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The vicarage is the nursing and residential care facility and for those with nursing needs who have dementia, there is the Deanery unit to cater for their needs.
The attractive period building, which was originally a rectory, is nestled within the attractive environs of Glastonbury, and houses 60 bedrooms; 30 of which are nursing and residential beds...
Care Provided by St Benedicts Nursing Home Ltd
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 Residential 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
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
All fees stated are plus funded nursing care (FNC)
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact St Benedicts Nursing Home Ltd for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact St Benedicts Nursing Home 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 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
- White Care Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Ann Barclay(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (56)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (28)
Parking
- Parking at the front and rear of the building
St Benedicts Nursing Home Ltd Reviews (36)
St Benedicts Nursing Home Ltd has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.851) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time St Benedicts Nursing Home Ltd has 36 reviews.
Right from the truly excellent kitchen staff, who produce such wonderful food 365 days of the year including Christmas Day, through to the fantastic cleaning, laundry and maintenance staff, for all of this I am truly gratified. But, to all the health care staff that care for my wife every day and night with such love and attention to detail, pristine bed sheets and pillowcases and all the loving care that we all would wish for ourselves, I am so truly thankful to all these Angels that treat my wife with such love and respect. I must add my deepest thanks to all the nursing and management staff, the kingpins that function to make everything run so smoothly for us to enjoy every single day.
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback, we are all so pleased that you and your wife are so happy with St Benedicts.
My grandad spent a number of months last year in the Vicarage Unit at St. Benedicts Nursing Home. When I visited the staff were very friendly (Grandad knew them all by name including the non-care staff) and offered me tea or coffee on arrival. Grandad’s room was clean, as were the lounge and dining areas. The home always smelled fresh! The food looked really great with a large variety of meals, sometimes themed. This was an important part of Grandad’s day. Whenever our family needed an update on Grandad the nurses were easy to talk to and were always honest and professional. I would recommend St. Benedicts all round but particularly for their end-of-life care and clear attention to dignity. We thank all of the staff so much!
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We strive to make everyone feel welcome, and give all of our residents a "home from home" feel. It's excellent to hear that you were so happy with the care your grandad received whilst at St Benedicts.
My father moved here just over three months ago from a care home in Manchester so that I could visit him more frequently. The transition went well. Dad is very happy here and I have found all the staff very welcoming and friendly. The nursing staff are very professional and I feel he is being closely monitored in all aspects of his health and care. The activities staff also are very good at giving him attention and the carers are diligent, caring and considerate. I can tell that all the staff are happy in their work.
Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review. I’m so pleased to hear your Father has settled in so well and is enjoying his stay with us.
My brother is really looked after and staff and management are very friendly. I could not look after my brother at home any more, now I feel like a sister more than a carer. He likes staying in his room and watching TV. The lounge is very nice and there’s a lot going on there.
Thank you for your feedback. I'm so pleased to hear that you are now in a position to be a sister again and support your brother.
I recently visited St Benedicts Nursing Home where my grandmother is staying and I was impressed by the compassionate care provided to residents. The staff were attentive, the facility was clean, and there was a welcoming atmosphere. I highly recommend it for anyone seeking quality long-term care for their loved ones.
We really appreciate your kind comments and thank you for your recommendation. It's lovely to know our staff are making you feel welcome and the compassionate care that your grandmother is receiving.
The care staff are very kind, attentive and respectful of his needs.
All in all, we're very pleased with his care.
Thank you for your lovely comments. We are delighted to hear that you are so pleased with your father-in-law's care.
Warm and friendly environment. The staff are all very friendly and provide an excellent level of care with a lot of empathy. A good level of activities are provided which are well supported by staff and residents. Food is good, with choices available to suit personal preferences.
Thank you so much for your lovely review; it is so nice to read about your opinions about St Benedicts.
My husband spent the last nineteen months of his life at St Benedict’s; he was treated with kindness, dignity and respect at all times until his passing. I found St Benedict’s to be very supportive at such a difficult time, especially supporting me as well. I will be eternally grateful.
Your review is very kind and heartfelt; thank you. We were both honoured and privileged to look after your husband and also you in your time of need!
She is beautifully cared for with dignity and kindness.
All the staff are very professional, kind and friendly.
Her room is basic but comfortable, and everywhere is spotlessly clean.
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend St Benedict’s to anyone.
Alison, thank you so much for your kind words. Our staff greatly appreciate your review. Many thanks.
Due to Covid and him having to self-isolate, by the time we were able to see him, it was too late for us to be able to get him home.
We were asked to drop off personal belongings to make his room homely. When we went in these were still in a bag, his room was not nice and cosy as we were told it would be.
His room was disgusting, including food/juice sprayed up the wall including blood, dirty and had broken basic furniture, and needed a bit of decorating.
He was denied basic rights, failed to medicate him when in pain. Frog marched him across the room in a hoist. Didn’t even call him his right name.
They lost his items, didn’t return all his belongings when named.
One staff member spoke about others very rudely in front of patient's visitors, heard her call somebody “a loud-mouthed cow”, had no empathy whatsoever.
As you are fully aware an investigation was undertaken following a complaint by yourself. Sadly an electric shaver charging lead was misplaced and a replacement was offered to be purchased, this has yet to be taken up by you. All other complaints you have raised above were found not to be accurate,...
He was previously in three other establishments in the UK or abroad, two of which cost twice as much, and St Benedict's is in my view the best by some considerable margin.
I have nothing but praise for the staff and the TLC they lavish on my father, particularly under the current very challenging locked-down conditions, and I have no hesitation in recommending it.
Thank you for your kind words. It's great to hear that you are so pleased with the care that your father is receiving whilst staying in our nursing home and I will pass on your kind comments to all of our staff!
Because of the amazing care, received, she truly ending up regarding St Benedict's as home. She loved the staff and I will be forever grateful for St Benedict's making her last days here comfortable.
The staff at St Benedict's are all wonderful and really connect with the residents. I would recommend St Benedict's care home to anyone.
Thank you very much for your kind words. It's great to hear our staff made your mum feel at home. She is greatly missed by us all.
The staff are generally very good, attentive, friendly and yet professional. The manager is excellent at her job and sometimes brings her dog, which again gives it a home from home feel.
It is a few minutes from Glastonbury Abbey and shops if you wish to take your relative out for a walk/go out in a wheelchair and have a coffee or afternoon tea nearby.
Overall, I would recommend this home and feel they do a very good job.
Thank you for your kind words and we are very pleased to hear how happy you are with the care your Grandmother is receiving.
St Benedict's care home - what a truly wonderful care facility this is. From our first visit to look at what they had to offer. The care and love they gave mum and us her family, was first class. We felt as is we were walking into our own home every time we called in to see Mum until her passing.
Thank you so much for your kind words and taking the time to make these comments. Our thoughts are with you.
They have made all the family and friends feel very welcome, they always offer drinks.
Very delicious food, the soft diet option is well presented and tasty.
Persona care is excellent always clean and tidy. Any problems are dealt with professionally, caring and quickly. Next of kin is contacted quickly if there are any issues.
Great care and kindness is shown by all the staff to all the service users. Despite all the complexities and patience required by the staff to provide a genuine level of care.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 16 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
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News (17) & Events (0)
- 29 Jun 2026
A 77-year-old Glastonbury man who was invited back to St Benedict’s School where he was a pupil in the 1950s, to help them mark their 150th anniversary celebrations last week,...
- 22 Apr 2026
An encounter with a Siberian Eagle Owl who was making a special visit to St Benedict’s Nursing Home has brought about an unexpected change of heart from one of the...
- 07 Apr 2026
Our residents had such fun dressing up and exchanging memories on St Patrick's Day about lots of different things relating to Ireland: holidays, family connections, jokes, music – all sorts!...
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Meet the Team (8)

Ann originally trained to become a Registered Nurse at the Charing Cross Hospital in Fulham, qualifying in 1986, and worked across a range of disciplines before relocating to Somerset in 2003. She joined us full-time in 2008.
She says: "I realised how much I enjoyed working in a nursing home environment and making a difference to the residents living there - I so love hearing our residents laughing. For me, the key is dignity, independence, respect for our residents – and having them enjoy their lives."
When not at work, Ann enjoys walking her dog, running, swimming, eating “posh nosh”, spending time in Cornwall and travelling around the UK in her VW camper van, holidays abroad, watching F1 racing and birds, and watercolour painting.

William has been with us since 2016. He previously worked in further education as a lecturer and sports coordinator.
He says: “What I love about coming into work is the sense of teamwork among our amazing staff. We work so closely together, and they make me feel proud. They all represent the homes so professionally. They’re doing a job they love and it shows! Another highlight is celebrating milestones with residents, their families and friends and the best part, by far, is sharing wonderful words of praise and gratitude about our staff.”Outside work, William enjoys all sports – both watching and playing. He also loves watching his children play sports and "encouraging" them to watch it with him.

Philip started working full-time at St Benedict's in 2003 but previous to this worked in the kitchen at weekends washing up from the age of 16.
Philip is the son of David White, who established the business in 1984 alongside his father, Philip's grandfather Leslie.
In his 20 years at St Benedict's, the home has increased in size from a 38-bed nursing home to now a 60-bed nursing and dementia nursing home.
He says: "At the heart of the care we provide is our commitment to providing a relaxed and nurturing home-from-home environment for our residents and ensuring they retain a genuine connection with their friends and families and local communities. This is what makes our homes special and our work so rewarding.”
Philip has always lived locally growing up in Wells, Somerset where he now lives with his wife and 2 Daughters.

Bonnie is responsible for overseeing all three of our homes, supporting the managers and helping ensure overall quality, systems compliance, new care planning and supporting governance principles.
She joined us in 2023 after nearly a decade with a specialist dementia care home in Wellington, first as clinical lead for dementia care then as deputy manager.
She says: "Working in care is one of the most rewarding things you can do: knowing it’s in your hands to deliver the best quality of life for your residents and enjoying the variety of a working environment where no two days are ever the same."
A mother of two, Bonnie enjoys spending time with her children, her extended family and her dogs.

Peter has worked in the care sector for 37 years, both with the NHS and in the private mental health sector.
“Dementia care is a specialism which is less well understood than many, and it’s a condition for which there is currently no cure, but that doesn’t mean we can’t make an important difference to the lives of those we support. Every day is a learning opportunity, both for myself and the rest of my colleagues: we learn from each other and we learn from the residents. It’s such a rewarding environment.”
Outside work Peter enjoys gardening, the company of his ginger cat Lego, travelling and keeping abreast of world news. He and his wife, a counsellor and occupational therapist, have two adult children, currently both at university.Peter’s previous roles have included orthopaedic specialist nurse manager with the NHS, and clinical lead in the private mental health sector at a specialist college for adults with brain injuries and learning disabilities.
His enthusiasm and cheerful personality are infectious, and with his natural teaching ability he is already passing on his clinical knowledge and expertise to staff in the home.

Linda has worked in the accounts field for 30 years and only started in the care home industry in November 2023. Linda has really enjoyed getting to know our residents and their families and can often be found having some fun with them in the communal areas, especially when there is music!
Linda enjoys knitting and crocheting in her spare time, along with time spent with her 2 cats, Floki & Minnie.

Valentina has worked at St Benedict's since 2018. She feels all the staff are sociable and friendly.
When Valentina is not working, she enjoys travelling to different places in this country and abroad.

Catherine feels this role suits her personality well, as she is a naturally caring person; she likes to take care of others and make a difference in their lives.
Catherine enjoys an active life, jogging in the mornings, travelling and seeing places, then relaxing with a good book...
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