The Rosary Nursing Home

Mayfield Drive, Durleigh, Bridgwater TA6 7JQ
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  • The Rosary Nursing Home, Bridgwater
With a devoted and long-serving team, many of whom have worked there for over 15 and even 20 years, The Rosary has a special, family feel. And while the building and the gardens are stunning, it’s the high standard of care which makes it really stand out.

As well as providing nursing, dementia and palliative care, the team offer respite care breaks which can be pre-booked in advance, as well as day care.

The team are passionate about Sanctuary Care’s unique Enriching Lives Framework, based on the six senses people need to feel truly happy and fulfilled, a sense of belonging, continuity, achievement, purpose, significance and security. Using this, they work with their residents to live life to the full and achieve their goals.

The residents enjoy some fantastic activities, from baking and flower arranging, to ‘virtually’ cycling to destinations around the globe from the comfort of home using Motiview, an incredible piece of technology where they peddle through their chosen destination on a static bike, with a special screen to enjoy the views.

With a hairdressing salon, residents enjoy weekly visits from a mobile hairdresser, as well as pamper sessions, with manicures and massages.

The secure gardens are spectacular, with raised beds for residents to enjoy growing their own. This summer they have grown everything from herbs to carrots and tomatoes. The residents have harvested their produce, which has been used in the kitchens where the chef creates delicious home-cooked meals every day, as well as home baking for afternoon tea.

Every Christmas the home’s award-winning maintenance man transforms the gardens into a spectacular winter wonderland, with thousands of festive lights.

Many of the ensuite bedrooms, as well as the main lounges, overlook the Quantock Hills, while others overlook Durleigh Reservoir, where you can see the boats in the summer.
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Care Provided by The Rosary Nursing Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • 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 102 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • 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
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1456

Our weekly fees are individual to each of our residents and are subject to a pre-admission assessment, which is required to understand the level of care and support needed. Our 2025 weekly care fees for nursing care start at £1456, but may be in the region of 30% more*. This depends on your care needs and the type of bedroom that is right for you, from our standard rooms through to our premium bedroom options.


*If you require more specialist care such as 1-2-1 support, your weekly fee could be higher.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact The Rosary Nursing 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

  • Natali Edwards (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (102)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (50)

The Rosary Nursing Home Reviews (88)

9.7

The Rosary Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.703) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Rosary Nursing Home has 88 reviews.

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Review from Anne B (Resident) published on 27 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Listen to local music.
Tasted local produce.
Very good care.
Good food.
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Review from Carolyn E (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been in The Rosary for three years. She is very happy there and enjoys the care and food. The staff are very good with Mum and with all of her family when we visit here. Always kind and very helpful.
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Review from P H (Wife of Resident) published on 12 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband is very happy now after a bad experience at a previous care home.
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Review from Lynn P (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We have been very happy with the care and support our father has received. The staff are all very friendly, welcoming and helpful. The accommodation is of a high standard with good quality food.
Thank you to everybody for giving me the opportunity to be able to be his daughter, not his carer, and peace
of mind he is being looked after and cared for in a lovely environment by some lovely people and most importantly, SAFE.
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Review from H S (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The management and staff at The Rosary are doing an amazing job in this present crisis. My very frequent telephone calls to the home have been received with cheerfulness and openness that has been very reassuring. The team have enabled me to stay in touch with my mum via the telephone and in very recent
weeks, a very well organised visiting arrangement is in place. The Rosary team are very united, hardworking, caring, considerate and competent. Thank you so very much to you all.
Reply from Fae Doherty, Senior Marketing Officer at The Rosary Nursing Home

Thank you for your kind words about our home and team. Best wishes.

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Review from G W (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother moved into The Rosary in February and the staff made her very welcome. Whenever I visit I am welcomed. I find the staff very willing to help.
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Review from D C (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 June 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My overall experience of my mums care during this whole coronavirus endemic has been nothing but absolutely marvellous, their care and consideration to all the relatives and families have been exemplary across the board from nursing, care, catering and social activities. In such difficult times, I've
been kept in the loop on a regular basis and still managed to have time with mum via social media. Faultless.
Reply from Fae Doherty, Senior Marketing Officer at The Rosary Nursing Home

Thank you for such a wonderful review of our home - it really is lovely to hear. Best wishes.

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Review from Arthur C (Brother of Resident) published on 26 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
My brother has been living at The Rosary for about ten years and never complained. But me, I'm often moaning about something less than perfect, but in truth, the staff are fantastic; cheerful and hard-working. Only 4 stars out of 5 (Never let 'em think they can't do better).
Reply from Fae Doherty, Senior Marketing Officer at The Rosary Nursing Home

Thank you for your kind words about our team and home, you're right we are always looking to further improve our care and service we provide. Best wishes, Fae

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Review from S B (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team were incredibly kind, helpful and supportive during my father's recent stay. they go the extra mile.
Reply from Fae Doherty, Senior Marketing Officer at The Rosary Nursing Home

Thank you for your kind words about our home and team; it's really appreciated. Best wishes, Fae

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Review from K M (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 26 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursing home which is warm friendly and caring. Staff are kind and helpful and smiling. Residents come first and family and visitors are always most welcome. Would 100% rate this place to anyone time and time again.
Reply from Fae Doherty, Senior Marketing Officer at The Rosary Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your kind words about our home and team. Best wishes, Fae

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Review from Allan B (Husband of Resident) published on 9 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When my wife went to the home we were not sure what to expect as we had heard various stories from people. But it was the best ever move we could have done. My wife is looked after and treated with the greatest respect by every member of staff from manager to floor cleaner. They treat every visitor
the same, lavishing cups of tea or coffee upon them. Food is excellent and if she does not like something they will do something else. Nursing staff and carers have respect but have plenty of banter with the patients. Brilliant! This place is the best.
Reply from Fae Doherty, Senior Marketing Officer at The Rosary Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your kind words about our home. We really do pride ourselves on the care we provide and our welcoming atmosphere. The manager and the team will be thrilled to hear this. Best wishes.

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Review from J M (Husband of Resident) published on 19 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Management and staff professional and approachable. Food good and well presented. Premises lovely and welcoming. A credit to all concerned.
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Review from Molly A (Niece of Resident) published on 10 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My aunt has been here for nearly a year the staff are very friendly and approachable and she is extremely well looked after and safe. I am very happy with her treatment and the care she is given.
Reply from Fae Doherty, Senior Marketing Officer at The Rosary Nursing Home

Thank you for your kind words about our home and team Molly. The home manager and the team will really appreciate your kind words. Best wishes

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Review from Christopher P (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 5 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5
The care plan wasn’t even looked at before my Mother-in-law arrived. She needed an air mattress and she had to wait for them to find one, in her wheelchair and on her oxygen. There wasn’t a commode in her room, that was also on the plan and when it arrived it took ME 20 minutes to clear the faeces off
it, also she had to phone me a number of times as she had been waiting for her pain killers over 2 hours, she only went in for respite but now needs full-time care and blankly refuses to go back there. I also think the room she was in was very small. She is far happier with the home she is now in.
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Review from Colin R (Power of Attorney of Resident) published on 21 January 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
It is difficult for me to be precise, as I am unable to visit the resident more than monthly if that, but she seems well cared for, clean, washed etc. In her room, she is surrounded by her own long-cherished articles, and, if she wanted to, she could enjoy the view out of the window and be taken to
the dining room for meals. She has her own phone, but chooses not to, or is unable to use it. I ignore the fact that virtually every time I go she moans, sometimes in the strongest terms, about not seeing people or the lack of care because this doesn't seem to have any relationship to what actually happens. She will say she's seen no one all day, but on being challenged admits that people have brought her meals, drinks, washed her, and so on. I find the staff immensely kind, helpful, prepared to talk and answer questions if necessary. The resident has never found doing others' bidding the easiest, and nothing has changed because she is in a care home.
Reply from Fae Doherty, Senior Marketing Officer at The Rosary Nursing Home

Thank you for your kind words about our home and team. I will be sure to pass your kind words onto them. Best wishes, Fae.

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Review from Paul B (Son of Resident) published on 6 January 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The manager and the brilliant care team at The Rosary supported my Mum through the last five months of her life. We as a family, cannot thank them enough for the kindness, support and care they gave to our dear Mum throughout this difficult time. We would also like to thank them for the continual support
and kindness they showed to us as a family. They were just amazing and a real credit to their profession. A huge thank you from us all. The excellent ratings reflect our gratitude.
Reply from Fae Doherty, Senior Marketing Officer at The Rosary Nursing Home

Thank you for such an outstanding review, your feedback is so valuable to us and to our potential residents' and their families. I will be sure to pass this onto the manager and the team. Best wishes.

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Review from M S (Son of Resident) published on 7 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
You always get a warm welcome from the staff who are always friendly and courteous towards you.
My mother is bedridden but she is happy with the care she receives which means that us, as family, are satisfied with the care she is getting and the way she is being treated.
Reply from Fae Doherty, Senior Marketing Officer at The Rosary Nursing Home

Thank you for your lovely review. I will be sure to pass your kind words onto the manager and her team. Best wishes, Senior Marketing Officer.

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Review from J B (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Rosary Nursing Home is a fantastic place. The staff are brilliant, kind, caring and very helpful. Treat me like I am family. Mum has been looked after really well.
Reply from Fae Doherty, Senior Marketing Officer at The Rosary Nursing Home

Thank you for your lovely feedback, I will be sure to pass this onto Natali and the team. Best wishes, Fae.

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Review from Barbara B (Respite Resident) published on 26 June 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I came straight from hospital for 2 weeks respite care. I was welcomed and cared for the minute I was wheeled in. I could have anything I fancied to eat and nothing has been too much trouble. A very warm and welcoming atmosphere. There is always something of interest going on.
Reply from Fae Doherty, Senior Marketing Officer at The Rosary Nursing Home

Dear Barbara, thank you for your kind words - I am very glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. Best wishes, Fae

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Review from G P (Wife of Resident) published on 14 June 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Overall standard is good, carers do their best even under pressure of work. All staff are very kind and helpful.
Reply from Fae Doherty, Senior Marketing Officer at The Rosary Nursing Home

Thank you for your kind words about our home. Your feedback is truly invaluable to our team and to the care we provide so it is much appreciated. Best wishes, Fae

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.703)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.703) out of 10 for The Rosary Nursing 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 24 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 23 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 4.703 for The Rosary Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (208 Excellents x 5) + (66 Goods x 4) + (9 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 283 Ratings = 4.703
  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 The Rosary Nursing Home is based on 23 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 102 registered maximum number of service users is 20.4, which has been reached with 23 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: 10 Jan 2024

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Bed Vacancies

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Awards / Recognitions (9)

Meet the Team (3)

Natali

Natali Edwards

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 1996

Natali has worked at The Rosary for over 25 years, first as a registered nurse, then as a Deputy Manager and now the Home Manager she is today!


She loves working in such a beautiful home and is so proud of the care she and her team give to her residents.

Lucy

Lucy Rogers

Job Title: Care Assistant Joined: 2014

In her role as a care assistant, Lucy loves making The Rosary a real home for her residents and their families.

Caroline

Caroline Higgs

Job Title: Domestic Joined: 2022

Caroline loves cleaning making the home a wonderful place to live, and getting to know our residents.

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