Barchester Paternoster House Care Home

Paternoster Hill, Waltham Abbey EN9 3JY
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9.9 97 Reviews
  • Barchester Paternoster House Care Home, Waltham Abbey
Paternoster House makes the most of extensive grounds and a versatile interior to provide top quality nursing and residential care, with professionals available round-the-clock and skilled in care and support for older individuals.

A committed team works hard to ensure that all provision is tailored to the individual, while allowing them to make the most of a relaxed and homely atmosphere.

All staff are carefully chosen and well-qualified to achieve the best standards, with the company philosophy focusing on an attentive service that also supports an active lifestyle. Personal interests are encouraged and there is much to enjoy within the life of the home.

The aim is to meet all residents’ needs over the long-term, living up to a reputation for quality that Barchester homes have earned.

Care Provided by Barchester Paternoster House Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • No Medical Intervention
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 94 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Cancer Care
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Corina Popescu (General Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 50+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (94)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2023

Funding & Fees Guide for Barchester Paternoster House Care 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 from £1,300
  • This Weekly Fee rate is an indication only of a typical standard fee rate for a resident living in a standard, comfortable room. A final Weekly Fee rate will be confirmed once we have carried out a pre-admission needs assessment. For nursing care, Weekly Fee rate will be dependent on personal needs.


  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Barchester Paternoster House Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • Close to Local shops
  • 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
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

Barchester Paternoster House Care Home Reviews (97)

Total of 97, showing 41-60
9.9

Barchester Paternoster House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.884) out of 10, based on 29 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Barchester Paternoster House Care Home has 97 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

A lovely care home they really look after you always care for the people and nothing is too much trouble. 100% and more would recommend this care home they take them out on outings and look after them well.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Joined for an afternoon with a singer. Staff were fantastic, and amazing to see residents enjoying themselves singing/dancing. Staff very friendly and helpful. Thank you.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have found this very lovely, clean and staff so friendly; they have been so kind to my auntie.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are really nice and helpful. The building is spotlessly clean and comfortable. My aunt seems really happy.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Mum is calm and settled, happy in her new home. I'm very impressed with the caregiving team. My visits to the home have always been good. Many thanks to all for keeping Mum safe and well.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are all so happy Mum is so well cared for in Paternoster. The staff are wonderful, caring people. It is wonderful to know that Mum is safe, happy and so well looked after. We are so very happy and grateful to all the staff.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We came to Paternoster House to see dad, he looked so happy and well. This is the first time since Christmas, he was bubbly, healthy and happy.
While we were visiting they had a singer who had everybody enjoying and joining in the singing.
Paternoster is an awesome caring place.
Thanks to all the
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent care, very professional. The staff are very approachable and supportive. My uncle settled very well here.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would recommend this home to all. You get a warm welcome when entering.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I find the home very good. The food is brilliant, I find the staff very friendly and caring.
I would recommend this home to anyone who needed extra support.
I have a lovely view from my bedroom which looks out onto the gardens, I often see birds and other wildlife including a muntjac.
I am very
much enjoying my stay here at Paternoster House.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

When I first came here, I was very excited about meeting the residents, carers, staff and the management team as they were very polite and friendly and treated me with a lot of respect, compassion and dignity!
I’m very happy that I had this opportunity to stay at Paternoster House permanently because
they look after you very well, and I feel very safe staying here. I would highly recommend this care home to anyone needing care and support and to anyone who feels vulnerable or has a disability as you would get full care and treatment. This home has treated me like I am part of a forever growing family.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Friendly environment. Caring staff. Comfortable furniture. Wonderful and reassuring to see staff that genuinely care.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been very well looked after more than I could have asked for. Since being at Patnoster I have made new friends and the staff have been lovely. Thank you.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I could never wish for better Angels to be looking after my mum. Beautiful garden area, activities team are absolutely amazing and so friendly.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

One staff member is amazing at her job, very friendly and helpful all the time.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I visited my dad and to see how happy he is in this beautiful care home.
I met the new manager and she is absolutely outstanding nothing was any trouble. You can see how much she cares about all her residents and staff 110% devoted.
I am so glad my dad is in this care home I wouldn’t want him anywhere
else, you know he is getting well looked after.
I have also recommended this care home to a friend and would also recommend to anyone.
This is the care home to be in.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

On my last visit to my friend, I found that the activity staff made me feel very at ease through conversation. To reassure me that my friend's needs were being met and that she was being looked after at a high standard. The staff were very informative and knowledgeable on the care that was being given
to my friend and I can only but praise them for their efforts as my friend was upset upon seeing me. The staff were professional and composed and reassured my friend that she was ok and receiving the best possible care that she needs. I hope if anything comes from this review that the staff receive the praise and recognition they deserve because they truly are an asset to the business and they are already doing a great job with caring for your residents!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband went into Paternoster in June 2020. It was an extremely difficult period emotionally even without Covid. Because of the pandemic, I couldn’t visit the home and had to rely on word of mouth, reviews, reports online. From day one I have been impressed with the care and dedication of all the
staff, the respect given to both my husband and myself. I even had a call from the chef going through my husband’s (who is vegetarian) likes and dislikes. A special shout out to Parklands staff who couldn’t have done more for my husband when he came out of hospital extremely unwell in January. Their genuine care and dedication was and has always been second to none,
The new manager has introduced Zoom calls for relatives providing a welcomed communication channel. Any concerns voiced from my experience have been followed up (waiting area for results of Covid tests before indoor visits etc). Looking forward to getting to know my husband’s Paternoster family more post-Covid.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very clean, good personal care, good health care, listen to concerns. A good management team that involves family members and has made positive changes in a short time. The staff are friendly and caring. Very clean and well-maintained care home.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.884)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.884) out of 10 for Barchester Paternoster House Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 29 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 29 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 4.884 for Barchester Paternoster House Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (305 Excellents x 5) + (25 Goods x 4) + (7 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 337 Ratings = 4.884

  • 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 Barchester Paternoster House Care Home is based on 29 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 94 registered maximum number of service users is 18.8, which has been reached with 29 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: 2 Sep 2021

Overall
Requires improvement

  • Caring

    Good
  • Effective

    Good
  • Responsive

    Good
  • Safe

    Requires improvement
  • Well-led

    Requires improvement

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

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Meet the Team (14)

Corina

Corina Popescu

Job Title: General Manager

Joined: 2024

Hi. My name is Corina and I am General Manager here at Paternoster House.


My team and I take great pride in providing wonderful care to all our residents. I am a qualified General Nurse, I also have a master's degree in Business Administration in Health and Social Care which has given me the knowledge and direction to be effective in my job role.


As the General Manager I lead the team to provide care in a holistic approach to our residents. We involve families in all our decision-making and are always looking for ways to improve. The most important part of my job is to provide meaning to people's lives and understand and nurture them.


I take pride in championing others to be the best they can be in their job role. Working in partnership with residents, families and professionals are my core values.  A whole team approach to individual care is at the heart of Paternoster House and my door is always open.


Please do pop in and have a coffee and a chat with me.


Anu

Anu Kassis

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2017

Hello, my name is Anu and I am the Deputy Manager here at Paternoster House.  I am passionate about working with the elderly and I am focused on providing the best possible care for them. It is wonderful to work with such a wonderful team and in a beautiful home that offers our residents fulfilling lives.


Desislava

Desislava Sokolova

Job Title: Administrator

Joined: 2023

Hello, my name is Desi and I’m the home administrator here at Paternoster House. It is a privilege to be able to provide support and advice to all our wonderful residents, their families and loved ones on the journey into care and throughout their stay within our home. I live local to Waltham Abbey, and in my spare time love to explore its historical buildings and beautiful surrounding countryside.


Janet

Janet Hitimana

Job Title: Clinical Lead

Hello, my name is Janet and I am the Clinical Lead here at Paternoster House. I loved working as a nurse in this home and being able to provide the best care possible for our residents. I am responsible for ensuring the highest standards of nursing care as well as a homely and caring environment for all our residents.


Oana

Oana Cospenda-Luca

Job Title: Head of Unit

Joined: 2020

Hello, my name is Oana and I am Head of Unit within the Parklands Community here at Paternoster House. I ensure that residents are provided with a high standard of care and quality of life. I love Paternoster House and working with the team and residents here.


Folashade

Folashade Ojuade

Job Title: Care Practitioner

Hello, my name is Folashade and I am one of the Care Practitioners here at Paternoster House care home. I really enjoy working here and love giving care and support to all our residents to enrich their lives.


Evan

Evan Sansssy

Job Title: Head Chef

Joined: 2024

Hello my name is Evan and I'm the Head Chef here at Paternoster House.


Cathy

Cathy Knowles

Job Title: Activities Coordinator

Joined: 2024

Hello, my name is Cathy and I'm the activities coordinator for Paternoster House. Living life to the full is my motto, and I wish to instill this in all our residents, whatever your ability there is something new to learn or try. Life is for enrichment and enjoyment.


I look forward to getting to know you and your loved ones. We are always open to new ideas, if you'd like to contact me please call the home or email.


New entertainers are always welcome.


Angela

Angela Hawkins

Job Title: Activities Assistant

Joined: 2016

Hi, my name is Angela, known as Angie, I joined Paternoster House in April 2016 as a care assistant, I have a passion for enriching our residents' lives and being part of the Activities Team means I can help them achieve their dreams, keep them motivated and happy.


Roy

Roy Gill

Job Title: Head of Maintenance

Joined: 2000

Hello, my name is Roy and I've had the pleasure of working here for over 25 years. As Head of Maintenance, I get to work with and support all departments. My main enjoyment comes from helping our wonderful residents, whether that be assisting them with the latest technology or simply putting up a new picture in their room, it gives me time to get to know them better. I love to garden and work with the activities team and our residents on the raised beds and have been known to do a spot of flower arranging!


Lynn

Lynn Brachtvogel

Job Title: Head of Housekeeping

Joined: 2016

Hello, my name is Lynn and I'm the head of housekeeping here at Paternoster House. My role is to lead the team of housekeepers and laundry staff to ensure the home is kept clean to the highest of Barchester standards, and all resident clothing is cleaned to the manufacturer's guidelines.


Lorraine

Lorraine Mayers

Job Title: Administration Assistant

Joined: 2020

Hello, my name is Lorraine and I am part of the administration team here at Paternoster House working on reception. I started working here in 2020 and I greatly enjoy welcoming visitors into the home, it will usually be myself answering the phone or opening the door. I love meeting and chatting with residents and their families.  


Marius

Marius Mogosanu

Job Title: Senior Carer

Joined: 2020

Hello, my name is Marius and I am a Senior Carer here at Paternoster House. I love working here and being able to make a difference in the lives of our residents every day. My aim is to provide a warm and caring environment for all of the residents.


Mohammed

Mohammed Shared

Job Title: Second Chef

Joined: 2024

Hello my name is Mohammed and I'm the Second Chef here at Paternoster House.