Barchester Dudwell St Mary Care Home

Etchingham Road, Burwash, Etchingham TN19 7BE
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  • Barchester Dudwell St Mary Care Home, Etchingham
With its own extensive grounds, Dudwell St Mary is conveniently situated on the outskirts of Burwash Village, East Sussex, a very short distance from both Etchingham and Heathfield, 15 miles from Tunbridge Wells, 16 miles from Hastings and 19 miles from Eastbourne.

Dudwell St Mary is a stunning home based on the site of a former convent, with historic character and beautiful features and was tastefully renovated in 2019.

They provide first-class care for dementia and Alzheimer's in the Memory Lane community along with 24-hour nursing and residential care in appropriate communities in the beautiful home. Respite breaks are also available in the home with both the needs of residents and their loved ones being well catered for.

This team of highly qualified and attentive staff really focus on the individual needs of residents with a tailored care plan for each person, which includes a personalised lifestyle plan offered through meaningful activity and one-to-one time.

Nothing is too much to ask at Dudwell St Mary and they welcome visitors in at any time to come and meet the general manager and have a look around their home, as well a piece of homemade cake and a drink too!

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Care Provided by Barchester Dudwell St Mary Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 65 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Epilepsy
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Emma Rich-Spice (Senior General Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Assessment will always be completed prior to any move in
    • Ages 55+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (61)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (43)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2022
    • Number of floors: 3

Funding & Fees Guide for Barchester Dudwell St Mary 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 £1,738

  • 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 Dudwell St Mary Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • 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
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting

  • Dudwell St Mary is situated in the heart of 'Kipling' country with large extensive grounds that overlook the Dudwell river valley. Why not arrange a visit to see for yourself, guests are always welcome to visit and to join residents for lunch. The home is situated just one mile from Etchingham station


  • Parking

  • Dudwell St Mary Care Home have own on site parking facilities.


Barchester Dudwell St Mary Care Home Reviews (115)

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Barchester Dudwell St Mary Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.645) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Barchester Dudwell St Mary Care Home has 115 reviews.

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Review from Alison S (Wife of Resident) published on 10 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have nothing but praise for this wonderful care home. The setting is beautiful and the atmosphere inside is warm, welcoming and friendly. Every member of staff I have encountered has been kind, helpful and sensitive. This is very reassuring for me and I have every confidence in the management who
lead the team.
I am extremely grateful to all the staff on Memory Lane for taking good care of my husband but also communicating with me. The activities staff are fantastic and pay close attention to detail when responding to the needs of an individual. They show kindness and humour which is so important to me.
Thank you so much for everything you do, all your hard work and for enabling me to know that my husband is safe in your hands.

Reply from Laurence Thurlow, General Manager at Barchester Dudwell St Mary Care Home

Dear Alison, thank you so much for your very kind words, we appreciate how important peace of mind is when it comes to the care for a loved one and if we have made you feel this way then we are doing our job right. However, this is more than just doing the job right, it's about your loved one becoming part of our family as well and I can assure you your happiness and the care provided for your loved one is paramount to us. We truly appreciate your feedback and I can assure you the team will be made fully aware.


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Review from Joan B (Wife of Resident) published on 3 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband was transferred from the hospital to Dudwell St Mary and was there for the last four weeks of his life. I was kept informed of his condition at all times and the care and attention he received from all the staff were exemplary. I cannot praise them enough and I thank them sincerely.

Reply from Laurence Thurlow, General Manager at Barchester Dudwell St Mary Care Home

Thank you so much for your review, we are pleased that your mother is being well looked after at the home and I will ensure that the care staff are aware of your kind comments. I have also taken on board your comments about laundry and we are working hard to resolve these issues, although the laundering of personal clothes is a difficult area to manage we are making every effort to make a positive impact. Your mother is as special to us as she is to you and it is important that her care reflects that and that you remain assured she is in the right place.


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Review from L S (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

In general, myself and Dad (the resident's husband) are very pleased and happy with Dudwell. Warm welcome by the reception/management team. Majority of staff are friendly and kind towards ourselves and Mum. Sometimes I have noticed not all staff talk to Mum. Most food looks appetizing. Activities I
am unable to comment on as I do not know enough, except that the Jubilee party was very nice and fitting for the residents. Mum enjoyed it. A few niggles, like would be nice if clothes were ironed and hung up in the cupboard to keep them respectable for the niceness of the residents to feel good in their clothes, rather than being ruffled up in the cupboard. Dudwell seems a happy place, even though, very sadly, Mum is not happy in herself having to be there. Dudwell certainly is a nice care home. I would happily recommend it.

Reply from Laurence Thurlow, General Manager at Barchester Dudwell St Mary Care Home

Hello Lisa, thank you for your review and kind words, and we are pleased that you are happy with the standards of care your mother is receiving. Your mother is now an integral part of the home, and we look upon her as a part of our family and caring for her is important to us. We are also pleased that you find dealing with the home administration an equally pleasant process. I have taken note of your comments and will share this with the team, as feedback is critical to us to make the service better for everyone.


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Review from Julie C (Mother of Resident) published on 26 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very caring staff, friendly atmosphere. Stimulating environment, beautiful surroundings. Well furnished and comfortable room.

Reply from Laurence Thurlow, General Manager at Barchester Dudwell St Mary Care Home

Thank you for the very kind review, the team are so pleased that you have found your experience of the home to be positive and I can assure you that we will continue to provide the highest possible care to you and your loved one.


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Review from D E (Niece of Resident) published on 11 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am so impressed with Dudwell St Mary Care Home and am delighted to know my aunt is getting the best care. I would highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a care home for their family member; the team are very caring.

Reply from Laurence Thurlow, General Manager at Barchester Dudwell St Mary Care Home

Thank you so much for your review and your very kind words. It is gratifying for myself and the whole team to know that you are happy with the care being delivered to your aunt.
I endeavour to provide a home away from home and the highest possible care standards and knowing that you as a family member are happy makes us equally happy.


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Review from Helen F (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our Dad initially moved into Dudwell St Mary for a period of respite after a traumatic six months of ill health and prolonged hospital treatment. After his respite time came to an end he decided to become a permanent resident. As a family, we cannot fault the excellent care that our Dad is receiving.
He often remarks on how happy and settled he feels and he certainly looks better than he has for a long time. Nothing is too much trouble for the Dudwell’s staff and we couldn’t have found a nicer place for our Dad to live.

Reply from Laurence Thurlow, General Manager at Barchester Dudwell St Mary Care Home

Thank you so much for the very kind words, my staff and I find it very gratifying to receive feedback from residents and their loved ones and to know that what we are doing makes such a difference. What makes our job so easy is having wonderful residents who are a pleasure to look after and your father certainly falls into that category, he is a real gentleman and quite a character and it is lovely that he has settled in so well.


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Review from J T (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum recently has a hip replacement and needed aftercare, the home could not have done enough for her. Although we could not visit due to covid, through our calls we were delighted to hear from her about how wonderful the home was and she was very happy. The respite gave her confidence when she needed
to go home. Thank you to all the staff you have been amazing.

Reply from Laurence Thurlow, General Manager at Barchester Dudwell St Mary Care Home

Thank you so much for your review and very kind words. We are so pleased that we were able to provide you with the package of care that ideally met your needs and that your experience of the home is so positive. We aim to provide a comprehensive service that is bespoke to the needs of each individual but always providing the homely touches that put the resident and their families at ease. It is so gratifying to know that we fully met your expectations.


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Review from Clare G (Wife of Resident) published on 30 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband has had two respite stays at Dudwell St Marys, one of one week and one of two weeks. I have had other experiences of care homes with my parents and Dudwell St Marys far exceeds those. All of the staff are friendly, caring and efficient. The standard of care is excellent and the facilities
are also excellent. My husband enjoyed his stays, bearing in mind that he was reluctant before he was admitted. I would have no hesitation in using Dudwell St Marys again.

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Review from Beck W (Regular Volunteer) published on 15 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have always found this to be a lovely home in a peaceful and beautiful setting. The home itself is bright, clean and modern and the residents are well looked after by a happy, friendly and most importantly, caring team of staff.

Reply from Laurence Thurlow, General Manager at Barchester Dudwell St Mary Care Home

Thank you so much for your lovely words. It's so nice to know that other professionals coming into the home finds the environment inviting and that is looked after when visiting the premises. Thank you again for the lovely review.


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Review from Ali R (Friend of Resident) published on 13 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great place where nothing appears to be too much trouble. The residents come first, and the staff could not be more accommodating. The location of the home is ideal, with beautiful views over a valley, and the grounds are perfect for the residents to walk and enjoy. There are activities daily, and each
time I have been at the home, there has been a great atmosphere. Can't recommend the home enough.

Reply from Laurence Thurlow, General Manager at Barchester Dudwell St Mary Care Home

Thank you so much for the very kind words in your review. It is gratifying that you have found our service so accomodating and that it meets the needs of the residents we care for. We take great pride in our home and the levels of care we provide, and reviews of this nature are the icing on the cake for the team.


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Review from Fiona M (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Placing a relative in a care facility can be extremely stressful and worrying, especially with the recent pandemic.
My mum has advanced dementia and can no longer manage at home. She has been there for 2 months now and has good and bad days. Nowhere is perfect in my experience but the staff here are
very caring, and I am very happy with the team and the environment. The staff are mostly consistent and therefore have got to know my mum's needs.
When small issues do arise, they do listen and try their best to put them right, and the care is very tailored to the individual.
I have had experience of other homes, and this is much better than any of the others I have tried. I am very happy with the care from the team at Barchester Dudwell St Mary Care Home

Reply from Laurence Thurlow, General Manager at Barchester Dudwell St Mary Care Home

Dear Fiona, having spent some time with your mother following her admission to the home, I can wholeheartedly say she is a delight to know, and the team have well and truly taken her to their hearts. You are correct in your comment about tailoring care to the individual as one size does not fit all, and with someone like your mother, the trick is in taking the time to get to know the individual. We are very pleased that you feel content in the placemen of your mother with us, and I will ensure the team are made aware of your sentiments.


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Review from Carmel K (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot emphasise enough how impressed I have been with this care home. From my first visit to view it for my mother, the manager could not have been more accommodating to my very specific requirements and everything he promised was fulfilled from room requests to furniture changes and all done immediately.
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staff are second to none. Not only in the genuine care they provide which is of the highest standard but also in the professional way they act towards me and one another. It is very clear to see that they are an excellent team and communicate well.
On the second day mum was there, I phoned and said mum had moved into the home the day before and the person who answered immediately said her name and went on to tell me how she was doing. Very reassuring.
The actual accommodation and surroundings are the best I have ever seen.

Reply from Laurence Thurlow, General Manager at Barchester Dudwell St Mary Care Home

Dear Carmel, I can't thank you enough for your lovely words and sentiments. We endeavour to provide a responsive service that is caring and supportive to the residents and their loved ones and it is gratifying that we have met your expectations. I will ensure that the team are made aware of your lovely review and we will continue to work with you in the provision of outstanding care for your mother.


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Review from Ronald L (Resident) published on 6 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very nice room. Hardworking staff. Friendly. Will explore garden soon.

Reply from Laurence Thurlow, General Manager at Barchester Dudwell St Mary Care Home

Dear Ronald
I am sure that every member of the team will support my sentiment when I write that it is a pleasure to have you in the home. We shall endeavour to assist you into the garden, especially now that summer has arrived so that you can enjoy our lovely grounds. Thank you so much for your kind words to the team.


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Review from Joan R (Resident) published on 6 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Peaceful. Nice outlook.
Friendly staff.
Enjoy company and living in home.

Reply from Laurence Thurlow, General Manager at Barchester Dudwell St Mary Care Home

Dear Joan
The pleasure of looking after you is ours and we take a great deal of comfort in knowing that you are happy living with us. It is important to get the right balance of environment for each resident and knowing that we have got it right for you is so gratifying.


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Review from Phoebe A (Resident) published on 6 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Food, no complaints.
Room, good views.
Staff are nice.

Reply from Laurence Thurlow, General Manager at Barchester Dudwell St Mary Care Home

Dear Phoebe
Thank you for your feedback, to know that you are happy an contented gives us, the team enormous pleasure. It is a gift to know that we are succeeding in our purpose to provide you with a home, care, love and a community to be part of.


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Review from Janet M (Resident) published on 6 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I arrived at Barchester Dudwell St Mary's following severe sepsis and have been nursed and cared for extremely well. The nursing and caring staff work as a good team, which makes for a happy and relaxed atmosphere.

Reply from Laurence Thurlow, General Manager at Barchester Dudwell St Mary Care Home

We are so happy that we were able to care for you so well during a time of need and that you feel that the atmosphere in the home is happy and relaxed. This is testament to the ethos that we promote at the home, ensuring that you are at the centre of all we do and that the team cares not only for the residents but each other as well.


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Review from Iain M (Nephew of Resident) published on 6 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All our dealings with the home have been very professional and informative. Our Aunt appears to be very happy here.

Reply from Laurence Thurlow, General Manager at Barchester Dudwell St Mary Care Home

Dear Iain
Thank you very much for your very kind review. It is gratifying to know that your aunt is happy and contented living at the home. We endeavour to provide the best possible environment for our residents and make this a warm and nurturing place to live. Rest assured your aunt is as precious to us and she is to you and your family.


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Review from R S (Brother of Resident) published on 18 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Due to lockdown much of what goes on is not experienced. My sister has been a resident for two months only. However, what I have experienced is very good and I have no complaint. The only point to raise would be the activities to entertain residents? perhaps unable due to the current pandemic restrictions.

Reply from Laurence Thurlow, General Manager at Barchester Dudwell St Mary Care Home

Thank you so much for your review. We will take all comments on board. Our activities coordinators work really hard to entertain our residents. Due to restrictions some have had to happen in smaller groups and may not always be visible on your visit. We will speak to your sister and see if she has anything specific in mind she would like to join in with.


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Review from J B (Friend of Resident) published on 17 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My friend has settled well and the care team have been very responsive to her needs and any challenges presented since admission. I have been kept fully informed regarding her health and care needs and any issues of concern. My queries are followed up promptly. The care team, deputy manager and office
team are friendly and welcoming whether by telephone or face to face. The activities team have worked extremely hard.

Reply from Laurence Thurlow, General Manager at Barchester Dudwell St Mary Care Home

Thank you very much for your kind words.
The team at Dudwell St Mary work very hard to ensure that residents and their families/friends are fully catered for and knowing that we have succeeded is very gratifying.
Rest assured that we are always striving to enhance and improve the experiences in the home and take feedback very seriously.


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Review from K D (Resident) published on 6 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Originally I came to be with my sister who had been a patient in Kings College Hospital. As we needed the house to be underpinned, I came to join my sister due to this and the Covid pandemic. I have been in two different houses and usually despite staff shortages at times I am pleased with my life under
this roof.

Reply from Laurence Thurlow, General Manager at Barchester Dudwell St Mary Care Home

We are so pleased that you are enjoying your time with us at Dudwell St Mary Care Home.
It is so important that we receive feedback from our residents as they are the centre of everything we do.
To make you comfortable, safe and a valued member of our community is our overarching responsibility and knowing that is exactly how you feel is so gratifying.
Please know that you, like every resident at the home are so very important to us the team who care for you.


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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.645)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.645) out of 10 for Barchester Dudwell St Mary Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 22 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 21 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 4.645 for Barchester Dudwell St Mary Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (185 Excellents x 5) + (46 Goods x 4) + (11 Satisfactorys x 3) + (4 Poors x 2) + (2 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 248 Ratings = 4.645

  • 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 Dudwell St Mary Care Home is based on 21 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 65 registered maximum number of service users is 13, which has been reached with 21 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: 28 Sep 2018

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  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

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  • Well-led

    Good

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

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Emma

Emma Rich-Spice

Job Title: Senior General Manager

Joined: 2023

Hi. My name is Emma Rich-Spice and I am the General Manager at Dudwell St Mary.


I trained in mental health and care management and forensics as a degree and have been managing adult nursing and complex care home services now for over 20 years. I bring a deep and caring knowledge of how to ensure the care given to you and your loved ones is at a standard you would expect and more so. My door is always open for a coffee and a chat for all. Care is a huge passion of mine, one of which has led me to the House of Lords to positively champion adult social care and those who live and work within.


For me, kind, caring, personalised and holistic care should be at the heart of everything my team and I will provide for you and we will take the time to get you know you and deliver the best service we can to your wishes to live as independent life as possible.


To be able to make a difference and share a part of your journey with you is something we find humbling and rewarding and cannot wait to meet you when you come to visit us or come into our care.


Oana

Oana Vieru

Job Title: Clinical Deputy Manager

Joined: 2022

My name is Oana and I believe that helping people is part of who I am.


I was originally trained as a nurse in Bucharest, Romania. I arrived in Kent, UK in January 2015 and since then, I have worked as a Registered Nurse in various care settings. As part of my professional journey, I have managed a Residential Home and worked on other projects, all focusing on elderly health and social care.


I have an NVQ L5 in Leadership and Management and a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Social Care. Since 2015, I have worked towards building my career around helping people and I hope to continue doing so for many years to come.


My role at Dudwell St Mary allows me to be part of an amazing team of professionals who make all the efforts to provide the best care services and improve our residents’s life quality.


I am enthusiastic about the role I have, I consider myself kind, approachable, hardworking team orientated and always willing to help others.


Caroline

Caroline Morley

Job Title: Home Administrator

Joined: 2011

Hi, my name is Caroline, and I joined the team here at Dudwell in February 2011. My role as Administrator involves managing payroll, accounts and HR, in addition to the financial and business systems in the home, working closely with the General Manager.


I enjoy meeting residents old and new, along with their loved ones, and building these relationships.


I am supported by two members of the admin team to ensure that we deliver a high standard of work.


Soraia

Soraia Cunha

Job Title: Unit Manager St Mary's

Joined: 2011

Soraia is our wonderful Unit Manager Nurse for our St Mary's nursing unit. Soraia has been with Dudwell for approx. 10 years now and is a well-respected member of our team. She does a fantastic job with the staff rota, and care planning and is a great support role/mentor to our RGNs. Soraia is passionate about all aspects of elderly nursing care and we are grateful to have her working with our team as she brings compassionate care to the forefront.


Linda

Linda Lawes

Job Title: Activities Coordinator

Joined: 2008

My Name is Linda and I am one of the Activities Co-ordinators at Dudwell St. Mary care home.


I joined Dudwell St Mary in April 2008 as a Housekeeping Assistant and later became the Head of Housekeeping. In 2018 I then became an activities coordinator where I brought lots of new and exciting ideas to the role.


I am passionate about my role within the home and aim to bring a smile to all our residents’ faces through different types of activities. My personality is bright and bubbly so aim to share this each day at work.


As I gather the resident's likes and dislikes if you would like to come and chat with me about your family member please contact the home to arrange.


Glenda

Glenda Mills

Job Title: Care Practitioner

Joined: 1995

I have been working at Dudwell St Mary for 23 years and have gained both NVQ level 2 and level 3 in care during this time. I became a team leader two and a half years ago and am now a Care Practitioner. I have two daughters, the youngest of whom works here as well as a Care assistant!


Augustine

Augustine Irabor

Job Title: Senior Carer & Speak Up Champion

Joined: 2020

My name is Augustine and I am a Senior Care Assistant and Speak Up Champion at Dudwell St Mary.


I have been working in the care industry for 3 years. I absolutely love my role and I find fulfilment in caring and assisting the residents.


Since working at Dudwell St Mary, I have received a great amount of training and support. As a Speak Up Champion, I am able to support residents and colleagues to speak up on areas of concern and need for improvement within Dudwell St Mary.


David

David Bexhell

Job Title: Head Of Maintenance and H&S Champion

Joined: 2020

Hello my name is David, I am the Head of Maintenance at Dudwell St Mary. This role is varied and challenging to keep the home environment to the highest standard possible and to ensure that both residents and staff can enjoy their surroundings safely. I started this role in July 2020 after working as the maintenance manager of a holiday park for six years. When I was made redundant I decided to pursue a more rewarding career in the care home sector and I am very happy I did! Previously to this, I have been self-employed as a handyman and I am a fully qualified electrician.