
cannot speak more highly of the care and kindness that she receives on a daily basis.Brenda R(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Staff are friendly, helpful and polite. Lovely, clean rooms. Our relative is very happy here.H A(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)

The staff at St Mary's are amazing.Linda A(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

cannot speak more highly of the care and kindness that she receives on a daily basis.Brenda R(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Staff are friendly, helpful and polite. Lovely, clean rooms. Our relative is very happy here.H A(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)

The staff at St Mary's are amazing.Linda A(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

St Mary’s provides quality residential and nursing care, whilst also specialising in palliative, respite and post operative convalescence care. They also offer nursing care for people living with Parkinson's, Huntington's disease and dementia (dependent on need).
Residents have a choice of places to find company or quiet time – from the vintage café, comfortable lounges, to the lovingly tended gardens. With high ceilings, big rooms and sash windows, residents can...
Care Provided by St Mary's Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 60 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Pricing is subject to an assessment of care needs and the room chosen. There’s no need for your loved one to have Bupa health insurance, our Care Home is open to everyone. Please contact us for more information.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact St Mary's Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Bupa Care Homes
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Sandra Do Carmo Miranda (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 40+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: -1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (60)
Visiting
- The home is just three miles from Junctions 10 and 11 of the M1, or Luton train station is under a mile away. You’ll find the home close to the Telford Roundabout, right by the Royal Mail delivery office
Parking
- On-site parking available.
St Mary's Care Home Reviews (203)
St Mary's Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.808) out of 10, based on 50 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time St Mary's Care Home has 203 reviews.
From the management down through all levels of staff I have felt welcomed into this demanding environment and have wanted for nothing. I choose this home because nursing was included and I was apprehensive about the after effects of surgery on my own. From first to last (nurses) and their colleagues have looked after me and their knowledge has been very reassuring.
We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your comments. We are glad to help you through such a difficult time. Thank you for choosing St Mary's Care Home for your stay.
Staff are perfect, I asked and they delivered. Every member of staff have been respectful, polite and very kind! I am very glad my grandad was here and grateful for all of the staff. Thank you guys!
Thank you for your lovely review. It is always nice to hear words like "Respectful" and "Polite" being used to describe our Staff. It is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is cared for and looked after.
My brother is a resident at St Mary's since 2023. It took him a while to settle in but since then he is very happy and always treated with dignity and care by all the staff. He loves the meals which are always excellent.
Thank you for your kind words. We hope St Mary's care home did everything possible to make the transition as easy as possible and We are happy to hear you feel like a part of our St Mary's family. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your brother's stay as comfortable as possible.
Lovely care home, excellent staff.
Thank you for your kind words. It is always nice to hear words like "excellent staff" being used to describe our care. We hope to continue providing your loved one with the best possible care.
We are incredibly grateful for the outstanding care our mum received during her final days. Staff went above & beyond, not only in looking after her with compassion & dignity but also in supporting our entire family. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and they ensured we had everything we needed. From the care staff to housekeeping and catering, everyone worked tirelessly to provide comfort, kindness, and space for us to grieve as a family. We cannot fault the service & truly appreciate the dedication of everyone involved. Our mum always spoke about how happy she was at St Mary's and how lovely everyone was. Thank you for everything you did for our mum, forever grateful.
Thank you for your lovely review. It is always nice to hear words like "Compassion" and "Dignity" being used to describe our care. Hopefully you will go away from this feeling like your loved one received the best possible care.
From the first meeting to the moment we left, the staff at St Mary's were nothing short of exceptional. Residents, family and friends were incredibly well cared for and as a family, we could not have asked for any more. I would have no hesitation in recommending St Mary's to anyone. My mother felt safe, well cared for in the time she spent in their care.
Thank you for your lovely review. We are very happy to hear you that felt at ease with your Mother in our care. It is always nice to hear words like "exceptional" " being used to describe our Staff. Thank you for choosing St Mary's Care Home for your Mothers stay.
Although not a long stay, my father received very good care at St Mary's. He was treated with respect and dignity and his wishes were abided by. Contact from home was swift and courteous. Thank you.
Thank you for your kind words. It is always nice to hear words like "Respect" and "Dignity" being used to describe our care.
My mum has only been in this care home for 2 weeks and so far staff have been lovely. So very supportive, kind and so friendly. What a lovely team. It's nice and clean and I feel content knowing we picked this care home for my mum. The garden is lovely and a big shout-out to one staff member in particular who makes us feel less nervous and more at ease when were visiting our mum.
Thank you for leaving such a lovely review for St Mary's Care Home. We hope your Mum continues to enjoy her stay within the home and we will pass on your great comments to the home!
The first day my grandmother entered St Mary's Care Home, the staff were there at the entrance to greet us with smiles on their faces. The staff are all so friendly, especially one member of staff who has been so supportive and understanding the process my grandmother and family are going through. St Mary's has shown great effort to make it feel at home for service users and visitors. It has exceeded my expectations.
Thank you for your kind words. We are so pleased to hear that you can feel at ease with your Grandmother in our care and it is lovely to hear that you feel like a part of our St Mary's family. It is wonderful to hear that you are impressed with the high standards of care provided by our supportive and understanding staff. We hope to continue providing your loved one with the best possible care.
I have been very well cared for by all the staff. Nothing has been too much trouble. Especially little nurse, very caring and kind. Very professional and outstanding.
We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your lovely review. We are so pleased to hear that you have been looked after and cared for well during your stay at St Mary's Care Home. It is always wonderful to hear words like "Professional" and "Outstanding" being used to describe our care. Thank you for choosing St Mary's for your stay.
Nothing was too much trouble. The whole family were made to feel welcome on visits.
The food was good; the activities are great and the response to queries was good.
Thank you for leaving such a lovely review for the staff at St Mary's Care Home. It is great to hear our staff described as "friendly" and "caring". We are thrilled that your Father had such a great experience within the home. Best wishes!
We were met at the door. The nurse was very warm and friendly. We were shown around the facilities and introduced to the staff, all of which were very helpful. They show great compassion and a very high level of care to everyone. We were encouraged to use all the facilities in the home including an excellent day room. The care and understanding of the staff truly touched my heart. This is an outstanding care home with excellent staff. Five stars.
Thank you for leaving such a wonderful review for the staff at St Mary's Care Home. We are thrilled that you felt the care from our staff during your visit. It is always wonderful to hear that our homes are filled with compassion and care. Best wishes!
Nothing too much trouble for all members of staff that I have dealt with. Mothe settled and happy after a horrendous 2.5-month stay in hospital. Thank you.
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review for the staff at St Mary's Care Home. We are so happy to hear your Mother is settled and happy within the home. Best wishes.
St Mary's Care Home is the best home. I enjoyed my two-week stay, and love this place. The staff are amazing, fantastic and very caring and kind staff. I would like to nominate a particular nurse for a care award. She is lovely and very kind. I am sure the home is very lucky to have her.
Thank you for taking the time to leave St Mary's Care Home such a lovely review. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay and got along with the staff so well. We look forward to welcoming you back should you need us!
Brilliant, very friendly, helpful and caring staff at St Mary's.
Thank you for your feedback. We hope St Mary's Care Home did everything possible to make the transition as easy as possible. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your loved one's stay as comfortable as possible.
Family and friends are also made welcome and treated with kindness and respect. The best care I have experienced. Entertainment is also very good.
Hello and thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review for the staff at St Mary's Care Home. It is always wonderful to hear our staff described as "excellent". We are thrilled that you and your family are treated with such kindness. We hope that your loved one continues to enjoy their stay!
Sister admitted 2 weeks ago while she was very poorly. her care has been amazing. The staff are all very committed to the residents and her care has been exceptional. Nothing has been too much trouble for them all. I can't express how important that has been to me coming up from Cornwall and seeing well cared for she is.
Hello and thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review for St Mary's Care Home. We are thrilled to hear that your sister's care has been amazing. We hope that she continues to enjoy her stay with us and that your family can have peace of mind knowing she is cared for. Best wishes!
Mum's care is still very good, she is happy. The staff always keep me and the family updated if we have any issues. Both staff and management are always available and make Mum very comfortable.
Hello and thank you for leaving such a positive review for the staff at St Mary's Care Home. We are thrilled to hear that your mum's care is still of a very good standard and that she is happy and settled within the home. We hope that she continues to enjoy her stay within the home!
My mum has been in St Mary's since July. The team have been very caring and supportive. They have built a close relationship with Mum and the family. Our worries and concerns are listened to and addressed. The home is very family orientated and has provided activities for the children as they navigate this difficult time, this has been helpful when visiting for long periods of time during the school holidays, making things stressful, meaning I can bewith Mum and the children. St Mary's is a home from home and the staff are extended family.
Thank you for your kind words. We hope St Mary's care home did everything possible to make the transition as easy as possible. We hope to continue providing your loved one with the best possible care.
Friendly staff. Marked improvement in health. Couldn't do enough.
Thank you for your feedback. It is always lovely to hear feedback from family members. We hope to continue providing your loved one with the best possible care.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 23 July 2019Good
- 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
1 Bed Vacancy
Posted: 09 August 2026St Mary's is a well-established home, we welcoming residents with a range of residential and nursing care needs. That includes those living with Huntington’s, Parkinson’s or a learning disability.
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Awards / Recognitions (8)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Bupa Care Homes
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Bupa Care Homes
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