Care Provided by St Joseph's Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 58 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
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Private fees are charged at the same rate as the L/A fees.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact St Joseph's Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
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
- Little Sisters of the Poor
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Kathleen Kiernan(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 1998
Room Information
- Single Rooms (56)
St Joseph's Home Reviews (39)
St Joseph's Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.917) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time St Joseph's Home has 39 reviews.
My dear mother was a resident at St Joseph's for fourteen months before she sadly passed away. From her very first day, the amazing staff worked hard to make her feel welcome, safe and secure. Their dedication, commitment and hard work were always evident, as was the love, dignity and respect, which was shown to all the residents and their respective family members. My mother always said how grateful she was to live at St Joseph's, which was her home where she was able to socialise with other residents, fulfil her spiritual needs and be part of one big family with everyone; she said so lovely and kind. As a family, we also felt truly blessed and so grateful to the care and nursing staff, mother, sisters and all the staff who worked so hard to make St Joseph's a truly wonderful home.
Thank you for taking the time to review our care home. It is important for us to get feedback on how we are doing, and we appreciate all comments. We work to provide an environment where our residents can feel at home and flourish and recognise that we could not do this without the help and support of all our many staff who work so hard to provide these conditions.
She was recently unwell and felt that she was very well cared for.
Thank you for taking the time to review the home. We aim to make all our residents feel truly at home, and all staff strive to always give the best care possible and to treat them all with love and respect.
My mother is a resident at St Joseph's. She has dementia, and her caring needs are substantial. Overall, I am extremely happy with the care she receives at St Joseph's. The staff are always friendly and treat my mother with dignity and respect. My mother is happy, which is all I can ask at this stage of her life. The nuns are extremely supportive and friendly, and one sister always goes out of her way to make a fuss of my mother, and another sister is equally as friendly.
Thank you for your positive review. We are delighted that your mother is happy here at St Joseph’s. We strive to make St Joseph’s a home from home for our residents, where they feel safe, truly valued, loved, respected and part of our caring and secure family.
My mother-in-law went to St Joseph's for a week's respite care. She was very reluctant at first, but the staff took extra time to help her settle in and took very good care of her. When we went to pick her up at the end of the week, she was joining in with activities and looked so much more interactive than we had seen for a long time. She did tell us that she had enjoyed her time there and had changed her mind about care homes. I just wish we had let her have longer in respite as it was so good for her and the staff were so nice. Hopefully, we can get her back there at some time on a permanent basis.
We are delighted that your mother-in-law had such a positive experience. Thank you for taking the time to complete a review, it is appreciated.
My family are very satisfied with the care my mother receives at St Joseph's. The home is clean, warm and welcoming, the facilities are excellent, and the staff and volunteers are always very professional, friendly and caring. There are daily activities Monday to Friday should you wish to attend, daily Mass in the chapel, a lovely garden to spend time in, a library with plenty of books to borrow, pleasant lounges to sit in, and large communal areas. There is a shop to buy sweets, toiletries and cards. Overall, I rate St Joseph's as excellent
Thank you. We appreciate you taking the time to complete a review. We do our best to make the home welcoming and homely. Our staff work hard and take pride in their work.
Our mum/nana is a resident here. We are so thankful to all the staff for the fantastic care she receives. She is so happy there and is always saying how wonderful and kind the staff are, how she has lots of laughs and has made lots of friends. When we visit, we see how caring the staff are and how well she is looked after. Thank you all so much.
Thank you for completing this review. We are so pleased your mum has settled in so well to St. Joseph's. It is our aim to make our residents happy and we do all we can towards this aim
My mother has been a resident at St Joseph's since April 2022, when we moved her from another (poor) care home after only six weeks. St Joseph's is an outstanding facility with professional, friendly staff and is always welcoming to visitors. I have been impressed at how the home makes contact with myself on a regular basis and keeps all of the family updated. My mother is clean, well-fed and, most importantly, cared for, not just looked after. There are numerous activities for the residents and even outside trips to the seaside and the pantomime. I have no hesitation in recommending this care home to others and only wish there were more like it. Well done to the staff, volunteers and church.
Thank you for reviewing our care home. We appreciate you taking the time to do this. We have it at heart to make St Joseph's a home from home for our residents where they can flourish and continue to enjoy life to the full, regardless of age or disability.
The kindness shown by all staff members towards them both has been outstanding, with some acts of kindness really going beyond what we, as family members, expected. Facilities are of a high standard, with plenty of activities planned to keep them fully entertained.
Thank you for taking the time to review St Joseph's and for your kind words.
My aunt has been very well cared for, and all her needs have been met. She has improved in every way physically and looks so much better than when she arrived. This is thanks to all members of staff who have treated her with patience, kindness and respect. St Joseph's is a wonderful, safe, caring home, and she is so fortunate to be able to live there as it is very important for her to be able to attend all the services as she has always been religious. I am always welcome when I come to visit, and the atmosphere is calm and friendly. The activities are also very helpful in her situation. Thank you so much.
Thank you for taking the time to give a review of St Joseph's; we appreciate all your comments.
The care provided is first class, the premises scrupulously clean, and the staff provide an outstanding level of care to the residents and visitors alike. All are welcoming, and as far as care homes go, this is an outstanding example for the sector.
Thank you for taking the time to review the home; we appreciate it very much.
St Joseph's care home is like a family to the people in their care. My dear friend was a resident for a number of years before she sadly passed away. All of the staff did a fantastic job caring for her in her last week, and the nursing staff were amazing and attentive to her every need. Controlling her pain, keeping her comfortable and keeping us informed of any changes. We received reassurance and were made to feel at home through this awful time. The grounds are wonderful, and the chapel is accessible no matter what your mobility is like. I would not hesitate to recommend this home from home.
Thank you for taking the time to review St Joseph's Home and for your positive feedback. It is very much appreciated.
My aunt has lived at St Joseph's for 5-years and thoroughly enjoyed herself. Her first comments when I visited were, 'I've moved into a 5-star hotel'. She was well looked after, and in the last 12-months, my aunt's health has deteriorated, yet the staff have continued to take care of her even through challenging times. I can't praise the staff highly enough for their kindness and caring approach. I would definitely recommend this care home to anyone considering living there.
Thank you for taking the time to review St Joseph's Home and for your positive feedback. It is very much appreciated.
St Joseph’s is focused solely on providing the very best care it can for all its residents. It is a family, where the residents and their family are part of one big family, one which is full of love and compassion. The staff are simply amazing; they are so dedicated, committed and hard-working, treating all with such love, dignity and respect at all times. Whatever is needed, the staff do without question and always go that extra mile to support and care for their residents. It’s a truly wonderful place.
St Joseph's is a wonderful care home with a beautiful chapel and stunning grounds. The staff are very caring, respectful and professional. They seem to know all the residents very well and cater to their individual personalities and spiritual, physical and emotional needs. Visitors are always made welcome, and they have gone above and beyond to continue to support family/friends contact during the pandemic wherever possible. I would definitely recommend St Joseph's to everyone.
Thank you for taking the time to review St Joseph's Home and for your positive feedback. It is very much appreciated.
I fell and broke my upper arm. The care home kindly took me in the following day from the hospital and gave me excellent respite care. The staff are friendly and helpful. The food is very good, and the facility is very clean. It's almost like staying in a 5-star hotel.
My mother moved into St Joseph's Home two and a half years ago, already living with advanced Parkinson's Disease. Sadly she passed away last week, but all the time she was there her care was second to none. The excellent nursing staff were always proactive regarding her medical needs, and the care staff were always friendly, considerate and skilled in giving her the considerable help she needed. The accommodation and grounds are beautiful, too - overall a lovely place to be.
St Joseph's welcomed her warmly, and an immediate and thorough assessment of her needs was made. The excellent nursing staff have patiently and successfully treated her pressure sores, an outcome that hospital staff had not thought possible. She is enjoying the good food and has made significant gains in weight. Her health has improved, her mood has lifted, she speaks of feeling safe, and is looking forward to her future there. That St Joseph's has achieved so much for my mother in such a short time, in the midst of the challenges posed by the global pandemic, is remarkable. It is a testament to the dedication and care of the whole staff group and to the culture of integrity and hard work fostered by the strong and committed leadership team.
I cannot praise this care home enough from the decoration, cleanliness, friendly staff, meals and most importantly the care. Well done everyone.
My mother spent nearly 3 months in St Josephs. Although some of the carers and nurses achieved high standards the leadership of the home was very poor. I had high hopes that this could be a good place for my mother to be looked after, I regret that my hopes were thoroughly dashed and consequently I am unable to recommend St Joseph's as a suitable environment for the vulnerable.
We tried very hard to meet Richard's Mother's needs but as time went by it became evident that St Joseph's was not the right place for her. The decision to terminate her contract was not taken lightly and we hope that she will feel happy and secure where her needs are being fully met.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 03 October 2018Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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- 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.
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