Catherine House Care Home

Cork Street, Frome BA11 1BL
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  • Catherine House Care Home, Frome
Catherine House Care Home offers residential, nursing and dementia care. The home is located in the heart of the historic market town of Frome, Somerset.

Catherine House is made up of three tailored households, each thoughtfully designed to support individuals with similar care needs. This ensures that residents, who their team fondly refer to as family members, live among others whose needs align with their own, creating a more person-centred, welcoming and thoughtfully designed environment for everyone.

Stepping into a new phase of life by moving in to a care home can be both a profound and daunting transition. The home understands that this step marks a significant life change which is where their commitment lies in crafting an environment that resonates with a warm, welcoming, safe and nurturing community that residents can call home.

Relationships made in the community gives a sense of purpose and a sense of belonging. It is connections and meaningful relationships with other people where strength is drawn. Being part of a community can provide comfort during difficult times and offer strength to face life’s challenges. So the home enables and encourages residents to continue to participate in the parts of the community that were and still are important to them, both inside and outside the home.
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Care Provided

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 67 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
  • 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
  • Bar/Café
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1300
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1300
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1500
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1500

At Catherine House Care Home, we understand that no two people are the same. Everyone is unique, with their own preferences, needs and lifestyle and we believe your care should reflect that. Because of this, our fees are tailored to each individual and their specific requirements.


The prices listed are simply a guide. To find out the exact cost based on your personal needs, please don’t hesitate to contact our support team – they’re here to help and always happy to talk things through with you.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Catherine House 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)

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 £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Sherin Anup (Registered Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Self-Funding and NHS Referrals Welcome
  • Ages 55+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 1998
  • Last Refurbishment: 2025
  • Number of floors: 3

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (67)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (67)

Visiting

  • As part of the household model of care, the home don’t believe in having set visiting hours – you should be able to visit your relatives or friends whenever you like, just as you would if they were living in their own home. You are welcome to visit day and night, and the team encourage you to feel comfortable and treat it as an extension of your loved one’s home. They recommend calling in advance so they can make sure that it doesn’t clash with any trips out or doctors' appointments.

Parking

  • Free Car Parking onsite.

Catherine House Care Home Reviews (53)

9.5

Catherine House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.482) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Catherine House Care Home has 53 reviews.

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Review from A S (Wife of Resident) published on 1 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My husband had 4 months at Catherine House after a long spell in hospital. He improved greatly with the care supplied and my daily visits, so was able to come home on April 21st. He continues to improve and we hope he will remain so. I would be quite happy to use Catherine House again.
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Review from S B (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Mum enjoyed her final 6 months here after moving from another place. (They couldn't meet her needs) Staff were first class under extreme pressure. They were almost always caring, compassionate and respectful of mum. Although mum had a large room it was a little tired in decor and on the dark side which
sometimes affected mums mood.
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Review from J U (Mother of Resident) published on 24 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our mother had five weeks at Catherine House.
She was treated with good care and respect.
The staff were always helpful and were very respectful to us as a family in mum's final hours.
We are grateful to them all.
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Review from J B (Son of Resident) published on 13 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful.
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Review from Helen T (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 March 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
It's not easy to except that you have to have your loved ones in care. But the staff do really try to help and care as much as possible to all their needs. There is a good variety of food and choices if requested. Activities are excellent, doing crafts, pamper day's and musicians come in to play. Also
when the weather gets a bit warmer the staff will take them out for the day to different places. It's nice that they have organised residents meetings and they also have family meetings which are very good to have your say on the good or bad that you need to air
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Review from Susan W (Resident) published on 28 December 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been a resident here since May 2016 and I have had nothing but amazing care and support since I arrived here. The staff are excellent including carers, nurses and management.
I have nothing but praise for the dedication that all the staff have shown since I moved in here and although I am not
here permanently and will come back to visit and help when I do leave.
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Review from S A (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 October 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Mum has been a resident for 6 years. Over that time we have seen varying levels of staff turnover and quality/consistency of care. Most recently this has stabilised. During mum's last week my siblings and I spent much time at her bedside - we met many staff (nurses and carers alike) who were all very
caring (of us as well as mum) and extremely respectful of our situation and wishes during this period of 'end of life care'. It made a sad process much more bearable and I am very grateful to them for ensuring those last days and memories were positive. Thank you.
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Review from Patrick H (Son of Resident) published on 8 August 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I would say there are only small problems but the home is good. Mum has been here 12 years.
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Review from M B (Wife of Resident) published on 28 July 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My experience of Catherine House has overall, been a very pleasant one, ie. the staff I have encountered have always made me feel welcome and at home; pleasing smiles and good manners, always being most helpful when necessary. My husband, the user, has settled in. His difficulty he has regarding his
health issues have been attended to, this making life for him and also the rest of the family a lot easier. I am confident that all his needs have been and will be attended to the best of possibilities.
I am also confident that my husband and all his needs will be cared for under a very good manager guiding her staff well with providing training to a level of competence.
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Review from Jennifer M (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 July 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother is enjoying her time here at Catherine House after living alongside my husband and myself for 5 years, until a fall resulting in a broken hip, and having care at home for 2 years. Knowing she is cared for in all aspects from personal care, nursing activities is wonderful as this was something
that other at home services were unable to do. It is a pleasure now to grab a coffee (x2) go and see mum and see her busy and happy. Thank you very much.
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Review from Sally W (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 June 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My father has been in Catherine House for 3 years. He suffers from vascular dementia and he is also doubly incontinent and is not mobile. He has to be hoisted every time he is moved. He is not bed ridden.
The staff have shown him the utmost care at all times. They keep us informed of my fathers care.
Even through we visit 4 times a week, the staff always greet us letting us know how he is, his mood and answer any concerns we may have. The home support is and answered any questions we may have. They have a varied programme of events which both stimulate and entertain. We are also invited to take part.
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Review from Muriel L (Friend of Resident) published on 14 June 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have never had a problem with Catherine House the staff are very friendly. My friend has been a resident for a couple of years now and she has always been well cared for.
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Review from C H (Husband of Resident) published on 7 April 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
This nursing home is very good, my husband has been in this home for seven and a half years. If it was no good he would not be here today.
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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.482)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.482) out of 10 for Catherine House Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 11 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 4.661 for Catherine House Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (86 Excellents x 5) + (39 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 127 Ratings = 4.661
  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 4.821 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Catherine House Care Home is based on 11 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 67 registered maximum number of service users is 13.4. 11 Positive Reviews ÷ 13.4 = 0.821
  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: 3 Aug 2023

Overall Requires improvement

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  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Responsive Requires improvement
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
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Meet the Team (1)

Sherin

Sherin Anup

Job Title: Registered Home Manager Joined: 2020

Sherin Anup is a compassionate and experienced nursing professional with over 20 years in health and social care, combining clinical expertise with strong leadership in care home management. She holds a BSc in Nursing and a Postgraduate Diploma in Gerontology from NUIG, Ireland, along with specialist training in nursing home management and clinical audit.


Sherin currently leads Catherine House Care Home, where she is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. She brings a strong focus on compliance, team development and quality improvement, having previously managed a 47-bedded nursing home and consistently achieved full HIQA compliance.


Sherin is passionate about ensuring a safe, supportive and dignified environment for residents, who she calls family members, while driving continuous improvement in care standards.

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