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All the rooms are en-suite and residents can also access several lounges, dining rooms and reception rooms, as well as two acres of beautiful country grounds.
The house provides a full programme of activities according...
St John’s House Residential Care Home in Kirk Hammerton, near York provides residential care for up to 34 residents in a beautiful Tudor style building dating back to 1910. This includes long-term, short-term and respite care.
All the rooms are en-suite and residents can also access several lounges, dining rooms and reception rooms, as well as two acres of beautiful country grounds.
The house provides a full programme of activities according to the wishes and interests of the residents. These range from exercise and craft classes through to day trips and evening and weekend outings.
Care Provided by St John's House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 36 Service Users
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Our weekly fees start from the price shown. For a bespoke quotation, please get in touch.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact St John's House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact St John's House 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
- Constantia Healthcare Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Kay Rushworth (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2015
Room Information
- Single Rooms (36)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (36)
Visiting
- Visitors always welcome at St Johns House
Parking
- Private parking facilities are onsite.
St John's House Reviews (162)
St John's House has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.894) out of 10, based on 29 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time St John's House has 162 reviews.
We used St Johns House for the first time at the end of August for a week of respite care for my 91 year old dad. I found the home very welcoming. The manager, Darius, showed us around and was very thorough and patient. We were introduced to staff and shown the room and communal areas. Darius let...
We used St Johns House for the first time at the end of August for a week of respite care for my 91 year old dad. I found the home very welcoming. The manager, Darius, showed us around and was very thorough and patient. We were introduced to staff and shown the room and communal areas. Darius let us know when the room was ready as it was being refurbished and dad went in for a week. When he arrived he was made to feel very welcome by all the staff and other residents. He enjoyed the food, especially the puddings, and said the staff were very attentive during his stay. He liked the other residents and said it has a very homely feel.
We have visited my sister at St John's House twice recently and we were delighted to find her so happy and looking far brighter than she has been for a long time now before she made St John's her home. The staff at the home were very welcoming, and nothing was too much trouble for them. My sister's...
We have visited my sister at St John's House twice recently and we were delighted to find her so happy and looking far brighter than she has been for a long time now before she made St John's her home. The staff at the home were very welcoming, and nothing was too much trouble for them. My sister's accommodation is very comfortable, so much so that she told us she liked this "hotel" very much! I would seriously recommend St Johns to anyone looking for a very good care home!
Thank you for taking the time to review our home. I will ensure I pass on your feedback to all our staff.
My mum lived in St John's for the last year of her life, when she became frail following Covid pneumonia. It's a beautiful place with immensely kind people and she was so happy there despite having a lot of health challenges and limited mobility. I cannot praise the staff enough. With so many of...
Finally two practical considerations: St John's seemed the best of all the care homes we viewed and was considerably cheaper than the others on our shortlist, which were in Harrogate. And we blessed the location, which was so easy and stress free to get to, particularly for my elderly dad.
Thank you for taking the time to review our home, I will ensure I pass on your feedback to all our staff.
My mother had a two weeks respite stay. Her stay was excellent. She is extremely satisfied with the home, its cleanliness, the staff, the state of repair and decoration. She was particularly impressed with the staff. One observation though is there could be a waterproof chair available in the...
My mother had a two weeks respite stay. Her stay was excellent. She is extremely satisfied with the home, its cleanliness, the staff, the state of repair and decoration. She was particularly impressed with the staff. One observation though is there could be a waterproof chair available in the bathroom to aid someone like her with a degree of limited mobility.
Thanks Christopher for your lovely review, so glad your Mum enjoyed her stay and hope to see her again soon she was a pleasure to have with us. I will take on your feedback, thank you for this.
Such a wonderful care home. The staff are fantastic and cannot do enough for my mum. Beautiful surroundings as well and always spotlessly clean. I can and do pop in at all times if the day and it's always calm and peaceful
Such a wonderful care home. The staff are fantastic and cannot do enough for my mum. Beautiful surroundings as well and always spotlessly clean. I can and do pop in at all times if the day and it's always calm and peaceful
Her room is well...
Her room is well maintained and always clean and tidy. She also has a little garden to look out at with a wishing well and flowers.
She has been at the care home for a few years now and says she would not want to be anywhere else.
We are pleased with the high standard of care.
Thank-you.
I always receive a very warm welcome from all the hard working carers. Everything is kept beautiful and clean and the grounds are amazing. Lots of activities and family involvement and the food always looks wonderful.
I always receive a very warm welcome from all the hard working carers. Everything is kept beautiful and clean and the grounds are amazing. Lots of activities and family involvement and the food always looks wonderful.
What a lovely place this is, the house, garden and staff! From the moment we stepped through the door the staff were more than happy to assist with our questions and provide a guided tour of the premises. The meals and entertainment have been first class on my mother's stay, and all the staff are...
What a lovely place this is, the house, garden and staff! From the moment we stepped through the door the staff were more than happy to assist with our questions and provide a guided tour of the premises. The meals and entertainment have been first class on my mother's stay, and all the staff are very courteous and introduce themselves to us all. 1st class service.
Thank you so much for your kind words and wonderful feedback. We're delighted to hear that you felt so welcomed from the moment you arrived and that your mother enjoyed the meals, entertainment, and the friendly service from our team. It means a great deal to us to know that our home, garden, and...
Thank you so much for your kind words and wonderful feedback. We're delighted to hear that you felt so welcomed from the moment you arrived and that your mother enjoyed the meals, entertainment, and the friendly service from our team. It means a great deal to us to know that our home, garden, and staff made such a positive impression. I'll be sure to share your lovely comments with the whole team - they will be thrilled.
We were most impressed by the kind and attentive support given by both management and staff. There is a warm good feel to everything going on in the home, which is most reassuring. The property and grounds are well cared for and the food is of a high quality. The management are keen not to let...
We were most impressed by the kind and attentive support given by both management and staff. There is a warm good feel to everything going on in the home, which is most reassuring. The property and grounds are well cared for and the food is of a high quality. The management are keen not to let standards slip and are dedicated to providing a high level of service.
As for being the grandson of my 95 year old grandmother (who I had not seen for 10 years) being cared for by St John's House, I hereby give the staff recognition, for such fantastic care and support, and consistency throughout the day! It was a fantastic pleasure to meet some of the team! I would...
I am truly satisfied that my grandmother is under fantastic hands and very empathetic support staff!
Thank you for your kind words, we are delighted you are so happy with your grandmother's care.
My respite care for two weeks recently can only be given full marks for the great improvement in my health before home after 4 stays in hospital since January. All the staff in any aspect loving and caring, excellent kitchen service and joining in the social therapy, very enjoyable and making...
Wishing everyone involved a successful future.
Thank you for your kind words, we are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us so much.
A well-managed care home with wonderful caring staff. Very clean and tidy and kept that way by the fastidious cleaning staff and maintenance team. The activities organizer makes sure everyone is included and works hard to make sure there are activities every day. The outside space is very well kept...
A well-managed care home with wonderful caring staff. Very clean and tidy and kept that way by the fastidious cleaning staff and maintenance team. The activities organizer makes sure everyone is included and works hard to make sure there are activities every day. The outside space is very well kept and a lovely place to be in warmer weather.
St. John's House is an impressive property set in beautifully maintained grounds with summer houses, patios, and plentiful seating areas for warmer weather. The home itself is tastefully decorated with a comfortable lounge, various dining areas, and seating areas with views over the gardens....
St. John's House is an impressive property set in beautifully maintained grounds with summer houses, patios, and plentiful seating areas for warmer weather. The home itself is tastefully decorated with a comfortable lounge, various dining areas, and seating areas with views over the gardens. Everywhere is clean, light, and airy and staff go above and beyond to deliver excellent care to all residents in a kind, friendly, and professional manner. There is a varied and interesting activities programme with trips out and outside entertainment, speakers, and musicians coming into the home. Management and staff are approachable and helpful. I have been extremely happy with the care my father has received.
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review about the home, we really appreciate it.
St Johns is a wonderful home with wonderful staff. Standards at St John's are extremely high and the care is second to none. The staff goes above and beyond to provide a safe, warm, welcoming, and loving environment and nothing is too much trouble. There are always lots of activities and...
St Johns is a wonderful home with wonderful staff. Standards at St John's are extremely high and the care is second to none. The staff goes above and beyond to provide a safe, warm, welcoming, and loving environment and nothing is too much trouble. There are always lots of activities and opportunities to socialise inside and outside the home and the catering team are excellent.
We are so grateful for this wonderful review about the home; it means a lot, thank you.
Mum has been a resident for four and a half years here, and I am glad that we chose St. Johns. The staff are caring and approachable, and there is always some activity or trip out to keep residents occupied. Mum feels comfortable and well cared for, the house is extremely comfortable and clean with...
Mum has been a resident for four and a half years here, and I am glad that we chose St. Johns. The staff are caring and approachable, and there is always some activity or trip out to keep residents occupied. Mum feels comfortable and well cared for, the house is extremely comfortable and clean with good food and companionship.
We are so pleased to hear that you and your mum are happy with St John's House. Thank you for such a kind review.
My Mum has been at St John's for three years now and the team are excellent. They are so kind and caring and I know my Mum is in great hands and all her needs are met. I feel safe knowing she is so well cared for. The team are so welcoming, friendly, and approachable. The home is always clean and...
My Mum has been at St John's for three years now and the team are excellent. They are so kind and caring and I know my Mum is in great hands and all her needs are met. I feel safe knowing she is so well cared for. The team are so welcoming, friendly, and approachable. The home is always clean and tidy and the grounds are kept beautiful. St John's is well run and as a family, we are kept up to date on Mum which is very reassuring. Making this choice for my Mum was the best thing we did. We are so pleased with the care she receives and always with a smile.
We are overwhelmed by your kind words about the home and will ensure we share this with all the staff at St John's House, thank you.
A real home, always a warm welcome, and everyone always seems very happy and well cared for. My Grandma has been a resident for nearly 11 years now and wouldn't want to be anywhere else. I can visit whenever I like and relatives are also kept up to date with everything that's going on at the home.
A real home, always a warm welcome, and everyone always seems very happy and well cared for. My Grandma has been a resident for nearly 11 years now and wouldn't want to be anywhere else. I can visit whenever I like and relatives are also kept up to date with everything that's going on at the home.
It's been an absolute pleasure to have your grandma at our home and we are delighted you are so happy with the care we provide to her. Thank you.
I would not hesitate to recommend St John's to any person looking for a care setting for their family member. The home is always spotlessly clean. A...
I would not hesitate to recommend St John's to any person looking for a care setting for their family member. The home is always spotlessly clean. A range of activities are provided. There are trips out for those who can manage them. There is a variety of food offered, and the residents have their choice.
However, the most important thing is the staff. Whatever role they have in the home they treat the residents with great kindness and respect. They are simply superb.
Recently I told my relative that I might not be able to visit next time because of the weather. Her reply was "Well you don't need to worry, you know I'm well looked after here".
Thank you for such lovely comments and your recommendation, which means a lot. We will make sure all our staff get to read this lovely review.
Everyone cares. They are friendly, and professional and manage to strike a great rapport. The communication with family is also very good when required. Home is clean and feels like home when you go. Thank you.
Everyone cares. They are friendly, and professional and manage to strike a great rapport. The communication with family is also very good when required. Home is clean and feels like home when you go. Thank you.
Thank you ever so much for rating us 5 stars in all areas, that is amazing.
Mum has been settled at St John's home for well over 2 years. She is extremely well cared for and nothing is too much trouble. When mum was extremely poorly in December 2023 the carers were amazing and were on hand 24/7 and fed her whatever she could manage to enable her to recover fully. I am very...
All the staff are very friendly and really do care for the residents as if they were their own family. The meals look very nutritious and I try and visit when it's coffee and homemade cake time usually mid-afternoon!
The home is always very clean and the grounds are immaculate.
I would recommend the home to anyone.
It's humbling to read such a nice review as this, we are delighted you are so happy with the care we provide to your mum and that you like our cakes!
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 17 March 2026Requires 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
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News (8) & Events (0)
- 03 Jul 2025
Constantia Healthcare is pleased to announce that it was successful in recent industry awards which celebrate the best of social care. Our Chief Operating Officer Emily Whitehurst won the outstanding...
- 25 Mar 2025
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- 25 Mar 2025
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Awards / Recognitions (14)
- 30 Jun 2021Recipient: St John's House
- 28 Feb 2020Recipient: St John's House
- 28 Feb 2019Recipient: St John's House
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (1)

Kay is the Manager at St John's House and has been working in care for over 20 years.
Frequently Asked Questions about St John's House
What types of Care is St John's House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does St John's House have?
There are 36 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at St John's House?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, 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 John's House to the centre of York?
8.9 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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