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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.
The best care home in our locality.
Thank you very much for your kind words. We are very happy to hear that you are satisfied with our service. I will ensure all members of staff receive this wonderful feedback. We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to review our service; your feedback is very important to us.
Mum’s room is so lovely. We took all her pictures and photos she had at home to make it familiar to her. She’s made friends with a lot of the people in the home. The carers are lovely to her and she’s always clean and tidy. Although she’s only able to use one hand, she likes watching the activities. The manager is very friendly.
Excellent and friendly staff - spacious, warm, clean environment, nice garden available for visits in the summer with lovely views and garden furniture - lunch served in the garden for residents when they have a visitor - lovely food.
Since Nan moved to St Nicholas House, she has been warmly welcomed by all the staff, care, nursing and admin staff. Nan has been assisted to join in the large variety of activities. Nan enjoys the food, and there are always lots of options. The care home staff have been extremely accommodating and helpful. We are very pleased with Nan’s care.
My mum has settled well, much quicker than I had expected and is very happy here. She very much enjoys the various activities. She likes the food and says she is never hungry. She loves the view from her room.
Everything is excellent to me. Mum is very happy and enjoys going down to watch activities, loves her room and loves all the staff. Mum loves having her hair done every week, and loves seeing family and all the family dogs.
I was made to feel very welcome by the friendly manager and staff. My mum-in-law now participates in the activities, having fun and enjoying the company of others. I want to say a very big thank you to all the staff who work extremely hard to maintain her quality of life. I am grateful to all.
The staff at St Nicholas House are patient, kind and empathetic, and all that we would hope for as they care for our precious Mum.
I am very pleased with the home.
My mother has been in St Nicholas House since April 2019. Being the eldest of four sons and as a family together, it was hard considering how independent our mother has always been. We can honestly say that Mum could not have been anywhere very than "St Nicholas", given the circumstances. Management, staff and facilities have been first class. During the Covid restrictions, the staff have been like family to Mum, and as a family, we owe all staff at "St Nicholas" a debt of gratitude.
My father is loved and very well cared for. He is always shaven, and his nails and hair are kept neat and tidy. He always looks happy when he sees any of the carers. We are informed immediately if there are any health concerns. Visiting is easy and pleasurable, especially in the garden in the summer.
Very friendly service.
Sadly my mother recently died at the home. During this time, the family were treated with the utmost compassion and respect.
Mum is unable to eat.
All the staff are highly dedicated and caring. I have always found them to be polite and helpful, always keeping us informed of both physical and mental issues with regard to my father. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming and I know that my father is extremely well cared for at St Nicholas House. He is in good and safe hands and that is paramount for relatives. Although my father cannot participate, the activities offered are excellent.
Bed Vacancies
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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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Awards / Recognitions (2)
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: St Nicholas House Ltd
- 30 Jun 2022Recipient: 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.
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