Laundry services included. Hairdresser and Chiropodist not included. NHS-Funded Nursing Care (FNC) is additional to fees shown. Fees may differ from above basic pricing dependent on specific care needs and this will be discussed on the completed needs assessment prior to admission.
These prices are only a guideline, please contact St Winifreds Care Centre to find out the exact price for your requirements.
If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
The home maintain an open-hours visiting policy, which means relatives and friends are welcome to drop by and see loved ones at any time. Families are always welcome to join relatives for afternoon tea or lunch if booked in advance.
There is plenty of onsite parking.
St Winifreds Care Centre has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.668) out of 10, based on 32 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time St Winifreds Care Centre has 82 reviews.
4.0 out of 5
Thank you for your review. I will pass on your comments to the team who will be happy to hear your feedback.
5.0 out of 5
Many thanks for your feedback. I am delighted that we are meeting your expectations, and I will ensure the staff are aware of the positive impact they are having on your dad's care and overall reassurance of the family.
5.0 out of 5
Many thanks for taking the time to give your feedback as it is much appreciated. Hopefully, the visiting restrictions will gradually return to normal. Take care
5.0 out of 5
Many thanks for your valuable feedback, and I am delighted that you are happy with the care provided to your dad. If you are able to suggest ways for us to improve our service and increase the subjects with 4 stars to the maximum 5, we would be extremely grateful.
Kind regards.
5.0 out of 5
Dear Brian, it was a pleasure to look after your aunt and she is sadly missed, it was always a pleasure to have you visit her, she did enjoy herself didn't she. I would like to thank you for your kind words and it was a pleasure, and on behalf of all the staff team at St Winifreds thank you.
5.0 out of 5
Many thanks for giving us such positive feedback. It is so rewarding to know we have helped you and your dear mum and the experience has been so positive. Take care and thanks once again.
5.0 out of 5
Thank you so much for leaving your feedback which is so helpful when we share with staff to show what a difference their care and hard work makes. It is also very helpful to potential residents and their families when making the difficult decision to consider moving to a care home. Your reassurance is priceless! Thank you.
4.0 out of 5
Many thanks for your valuable feedback and your recognition of the manager's prompt reactions to safeguard the residents and staff. Your comments and grading help us concentrate our efforts on continuous improvement so if you have any suggestions on how we could give you "5 stars" in every domain they would be gratefully received.
Thanks once again and take care.
5.0 out of 5
Your feedback is so warmly received; it is great for us to share the impact we have on the resident and their family from the care we give. The manager and staff have worked so hard to keep the home Covid free, and we appreciate your acceptance of some of our social distancing rules. Hopefully, we will see you very soon.
5.0 out of 5
Many thanks for the lovely feedback; it has been a difficult time for everyone, and it is lovely to hear that our efforts to keep in touch during lockdown have been valued. We appreciate the high scores you have awarded us across the feedback domains.
Take care, be safe and hope to see you soon.
5.0 out of 5
Thank you for your response, and I am delighted that the service we are providing is meeting your mother's needs.
Kind regards.
5.0 out of 5
Many thanks for your kind feedback. Comments received help us enormously to continually review our service.
5.0 out of 5
I am so pleased that your experience has been positive, and you are happy to recommend us.
Many thanks
5.0 out of 5
I am so sorry for your loss, and I would like to thank you for entrusting us with your wife's care.
Kind regards.
5.0 out of 5
I offer you my sincere condolences and appreciate your feedback during this sad time. Many thanks for giving us the privilege of caring for your mother-in-law.
Take care and kind regards.
5.0 out of 5
How wonderful; it is great when the resident has been able to be part of the consideration and decision-making process when choosing a care home, and obviously, the regular respite made this easier. It is a privilege to look after him.
Kind regards.
5.0 out of 5
I saw photos of the happy event and could see how much effort had been put in. Your mum certainly deserved the celebrations, and she seemed to enjoy her day.
Thank you for your feedback.
5.0 out of 5
Thank you for the recognition afforded to the staff and management. It has been a difficult time, but they have all tried their utmost to keep everyone safe and happy.
Kind regards.
5.0 out of 5
I am very pleased that you feel impressed with the way we have managed the current crisis, the staff and management have worked tirelessly to keep everyone safe and try to fill the huge gap made by the restriction of visitors. Thank you for understanding and supporting us in our challenge.
Kind regards.
5.0 out of 5
I apologise for this late reply, an earlier reply was posted, but it does not seem to have made its way to the correct section! Your feedback is so welcome, and an excellent way of us showing the staff what a huge difference that they make every day.
Thanks for taking the time to leave this message.
The Review Score of 9.7 (9.668) out of 10 for St Winifreds Care Centre is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
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:
The 5 points available are broken down as follows:
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Tracy joined Nellsar in February 2022, bringing with her over 30 years of experience in the social care sector.
Having worked in various roles in residential Care Homes from age 16, Tracy’s career changed direction when she decided to become a Trainer and achieved a degree in Education. Tracy then worked as a Lecturer in Health and Social Care and Early Years, helping people begin or progress their nursing or care careers. Passionate about making a difference, Tracy enjoys helping her teams develop their skills; She works to ensure comforting environments and a superior person-centred care provision for all our residents.
Wendy has worked at St Winifred's Care Centre since 1985; she was a part of the team when Nellsar bought the Care Home in 1999; "I started my journey as a Carer and soon worked my way up to a Senior Carer. I then became head of our St Andrews Unit and am now Head of Residential which I am very proud of."
Wendy has gained a lot of qualifications since working for Nellsar; "I have completed my NVQ Levels 2 and 3 in Health and Social Care. I have also completed a lot of training for Dementia and End-of-life Care, to name a few, which has been vital to improving my knowledge and understanding of our residents' needs."
Taking great pride in her role, Wendy ensures our residents are provided with the highest level of care – "We really are a family unit." And she cites her biggest accomplishment as coming runner-up in the Kent Care Awards where her contribution to care was acknowledged.
Athulya joined the team at St. Winifred Care Home as a Registered Nurse in 2022. A passionate Skincare Champion for our residents, Athulya enjoys talking to them and learning all about their lives; “I love supporting our ladies and gentlemen in their care, and their everyday needs, to ensure their time with us is special.”
Having first started at St Winifred's Care Centre as a Carer, Janey soon realised her skills would be better utilised for housekeeping; "I worked my way up to Head of Housekeeping which I’m very happy about."
Janey takes a lot of pride in ensuring the Home is kept clean and looks respectable at all times; "Myself and my team work hard to ensure the Home is kept clean to the highest standard."
St. Winifreds is currently undergoing a full makeover which Janey is very excited to see and to be a part of.
Tina loves her job and she is passionate about bringing person-centred, meaningful activities to all of our wonderful residents; "Recreation is not just fun and games – although it is an amazing part of it. I love making our residents smile, but it is also about ensuring our residents feel secure, heard and comfortable in their own homes. It is important to remember who they are and to cherish this."
Having previously worked at a day centre, Tina has been part of the team at St. Winifred's Care Centre since 2020; "I love working for Nellsar and their values resonate with me. I have an NVQ Level 2 along with various other certificates. I have a passion to enhance our residents’ lives. I have worked as Recreation and Well-Being Lead since 2021."
Maxine is a versatile team member having worked in most departments; she has a good understanding of the Home and why each role is so important; "I’ve only worked at St Winifred's Care Centre since 2022 but feel like I’ve really settled into the Nellsar family and feel supported by my team. I love my role as a Carer which I find very rewarding. I love to put a smile on the resident's faces and make them laugh with my bad, out-of-tune singing."
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