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St Mary’s has sixty-three beds in four separate units and specialises in catering for individuals suffering from Dementia, Continuing Care Mental Health, Acquired Brain Injury and Adult Complex Needs.
All rooms are single occupancy, en-suite and the aim of...
Care Provided by St Mary's Continuing Care
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
Care Types Provided
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 63 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Variable, dependent upon needs. £50 per week top up fees apply, please enquire for current rates and bed vacancies
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact St Mary's Continuing Care for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact St Mary's Continuing Care 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
- Marantomark Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Deborah Wareing (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (63)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (63)
Parking
- Free on-site Parking in designated bays
St Mary's Continuing Care Reviews (78)
St Mary's Continuing Care has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.809) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time St Mary's Continuing Care has 78 reviews.
What can I say St Mary's Care Home and all of the staff have gone over and above for my brother. The line of communication is great and I find the staff on Rose Unit really know my brother and are willing to go that extra mile. I have no concerns at all and they certainly deserve the credit.
Thank you Kathryn, the staff are a great team and know the residents really well. I will share your review with the team. Many Thanks.
My sister-in-law has been really looked after very well since coming to the home. They take her out regularly and has a good social life. All of the care staff are really good at their jobs and we can't praise them enough. We visit once a week and are always made welcome.
Thank you so much Kenneth for your review, I am pleased that the care your relative is receiving is good and in particular her social life. That's great to hear and I am sure this also puts your mind at rest as a family to know she is settled and happy.
It was a pleasure to see my mum happy and settled, and knowing she was well looked after and safe helped me relax.
Also, I was kept up to date with her progress and development within the activities.
I never thought my mum would settle in a care centre as she wasn't happy to be away from her home, but she was happy.
So a massive thank you to all the staff at St Mary's Care Centre.
Thank you so much for your review Fiona, I am pleased that your mum was cared for in the way that we would expect. I will share this with the team also.
Started in elderly care in private nursing homes as an HCA in the 1990s.
Currently working in the N.H.S. for 25 years, in different roles but understand/know the difference between a good/OK care home.
St Mary's doesn't smell when you arrive, (other than home-cooked food), safeguarding is excellent, rooms are spotlessly clean and staff know their residents.
Thank you so much for your kind review - these mean a lot to us and the staff. I am pleased that your relative is being looked after in the way you would expect.
My dad has been living at St Mary's Forshaw unit since November 2023. Dad's health condition has deteriorated but the care, kindness and love the staff show to my dad and the other residents is absolutely remarkable. They genuinely care about all of the residents, they treat all of the residents as individuals and I am so thankful to everyone at St Mary's for taking such good care of my dad and doing such a wonderful job, wonderful teamwork, wonderful staff thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Thank you so much for your review. I will share this with the unit. I am pleased your Dad is receiving the care we would expect and this in turn will lower any anxiety that comes in such a situation where your relative is supported in a care setting.
My husband is in this care home with Alzheimer's. He seems to have settled in very well and loves the attention he gets from the staff. He loves the food, especially the cakes. The staff are very friendly and easy to talk to. Overall, I don't think I or the family could have done better. Thank you St Mary's.
Thank you so much for your kind review. I am pleased that you are happy with the care your husband receives, and this, in turn, will help you and your family.
My dad moved into St Mary's Continuing Care in February 2024. The place is so welcoming we instantly felt at home and part of the St Mary's family. The staff are absolutely amazing in the way they deal with my dad and the other residents. They always have time to chat and they always have a smile on their faces. They absolutely love what they do.
Thank you so much for your kind response, I am so pleased that you are having such a good experience along with your Dad. This is how care should be.
St Mary's is a friendly, clean, loving care home where my dad resided for fifteen years. The care and support he got from all the staff was exceptional. They looked after him with dignity and respect until he sadly passed this year. They helped me tremendously to arrange his funeral and I could never thank them enough. I would recommend St Mary's to anyone who has a loved one who needs specialist care.
Thank you Steven, he was an absolute treasure and will be missed immensely. He had a wonderful send off - just as he deserved. Lovely
Mum has recently moved to St Mary's from a residential home. Couldn't be more happier. Excellent care from all staff and a great atmosphere around the home. Very clean, and the food looks lovely. Nothing is too much trouble. Mum always looks clean and tidy and is very happy. Staff always take time to tell me what Mum has been doing and are always available for any questions. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend St Mary's, from the moment we viewed it until now, everyone has gone the extra mile.
Thank you so much for such a lovely review. I will pass this information on to the unit staff. It is always useful for them to have feedback, and yes, I agree, they are a wonderful and caring team.
Brilliant place and great staff that look after the residents very well. Can't fault the way the residents are cared for. Would recommend this home to anyone who is looking for somewhere for dementia care.
Thank you, this is an excellent review for us. We will share this with the staff team. We are very pleased that you are happy with the care received
I feel all staff relate to the people they care for with compassion and good humour. They have accommodated my sister's requirement as a vegetarian. The activities provided are a lifeline for my sister who loves music and other creative activities. The staff deal with any queries professionally and in a timely way. At St Mary's you witness all that is good in human nature.
Thank you so much for your review - I will share this with the staff.
Great place to visit, staff very friendly and kind, place is spotless and warm. My uncle is very well looked after and is settled and very happy here.
Thank you for your kind review - I will share with the team.
Whenever I come to visit my brother the staff are always polite and welcoming. St Mary's is always clean and tidy and rooms are spotless.
Thank you so much for your kind review - I will share with the team.
My brother has been at St Mary's for a number of years. The staff are always helpful and considerate. I particularly would like to mention the cleaning staff on my brothers ward - fern unit. They are very understanding of my brother's personality, he often does not like people coming into his room, which makes their job hard. They often go out of there way to try to clean his room when I take him out so not to bother him. I feel these staff members often get overlooked as they are not nursing staff - but their role is very important. I would like to thank them.
Thank you so much for your kind review - I will share this with the unit.
This nursing home is excellent and would definitely recommend. The staff are exemplary with residents and family. Always very helpful with any questions we had. Staff are an absolute credit to this care home.
Thank you Jan for a wonderful review, this will be shared with our staff team!
Although Mum was only in St Mary's for about six months, the care she received was excellent from the staff. They treated her with respect and, although she was challenging, they did their very best to make her time there comfortable and safe. The staff are so caring and nothing is too much trouble for them. Thank you to all of you.
Thank you so much for your kind review, I will pass this to the unit. We will miss her for sure. Take care, Registered Manager.
I cannot praise St Mary's enough. My mum was so happy here and so loved. The staff go above and beyond and the residents are treated with such love and respect. The whole place has a really welcoming atmosphere and everybody is made really welcome when visiting. My mum recently passed away and we wouldn’t have coped without the help and support of these amazing people. We couldn’t have wished for a better place for Mum to spend the last months of her life. We will always remember you all with such love. Thank you all so much.
Thank you so much, what a wonderful review. We will share this with our staff team.
All the residents have a smile on their faces.
Cannot recommend this place too much.
Thank you so much for your review. I am pleased that this has been your and your relative's experience and I will share this with the unit.
I cannot praise St Mary's enough. Every member of staff is 100% committed to their role. The care the residents receive is over and above. My Mum passed away on July 28th 2023 and the care and compassion myself and my family received was amazing. Thank you for making my Mum's time at St Mary's the most loving and caring time. You have all been absolutely wonderful. Forshaw unit is where my Mum was and it is like a family there. Thank you all so much.
Thank you so much Karen for a fantastic review. Your Mum will always be remembered, Forshaw Unit deserve the praise and your message will be passed on to the team. It's great to know your Mum received the care she so rightly deserved as do all our service users here.
The staff are homely, tolerant towards everyone and very friendly.
Patients are made to feel at home, loved and wanted.
Food is to everyone's satisfaction.
Activities are essential and enjoyable.
Management is experienced and also very pleasant - 10/10.
Thank you for a wonderful review; it's always good when the service user and their family are happy, and this is how we know our team is doing a fantastic job!
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 30 May 2024Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
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Awards / Recognitions (2)
- 19 Jun 2024Recipient: St Mary's Continuing Care
- 20 Feb 2024Recipient: St Mary's Continuing Care
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (6)

At the age of 18 she applied to Hollins Park Mental Health Hospital to undertake her Mental Health Nurse Training and was accepted. She was one of the youngest ever to have been accepted. Following qualifying she worked in Liverpool for many years as a Staff Nurse in a home for residents who are mentally ill and can be a risk to others, for example those on a Home Office Section for Life for a serious offence. She eventually became a Manager in the same home and had other homes to support and guide.
Eventually as her young family grew, she stepped away from management and worked nights as a Nurse at St Marys Care Centre, later becoming the Lead Nurse. As her children became older, she applied to be the Deputy Manager and then the Manager at St Marys Care Centre. Deborah has been the Manager at St Marys Care Centre since 2014. During this time the home has recruited an Art Therapist and a Music Therapist to compliment the homes Multi-Disciplinary Team.
Outside of work, Debbie lives in Warrington, has three sons and has been married for 30 years. She loves nothing more than spending time with her family, family holidays, walking and following Manchester City football team.
Registered Manager
RMN

Paula wanted to be a Nurse as a young girl. She regularly visited an elderly lady in Peasley Cross Hospital with her daughter, a neighbour of hers.
Paula began her training at 19 years of age in Warrington General Hospital, qualifying in 1987, working with the elderly until she went to work at St Helens Hospital, which was closer to home.
At St Helens Hospital, Paula worked days on medical, rheumatology and later the stroke rehabilitation unit.
She also worked at Whiston Hospital on ENT and general medicine.
Following this, she began a family and had 2 boys. She continued to work on night duty for a further seven years before leaving to work in the private sector.
Paula worked in Care Homes in both general and EMI as a Nurse and Deputy Manager. She relocated for 5 years with her family to Bognor Regis, where she worked as a Deputy Manager, returning to St Helens in 2015, where she joined the team at St Mary's Care Centre as Lead Nurse on Forshaw Unit. Paula enjoys her role here as Deputy Manager.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, cooking travelling and gardening.

A local Care recruiting event took place and she picked up an application form and applied for a role doing Administration & Reception for a Retirement Housing Complex for over 55’s, she worked here from 2009 to 2012.
Nicky joined St Mary's Care Centre in 2012, initially joining on the ‘Bank’ working part time on Reception and eventually becoming the Home Administrator in 2016 which is the role she presently works in.
As a child Nicky enjoyed sports and used to play Rounders for St Helens first team and Boxing for St Helens UGB.
Nicky lives in St Helens and in her spare time, she loves to watch her son play football and socialise with friends and family. She also has a keen interest in anything paranormal!
Management L5

My working career prior to nursing spans 25 years working in a variety of roles with children of all ages and abilities. From private nurseries, mainstream schools both here in the UK and military schools overseas, to a season as a Pontins Blue Coat!
I have recently gone back to doing what I am best at which I believe is being a nurse. I recently began a lead role in a nursing home in Burtonwood, Warrington. Running a small Acquired Brain Injury unit. Lots to do but a challenge I am up to doing. My vast knowledge base and transferable skill set will stand me in good stead am sure.
Previous roles include deputy manager and the manager but not for me! At a home in Preston. A challenge as the service was in transition. Service was for some very elderly, vulnerable individuals. With complex health needs. During my time there I was instrumental in making great headway and steering the service through some difficult times, and it has now just received a Good rating from CQC. Proud to have been part of its success.
I have a keen interest in keeping up to date with relevant news and issues within learning disability nursing, primarily through social media. I am part of an award-winning team. The primary role of the site is to offer guidance and advice from various sources to both qualified and student nurses. This is achieved via blogs, podcasts and film interviews and various other modes of media.Education
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Edge Hill University
Bachelor of Science (BS)
2006 - 2009
• University of Chester
University of Chester
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2016 - 2016

During Jennie’s time with us she has completed the following qualifications
• Various NVQs
• Apprenticeship in Team Leading
• Moving and handling trainer amongst other training Jennie delivers
In 2017 Jennie attended Edge Hill University where she competed Principles of Care, Health Promotion and Fundamental Communication SkillsJennie’s role at St. Mary’s includes the management and rotas and coordination. The delivery of training alongside delivering direct care to our clients.
Jennie is committed to delivering high-quality person-centred care to our service users, alongside creating an environment where staff have the knowledge and skills to care for your loved ones.

She has worked in the care sector for 20 years, initially working as a domestic in a previous care home. She joined St Mary's Care Centre in 2012 as a Domestic Assistant then in 2016 decided to take on the role as Receptionist where she had the opportunity to do inhouse training to gain further qualifications in Customer Services and Administration.
Outside of work Debbie enjoys family days out with her partner and 12-year-old daughter, country walks with the dog and theatre visits with friends and family.
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