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St Nicholas House is a beautifully positioned care home in the village of Churchstoke, set on the Powys-Shropshire border in the heart of the Welsh countryside. Providing residential, nursing, and dementia care to up to 49 people, the home combines a tranquil rural setting with genuine community spirit and a strong reputation for personalised, compassionate care.
Originally a mid-19th century vicarage and now a fully purpose-built nursing facility following extension in...
Care Provided by St Nicholas House Ltd
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 49 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- 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
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact St Nicholas House Ltd for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact St Nicholas House Ltd 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you choose a care home based in Wales, you may be eligible for the Welsh NHS-funded nursing care contribution of at least £201.74 per week. This support is not reflected in the fee amount shown, and the actual contribution may be higher depending on the Local Health Board.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- RDCP Care
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Vasilica Iovu(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2010
Room Information
- Single Rooms (49)
St Nicholas House Ltd Reviews (35)
St Nicholas House Ltd has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.871) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time St Nicholas House Ltd has 35 reviews.
We contacted the care home to ask if it was possible to arrange admission for my mother who was in secondary care. There was a delay, however in my mother's discharge from hospital- The care home team held the bed. They reassured us and made the admission to the care home seamless. From the first moment my mother arrived she was made welcome, cared for with staff going above and beyond. They were responsive, caring and made my mothers last month happy and content. We are very grateful my wife and I. Thank you so much.
Thank you for your kind and thoughtful review. We're so pleased we could support your mother and your family during this important time. It means a great deal to hear that our team made her feel welcome, cared for, and comfortable, and that her transition from hospital was as smooth as possible. Your lovely words will be shared with the team. Thank you again for your trust and support.
My brother has been at St Nicholas House for a year, and he has always been well treated by an excellent staff. Whenever I visit, I am able to obtain a frank update of his condition and prospects from all the staff whether management or senior nurses for the more serious side, or from the office or catering staff for more run of the mill information. Everybody is pleasant, smiling and helpful and treat all the customers with dignity and respect. In addition, if there is a problem I will be notified immediately. There is an excellent selection of activities offered to all those who can take park both in the home and outside.
Thank you for your kind words and continued support. We are pleased to hear that you have had such positive experiences with our team at St Nicholas House and that you feel well informed and supported. Your feedback means a great deal to us all.
Visiting my friend at St Nicholas House is a warming experience, I feel he is loved, respected and cared for very well there. The staff are friendly and helpful and everywhere is so clean! There are amazing daily activities for the residents and excellent connections with the local primary school and church. What an amazing place, it is always a pleasure to pop in to see my friend and see what's going on!
The care on the whole is excellent, especially that of the activity coordinators, each time I visit they are engaging the residents in a different activity, how they think of these things I am at a loss to comprehend.
Thank you so much for your kind feedback. Were delighted that you notice the care and creativity of our activity coordinatorsit means a lot to our team to see the residents enjoying themselves.
Warm regards,
Mum entered St Nicholas House 6 months ago, at short notice. The manager and staff were very accommodating and did everything in their power to settle her quickly. Without exception, I have found the staff to be kind and caring. A particular strength is the range of activities that mum is able to participate in; there is always something on. I would wholeheartedly recommend St Nicholas to anyone.
Dear Sue,
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. Were thrilled that your mum has settled in so well and is enjoying all the activities. Its wonderful to know our teams care and support have made a difference for herand for you too!
With best wishes,
The care that both my mother and father have received at St Nicholas House has been outstanding. There is a real sense of community, the activities team are particularly brilliant, providing an excellent range of stimulating sessions for all of the residents. Thank you St Nicholas team you are all wonderful.
Thank you for your kind words. Were delighted that your parents have received outstanding care and that you feel our community and activities make a positive difference. Your feedback means a lot to our team!
I cannot fault any of the care that my brother received during his 2 1/2 years stay at St Nicholas. The staff directly responsible for him were superb. Also all the staff who looked after the cleaning and cooking were tip top, the home was always spotlessly clean.
Thank you, for taking the time to share your feedback. Were so pleased to hear that your brother was well cared for during his stay at St Nicholas and that you found our staff and the home to be of such a high standard. Your kind words mean a great deal to everyone involved.
I bought my "aunt" - not really a blood relative, but a long standing friend of my parents- to stay with me in July 2023. At 96, she was finding it difficult to live in her own home. Her husband and son are deceased and her grandson is autistic and in a hostel. In June 2024 she developed what became a stage 4 bed sore and was taken to hospital and then to a care home, by direction of social services. I had no experience of care home, but was aware of many shortcomings at that home and hence had her moved to St Nicholas House, which was highly recommended. The recommendations were right, the contrast is amazing. St Nicholas is all that I would imagine a care home should be. My aunt's accommodation is comfortable and well equipped, the staff are caring, friendly and communicative, the food is well thought out and the programme of activities for residents is well thought out and stimulating. St Nicholas House is a model of how a care home should be.
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review. We are honoured that you chose St Nicholas House for your aunt's care and are delighted that you have seen the comfort, compassion and dedication of our team. Your feedback means a great deal to us and will be shared with all staff.
We were so lucky we managed to get a room in the lovely St Nicholas home for our Dad. We had heard such good things about the home and we were certainly not disappointed. Dad was suffering with Dementia and the last two years he needed 24 hour care. I cannot thank the management and all the staff enough for their kindness and care with our Dad. I was able to visit every day for just over two years and was always made to feel very welcome. Dad was always well looked after and I was kept informed of any changes in his condition by the excellent caring nursing staff. Dad was treated with respect at all times and we couldn't have asked for more. Dad loved to sit in the lovely garden and we would spend precious time together. I made lovely friends at the home and will miss the chats and laughter. Dad sadly passed away in September and we as a family are so grateful to everyone for their care and understanding. I will miss everyone.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a heartfelt review of your experience at St Nicholas. It means a great deal to all of us to know that your Dad felt comfortable, cared for, and respected during his time with us. We feel privileged to have been able to support him...
Staff are professional, courteous and friendly and give my mum a-lot of time.
As soon as you walk in the atmosphere is very good and it doesn't smell like a typical care home!
As a family we are kept very well informed and are asked our opinion.
Mom has recently been admitted to St Nich's following several physical illnesses. Right from the outset, she has been made to feel very welcome, we have been able to arrange her room to resemble her front room at home so the transition has not been too traumatic for her. The staff are friendly, caring & have adapted to Mom's needs very quickly. They are receptive to family requests & encourage family input to ensure Mom receives the best care possible. The staff are all permanent, which is extremely beneficial in providing continuing good care for Mom & others & it is very reassuring for relatives to see the same friendly faces when visiting. As a family, we love joining in the activities with Mom & we are also able to join Mom on trips out. It is obvious that St Nich's is a well run establishment with all staff carrying out their varied roles with professionalism & sensitivity. In an ideal world, Mom would still be at home, but St Nichs is the next best thing.
Dear Phillippa,thank you for your kind words about your mom's experience at St Nicholas House. We're so pleased she has settled in well and that arranging her room to feel like home has made the transition easier.It's lovely to hear that you value our caring team and enjoy joining in activities and...
Lovely home always made to be welcomed always clean and offered a drink I take my grandchildren and they all love it activities they all do are great always something going on also they have outings which are great fete was great in summer raised lots of money for activities
Dear Patricia,Thank you for your kind words. We're so pleased you and your grandchildren feel welcomed and enjoy the activities and events-we look forward to seeing you again soon.
Even though she was with you a short while the love prayers and care was always appreciated and made me feel reassured every time I visited her
Thank you for your kind words it was our privilege to care for your mum, and were so glad our support brought reassurance to you and your family.
As a family we were made to feel both welcome and supported by every one of the staff. In caring for mum it always felt that there was a strong supportive team but that her individuality was enjoyed and respected. I know mum had no desire to be in a care home but in choosing St Nicks we felt that we had found a community where she would be cherished and well cared for. It was lovely that the carers shared her enjoyment of wearing her nice clothes and colour co-ordination and the incredible laundry team kept her clothes looking great. The communication from St Nicks, in particular from the nursing team, was excellent. Every change in needs was discussed with the family and the experience of the whole care team in caring for elderly residents with complex needs was very clear. We can see that mum had developed a rapport with the care and nursing team and I felt the same - I will miss my visits and chats with a couple of the staff members and the nurses and carers. Thank you.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are truly delighted to hear that you and your family felt welcomed and supported, and that your mums individuality was valued and respected. It means a great deal to our whole team to know that the care, communication, and little toucheslike supporting her...
There are varied daily activities which you can join in with and which Mum thoroughly enjoyed.
However good a team is they can't function fully without good leadership. St Nicholas is very very well led. The ethos, values and committment of all are clear as soon as you enter the building.
Dear Juliet,Thank you for your lovely review. We're so pleased your mum felt safe, well cared for, and genuinely connected with our team during her stay. It's wonderful to hear she enjoyed the meals, activities, and the overall atmosphere of St Nicholas.Your kind words about our staff and...
My relative is happy, cared for and loved and respected at St Nicholas House. Her words 'I love it here, there's always something to do.". The respect and care and attention I have witnessed is nothing more than excellent. Watching the interaction between staff and residents, reflects an adult caring and person-centred environment where the best is brought from individuals. Thank you for your wonderful care.
We cannot praise the home enough. My mother absolutely loves them all, she enjoys the food and takes part in all the fantastic entertainment which they offer. Gold stars all around!
The staff are always happy and smiling and always on hand for whatever reason.
The staff are patient and have such a good understanding of dementia and how it affects the patient as well as the family.
I can't recommend St Nicholas House enough.
We’ve been very pleased with the care Mum received at St Nicholas, the staff are thoughtful, and the atmosphere is calm and warm. When Mum is poorly, the nurse is very responsive, and communication with the care staff is excellent. The activities are fantastic, and the home is well-organised. The activity staff, as well as the manager, deputy and receptionist, have been amazing at helping to settle in Mum and welcoming in family members and visitors; we’re all very grateful.
Mum moved into St Nicholas House in November following a long spell in the hospital where she was very unwell. Since moving to St Nicholas House, she has been made to feel so welcome, and the staff are all so lovely. Mum's mental health has improved, and following wonderful care, her bed sores have either cleared up or got a lot smaller. Mum really enjoys the food and having her hair done by a visiting hairdresser each week. The activities coordinator is wonderful and painted Mum's nails as part of a pamper morning; Mum has never had her nails painted, ever! Activities take place every day. Mum doesn't always want to get out of bed, but the staff are good at trying to encourage her to get out. I can't fault St Nicholas House or the care my mum receives.
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News (1) & Events (0)
- 29 Jun 2026
The team at St Nicholas House in Powys are celebrating a very well-deserved GOOD rating from the CIW (Care Inspectorate Wales) Trying to find the perfect quotes or phrases that...
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- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: St Nicholas House Ltd
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Meet the Team (1)

I qualified as a nurse in 2007 and began my career in Romania before moving to the UK to continue my journey as a Registered General Nurse. I joined St. Nicholas House in 2013 and progressed from RGN to Nurse in Charge, then to Clinical Lead/Deputy Manager in 2018. With support from RDCP Care, I completed my Level 5 Diploma in Leadership in 2020 and became a Registered Manager in 2021. After 13 years at the home, it means much more to me than just a job—it’s about the difference we make every day.
I’ve always been passionate about helping others and making a positive impact. I enjoy creating a warm, homely environment where residents feel safe, respected, and truly cared for. Supporting my team is just as important to me, and I take pride in helping them grow and succeed.
My strengths include leadership, team development, and delivering high-quality, person-centred care. I focus on building strong relationships with residents and families, while maintaining high standards and supporting continuous improvement across the home.
My approach is based on compassion, respect, and teamwork. I believe in listening to residents and families so they feel involved and valued, while supporting my team through guidance, encouragement, and leading by example.
I’m very proud of my journey and believe strongly in treating everyone with kindness, dignity, and respect. Outside of work, I enjoy learning and developing myself, and I feel grateful to be in a role where I can make a real difference every day.
Frequently Asked Questions about St Nicholas House Ltd
What types of Care is St Nicholas House Ltd registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does St Nicholas House Ltd have?
There are 49 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at St Nicholas House Ltd?
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 are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is St Nicholas House Ltd to the centre of Montgomery?
3.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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