St Dominics Residential Home

London Road, Kelvedon, Colchester CO5 9AP
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9.7 46 Reviews
  • St Dominics Residential Home, Colchester
St Dominics is nestled in the tranquil village of Kelvedon is set in landscaped gardens overlooking mature trees.

The home is easily accessible from the A12 road link and is close to the mainline train station and local bus services. St Dominics is adjacent to the local Catholic Church and near to other dominations. Vel Inn Pub are all within easy walking distance.

Accommodation at St Dominics is provided in 39 single bedrooms, the majority of which have en-suite facilities. Many rooms overlook the landscaped gardens. The first floor rooms are serviced by a passenger lift and stairs in several locations. The home has four bathrooms that are fitted with specialist baths as well as a wet room with shower facilities.

There is a large comfortable lounge and a panoramic conservatory which is used for residents to dine and socialise in. The home has a smaller lounge and another quiet lounge used for residents’ celebrations, meetings, staff training, etc. A hairdressing salon is available for use when not occupied by the hairdresser who comes weekly.

Meals are cooked on the premises using fresh produce much of which is provided by local suppliers. The team of chefs work with the Manager and Proprietor to ensure food is plentiful, cooked to a high standard. Residents are able to choose from a varied menu on a daily basis. Special diets can be catered for.

St Dominics has a good rapport with healthcare professionals supporting the care provided such as District Nurses, GPs Surgery, COPD and Parkinson's Nurses etc and Podiatrists

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Care Provided by St Dominics Residential Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 39 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Cancer Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Epilepsy
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • St Dominics Residential Home Ltd
  • Person in charge
  • Tracy Delannoy (Registered Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • No emergencies
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (39)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (24)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2008
    • Number of floors: 2

Funding & Fees Guide for St Dominics Residential Home

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding

  • Our published prices are provided to give a general idea of how much we charge for care but please contact us for more detailed information.


    All residents joining us with a view to a permanent placement will start on a 4-week trial which is charged at £1450.00 per week. Following this initial period, a permanent placement may mean a reduction in the weekly fee payment depending on the room and dependency.


    Respite stays are offered when, and if, we have availability – minimum respite stay is one week.

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting

  • If you are close family or friends of a current resident, you may have been issued with their personal entry number to access the home. Please still fill in the visitor’s book on entry and exit of the home.


    Otherwise, please ring the bell on the left side of the reception building to alert staff to your presence.


    Please be respectful of residents whilst in the home and gardens, it is their home and residents need to feel independent and safe within the home environment.


  • Parking

  • There is a car park to the front of the property, which you are welcome to use. Further parking is available at the rear of the property which is accessed via The Cloisters.


St Dominics Residential Home Reviews (46)

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9.7

St Dominics Residential Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.650) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time St Dominics Residential Home has 46 reviews.

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Review from Sharon S (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 October 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

When my mother comes in for respite, she is very happy with the care she receives and the staff make her feel welcome.

Reply from Tracy Delannoy, Registered Manager at St Dominics Residential Home

Thank you for taking the time to review our home. It is always a pleasure to welcome your mother back to St Dominics and it is lovely to witness her reconnecting with the staff and residents.


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Review from Paul N (Son of Resident) published on 5 October 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot speak more highly of St Dominics Residential Home. My mother was a resident for more than three years, During that time I obviously made numerous visits and I can say that on each occasion, I was always impressed with the consideration shown by members of staff to all residents.
Although I
know my mum could be "difficult" at times she could not have been shown more care and love during her final few days and was shown dignity and respect by all. Thank you.

Reply from Tracy Delannoy, Registered Manager at St Dominics Residential Home

Thank you for your lovely review. Despite your mother being known locally as ‘the yellow peril’ for her scooter escapades before joining us at St Dominics, we have nothing but joyful memories of her time here.
Thank you for your kind comments, our staff will be touched, but your mother taught us so much from her tenacity, humility and faith that we became better people for having known and cared for her.


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Review from Rex D (Son of Resident) published on 4 October 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother was very well cared for by St Dominics Residential Home for the four years prior to her death. She enjoyed the happy environment of the home and the end of life care and support to her and myself was exceptionally good.

Reply from Tracy Delannoy, Registered Manager at St Dominics Residential Home

Thank you for your review. We have such fond memories of your mother who adored being able to walk around our gardens. We hope you will agree that your mother’s life changed for the better after coming to St Dominics and we feel privileged to have been party to that. Caring for your mother and supporting her family was made easy by your kind and supportive attitude towards the home and staff.


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Review from Jean W (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 October 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum settled very quickly at St Dominics. The caring, friendly, happy atmosphere at the home has proved to us that this is the best place for my mum. We are extremely grateful to the lovely staff for giving us peace of mind, we know that mum is very happy and receiving first class care.

Reply from Tracy Delannoy, Registered Manager at St Dominics Residential Home

Thank you for your lovely touching review. Your mother is a joy to care for and we are pleased that her health is stabilising. We are so pleased that you have found the atmosphere conducive to your mother’s wellbeing and that the care your mother is receiving has put your mind at rest.


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Review from Mary H (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 September 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father is very happy at St Dominics. It really is 'home' to him. Staff are wonderful and so courteous to him and to us when we visit. Food is prepared and cooked on site and is varied and nutritious. I cannot fault anything.
Activity programme is varied, well thought out and fun. Since being at
St Dominics, my father's well-being has improved 100%. I cannot recommend St Dominics more. It is a fantastic care home.

Reply from Tracy Delannoy, Registered Manager at St Dominics Residential Home

What a lovely review. Thank you. We hope this will show our staff, across all departments, that they are appreciated and getting the care right for your dad. Obviously, our primary concern is your dad but meeting family’s expectations is also important to us and we are pleased you have voiced this. We are very excited to share in your dad’s forthcoming birthday celebrations.


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Review from B C (Son of Resident) published on 6 September 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

This is an older, independently owned care home which is run for profit so staffing levels are maintained with this in mind. The room I am familiar with and the home overall is a little dated but is quite adequate and kept in a good state of repair. Everyone I am familiar with, carers, management, office,
kitchen and cleaning staff are all friendly, professional and keen to do their jobs in a caring fashion. I have had lunch at the home several times and the food has always been excellent, comparable with a good restaurant.

Reply from Tracy Delannoy, Registered Manager at St Dominics Residential Home

Thank you for taking the time to review our home. We were a little disheartened to read your initial comment but are pleased to read that overall you are happy with the care provided for your mother. Our staffing levels are based on the dependencies of the residents in our care and we are well above that figure. The proprietors’ primary concern is always with the resident and the business must remain in profit to ensure their ongoing care requirements are met.


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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.650)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.650) out of 10 for St Dominics Residential Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 10 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.650 for St Dominics Residential Home is calculated as follows: ( (78 Excellents x 5) + (42 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 120 Ratings = 4.65

  • b) 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 Dominics Residential Home is based on 10 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 39 registered maximum number of service users is 7.8, which has been reached with 10 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 22 Jan 2019

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Good

  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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