St David's Nursing Home

Ascot Priory, Priory Road, Ascot SL5 8RS
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  • St David's Nursing Home, Ascot
St David's Nursing Home focuses on a service of quality care and personal dignity, overseen by experienced care workers and set in beautiful grounds.

The provider has maintained the site to a high standard, ensuring that older people are able to make the most of their surroundings while living in comfort and security.

St David's boasts a high staff to resident ratio, striving for a pleasant and peaceful atmosphere that contributes to mental wellbeing.

St David's Nursing Home was rated Outstanding in February 2022 by the Care Quality Commission, the highest award available. St David's Nursing Home as maintained this rating ever since.

Care Provided by St David's Nursing Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Eating Disorders
  • Learning Disability
  • Mental Health Condition
  • No Medical Intervention
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Substance Misuse
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 39 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • AIDS/HIV
  • Alcohol Dependence (past or present)
  • Alzheimer's
  • Anorexia/Bulimia/Self Harming
  • Asperger Syndrome
  • Autism/ASD
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Bipolar/Manic Depression
  • Cancer Care
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Down Syndrome
  • Drug Dependence (past or present)
  • Epilepsy
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Korsakoff Syndrome
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Neuropathic
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Profound & Multiple Learning Disabilities
  • Schizophrenia
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Independent Living Training
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Fidelma Tinneny (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • All clients are assessed prior to admission
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (33)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (3)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (16)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (3)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Year Purpose Built: 1862
    • Last Refurbishment: 2022
    • Number of floors: 2

Funding & Fees Guide for St David's Nursing Home

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care £1,650 – £2,000
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,650 – £2,200
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care £1,650 – £3,500
    • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care £1,650 – £3,500
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care £1,650 – £2,200
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,650 – £2,200
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care £1,650 – £3,500
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care £1,650 – £3,500
  • Fees subject to individual assessment


  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact St David's Nursing Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Stairlift
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting
  • Families and friends are welcome to visit at any time


  • Parking
  • Visitor parking available


St David's Nursing Home Reviews (61)

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St David's Nursing Home has a Review Score of 10 (9.972) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time St David's Nursing Home has 61 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

There is something rather special about St David's Nursing Home. From the moment you enter this unique world, you are surrounded by the amazing care and kindness shown by all the staff. Nothing it too much trouble. Every effort was made to provide a family environment for both my Dad and myself.
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cannot thank them enough for the fantastic care given to my Dad.

Reply from David Tanner, Director at St David's Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your review. Your feedback means a great deal to us. I will share your comments with the team. Best regards.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Mother has now been in St David's for a period of 7.5 years. St David's is owned and managed privately, and the owners have a very strong ethos of professionalism, care, and support. This is reflected in ensuring through the selection of staff that this ethos is reflected right across the community.
Many staff have said that St David's has come to feel like their family; indeed, my wife and I now very much feel the same.
Great efforts are undertaken to ensure the residents are entertained, and the owners go out of their way to hold community events for the family and friends of the residents.
The building is old and not purpose-built, but well-developed plans are underway to mitigate this through the new building and extending it.
My wife and I have now had three of our four parents in St David's and would happily recommend it to people's loved ones.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has lived at St David's for more than two years. This interesting old building with its beautiful grounds provides a very comfortable and homely environment for the elderly residents. My mother most enjoys socialising with fellow residents and staff in the cheerful lounge and in the dining
room at mealtimes. The atmosphere is very much that of a family with welcoming and caring staff.

Reply from David Tanner, Director at St David's Nursing Home

Thank you for your kind review. It means a great deal to us. I will make sure the team read your comments. Thank you again.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

St David's is probably the best care home in Berkshire. Set in fabulous grounds, run by a caring family team, and with the friendliest carers you could want. The accommodation is spotless, there are regular activities, and everything is run perfectly.

Reply from David Tanner, Director at St David's Nursing Home

Thank you for the kind review. It means a great deal to us. I will make sure the team have a chance to read your comments. Thank you again.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have sat for hours with my wife mainly in her room almost every day in the twenty months she has been in St David's. The staff all know and greet me cheerily by name whenever they see me, and the hospitality offered to me has been a delight. I have also got to know, often by their first names, many
residents and their visitors. I can and do say with complete conviction that the care and personal respect lavished on my wife in all that time has far, far exceeded anything I might have expected. The owners are regularly in St David's, keeping in friendly contact with visiting relatives and friends and organising and participating in frequent on-site festivities and celebrations. The carers and nurses know well all my wife's little foibles, and treat her with never-failing kindness. Nothing phases or is any trouble at all to them. My wife's room is kept spick and span, plants watered, dead flowers quietly removed, and electric blinds kept in perfect order. A better nursing home is not to be found.

Reply from David Tanner, Director at St David's Nursing Home

Thank you for the kind review. It means a great deal to us. I will make sure the team have a chance to read your comments. Thank you again.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff went over and above for my mother's 90th birthday. Sash, cake flowers and gift on the day and then huge preparations made for her family party. Nothing was too much trouble - even the clearing up afterwards which I felt bad about as small children had been invited! They had decorated the room
beautifully- to such a high standard and every requirement big or small was catered for. Chef made a beautiful cake for the occasion. Everyone was involved!

Reply from David Tanner, Director at St David's Nursing Home

Thank you for the kind review. It means a great deal to us. I will make sure the team have a chance to read your comments. Thank you again.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been at St David's since 2020 and throughout that time the care provided has been exemplary. She has flourished in the home with the attentive care, stimulating activities and loving environment. As her son, the home been a great source of confidence as I know that she is being so well
cared for. It has completely changed my perception of care homes from somewhere to be endured to somewhere that is enjoyed and a source of happiness.

Reply from David Tanner, Director at St David's Nursing Home

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father has been a resident at St David's Nursing Home for a year now! Our whole family have been so impressed with the care he has received. It's a privately owned care home and the owners are visible and have a very active role in managing the home! Their staff retention is amazing and many of the
carers are long-standing members of the team which speaks volumes! The residents really matter! They are treated beautifully and everyone smiles and says hello to residents and family members, whether it's a member of the maintenance team or cleaning crew! Special attention is made to provide favourite meals, fun and engaging activities, outings, family events and they have lots of people come in to provide entertainment! The building and grounds are immaculately maintained. Everyone is so accommodating and the care is second to none! It's a very special place!

Reply from David Tanner, Director at St David's Nursing Home

Thank you for your review. It means a great deal to us. I will make sure your words are shared with the team. Thank you again.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent in every aspect. My mother has been in the home for two years and has been treated with dignity and respect at all times. I have never had reason to complain as the home is immaculate and the staff just amazing.

Reply from David Tanner, Director at St David's Nursing Home

Thank you for your review. It means a great deal to us. I will make sure your words are shared with the team. Thank you again.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My sister-in-law is so well looked after at St David's. There are always plenty of members of staff and they are always very attentive to the needs of the residents. They are also very welcoming when I visit.
I have never had reason to complain and I know that my sister-in-law is very happy which of
course is very important.

Reply from David Tanner, Director at St David's Nursing Home

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

St David's is a highly professional residential home, we have had many years of experience with the care and attention given by the staff to the residents.
The nursing is exceptional and attention to detail is first-class. Every aspect from the food/menu to the rooms and cleaning/maintenance is monitored
and maintained to a high standard.

Reply from David Tanner, Director at St David's Nursing Home

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The attention to residents is always so careful, kind, and constant. We are so fortunate to have this care home in our area. All of the staff have not only complete knowledge about their residents but also about their friends and relations. My review of this care home is an absolutely honest one.

Reply from David Tanner, Director at St David's Nursing Home

Thank you for your review. It means a great deal to us. I will make sure your words are shared with the team. Thank you again.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This was my aunt's care home of choice, having had a personal connection to the Priory dating back to childhood. The staff are wonderful and have given her the most loving and professional care during her many periods of respite here. She came to the home most recently in July for more long-term care
and all of her friends say how happy she is. I can also see that she has settled with good friendships being made and good memories.

Reply from David Tanner, Director at St David's Nursing Home

Thank you for your review. Your kind words mean a great deal to us. I will make sure the team sees your comments.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum has been in St Davids since July 2020. During that time the team have provided brilliant care to my mum. Mum has severe dementia, and she can be very challenging, but this never phases the care team. Mum has interacted with the team during a time when she finds this difficult to do. This is because
of the professional way in which the staff know how to care for someone who is so ill and has great problems in articulating her needs. Our family have been so grateful for the support provided and we would recommend St Davids to any person in need of care or indeed any family who needs to be certain that their loved one is looked after as they would want them to be.

Reply from David Tanner, Director at St David's Nursing Home

Thank you very much for your review. It means a great deal to us. I will make sure the team see your kind words.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our mother has been a resident at St David's for the last two years. There is a lovely family feel, which permits throughout the home, and the warmth and care from the 'caring angels' are exceptional. We feel we can liaise with staff and management both on visits and by phone at any time, which is very
reassuring. Set in the most beautiful grounds, these are utilised very well with all the lovely activities arranged for the residents to enjoy. Grandchildren and family members are always welcome to attend, which has been lovely for Mum. We can highly recommend this beautiful home.

Reply from David Tanner, Director at St David's Nursing Home

Thank you for your review.
It means a great deal to us.
I will pass on your comments to the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I attended the late Queen's Platinum Jubilee party at St David's in June. When we arrived, I was astounded at the effort that everyone had put in to create a street party scene. All the tables were full of food and drink, and everyone was having a great time. Mum was settled and was being well looked
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Mum's birthday was also in June. We visited on the day, and as soon as we arrived, tea and homemade cake were served. We helped to blow the candles out!
The staff always go the extra mile to make people feel special, whether it be a birthday or just organising daily activities.
Mum has been a resident for over five years, and we are so pleased we chose St David's.

Reply from David Tanner, Director at St David's Nursing Home

Thank you for your review.
It means a great deal to us.
I will pass on your comments to the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The last thing my father wanted to do was to go into a care home, but when his Alzheimers advanced so much that I could no longer keep him safe, that decision was made for me. Getting him into St David's, a truly unique home, was the light at the end of the tunnel. He has now been a resident for approaching
three years, and I cannot praise and commend the home highly enough. From the professional and clear leadership, the kindness, patience and compassion shown by all his lovely carers to the tasty, plentiful and appealing meals - he lives like a king. Dad is not the easiest resident, gorgeous and in a good mood, but quite grumpy from time to time, and the girls love him whatever and are amazingly adept at improving his mood without him noticing! Recently their thoughtfulness meant he visited a light aircraft airport (he worked for the airline company for 40 years), and went on a boat trip on the Thames (he lived close to the river for 60 years), and I know he enjoyed the trips enormously. Thank you all so much.

Reply from David Tanner, Director at St David's Nursing Home

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am so grateful to have found St David's; initially 5 years ago for my lovely mum, who simply loved the staff, and they loved her.
I had no hesitation in requesting a place for Dad when he needed it too.
The peaceful setting, cleanliness, carefully prepared tasty food, care, patience and diligence,
the variety of activities that are really planned with our relative's interests and well-being in mind - in every aspect, St David's wins.
I can relax knowing that Dad is surrounded by people who truly care and do an amazing job in an extremely well-run establishment.

Reply from David Tanner, Director at St David's Nursing Home

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From the moment my brother and I identified St David's as a potential home for Mum, we were met with understanding, care and compassion, even before entering the building. Our lovely Mum has advanced dementia and is now on end-of-life care. It is hard to believe that there is anywhere in existence that
would provide Mum with care beyond that, that she is receiving. Mum's dementia has caused her personality to change beyond recognition from the loving person she was, yet the staff at St David's care for her, talk to her and treat her with dignity, and more often than not, leave her room with a kiss. The small touches matter. The staff are exceptional in caring for the residents, meeting their individual needs and creating a home-from-home atmosphere which is so very important. The food is exceptional... nothing is too much trouble. In such difficult circumstances for our family, it continues to be a privilege to be on the receiving end of such professional care.

Reply from David Tanner, Director at St David's Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your review. It means a great deal to us. I will pass on your comments to the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother is extremely well cared for, and I could not wish for a better home.
The staff are very professional, compassionate, kind and caring.
The management and all the staff are always willing to go the extra distance to ensure Mum's comfort, and there is a regular program of well-thought-through
activities for her to join in with.
When visiting we are always made more than welcome and are met with a very homely atmosphere.
This is an outstanding care home in lovely, spacious grounds, and we would be very happy to recommend it to others.

Reply from David Tanner, Director at St David's Nursing Home

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.972)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.972) out of 10 for St David's Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 12 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 4.972 for St David's Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (140 Excellents x 5) + (4 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 144 Ratings = 4.972

  • 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 David's Nursing Home is based on 12 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 12 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: 7 Aug 2019

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Outstanding

  • Caring

    Good
  • Effective

    Outstanding
  • Responsive

    Outstanding
  • Safe

    Good
  • Well-led

    Outstanding

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

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Meet the Team (2)

Fidelma

Fidelma Tinneny

Job Title: Registered Manager

Joined: 1993

Fidelma is a passionate advocate for older people. A qualified nurse, with over 30 years of experience in elderly care, Fidelma leads the team to deliver the highest possible care to the residents at St David's Nursing Home.


Amy

Amy Barker

Job Title: Deputy Registered Manager

Joined: 2007

Amy is the Deputy Registered Manager at St David's Nursing Home. A nurse by background, Amy has over 17 years of experience in elderly care. Amy is dedicated and passionate in ensuring outstanding care is provided to our residents, promoting a positive and efficient work environment, while supporting staff development and training.


Frequently Asked Questions about St David's Nursing Home

What types of Care is St David's Nursing Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Respite Care, Eating Disorders, Learning Disability, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Sensory Impairment, No Medical Intervention & Substance Misuse are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does St David's Nursing Home provide?

Palliative Care, Day Care, Convalescent Care, Physiotherapy, Independent Living Training, Own GP if required & End of Life Care are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does St David's Nursing Home have?

There are 33 Single Rooms and 3 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at St David's Nursing Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), 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 are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is St David's Nursing Home to the centre of Ascot?

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