St John's House

Parker Lane, Kirk Hammerton, York YO26 8BT
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9.9 156 Reviews
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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.

The home is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) (February 2019).

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.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 36 Service Users

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day 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
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1350 – £1350
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1450 – £1450

Our weekly fees start from the price shown. For a bespoke quotation, please get in touch.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact St John's House to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

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

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Kay Rushworth (Registered Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • 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 (156)

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St John's House has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.888) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time St John's House has 156 reviews.

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Review from E B (Friend of Resident) published on 10 November 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This home is second to none, it is brilliant. The lady we visit just loves it, she has been there for about 1 year. The food is good, very clean and she says she has everything she wants and more. The staff are great, very friendly, can't do enough for both patients and visitors.
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Review from Christopher Y (Friend of Resident) published on 10 November 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have, unfortunately, wide experience of visiting friends in homes of every standard. However, I have never seen one as truly magnificent as St John's House which is set in the most beautiful, extensive and immaculately maintained grounds giving relaxation and pleasure to the residents. Inside, the
house and communal rooms are imaginatively arranged and beautifully arranged, with little lounges and dining rooms. As soon as I go in I have the feeling that it really is my friends own home. The bedrooms too are homely and of good size with lovely views. The variety and quantity of delicious home cooked food is amazing with individual preferences gladly attended to. The coloured weekly sheet of varied meetings and activities is I dare say unique in excellence. Every member of staff is charming, efficient and really appreciated by the residents.
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Review from Rosie W (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 7 November 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My lovely Grandma was a resident at St John's House for a couple of years having moved there from another care home in Cheshire when my parents moved to the local area. As a family we were all really pleased with St John's and in particular the Manager who was excellent. When my grandma was in her final
days in hospital following a serious fall and fracture a couple of the carers from St John's actually came all the way to Harrogate hospital in their own time to visit my Grandma and pay their respects. I thought that was excellent and way beyond the call of duty.


Compared to the other much more expensive care home she was in the quality of care and staff was much much better and I think my Grandma was much happier there than the other care home. It was a very good choice for Grandma and I would personally like to thank the manager and her team for what they did for her.

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Review from J H (Cousin of Resident) published on 2 November 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
On all our visits we have found always found the home to be a friendly welcoming place and spotlessly clean.
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Review from Gill W (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 October 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been a resident at St John's House for two years. It is her home and she is very happy and settled there. She recently suffered a fall and everyone especially the managers have gone the extra mile to help and support both her and the family. At this time in her life, I feel this is the
perfect place for her. Thank you and well done St John's House.
Reply from Lou Squires, Managing Director at St John's House

Thank you so much for your kind words. I have passed on your thanks to the team at St John's House.

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Review from Jane H (Friend of Resident) published on 7 September 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Visiting my friend, the home and the staff are outstanding and very friendly. I would highly recommend it.
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Review from Judy W (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 August 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This home continues to provide excellent care on a daily basis. Staff are dedicated and caring and the atmosphere is friendly and cheery whenever you visit. Although my mother chooses not to join in, there is a varied programme of outings and events always available to those who enjoy activities. Residents
enjoy visitors being welcomed with refreshments as they would offer if in their own home, so I hope this will continue. The manager is very approachable.
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Review from N R (Son of Resident) published on 16 August 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has received excellent care in spite of her physical problems. Staff are courteous, mostly helpful if under time pressure of peak periods.
Food is good and flexible when the meal does not suit my mother. My mother is as happy as she could be, she is mentally extremely sharp but physically
has difficulty.
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Review from Francesca (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 July 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care home couldn't be any better. My grandpa really enjoys it! He says how great the food is everyday. The carers are absolutely lovely, always smiling and happy to chat.
He recently moved into a new room that had been made. The facilities are perfect and the standard is 5*. Better than my home!
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Review from Norma D (Resident) published on 20 July 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A sudden unexpected heart collapse found me in hospital for 2 days but released on the understanding I would need professional help. This was very quickly arranged but the protection at night was a real problem. A spell of respite was suggested I knew we had to take.
St John's house is a really happy
home with the most caring of staff, kept very busy in every way. But I was advantaged to the excellent food and careful support. I was able to leave St John's House feeling much better and met some good people.
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Review from Jill C (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 July 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father has been a resident of St John's House, Kirk Hammerton for 8 months after a 2 week trial visit. He has settled really well and is thriving. The food is excellent and there are plenty of activities on offer if the residents choose to become involved. Visitors are always made welcome and any
queries are answered promptly. We, as a family know that my father is being cared for in an immaculate, friendly and positive place.
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Review from Kim R (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 July 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really excellent home. My father has been here full time since the start of April having been in bi-monthly for respite in 2015. The staff are excellent - caring and thoughtful. You always know they and they are keen to involve you in the home. Everything about the home is as you would wish - rooms,
food etc, what is outstanding is the care.
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Review from F J (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 20 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I came into St John's on the 1/9/2015 after a seven week stay in another care home. The difference in care, cleanliness and in fact, everything was amazing. Nothing is too much trouble for all the staff, including the chef. We don't have any time to be bored with different activities every day. All
the staff always have a kind word when passing the residents. I only wish St John's had been my first care home, and that I never have to go anywhere like the other home again. Well done St John's.
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Review from B C (Son of Resident) published on 7 December 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A great place to live, staff are wonderful they are genuinely friendly and caring.
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Review from Jeff C (Resident) published on 30 November 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The home is perfect, staff are first class and I am well catered for all I need during my stay.
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Review from Margaret B (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 October 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A home with a lovely atmosphere in beautiful surroundings. The staff are very kind and caring with both residents and family visitors. The food is excellent and enjoyed by residents and visitors! I can't believe we were lucky enough to find St John's House for my mother.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.888)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.888) out of 10 for St John's House is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 28 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 28 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 4.888 for St John's House is calculated as follows: ( (292 Excellents x 5) + (37 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 329 Ratings = 4.888
  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 John's House is based on 28 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 36 registered maximum number of service users is 7.2, which has been reached with 28 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: 2 Feb 2019

Overall Outstanding

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

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Meet the Team (2)

Kay

Kay Rushworth

Job Title: Manager Joined: 2006

Kay is the Manager at St John's House and has been working in care for almost 20 years.

Billie

Billie Erskine

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Billie became Deputy Manager in 2024.

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