St James' Park Care Home

Higher Street, Bradpole, Bridport DT6 3EU
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  • St James' Park Care Home, Bridport
Offering residential and nursing care, St James' Park Care Home, located in the charming village of Bradpole, near Bridport on the beautiful Jurassic Coast, is a friendly and welcoming care home offering a home-from-home environment.

Each member of the professional team at St James' is on hand to support residents and their loved ones in any way they need. Whether it is the start of your care journey and you're considering your options or if you're looking for more complex care due to changing needs, with a wealth of knowledge and experience they are there to help make the process as simple as possible.

The care team at the home have a real focus on personalised care. Respecting that each resident brings their own history and experience, they work alongside the individual, and their loved ones, to deliver a care plan that they feel comfortable with, addressing both physical and mental wellbeing needs.

Residents are encouraged to lead an active and fulfilled life at St James'. In addition to the range of activities available, the team also promote engagement in the Bradpole community, whether it be taking trips out in the local area or spending time with local community groups.

Inside, you'll find a homely and comfortable environment, where residents can relax and enjoy having everything taken care of. A popular area is the delightful landscaped garden and patio, which is the perfect spot to spend time with friends and family and is happily looked after by some residents. The bright, comfortable bedrooms and living areas are all easily accessible by wheelchair and a range of en-suite rooms are available.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 31 Service Users

Other Care Provided

  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Smoking not permitted
  • Gardens

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1314

These prices are only a guideline, please contact St James' Park Care Home 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

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Mihaela Barbulescu (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2001

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (31)

St James' Park Care Home Reviews (109)

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St James' Park Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.860) out of 10, based on 30 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time St James' Park Care Home has 109 reviews.

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Review from Vanessa G (Sister of Resident) published on 18 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a visitor on arrival at St James there is always a warm and friendly greeting. All staff members smile and acknowledge you as they go about their work. Very much a relaxed and homely atmosphere. All areas of the home are bright and clean and crisp. My brother has spent a year at St James and has
no desire to leave. He joins in with the many activities and enjoys his days out. The food looks delicious and when we take him out he makes sure we get back in time for his meal.
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Review from Rachel H (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
St James Park Care Home manages dads daily needs with the respect and dignity a 95 year old gentleman has the entitlement to. All staff treat him with kindness and have got to know the person and what he likes and also dislikes. Dad is very happy here which is the best review I can give the home.
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Review from Henry G (Husband of Resident) published on 2 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My dear wife has been in St James Park Care Home for just a short while, and after being together for 65 years, I found it very difficult to accept not being with her. I visit every day and over the weeks its become easier to accept the situation. I am so reassured by the way she's looked after by the
exceptional and professional staff. They give so much time and patience, my wife is always clean with her hair neatly brushed. The food is at a very high standard with a lot of thought put into the menu's. It will never be the same not having my wife with me, but I sleep at night, thanking our lucky she being looked after so well, in a nice clean atmosphere. Thank you St James Park Care Home.
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Review from D H (Niece of Resident) published on 22 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
On all of my visits to see my aunt at St.James Park Care Home, I have found the staff to be courteous and caring.
My aunt appears to be very happy and has continued to thrive under the care of everyone at the home.
I found the lounge and dining areas to be spacious and light, with lovely views over
the surrounding countryside, which my aunt particularly appreciates and comments on regularly.
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Review from Ryan B (Son of Resident) published on 24 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant managent and care. Excellent communication. Always done their best with Dad even if he was being difficult. Best care he has had. Thank you.
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Review from Raymond R (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 19 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Dad has been at St James Park Care Home for 3 years now. He is very pleased with the care he receives from the staff. All the staff are very friendly and caring. He likes the food provided and usually he can select something he likes from the menu of the day. If there is medical problem (such as a bed
sore on his return from a stay in hospital) the attention it receives is excellent.
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Review from Julie K (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am so pleased that my Mum has come to live here. Everyone at St James' is so helpful, caring and friendly from the office staff to the nurses and all the carers. The range of activities are varied, fun and well thought out enabling residents with a range of capabilities to take part. My Mum has settled
in very well , and has already been included in a wonderful outing perfect for her interests. The building is light and airy, everything is kept spotlessly clean. The staff are very kind , patient and really go above and beyond to care for the residents.
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Review from Pauline W (Niece of Resident) published on 6 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Although my Uncle was not a long term resident the care and compassion he received was exemplary. The staff were all very helpful, cheerful and friendly. The activities well thought out and full of laughter. The room and shared areas were always clean and bright and well maintained. Well done to
everyone who works here.
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Review from Wayne F (Son of Resident) published on 10 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't express how much your exceptional care meant for us when you cared for our Mum for 15 months until last Friday. My emotions are raw but I have personally messaged one of the staff to thank you all for your support and attention you gave her even though she couldn't participate in activities.
My drive up and down to see her from Derbyshire was always made easier knowing she was in the best care. From my heart thank you all x
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Review from C F (Son of Resident) published on 8 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
St James' Park Care Home, Bradpole, have wonderful staff & I never need to worry about my mum. The whole care home is run so well, I can't fault anything.
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Review from D H (Son of Resident) published on 4 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are really happy with the care that my Mum is receiving. As I live a long way away from Dorset now, it is a huge relief to know that she is safe, warm and well cared for. Thanks to all the staff at St. James for your dedication and professionalism.
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Review from Hugh K (Friend of Resident) published on 2 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All staff are invariably friendly and helpful and they clearly provide a high standard of care. They have coped admirably and patiently with the challenging behaviour of the resident concerned. The dedication of the staff deserves high praise.
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Review from Judith H (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father went into St James' due to needing 24-hour nursing care. From the first meeting with the Manager, the home visit, meeting the lady in finance and his arrival on move in day, we were made to feel very welcome. The home itself is well maintained, warm, clean and secure. It is an old building
surrounded by tall trees. The rooms vary in size. The food options were freshly cooked. Every member of the staff were polite, smile, willing and genuinely seemed to care. We were especially grateful to Jake who dressed and shaved my father in his final days and treated him with dignity. Our most grateful thanks go to the nurse on site who always greeted myself and my sister with a smile, a gentle update on my father's deteriorating health and genuinely cared about my Dad and us. The home came highly recommended and I can see why. We have no hesitation in recommending it to others. Thank you for the care you showed us after my father sadly passed away, much appreciated.
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Review from R H (Respite Resident) published on 25 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I enjoyed my stay in St James'. The care and kindness shown to me was excellent from all members.
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Review from A F (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at St James' Park have gone out of their way to welcome my mum and to make her comfortable. She has a lovely room. The home is bright and airy and everyone ensures that all her needs are being met. Mum is settling in well and she looks ten years younger!
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Review from M D (Resident) published on 23 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Being in this care home for nearly three years after various hospitals before, I can honestly say it has been and still is a very happy experience.
All the staff are very pleasant and respond to my bell ringing for attention at a reasonable time.
As regards to cleanliness, to me it's very good indeed,
both the rooms, bed linen, my personal clothes and my personal cleanliness. I look forward to each day, also the chef inspired meals are very good and tasty indeed.
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Review from R H (Son of Resident) published on 23 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Management and staff very good, look after dad's needs very well. Always very helpful and accommodating.
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Review from A D (Resident) published on 16 December 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been a resident here for just over 12 months and have found the staff very helpful and looked after me very well. The home is well-maintained and kept very clean. The food is well prepared and a good varied menu to choose from. I am very happy here and have no complaints. I have a very nice room
with countryside views and a good internet connection.
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Review from Christabel L (Wife of Resident) published on 16 December 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot praise St James' Park Care Home high enough. I visit my husband every afternoon and I enjoy talking to other residents. I always look forward to my visits. The manager and staff are always friendly. I just can't, as I say, praise it enough and I am unable to find any complaint whatsoever and
I couldn't wish my husband to be in a better home than this.
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Review from John P (Friend of Resident) published on 25 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very friendly, always welcoming especially the manager. The residents are very well cared for.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.860)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.860) out of 10 for St James' Park Care Home 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 30 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 30 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 4.860 for St James' Park Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (309 Excellents x 5) + (48 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 358 Ratings = 4.86
  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 James' Park Care Home is based on 30 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 31 registered maximum number of service users is 6.2, which has been reached with 30 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: 21 Nov 2024

Overall Good

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  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Mihaela

Mihaela Barbulescu

Job Title: Home Manager

Introducing Mihaela Barbulescu
Home Manager at St James’ Park, Bridport


What does ‘kindness’ mean to you?


“Kindness means sharing, caring, and treating people the same.”


As a Registered Nurse, Mihaela has gained a wealth of experience in providing care and nursing support to elderly people, to enrich their lives. She is a knowledgeable and dedicated leader who is passionate about delivering the highest standards in care and quality of life for Residents.


Mihaela closely shares HC-One’s vision in aiming to provide the kindest care for each and every Resident. She extends this caring approach to her Colleagues and works closely with them to deliver care and support to Residents in a way that they gain the most benefit, in a warm and welcoming home.


When asked what she enjoys most about her role, Mihaela remarked:


“Being a manager is an incredible, eye-opening experience that will teach you so many things. My secret recipe is love. I love my Residents and my Colleagues. Everyone has good qualities that, if appreciated, will grow. I like taking the time to discover these daily.”


Mihaela describes her proudest achievement was when she got her nurse registration. She loves being a nurse, looking after people and giving them comfort.


Outside of work Mihaela enjoys travelling and learning about new cultures. She also spends a lot of time with her family, including her son.


If you would like to find out more about St James’ Park, Mihaela would be delighted to have an informal discussion with you to answer any questions and provide further information.

Frequently Asked Questions about St James' Park Care Home

What types of Care is St James' Park Care Home registered for?

Older Person Care & Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does St James' Park Care Home have?

There are 31 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at St James' Park Care Home?

Smoking not permitted & Gardens are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is St James' Park Care Home to the centre of Bridport?

1.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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