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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 56 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
- 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
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The fees would depend on the assessment and happy to discuss this at that stage.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact St Mary's for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact St Mary's 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- RNJ Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Sabrina Middlewood (Care Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2001
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (56)
Visiting
- No restrictions.
Parking
- Car park to the the rear of building.
St Mary's Reviews (31)
St Mary's has a Review Score of 8.3 (8.255) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time St Mary's has 31 reviews.
I was impressed when a member of staff put trimmings on my ex wife's Christmas tree and was very chatty while doing so this put a big smile on Yvonne's face as she loves Christmas. I find all the staff that I have come into contact with are absolutely amazing and caring
My mother in law has been in st Mary's for around 3 years in that time she's been very well looked after, we are very happy with the care and love she receives, all staff are attentive and approachable, the care home has made many changes, in my opinion for the better , i would recommend st Mary's to anyone requiring care ,from what i see it's run as a big family and everyone is pleasant and friendly
Good food, choice of courses at lunchtime and afternoon tea. Dinning room well presented with table cloths and napkins.
This year after a change in management we noticed a progressive improvement in the running of the home. There is a change of atmosphere about the home and staff are friendly, helpful and very caring towards residents. Sabrina has initiated many changes that all the staff are cheerfully implementing. For us, when visiting our 93 year old relative it is a pleasure to see her sat in her special chair in the lounge watching television and interacting with staff and residents in her limited way.
We look forward to the home's further development. Thank you Sabrina
I am very happy with how they look after my husband. As he cannot get out of bed, they are always there to change him when they have to. He has only been in two weeks, I am very pleased how they treat him. Only complaint I have is teatime meals, he cannot eat sandwiches but they always try to give him them. There is one carer who really looks after him, nothing is too much.
Nothing is any trouble.
Uncle likes them too!
Always pleasant and happy to discuss any questions we had. The home was very clean with a lovely atmosphere. I would highly recommend St Mary's.
I am the daughter of a resident who is in the care of the nursing side of St Mary's. All the staff, ie nursing and administration are very kind, caring and attentive. My father was admitted during the "Covid situation", and this has been dealt with very efficiently. They have been very helpful regarding booking our appointments for visits. In fact, they "bent over backwards" to suit our needs. They have been very attentive to our father's needs.
St Mary’s looked after my husband in his last few days, so grateful for the nursing care he received, and for you, for accepting him so he could finally get his medications when he needed them and not after a 1/2-hour wait when on palliative care at home. Sad he had to be away from me in his final days, but won’t forget how you cared for him.
Thank you very much for submitting such a positive review. I will share this with the staff team as it recognises their hard work and dedication.
Various issues with this establishment including:
Incorrect administering of medicines as prescribed initially for a person with swallowing difficulties and on a level 4 puréed diet.
No call for help facility ever seen in the bedroom, bed often unmade and didn’t have required bumpers on until just before moving.
Bedroom size inadequate for safe use of hoist equipment, insufficient room for own clothing to be stored.
Difficulty in phone been answered, unable to leave a message. Reception should be manned at all times.
Dressed in clothes not belonging to him, despite all his clothes been labelled.
Pod inadequate, no intercom and on two occasions saw forms completed by previous visitors still in the pod!
Attempted break-in some time ago, the window still boarded up on the last visit.
Not enough room to list all that needs improving.
The carers are wonderful, but much more could be done for the residents. I feel, pre-Covid, it would have been nice for Mum to be taken out sometimes - shops, cafe, etc. It's like she's in prison. It took us forever to get a suitable wheelchair so she could sit in the garden with us! Otherwise, she is being adequately looked after, with some staff working above and beyond.
My husband has been in St Mary's care home for over three years now and has been absolutely so well looked after and cared for. All the staff have been absolutely amazing with him. My family and I appreciate everything that they have all done for him the whole time that he has been with them. We cannot thank them enough for all the love and kindness that they have all given to him. They have all definitely been very kind and good with us all too. They all deserve a big thank you.
Very disappointing. Two particular members of staff were very polite and helpful, other staff not so. When I asked if Dad is eating ok, the response was 'one step up from a pig'! Another staff member told me Dad was shouted at. On discharge, items belonging to Dad were missing, and numerous items not belonging to him were sent to his case. Dad has early dementia, he was extremely unhappy here! I tried to give the benefit of the doubt.
I am extremely satisfied with all the care and attention I am receiving; I couldn't ask for better. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The meals are very tasty and varied, first-class.
I am sorry to say that this care home has gone downhill since it changed managers. They make it so hard to see your relatives. I know it is hard for them but all the more reason to let the residents see their family. They have a pod that has a double glazed window which means the resident cannot hear you! They never answer the phone so you can book in to visit. Some of the staff can be very short with you as well. Someone said we could ring up and speak to Mum over the phone but suddenly she is always asleep. When you do book a visit, my mum is still in bed which means I have to wait around while they get her up. She is not in her chair so she can see me, the carers just say that they never knew I was coming. Mum's pictures have been taken down and I have asked for them to be put back up several times but they haven't yet. I managed to go last week, did all the paperwork, temp check and Mum was asleep in bed. Why did they do all that for nothing? Some carers are nice and help me though.
Staff are incredible at making my mum feel relaxed as she can find it difficult to settle in a new environment. When she first came in here a year ago, she settled straight away. Staff are always attentive and make sure I am always kept up to date.
Thank you, it is very encouraging for our care home staff. Thanks for choosing our services.
She was well looked after, in lovely surroundings, with fantastic, helpful, friendly staff. Nothing seemed to be too much trouble, with lovely meals, great company from other residents, and daily activities to keep her stimulated. The home is beautifully furnished throughout. The staff and management coped superbly throughout our Aunts stay, always keeping firmly to the Governments Guidelines regarding the virus. Thank you again for your care whilst auntie was there. I can highly recommend St Mary's to my friends and relatives.
Thank you for your feedback. Feedbacks are very important - this helps us to keep improving our services and keep up the good work.
Absolutely disgusting! is the only way I could describe this so-called “care home”. My grandad was transferred there due to him having to leave the hospital due to the Coronavirus outburst. He needed to be helped with eating, as we did explain to them over the phone. My family had been going down to see him through a window because of covid, we witnessed him being left with food on the table with no help, or they would only give him a few mouth fulls and then leave him once again! My grandad also weighed 12 and a half stone in hospital and in the space of 6 weeks of him moving to St Mary’s care home he had come down to weighing 10 and a half stone! One of the staff members spoke to both myself and my mum and questioned us on why we had chosen that room as it was always cold and dark, which is awful to listen to especially coming from a member of staff that works there. I could go on for days on why you should not put a loved one in this care home.
This is a first visit for my husband for a short respite stay. He enjoyed the experience and said how friendly everyone was. He said it was comfortable and would be happy to go there again. From a relative's point of view all staff were very welcoming, friendly and paid attention to detail. The home was obviously making improvements to the building but this did not appear to be disruptive to the residents. The home was clean, warm and smelled of home-cooked food. I have made a further booking and am happy to leave my husband in their care.
Only one word for this place, disgusting. Would not recommend this place to anyone. Mother was in this care home for 3 weeks. Could not get her out fast enough.
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- 22 Aug 2025
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Meet the Team (1)

My name is Sabrina Middlewood. I am 45 years old and I have lived in Doncaster all of my life. I first began my working life in retail for 10 years. I married in 2001 and had my first daughter in 2001 after having my daughter, I worked at home on the phone. When my first daughter was 2 years old, I got a weekend retail job. I had my second daughter in 2007. After my maternity leave had ended, I went to Doncaster College and completed my Access to Nursing course. After this, I went to University to complete my nursing degree, which took three years. It was hard juggling my life with my marriage, children and my university degree without the support of my family; this would not have been possible. When I had completed my nursing degree, my first nursing post was in a care home. The care home I worked at had 20 nursing residents and 20 residential. After a while, I applied to Doncaster Royal Infirmary, where I was given a position as a gastroenterology nurse. I worked there for five years. I really enjoyed my post there; it was challenging, busy, and an acute medical ward. I have also worked in other areas within the hospital, which has given me valuable experiences in other fields of practice. I have worked at Doncaster Royal Infirmary throughout my nursing career. I have worked in the Haemodialysis unit, Orthopaedics, cosmetic surgery and endoscopy. I am dedicated to giving the best care to any individual I am caring for, and I see all residents as my extended family. I am a very passionate person when it comes to any individuals who need help or support.
I work extremely hard, but I also like to have fun. I think it is imperative to enjoy your life at home and at work, and have a balanced home and work life.
Frequently Asked Questions about St Mary's
What types of Care is St Mary's registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does St Mary's have?
There are 56 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at St Mary's?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is St Mary's to the centre of Doncaster?
0.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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