved him.
Reply from Emma Broomfield, Marketing Coordinator at St Vincent House Residential Home

Dear Yvonne,


Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We have an outstanding team at Gosport and I will ensure that they are all aware of your positive comments. We wish you all the very best for the future. Kindest regards

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.764)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.764) out of 10 for St Vincent House Residential Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 12 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.764 for St Vincent House Residential Home is calculated as follows: ( (111 Excellents x 5) + (25 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 140 Ratings = 4.764
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for St Vincent House Residential Home is based on 12 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 34 registered maximum number of service users is 6.8, which has been reached with 12 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 16 Nov 2022

Overall Requires improvement

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England. View Latest Report

Bed Vacancies

No Bed Vacancies

Posted: 16 Sep 2025

Please contact the home for details of current vacancies.

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Meet the Team (4)

Debra

Debra Burnett

Job Title: Registered Home Manager Joined: 2010

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!

Mhairi

Mhairi Ostley

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2024

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.

Stevie

Stevie Cull

Job Title: Care Co-Ordinator Joined: 2018

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.

Claire

Claire Light

Job Title: Administrator Joined: 2022

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!

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