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With over 30 years’ experience in designing and building care homes, Excelcare has a wealth of knowledge when creating a home from home. As a purpose-built care home, which first opened its doors...
Care Provided by Excelcare St Fillans Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 71 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
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public 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 nursing costs include costs for Funded Nursing Care (FNC) which will be refunded if it is granted by Essex Continuing Health Care. FNC is currently £235.88. Fee may increase with complex cases.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Excelcare St Fillans Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Excelcare St Fillans Care Home 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)
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
- Excelcare
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Anumol Thomas(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (71)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (71)
Parking
- There is parking to the front and rear of the home.
Excelcare St Fillans Care Home Reviews (91)
Excelcare St Fillans Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.895) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Excelcare St Fillans Care Home has 91 reviews.
My dad is currently in St Fillans and so far we as a family couldn’t be happier. The whole team is lovely and the communication has always been nothing but fantastic. We love seeing pictures of him and the other residents on Facebook.
Staff are always friendly, reception staff are always welcoming.
Communication is good, and we love the FaceBook page.
I love the display that is on show that the residents have helped to create.
A friend of mine is staying at St Fillan, and the care she is given is outstanding. The staff are always friendly, and always greet you with a smile. There is always something going on, and the activities are second to none. All staff day and nights are always willing to go the extra mile. If I have any questions, there is always someone to give me a reply
Staff are very positive, friendly and caring towards there residents. The management team are amazing and very helpful. The home is very clean and tidy. I would definitely recommend this home to others.
Beautiful well presented home. Happy friendly staff. Always greeted with a smile. Fantastic care given. Very strict with covid screening on arrival which is comforting to see everything in place as it should be.
What an excellent care home the staff are so friendly and caring. The assistant manager and manager are both very friendly and welcoming. The home is clean and warm. I would definitely recommend this care home.
The entire team of St Fillans Care home are amazing. We don't think we could have done better for Mum. I cannot thank them enough for the continuous care they give our mum and the family. Thank you all so much.
I couldn’t be happier with the care that my dad receives. I can sleep easy at night knowing that he is safe and well looked after. They always go above and beyond to make us as a family feel part of his care still.
My grandad move to St Fillans from another home and we are all so happy with the care that he has been receiving. Even through COVID we have managed to see him through window visits. We have attended a few outdoor activities that were amazing and was so lovely to see a smile on my grandad's face. We would like to thank everyone at St Fillans for all the support they give to my grandad and our family. If you are thinking about moving a loved one to a care home, I would highly recommend that you come and take at St Fillans and see the difference they make.
What a blessing that my friend of 40 years is being cared for in this wonderful home. During these unprecedented times, St Fillans Care Home has kept my friend strong and well. When I have my video-calls, I am delighted to see her looking better than ever. The carers are warm, kind and treat each resident as an individual. The home itself is beautiful with luxurious facilities, beautiful rooms and a peaceful garden area where at present holds the social distance visits. On top of that, the home is run by an excellent manager, who goes above and beyond to make sure that the residents are safe and well cared for. As with many families, it has been a challenging few months. However, we really appreciate that the staff have been kind and patient with accommodating our regular FaceTime calls. The staff who answer the phone are very friendly. As I say, the carers themselves are dynamic and excellent. I feel confident they will keep my friend strong until we can go back to normal. Keep up the good work.
I visit my friend at St Fillans weekly, he has been there only a couple of months. The home have done amazingly during the current pandemic and I feel greatly reassured that he is happy. Staff have supported garden visits and have always been more than accommodating with any questions I have. He is always immaculately presented which gives a great sense of security. Fab place, highly recommended!
Better system for finding missing clothing.
My father is in another, more expensive, care home where the environment and care standards are not as good as St Fillians. Mother feels like she's in a good hotel and has settled in well. They cope kindly with her dementia and physical incapabilities. This gives my sister and me confidence. They have also facilitated us having family birthday parties in a small reception room. This is so appreciated.
Thank you for your kind review, it is comforting to know that you feel your Mother is well cared for and you are happy with the service we provide at St Fillans Care home. We are glad that you have made use of our private dining room so that you can celebrate family birthdays, please let us know if you would like to use this facility in the future.
Residents are very well taken care of but activities are limited and there is no individual stimulation.
Thank you for your positive review, I am sorry that you do not feel there is enough stimulation for your mother on a 1.1 basis perhaps next time you visit you could ask to meet with the lifestyles co-ordinator so they can discuss this with you in more detail and arrange for your mother to receive some additional 1.1 activity.
Couldn’t have asked for a better care home to look after my mum. She only spent about 4 months in there but was very happy and looked after well.
The care home, on the whole, looks nice and clean, but the cost are extortionate. The staff I have dealt with to date seem very good.
On the whole, we have been very pleased with the home. Sometimes, the communication could be better on handovers between staff. The ordering of prescriptions could be made easier if a chemist more local to the home was used, as the chemist is not easy to access and new medications can take up to a week to get, which is not really good enough. However, all staff appear to treat residents and relatives with kindness and dignity.
We cannot fault the care given to our Mum by all the staff. As well as the care given, we have also been supported.
Thank you for reviewing St Fillans Care Home, we are pleased you are happy with the care provided by the staff and they are extending that support to you and other members of the family. If we can be of any further support to you all, please let us know.
I am very pleased with the care my husband has received at the home. He is happy and has settled in well. He is treated with respect.
Thank you for your positive review we are pleased that you are happy with the care of your husband, thank you for allowing us to care for him.
Very pleased with the care for my mother so far. There is a good atmosphere in the home and staff are positive and caring.
Thank you for your review, its good to know that you are pleased with the care of your mother, its an honour to be able to look after her.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 08 November 2022Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (9) & Events (0)
- 08 Jul 2026
It makes me deeply sad when people default to the stereotype that care homes are lonely, bleak or institutional places. Too often, care homes are spoken about as a last...
- 06 Jan 2026
Members of the Excelcare family welcomed the New Year by sharing their favourite memories from 2025 and their hopes for the year ahead. Taking time to reflect on the past...
- 02 Jul 2025
At Excelcare, we believe in celebrating love, identity, and inclusion, and this Pride Month was one to remember! Throughout June, our care homes came alive with colour, laughter, music, and...
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Meet the Team (1)

Anumol comes with more than a decade of nursing and management experience in both the public and private sectors. Anu is also known for a passion for enriching the lives of the people living at St Fillans Care Home and their loved ones and is full of enthusiasm and ideas. She is a passionate listener and puts her head and heart into everything she does. Anu was the winner of a proud Nurse of the Year award and is a career and technology enthusiast too.
Out of work, Anu is a mum of three and her interests include reading and trying interior decoration in her own home.
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