
St Catherines View offers the best possible environment for the provision of excellent dementia careMartin E(Son of Resident/Service User)

All the staff are very attentive and display genuine care and compassion.F M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


St Catherines View offers the best possible environment for the provision of excellent dementia careMartin E(Son of Resident/Service User)

All the staff are very attentive and display genuine care and compassion.F M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


Designed exclusively for people living with dementia, St Catherines View takes a thoughtful household approach to care, creating smaller communities where residents are supported by familiar faces and consistent routines. The result is an environment that feels calm, reassuring and centred on each individual.
Everyday life is shaped around meaningful relationships. Shared kitchens, comfortable lounges and welcoming gardens encourage residents to remain involved in daily life, while carefully designed surroundings support...
Care Provided by St Catherines View
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 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
- 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
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact St Catherines View for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact St Catherines View 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
- Colten Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Vanda Baker(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- 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
- There are no specific visiting hours at St Catherines View; all that is asked is you let the home know you are in the building by signing in on the iPad in Reception. If you are visiting outside of Reception hours, ring the bell and a member of the team will assist you.
Parking
- Parking is available on site at St Catherines View, and all visitor parking is clearly marked. When coming to view the home, please get in touch and a space can be reserved.
St Catherines View Reviews (101)
St Catherines View has a Review Score of 10 (9.955) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time St Catherines View has 101 reviews.
I am consistently impressed by the high standards throughout the home. Staff are attentive, kind, warm and deeply caring. The activities team, led by Laura, are exceptional, offering an impressive range and variety of activities for residents.
I have also provided end-of-life spiritual care for several residents and have been struck by the way staff create a peaceful, safe and dignified environment for families to say their final goodbyes. One particularly moving example was when two members of staff stayed many hours beyond the end of their shift so a resident would not be alone while waiting for family to arrive.
Residents are clearly known and valued as individuals, treated with dignity and respect. I would happily and confidently entrust one of my own relatives to St Catherine's View.
Thank you for your kind feedback. We're always so pleased to welcome you to the home and are pleased you hold St Catherines View in such high regard. We really appreciate your thoughtful words about the team's compassion, dignity and commitment to supporting residents and their families at every stage of their journey.
Your help and support to my family is very much appreciated. Thank you.
Thank you for your kind feedback. We're so pleased to hear our support has been appreciated, and that the team has been able to provide comfort and reassurance to you and your family.
The staff will always greet you, usually by name and make everyone feel very welcome and included in this very special family. Each time the care staff felt that there should be a change in my aunts care, there was always consultation, a phone call, a more formal meeting or a catch up during a visit.
The food on offer looks good and there there is a lot of cake to go with the almost continuous flow of tea and coffee.
The gardens are always full of interest and colour and it has been a joy to watch its many changing colours during the seasons. Sitting in the garden when possible has been very enjoyable.
There are a great variety of activities ranging from outings, craft, gardening and music to name a few. The activities my aunt has joined in with she has really enjoyed.
Thank you for your kind feedback. We're pleased the team at St Catherines View have provided such thoughtful support for your aunt, and that the home's welcoming atmosphere, communication and varied activities continue to bring comfort and reassurance.
It's almost a year since Mum became a resident at St Catherine's View, following a failed placement at another care home who decided they couldn't manage her needs after 2 days. At the time Mum's needs were challenging but St Catherine's looked after her and managed all the difficulties with skill, care, patience. understanding and empathy. Over time with the excellent support and effort from the staff at St Catherine's she has settled and this week we reached a milestone in one aspect of her care. It has been a big relief for the family to have found such a lovely place for Mum to live where we can feel confident she is well looked after, safe and loved. As a dedicated dementia home the understanding of this challenging illness shines through all the staff and there are so many thoughtful, well informed decisions made throughout the home, covering every aspect of the running of St Catherine's. I would wholeheartedly recommend St Catherine's to others.
Thank you for your heartfelt feedback. We're so pleased to hear that over the past year St Catherines View has provided the skill, care and understanding your mum needed, helping her settle and reach important milestones, and that the team's thoughtful, informed approach gives your family such reassurance.
My wife has now been a resident at St Catherine's for about 4 months having moved them from another home in Winchester. The difference in the level of care is so very obvious. Everything about St Catherine's is better. They got to know my wife's needs very quickly and addressed each one with skill and professionalism that impressed me. She is happier, cleaner, medically better and seems to be amongst a new family. We feel she is now the best she can be given her illness.
Thank you for your heartfelt feedback. We're so pleased to hear the positive difference St Catherines View has made, and that your wife feels happier, well cared for and truly part of our supportive and understanding community.
It was very traumatic when the time came for my wife to go into a care home but choosing St Catherine's View was an excellent decision. The staff are brilliant. They are all so caring and friendly whatever their role and it is apparent as soon as you enter reception. The home is very well presented throughout with an up-market feel and it is all kept very clean and tidy. There is a good range of activities every day and efforts are made to tailor these for individual wishes. The home is a pleasant place for visitors. There are plenty of private areas and cafes and two very attractive gardens that are well maintained. I particularly appreciate how dog-friendly it is so our dog is not left out on visiting. My wife greatly enjoys the on-site hairdressing salon which she regularly uses. Overall it gives me great comfort that my wife is safe and secure at St Catherine's View and is in good hands.
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. We're delighted to hear that St Catherines View has provided such a welcoming, well-presented environment where your wife feels safe and cared for, and that the team's warmth, tailored activities and thoughtful amenities bring comfort and reassurance to your family.
The whole operation is first class. I would recommend St Catherines Vew to anyone.
Thank you for your kind feedback. We're delighted to hear your mum continues to receive such exemplary care at St Catherines View, and that the team's attentiveness, atmosphere, and surroundings give you such confidence. Your recommendation means a great deal to us.
Mum has been a resident for over 2 years. It was so important to us that she was in a place that would take the time and have the right staff to really care and provide for her specialist dementia needs. The staff know and understand what she does and doesn't like, and as her dementia progresses are adapting to her changing needs. All the staff are friendly and professional. The whole team work together and do a fantastic job with caring for and entertaining the residents. We have regular updates and reviews of how she is doing, as well as discuss any changes needed to Mum's care with the senior nurses. While it is quite expensive you really get what you pay for, great value for money for the level of care taken. We feel that she is very content there and well looked after. It is purpose built with beautiful gardens providing a friendly and safe environment. We have been really pleased with our choice of care home for Mum and would certainly recommend St Catherine's View.
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. We're so pleased to hear your mum feels content and well supported at St Catherines View, and that the team's understanding, professionalism, and communication continue to give you confidence in her care. Your recommendation means a great deal.
Mum was in the care home for nearly 4 years. Throughout that time, from bringing Mum in, the paperwork, the love and care, attention to detail, the regular check-ins, the monthly updates, the health monitoring, the visiting at a time that suited us... all was handled with compassion and empathy. Vanda Baker is the Manager and the staff are brilliant under her guidance. The facilities are excellent and it really is the staff that make this place. Activities are many and varied with regular supervised trips out. The magazine is brilliant and they make a point of featuring everyone during the year to give the families and friends something to look out for. They really do care. This is the sort of place you wish for to give your loved ones a beautiful place to have their final years. It's not the cheapest place and it is great value for money based on the care taken. I would recommend this Care home to anyone.
Thank you for sharing such lovely feedback. We're honoured to have cared for your mum and to know you felt supported throughout her time with us. Your kind words about the team, leadership, and the care taken to keep families connected mean a great deal to everyone here.
I cannot fault the care that my mother has received on her dementia journey over the 8 1/2 years that she has been in Colten Care Homes. I am so glad that she came to Winchester to live near us, and enjoyed the social life at St Cats. The energy, dedication and patience shown by all the staff without exception is remarkable, and now as she ends her dementia journey I have a sense of calm and peace descending over her and us. Thank you everyone for all you have done and continue to do for those with dementia.
Thank you for sharing such heartfelt feedback. We're honoured to have supported your mother at St Catherines View and to know you feel she has been surrounded by understanding, patience, and care. Your words mean a great deal to the whole team.
Have nothing but praise for the team at St Catherine's View. Mum was admitted in January 2025 due to her advanced dementia. We looked after mum at home until we could no longer cope with her challenging behaviour but the team there do a fantastic job and mum seems quite settled.
She does not join in any activities so I am unable to comment on them.
Thank you for sharing your experience. We know how difficult it can be to make the decision to move a loved one into care, so it's wonderful to hear your mum is settled and that you feel supported by the team. Your kind words mean a great deal to everyone at St Catherines View.
The decision to move dad into a care home to support his late stage dementia was a difficult one, the choice of home however is something we have never regretted. It was important to us for dad to be in a specialist dementia facility where his condition and needs would be understood.
We are so grateful to all the staff at St Catherines View and the exceptional care dad received there. Visiting dad often we could see how well dad was supported and cared for. The nursing and care staff were excellent, extending that kindness to us too.
We understand how important it is for families to feel their loved one is truly understood and cared for, and it's wonderful to know you felt supported and reassured during your dad's time with us at St Catherines View. Your kind words mean a great deal.
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!
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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!
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 11 August 2023Good
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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.
Bed Vacancies
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News (4) & Events (0)
- 09 Jul 2026
More than 35 managers in various roles have participated in Colten Care’s third-level ‘Excel’ Leadership & Management Course in the past 18 months to two years. They include the group’s...
- 18 Feb 2025
A Strictly-style ballroom dance competition supported Colten Care has raised more than £80,000 for a Dorset-based palliative care charity. Forest Holme Hospice’s Strictly Extravaganza, which had headline sponsorship from Colten...
- 18 Feb 2025
Colten Care has trained 32 team members as Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAs) to help colleagues maintain and improve their work-life balance. Colten Care has prioritised the training as part...
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Awards / Recognitions (20)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Colten Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Colten Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Colten Care Ltd
Meet the Team (2)

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 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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