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St John's House provides a high standard...
Care Provided by St John's House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 60 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Our fees are calculated following a pre assessment of care needs required and the room selected.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact St John's House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact St John's House 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
- Castlemeadow Care Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Emma Bayne(General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2016
- Last Refurbishment: 2016
Room Information
- Single Rooms (60)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (60)
St John's House Reviews (135)
St John's House has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.900) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time St John's House has 135 reviews.
Since our mum arrived at St John's, we have all been made to feel welcome and mum is enjoying her time here. Staff are attentive, polite and nothing is a problem, taking the care for our mum to what we think is above and beyond. The home has a lovely atmosphere with lots for the residents to do and achieve. Holkham (Dementia ward) is amazing and I like that activities are arranged involving everyone in the home. St John's tries their utmost to maintain a home from home environment and including the relatives in everything they do.
Thank you so much for your lovely comments. It is our passion at St John's House that all our relatives and friends are involved as much as possible with the care of their loved ones.
Initially, there were minor problems, probably through unfamiliarity with our requirements, but these gave now been resolved. The accommodation (including the luxurious fittings of the home), the meals and everything else is excellent. There has been a marked improvement in the service provided on Sandringham suite.
The care is extremely good and done with careful consideration.
I am satisfied with St. Johns care home in every way. The rooms are comfortable the food is particularly good, your chefs are to be commended and the staff are attentive.
I originally booked two weeks at St John's House in September as my daughter was to be away visiting her daughter and husband. Because I had a bad fall (no fracture) on 23rd August I was unable to stay with my son. After 2 weeks in hospital, I then went to St John's House. Initially, I couldn't raise my left leg and foot so needed help at night time. The staff at St John's were very helpful with all of this and encouraged me with cheerful support. I added on an extra week to increase my independence. My entire experience was excellent, visitors and family enjoyed a welcome and lunches in the lovely restaurant. Obviously, the staff are very well trained. Any delay in continuity while helping because of emergencies was always explained and kept to the minimum. Depending on individual problems. I would certainly recommend the care provided at St John's to those known to me.
Thank you for your lovely comments and feedback. We will ensure that the team at St Johns House receive your review. Very best wishes to you.
I arrived still under the influence of the anaesthetic and not feeling very well following spinal surgery. I didn't seem to recover until a couple of days before leaving. In this strange mental state, it would seem that I was not too happy with one or two things, mainly the tea which lately was perfect. It turned out that my taste buds were impaired due to the anaesthetic! Poor girls, I did apologise. Not until my third day did my name appear on my door and on one night the night staff said they didn't think there was anyone in my room. Anyway, all is forgotten and I hope I might come again if needs be. Thank you for my care from such happy staff.
My father and all members of the family have been impressed by the high standard of care at St John's House. The physical environment combines the impression of a hotel with the comfort of home. The administrative and support staff have been welcoming. Thoughtful and efficient. An emphasis is placed on respect for privacy, dignity and choice while offering encouragement to maintain physical and cognitive activities. The standard of personal care and monitoring of health concerns has been excellent. The exceptional skill and kindness of individual care staff have convinced our father to choose to make his stay permanent.
Thank you for your kind comments and feedback. We strive to be the best care home in the region and will continue to offer the high standard of quality care as well as hospitality possible to all our residents. Your comments will be passed onto the team at St Johns House.
I find the staff very helpful. I would be very happy to come back here if it was necessary. I like the fact that family and friends can come and sit in the big common room and see the world go by.
This care home is like no other, I would describe it more as a hotel with care/support staff. Going into residential care is a daunting task for anyone. However, this has not been the case here. My mother has settled in so well and is so appreciative of all the support, care and attention she receives. For me as her daughter, I don't need to worry at all. I don't have to think is she being treated well because I know she is.
Thank you so much for your praise and kind words. We will ensure that our team receive your wonderful feedback.
The surroundings, facilities, services, activities, food etc were all excellent. More importantly, the staff were excellent and truly cared which gives peace of mind to family and friends. I would have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending St John's House as a care provider.
The staff are providing the highest level of care to my mother who has a progressive degenerative condition.
I am reassured knowing my mother is being cared for and treated with respect and dignity.
My mum stayed in St John's for respite care for just under 2 weeks. The place is amazing and the staff are truly caring and professional. The home although new is kept to a high standard. It is like a 5* hotel, the rooms are bright and decorated to a high standard. The staff make everyone welcome no matter whether you are visiting or you have made it your home. They are all so kind and understanding. I would highly recommend St John's to anyone who is in need of respite or a permanent home. Thank you to everyone who took care of my mum.
The care my parents receive at St John's is excellent. It is such a relief to have found such a home-from-home for my mum and dad. I feel completely confident in the wonderful team at St John's, who are kind, skilful, pro-active, and very helpful and supportive towards me too. St Johns is part of a family business and it shows. I can't recommend it highly enough.
Thank you for such kind words. We are passionate at St Johns House in delivering outstanding care and support to all our residents and families and feedback such as yours really confirms to us that we are getting this right.
My nanny came to St. John’s House and is a very difficult lady. St. John’s staff have been amazing with her. At her old care home, there were many issues. Since being at St. John’s in a short space of time we’ve noticed a huge difference in my nanny. She’s much happier, alert and it’s lovely to see. A huge thank you to all the carers who go above and beyond. The staff at St. John’s are very happy caring polite and helpful. Thank you for everything you do, it is greatly appreciated by us all and it's lovely to see how much happier nanny is.
Since moving my mother-in-law to St John’s House I have noticed a vast improvement in her general well being. She looks happy and comfortable. She loves all the staff on the dementia unit who are so kind and patient with her. Her needs are complex but with continuous support from staff, she is considerably calmer and overall much happier. I would happily recommend St John’s House, the care team and the beautiful surroundings to any elderly person needing care. Well done to you all.
My grandmother was so sad to be leaving her home at 93 years old understandably but she soon settled into St Johns.
The staff are amazing and my nanny loved them all. The manager has a marvellous team, not only did they treat my nanny well but I felt part of the big family. Unfortunately, my nanny passed away September 17th not only do I miss my nanny terribly but I miss seeing the girls for a coffee and chat but I know if I went in at anytime I would be welcomed.
My mother has suffered from dementia for around 7 years, she had been placed in 2 previous care homes and we had to raise many issues with the local authorities. The first was shut down and the second was found to have very serious issues that needed to be addressed. Thankfully we discovered St Johns House and I can now rest easy knowing she is well and truly cared for. I have lost count of the homes we viewed for suitability and most fell well below our expectations. This is by far the nicest care home I have seen. The staff are all top of the class, caring, professional and go the extra mile needed and it is comforting to know that your loved ones are in safe hands. The facilities are amazing as is the standard of food. It is extremely clean and you can see straight away that a great amount of thought has gone into the development. I cannot praise all the team enough at every level. The only thing I can really add is a massive thank you to everyone involved.
We are very pleased to learn that St John's House and all the staff have been able to support your mother and you with her care. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and will be shared with the team at St John's House. Thank you very much.
Also, the staff forgot to give me his pills before we left on the Monday and I had to wait until the Thursday before I received them and then it was just because I had telephoned and asked what had happened to them. They had been 'overlooked'.
We are really sorry to hear that your experience of St John's House did not meet your expectations. We pride ourselves in being very responsive to feedback received from our residents and their relatives. We are reviewing what has happened and implementing improvements in order to enhance the experience of any future residents. Thank you very much for your valued feedback.
The care staff are very caring not only to the residents but to the whole family and friends. We couldn't wish for better caring for my sister, the staff always welcome us when we visit and we feel very welcome, not someone they just have to put up with.
We moved my mum to St John's after poor care at her previous care home. Since being at St John's my mum is so much happier. The staff are patient and very caring and attentive. The dementia care is second to none and in my own words, I would say outstanding.
Thank you for your kind words. It is a pleasure to have your Mum with us.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 27 May 2023Outstanding
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- SafeGood
- Well-ledOutstanding
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.
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Awards / Recognitions (9)
- 07 Dec 2023Recipient: St John's House
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Meet the Team (1)

My name is Emma Bayne and I am proud to be the General Manager at St John's House. I have worked within the Care Sector for over 20 years and held various roles in a managerial and operational capacity. I am passionate about respecting individuality by supporting people with truly person centred care whilst ensuring that a quality of life is also provided. The award winning team at St John's House certainly goes the extra mile to ensure that our hotel style environment has services to match.
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