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All bedrooms are tastefully and comfortably furnished with television, telephone points and 24-hour nurse call system – many are en-suite, some with showers. Residents are encouraged to personalise the bedroom.
Food is cooked freshly on site by the...
Care Provided by St Mary's Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 86 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
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- 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
Contact St Mary's Care Home 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
Owner
- St Mary's Care Home
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Priscilla Chibanda(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (82)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (64)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)
Visiting
- Visits available, Lateral flow Test required and Testing available on site in POD.
Parking
- Private Parking available on site
St Mary's Care Home Reviews (59)
St Mary's Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.945) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time St Mary's Care Home has 59 reviews.
Mum has been given the best care possible. Every member of staff is polite and very welcoming. Nothing is too much trouble. My family and myself cannot speak more highly about our whole experience at St Mary's. Absolutely outstanding!
My mum passed away at Saint Mary's in March 22. Briefly, she had 6-months of hell in her previous "care home", which traumatised her (and me); she was treated with proper, dignified care by the staff and management of Saint Mary's. Whilst she couldn't appreciate that, I'll always be grateful and feel blessed that she spent her final days on this planet.
I have found the admin and nursing staff very friendly, approachable and always willing to assist. My mother's room is very airy and welcoming. The nursing staff is always pleasant. She enjoys her meals and loves having tea in the garden on sunny days. We both enjoy the musical entertainment on Tuesdays.
When my husband came here, we did not know what to expect. The staff and the carers were so lovely, couldn't have wished for a better care home for him. It is just like an extended family for me and my husband, and everyone is so helpful. Cannot do enough for their residents and lots of things to do to keep us all happy.
St Mary's takes the trouble to provide a lovely, caring environment for all the residents. Each person is treated with dignity, respect and kindness. The staff are very helpful and go out of their way to make the days fun, interesting, and as inclusive as possible.
Since my Mum has come to St Mary's her health, physical appearance, and mental well-being has improved so much. The staff at St Mary's are thoughtful, caring, and are so accommodating. My Mum is so happy now and I put this down to the amazing care she gets at St Mary's. Thank you so much.
During the lockdown, the staff have been wonderful throughout. Each patient is treated as their own mothers or fathers - my mum couldn't have been in a better environment for her well being. The rooms are kept tidy and smell decent. They are never any mad rushes to clean the rooms or my mum because they don't know when I am visiting. I can come at any time, everything is spick and span. Well done to all the staff.
During this lockdown, management and the whole team of staff have been second to none in their care of all the residents and service users.
This is an excellent home and would definitely recommend to friends and family.
My husband came into this care home from hospital during the pandemic. He has been here for over three months. he has been well looked after in difficult circumstances relating to the virus we are very grateful to all the staff for everything they do.
Since my father has been here (8-months), my sister and I have been so comforted to know that he is so well looked after. Thank you to all the staff!
I found staff friendly and watched how one carer connects and interacts with residents. Nurses, carers and office staff are very friendly and helpful.
St Mary's is 5 stars plus. Is an excellent nursing/care home. The staff are all professional and also very kind. Nothing is too much trouble for any of the staff. All are very helpful.
He has been treated with dignity, the staff are very caring, polite and understanding with their clients.
The activities offered are excellent.
Staff continue to help all service users remain engaged within the setting of the home.
I would recommend anyone who asked me.
Thank you.
Thanks.
Unfortunately, the change of care staff is disappointing, as makes continuous care difficult, especially for those with dementia, like my mother.
Food standard is satisfactory and could always be improved.
All staff and the management are very good and caring to all the patients in the home.
All the staff are very welcoming.
She is always encouraged to get involved in activities and as a result, is now much happier.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 20 August 2022Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
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Awards / Recognitions (8)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: St Mary's Care Home
- 05 Mar 2024Recipient: St Mary's Care Home
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: St Mary's Care Home
Meet the Team (3)

every resident at St Mary’s. Her empathetic nature and professionalism are unmatched. Which enables her to
provide not only the best physical care but also, very gentle and compassionate care.

Discharge Officer for the NHS at St George's Hospital. Her prior experience has equipped her well for her career at
St Mary’s. Her role is to ensure new and existing residents have a smooth transition into the home as well as
supporting families and residents throughout their stay.

She has previously served in directorial and management
positions at other care homes. Her main objective is to ensure that the highest standards of care are continued to be met within the home.
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