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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.
My mum seems happy here and the staff are all great and lovely to us and my mum. Thank you!
Kind regards.
Have always found the staff to be very helpful and friendly. Very pleased with the way my husband is treated and seems to be very settled in the home.
Thank you, Doreen, we really appreciate your review, and I will pass this to the unit.
My mum was admitted to St Mary's in Jan 2021. I am very pleased with her room. The home is very clean and tidy. The staff are all excellent and very helpful. I highly recommend St Mary's to anyone who is looking for a nursing home for a loved one.
Thank you, John, for such a kind review. This will be passed to the unit. It is always lovely to be able to pass such positive comments to the unit - the staff work very hard, and this helps them.
For example, our son, who is on the Brain Injury Unit, has had several critical medical events while resident here, and we cannot fault the prompt and professional way in which these problems were dealt with. The staff have also involved us as his parents in our son's care along the way.
On a lesser level - the food is excellent - our son says that the chef should have a Michelin star!
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review. I am pleased that you and your son are having a good experience of the private care sector, one that we should always expect, we value all feedback and I will ensure the unit and the lead are made aware of your lovely comments.
My brother moved to St Mary's in December 2018. I have got nothing but praise for the services he receives, very homely environment, very caring carers and staff. Having been a carer myself for 15 years this is a lovely environment. I have already recommended it for a friend whose mother is in a care environment.
Ian Forshaw, Ops Manager.
My son was admitted to St Mary's Continuing Care approx 2012 (not exactly sure) in that time. I am quite happy that he has been well looked after and hoping this continues. Staff are really helpful and informative when any questions are put to them.
Thank you so much for your kind words
Regards
Ian Forshaw (Operations Manager)
Andrew has been in St Mary's for a number of years. Although his physical condition has become very poor, the condition has become very poor. The level of care and attention shown to him is excellent and I could not fault it. All questions on or about his welfare are answered to the family's satisfaction and any changes to his living are met. It is very easy to talk to staff and their attention to him is obvious.
Regards
Ian Forshaw Operations Manager
Activity trips are excellent and planned ahead.
Also, regular outings to have a meal out are popular. Care staff have empathy with residents and work to a high standard.
Thank you so much for your review. I am pleased that you feel that the care and support is personalised and caring.
I find the staff excellent, very helpful and friendly. The unit's nurses are excellent. I could not be any happier that my husband is in the right place for him. His care is excellent and it feels like a nice family atmosphere.
Thank you so much Carol, I'm pleased that you feel at home as well as your husband, just as we would want it.
Washing could be done better meaning whites not washed with colours. Wrong clothes being put in her wardrobe even though all her clothes have her name in them. My mum is not to be left alone in her room eating. Certain members of staff make my mum's partner feel uneasy at times. Mum often has dirty nails. The hairdresser is a lovely lady and its great mum has her hair done and there are certain members of staff which are very caring and you know they do their best.
Thank you for your response Julie, I will discuss your comments with the unit with the hope that we can improve on this. We always strive to provide the best care but I am sure we don't always get it right.
This care home does a fabulous job of looking after the residents. Common sense and a caring attitude is evident with all the staff. It is very homely and the resident's family are also cared for with concern and empathy. The home is lovely and clean and smells nice. The attitude runs from the manager to all the staff working at the home which is fantastic.
Thank you so much Barbara, we always strive to provide a family, homely environment and believe we support the family as a whole.
St Mary's Continuing Care has provided my wife with the care she deserves. To the staff, she has been treated with the kindness of an individual. For them, this is not 'just a job'. Our research prior to our selection of St Mary's Continuing Care has paid dividends in peace of minds. Thank you very much.
Thank you so much John for your kind words. She certainly does deserve the best and I am pleased that you feel the unit has provided that for her. This gives you peace of mind I hope.
The care provided by all the team at St Mary's for my Dad was simply amazing, I can only say how pleased we were as a family to have such support for my Dad over the 3 years he lived in the Stephenson Unit in St Mary's. The team in the Unit helped my Dad settle into his new home even though the most difficult of times.
Thank you so much for your kind review of the home and the unit. We are all pleased to have been able to offer the care and support to your Dad and your family, the care that we should expect.
My husband spent 2 years at St Mary's Continuing Care home, in the later stages of Alzheimer's and he had the best possible care during his stay.
Previously he had been in another care home where things did not always go to plan and the difference between it and St Mary's was significant and reassuring.
The management and staff make the place feel like a home for the residents and they treated my husband like family. His care was rigorously monitored, he was always fed, hydrated and looked clean and well dressed at all times.
The respect, care and love that they showed in his final days made all the difference to him and to our family.
Thank you so much for your review, this is heartwarming and I will share with the staff team. We hope you visit us in the future and I am so pleased that you and your husband had a good experience, he was without a doubt loved by all.
We are always updated of any problems or changes to care plans/medication. Any requests or concerns are resolved. A well-led unit- thank you.
We are very grateful for the kind comments. We seek to improve our standards of care on a continuous basis, but helpful reviews such as this one have a positive effect upon our teams.
We feel that the level of care, love and attention given to our mother was exceptional. We cannot thank the staff enough for their support for us at a very difficult time. We cannot recommend the home highly enough.
Thank you so much T L, your response is welcomed and please be assured that this will be passed on to the unit. I am so pleased that your mother received the care that we expect. Deborah Wareing
My brother was a resident at St. Mary's in Fern Unit for eight years. His main medical condition was dementia due to alcohol abuse. In Mid November 2016 he virtually stopped eating, leaving to a significant deterioration in his physical condition. At the beginning of December, he was placed on end of life care. The care he was given, physically, psychologically and spiritually was excellent. He was not expected to live to see Christmas, so the staff brought it forward. His room was decorated appropriately and last year's cards brought out. In fact, he lived until 11th Jan. His death was peaceful and dignified. About 16 staff attended his funeral and four carried his coffin.
How heartwarming to hear that our staff gave both the service user and his family the care that we would aspire to and expect. The staff do deserve such praise, thank you for such an honest overall comment.
It has taken some time for me to write this review, our beloved father died recently, as we begin our difficult journey through bereavement I wanted to write our thoughts and feelings as we have spent many years here. Forshaw unit has been a large part of our lives, in the past we have sat looking out through the large glass windows which overlook the fields as we reflect on a lifetime with a kind, loving, funny, strong, hardworking devoted husband and father. It is extremely difficult to accept your loved one is unable to remain at the family home because of their illness, as much as you try to do all the care yourself, we had many, many times whereby we put obstacles in our path as we wanted to care for him ourselves. On arrival at the care centre, unexpected, we initially liked the place, however, still didn't want to let go, it was heartbreaking and the guilt was immeasurable, I cry as I write this, I remember everything, it was February 13th 2009, the first night was awful for us, didn't sleep, worrying, the next morning went to see dad, he was quite content really, should have been happy but early days we were not, missed him, thought we were doing him an injustice. We spent most days, hours on end sat with him, getting to know other people who shared his new home and also the staff. Days turned into weeks, into months, into years, dads disease went through its stages, had some very difficult emotional times there. Nobody wants to let their loved one go, but when disease dictates, it is important to be their advocate, but also sharing what you know of them to support people who are getting to know that person with the disease, tell them what their likes and dislikes are, we did and they were respected. The staff here, well, they have been and continue to be kind, professional, very experienced, understanding, counselors, welcoming, devoted, consistent in their care, loving, empathetic, sincere. Thank you, what more could we ask, we miss him, you know that, how moving to see you all come to say goodbye, he loved you all, we know that, we knew him before Alzheimer's did xxxxxx
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
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Awards / Recognitions (2)
- 19 Jun 2024Recipient: St Mary's Continuing Care
- 20 Feb 2024Recipient: St Mary's Continuing Care
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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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