Saint Cecilia's Care Home

My father went to Saint Cecilia's Care Home when other care homes in the Scarborough area were unwilling to meet his increasingly complex needs as a consequence of Alzheimer's dementia. My family owe them a great debt of gratitude for this and for so much more. They were immensely kind, warm and welcoming from the moment he arrived and they continued to give him the very best kind of care and support until his death on Christmas Eve 2025. The whole of the staff there are certainly very professional but much more than that they are compassionate, humane and generous in all their dealings, both with the very fragile people in their care, with whom they are constantly engaged, and with their families. I have nothing but praise for them all, but especially for Angus who was so personally involved with my father's needs and who obviously cared very deeply for him, always doing his up most to ensure that he lived the best possible life until the very end. He's a hero, they all are.

I have found Saint Cecilia's to be a wonderful place. Mum settled in quite quickly and is still very happy and loves all the staff who have become her extra family. The home is always clean and comfortable and all residents are dressed well, always, also outings are available and they visit the famous theatre for enjoyment as well as having people coming in to give entertainment in Saint Cecilia's home. The chefs are very good and often baked birthday cakes for each birthday that comes. I would recommend Saint Cecilia's highly!

It is great here. It is perfect for me. I really enjoy the food in here, I have never been given anything I don't like, and we are spoiled for choice with meal options. The Staff in here are very kind and very helpful. I have been to many hospitals and many places but nothing compares to here, it is brilliant.

Since mum moved from her previous care home on 1st Feb 2025 she has been very settled and happy despite her late stage dementia. She has now been here six weeks and we couldn't be happier with the care she recieves every day. The staff are first rate, caring and always pleasant, not only to visitors but to the residents too - their engagement with mum and the other residents is one of the most important things for us, as it helps to lessen the impact of her dementia on her quality of life. We are kept informed of everything that happens and feel a weight has been lifted off our shoulders so we can enjoy visiting mum again, without any worries that she is declining and unhappy/unsettled. She has already been taken out several times and she has enjoyed these trips. She is brighter and more at peace with herself than we have seen in a long time and we put this down to how the staff treat her - they are superb and the whole place has a real warm, caring, family feel to it. Thank you all

I visit my friend who lives here usually weekly. The carers are always welcoming and happy to help. The patience and the way they look after residents who are often in distress are second to none. They all do an amazing job - the manager is around and involved in activities in and out of the home and is always happy to help or answer any questions.

This is the third home where my husband has been a resident since his dementia worsened and it is so much better than the previous ones. At last I a free from worry about his well-being in the hands of the best staff imaginable in every respect. Equally, the management is of the highest standard. This is a real 'home from home' and my husband is as safe and content as he possibly can be.

My mum has now been a resident for almost three months. During each of my visits, I have found the staff to be very engaging with the residents. All staff have been helpful and kind to myself and to other relatives who have visited Mum. Nothing has been too much trouble and the staff are proactive at keeping me informed how Mum is. She has had a wonderful smile on her face on the outings she has been on, which is very reassuring for me.

It’s never easy for family members to take the decision that a loved one needs the extra help and security that a care home brings. Mum joined the St Cecilia’s family in February 2023 and since that very first difficult day, I have been impressed and humbled by the staff’s care, thoughtfulness and professionalism. They constantly strive to make life as best as it can be for all the residents, always treating them as individuals and finding just the right activity to brighten up their day. The home and residents are always spotless, huge credit to those who maintain that momentous task. Meals look and smell both delicious and nutritious, and fussier tastes catered for (birthday cakes are fabulous!) The managing and admin staff are thoughtful, approachable and communicate well. The staff are always happy, welcoming and accommodating whenever I visit, alone or with younger family members. I’m so grateful and pleased to have St Cecilia’s to help me as we navigate Mum’s dementia journey.

A perfect example of how a care home should be, the care and support both my friend and I received were exceptional. Each time I visited, it was unannounced, and each time, the staff were friendly and welcoming. The communication was excellent. The residents are so happy in their home environment with so many activities going on. The home is always spotlessly clean and free from odour. Sadly, my friend recently passed away; he received exceptional care with dignity until the end. I will miss the staff and residents; they have become 'friends'. Keep up the outstanding work St Cecilia',s and thank you for everything; I feel so lucky to have chosen you.

I visit the care home often and at varying times of the day and evening. Staff are always friendly, bubbly and helpful. The staff have brilliant relationships with my friend, who is living at the home, as well as with others, which is evident each time I visit. My friend is supported to engage in activities that suit her. Whether that be out shopping on a one-to-one basis or with regular trips out of the home with the home's minibus. I have only good things to say about Saint Cecilia's and the happiness they bring to people's lives.

The staff are excellent. I am in no doubt that he is getting the best level of care and communication with the team is easy. Never once have I been unable to speak to someone about Dad.

Would recommend.

I find all the staff very kind and helpful both to my husband and myself.

Nice setting with a peaceful garden - very friendly staff.

From initial viewings, moving in and now to being a resident and the family of a resident, I highly recommend St Cecilia's Care Home. The care is so person-centred and the staff truly care and embody all the values that the organisation promotes - safety, care and putting the person at the heart of everything they do. They have taken, and continue to take, such care and concern for our family member, getting to know her as an individual and understanding her dementia needs, what will make her happy and what could agitate her more. They treat all residents with the care and dignity they deserve! All staff management, carers, catering, housekeepers and maintenance have always been friendly, understanding and support us as a family too. The transition for someone to move into care is a very difficult and upsetting time and the St Cecilia's Group and Care Home have made us feel supported and cared for throughout. We have no hesitation in recommending their services.

On the whole, the home is well run. The residents seem happy and all the staff are supportive. The staff listen to concerns and act accordingly. Regular meetings are held where family members can air their views and bring up any problems or anxieties they have.

The staff are very caring and work hard to build relationships with the residents.

For 2 1/2 years, my relative was resident in Saint Cecilia's Care Home where he was cared for very well by all staff who also extended support to his next of kin. All of which I fully commend. Sadly he was hospitalised for necessary treatment of physical ailments and was unable to return to the home as additional nursing care was not able to be catered for at the recently acquired nursing home I found this hard to understand when he was a long-standing resident. After an enforced hospital stay he is now 45 miles from Scarborough.

Through all the attention, he has made wonderful progress and I can only reiterate by saying if he ever needed care again, I would not hesitate to book him into Saint Cecilia's. Many thanks

Beautiful gardens for the residents to use and easily accessible. A well-run place that gives the family peace of mind.