St Catherines View

212 Stanmore Lane, Winchester SO22 4BL
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  • St Catherines View, Winchester
St Catherines View is a unique dementia care home, having been specially designed to suit the care needs of residents with conditions like Alzheimer's disease.

Residents enjoy companionship and can join in with singing, music, exercise and arts and crafts sessions. There is the opportunity for gentle gardening activities in the summer sunshine, and there is a busy pen pal scheme.
The home is registered for nursing care and staffed by dedicated nurses and health care professionals with extensive experience in caring for age-related conditions and fully trained in infection control.

The home's interior is made up of five small house groups that allow specialist nurses to achieve high standards of dementia care, through personalised packages and in surroundings that are beneficial to those living with memory loss.

Experience the warmth and care of this friendly, relaxing care home whilst making new friends.

St Catherines View is registered with the Care Quality Commission to welcome up to fifty-six residents and has its own landscaped gardens.

The home has a cafe, with doors out onto the gardens, where tea, coffee and cake are enjoyed by residents and visitors alike.

Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 57 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Smoking not permitted
  • 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
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1800

These prices are only a guideline, please contact St Catherines View to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Vanda Baker (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2012

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (57)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (57)

Visiting

  • At St Catherines View, there are no specific visiting hours, all that is asked is that you let the home know you are in the building by signing in on the Ipad in Reception, if outside of Reception hours, just ring the bell and a member of staff will enable your visit.

Parking

  • Parking is available on site at St Catherines View, all visitor parking is clearly marked. When coming to view the home, please get in touch and a space can be saved

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St Catherines View has a Review Score of 10 (9.958) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time St Catherines View has 90 reviews.

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Review from K L (Friend of Resident) published on 21 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My friend has been with you since January 2025. Since being here in St Catherines, she has settled so well lots of extra care and support with her specialist needs. The teams have all been wonderful I could name so many however they are all so caring and patient with my friend. The staff member who
manages to get her showered regularly has been brilliant, my friend responds to her. The activities coordinator gets her engaged with activities. Well done everyone!
Reply from Vanda Baker, Home Manager at St Catherines View

It's wonderful to hear how well your friend has settled at St Catherines, and that the extra care and support are really making a difference. It means a great deal to know that different members of the team are finding ways to connect with her and help her feel comfortable and involved. We'll be sure to share your kind words with the rest of the team here at the home.

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Review from Jeremy O (Husband of Resident) published on 11 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The success of any home is most influenced by the style set by its leader. St Catherines View has a staff team from any backgrounds but without exception follow the standards set by the home manager. My wife has been a resident for over 2 years and despite the limitations of her dementia, she has often
expressed her happiness & contentment with St Catherines. This is a great comfort to me, as her husband. Recently, the companionship leader arranged for her to go sailing which she loved, having sailed with me and her friends over the years.
Reply from Vanda Baker, Home Manager at St Catherines View

It's lovely to hear your kind words about St Catherines View and how our team has supported your wife over the past two years. Knowing she feels happy and content, even with the challenges of dementia, means so much to us. Hearing how much she enjoyed the sailing trip was a joy for the team as well, helping her reconnect with something she's loved for so long is exactly why we do what we do. Thank you again for taking the time to share this.

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Review from J S (Wife of Resident) published on 7 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
On discharge from hospital my husband joined St Catherine's View in December 2024. Our family are very grateful for the care that he received and the support offered to us by all the staff.
Sadly, his time at St Catherine's was shorter than we had hoped, but during his stay we felt that he was in safe
and sympathetic hands and all the staff could not have been more helpful.
Reply from Vanda Baker, Home Manager at St Catherines View

Thank you for your kind words. We're so sorry for your loss and appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Although your husband's time at St Catherine's View was shorter than hoped, we're glad to know you felt he was in safe and caring hands. Your lovely comments mean a great deal to us, and we're glad we could offer support to you and your family during this difficult time.

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Review from Ben J (Son of Resident) published on 19 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My elderly father fell and broke his hip in September and had a spell in hospital. Upon going home, it was clear that he was not going to manage and my brother and I were going abroad simultaneously. The decision was made to move dad into care and St Catherines was incredibly quick to assist with dad's
assessment being completed within 48 hours and his seamless move into his room 48 hours after that. The care and kindness that everyone at St Catherines View showed not just my dad but all of us at a very difficult time was outstanding. The level of care he received was exceptional and we always felt very comfortable that he was being well looked after. I will always be incredibly grateful for everything the team at St Catherines View did for my dad while he was there, you are all wonderful!
Reply from Vanda Baker, Home Manager at St Catherines View

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're so glad we could support your dad and your family during such a difficult time. Helping him settle in quickly, while ensuring he felt comfortable and well cared for, was a priority for us and we hope it brought you some peace of mind. It means so much to hear that you felt reassured by the kindness and dedication of our team. I'll be sure to pass on your kind words to everyone. Thank you once again, and we wish you and your family all the best.

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Review from Bruce M (Son of Resident) published on 1 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff from the receptionist to the carers are always polite, friendly and helpful to my mother and me when I visit. Mum seems very happy and content at the home. I would like to thank all the staff for their work in looking after Mum.
Reply from Vanda Baker, Home Manager at St Catherines View

Thank you for sharing your experience at St Catherine's View. We're so pleased to hear that your mother feels settled and content in our home. Knowing she's happy here means a great deal to us, and your kind words about our team are really appreciated.

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Review from Joanna E (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I looked at several care homes prior to choosing St Catherines View. Immediately I was struck by a sense of family, love and happiness. The staff throughout my mother's time at the home have been professional, loving, caring and considerate. Whenever I dropped in my mum looked happy, well-turned out
and content. In her final days, both I and my brothers were overwhelmed by the warmth of all the staff and the tenderness they showed my mother. I highly recommend St Catherines.
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Review from T D (Son of Resident) published on 29 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother was a resident at St Catherines View dementia care home for 18 months until her recent death.
During that time and especially as her end neared, the care home staff were absolutely wonderful.
They showed her and our family lots of care and compassion and looked after Mum with genuine love
and affection.
We consider ourselves to be very lucky that Mum's last year or so was spent at St Catherines.
Reply from Vanda Baker, Home Manager at St Catherines View

Thank you for your kind comments. It was wonderful to have your mum as part of our community, and we feel privileged to have been a part of her life. It means a lot to us to know that our team at St Catherine's View was able to provide the care and support your mother and family needed, especially during her final days. We are truly sorry for your loss and send our deepest condolences.

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Review from V S (Wife of Resident) published on 28 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband spent an excellent few weeks at St Catherine's View. He was very well looked after by friendly, knowledgeable staff who always cared for him to the utmost of their ability. Excellent food, drink and services. The gardens always looked beautiful. Thank you to everyone for all their help and
support.
Reply from Vanda Baker, Home Manager at St Catherines View

Thank you for your review of St Catherine's View. We are delighted to hear that your husband's stay with us was such a positive experience. Our team works hard to provide the highest level of care and attention, so it's wonderful to hear that you felt he was well looked after. We're also very pleased to hear that you enjoyed our lovely gardens and found our food and services to be excellent. Thank you once again for your kind words.

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Review from Nicholas G (Husband of Resident) published on 29 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very impressed with the level of cleanliness and care and the fact that all staff are totally approachable and eager to please. As my wife has slowly and inevitably deteriorated the care, compassion and kindness have increased. Bedding, clothes and hair are all spotlessly clean and always staff give
gentle reassurance using Christian names.
Reply from Vanda Baker, Home Manager at St Catherines View

Thank you so much for sharing your experiences at St. Catherine's View. We really appreciate your kind words that reflect a whole team approach to the care and support we provide for your wife. Ensuring that our residents are treated with the utmost dignity and respect and that all their care needs are met to the highest standards, is very important to us. From all the team, thank you once again for your kind words.

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Review from Sheena P (Wife of Resident) published on 14 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovey atmosphere, staff is always ready to talk to wife and answer questions. Talks to residents and looks after needs at any point. Excellent meals, good choices.
Reply from Vanda Baker, Home Manager at St Catherines View

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback about St Catherine's View. We are delighted to hear that you find the atmosphere lovely and that your husband's needs are being well looked after. Ensuring that loved ones are kept up to date and involved in care is very important to us, so it is reassuring to know that our team has been available to talk and answer any questions you may have. Thank you again for your kind words.

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Review from Heather M (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot thank and congratulate you more, the management, care and teamwork offered by you all at St. Catherines View Care Home in Winchester.
My mother has been a happy resident for 5 years, which naturally includes the dreadful Covid period, a very traumatic time for us all, not least for the staff
and management.
The social outings and in-home events arranged by the excellent activities team are to be applauded. They offer so much pleasure to the residents and it is a great comfort, as a daughter, to know that my dear mum is not just sitting, 'vegetating' and waiting to die.
She recently celebrated her 101st Birthday.
I would very much appreciate it if my sentiments and grateful thanks could be shared with your wonderful team.
Reply from Vanda Baker, Home Manager at St Catherines View

Thank you for taking the time to provide such wonderful feedback about your experiences at St. Catherine's View. It has been a pleasure having your mum as part of our community for the last 5 years, and it has been a privilege to celebrate some amazing milestones with her. Our team is dedicated to creating an engaging and fulfilling environment. It's wonderful to hear that the social outings and in-home events arranged by our activities team have brought so much pleasure to your mum and the other residents. I will be sure to pass on your lovely comments to the team, who will be very happy to hear about how their dedication and hard work is making such an impact on the lives of our residents.

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Review from Andrea S (Wife of Resident) published on 7 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my husband has been in this wonderful home for dedicated dementia care, I have witnessed first-hand how amazing the staff have been. The compassion and kindness shown, the array of activities on hand, the beautiful, sensory gardens, the wide, colourful and clean spaces and the competence and professionalism
of the manager, all contribute to the well-being of the residents. A friendly and welcoming home for friends and family to visit.
Reply from Vanda Baker, Home Manager at St Catherines View

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are very happy to hear that your husband has been well cared for and that our team's compassion and dedication have made an impact. We take great pride in providing a warm and welcoming environment for our residents and their families. Knowing that we have met your expectations and contributed positively to your husband's well-being is wonderful to hear.

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Review from F M (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum is very well looked after at St Catherine's View. All the staff are very attentive and display genuine care and compassion. It is really reassuring to know she is being exceptionally well cared for and is in expert hands.
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Review from M D (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am eternally grateful that we found St Catherines View for Mum. She has settled happily there, thanks to the efforts of everyone involved. All of the staff (and I really mean everyone) are so caring and kind and I feel totally confident that she is being well looked after. I love the way they all
greet her with warmth, a smile and her name when they see her. They keep in touch with us well and clearly value Mum and her quality of life. The system of smaller home groups within a larger home works really well for Mum, giving her a safe, manageable space within the wider community. The gardens are beautiful, well kept and provide wonderful stimulation for people with dementia. It has been really helpful to be able to visit at any time and the staff are always helpful and accommodating.
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Review from Jayne S (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother had been in St. Catherines View for four and a half years, where her care had been kind and caring. Her developing health issues from April were managed in a way we would all want for our elderly relatives. But, the care in my mother's last few days was beyond everything we could have wished
for. The kindness and constant attention helped me too and, in fact, in the end all was calm and all was easy. Thank you.
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Review from Martin E (Son of Resident) published on 12 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Accommodated in a modern purpose-built complex, St Catherines View offers the best possible environment for the provision of excellent dementia care. Medical care benefits from having nurses onsite 24-7. Liaison with GPs and the hospital is seamless. Food is cooked from scratch onsite. It is first-class.
Full-time activity staff motivate residents and day trips feature. The quality of management and staff alike is unrivalled. From reception staff to nurses, carers and cleaners, they are, without exception, professional, polite and totally trustworthy. A splendid example of teamwork, professional development is encouraged, and staff turnover is low. I cannot recommend St Catherines View highly enough.
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Review from Nigel E (Son of Resident) published on 10 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father was a resident of St Catherines Ciew for over nineteen months. Living only a short walk from the home, I was able to visit him many times and become acquainted with the staff whom I found to be professional, friendly and very caring. The home was well-appointed and comfortable. I believe that
my father could not have spent his final months in a better place. My brother and I were very happy with every aspect of St Catherines View.
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Review from A H (Wife of Resident) published on 5 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wife is very happy in St Catherines View. She is well looked after by her carers, and the staff are always friendly and engaging with her. They are equally helpful and accommodating when the rest of the family visits.
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Review from Neil R (Son of Resident) published on 26 June 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
St Catherines View is a warm, welcoming place from the moment you walk through the front door. There are many staff who are attentive, patient, empathetic and alert to the resident's needs. When Mum has had medical issues, they have quickly noticed and worked with the NHS to resolve them. Everyone has
been so helpful and accommodating from the beginning of the process. We were very reticent about residential care, but bringing Mum to St Catherines View was a great decision.
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Review from M P (Husband of Resident) published on 4 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wife settled very quickly - helped by the staff who always seem to have time for her, however busy they may be. The gardens are lovely with a lot of interest and very well looked after.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.958)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.958) out of 10 for St Catherines View is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 14 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.958 for St Catherines View is calculated as follows: ( (158 Excellents x 5) + (7 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 165 Ratings = 4.958
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for St Catherines View is based on 14 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 57 registered maximum number of service users is 11.4, which has been reached with 14 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 11 Aug 2023

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Outstanding
Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England. View Latest Report

Bed Vacancies

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Meet the Team (2)

Vanda

Vanda Baker

Job Title: Home Manager

Vanda leads the team and is ultimately responsible for every aspect of life in the home, ensuring the highest standards of care and service are delivered. Her door is always open if you have questions or queries.

Stefan

Stefan Zhelyazkov

Job Title: Clinical Lead

Stefan is responsible for leading the team of registered nurses and carers to meet the individual needs of the resident, through the delivery of consistently high levels of clinical care.

Frequently Asked Questions about St Catherines View

What types of Care is St Catherines View registered for?

Older Person Care & Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does St Catherines View have?

There are 57 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at St Catherines View?

Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, 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 & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is St Catherines View to the centre of Winchester?

1.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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