St James' Park Care Home

Higher Street, Bradpole, Bridport DT6 3EU
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9.8 99 Reviews
  • St James' Park Care Home, Bridport
Offering residential and nursing care, St James' Park Care Home, located in the charming village of Bradpole, near Bridport on the beautiful Jurassic Coast, is a friendly and welcoming care home offering a home-from-home environment.

Each member of the professional team at St James' is on hand to support residents and their loved ones in any way they need. Whether it is the start of your care journey and you're considering your options or if you're looking for more complex care due to changing needs, with a wealth of knowledge and experience they are there to help make the process as simple as possible.

The care team at the home have a real focus on personalised care. Respecting that each resident brings their own history and experience, they work alongside the individual, and their loved ones, to deliver a care plan that they feel comfortable with, addressing both physical and mental wellbeing needs.

Residents are encouraged to lead an active and fulfilled life at St James'. In addition to the range of activities available, the team also promote engagement in the Bradpole community, whether it be taking trips out in the local area or spending time with local community groups.

Inside, you'll find a homely and comfortable environment, where residents can relax and enjoy having everything taken care of. A popular area is the delightful landscaped garden and patio, which is the perfect spot to spend time with friends and family and is happily looked after by some residents. The bright, comfortable bedrooms and living areas are all easily accessible by wheelchair and a range of en-suite rooms are available.

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Care Provided by St James' Park Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 31 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Mihaela Barbulescu (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (31)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: No
    • Last Refurbishment: 2001

Facilities

  • Gardens
  • Smoking not permitted

St James' Park Care Home Reviews (99)

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9.8

St James' Park Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.806) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time St James' Park Care Home has 99 reviews.

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Review from R H (Respite Resident) published on 25 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I enjoyed my stay in St James'. The care and kindness shown to me was excellent from all members.

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Review from A F (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at St James' Park have gone out of their way to welcome my mum and to make her comfortable. She has a lovely room. The home is bright and airy and everyone ensures that all her needs are being met. Mum is settling in well and she looks ten years younger!

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Review from M D (Resident) published on 23 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Being in this care home for nearly three years after various hospitals before, I can honestly say it has been and still is a very happy experience.
All the staff are very pleasant and respond to my bell ringing for attention at a reasonable time.
As regards to cleanliness, to me it's very good indeed,
both the rooms, bed linen, my personal clothes and my personal cleanliness. I look forward to each day, also the chef inspired meals are very good and tasty indeed.

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Review from R H (Son of Resident) published on 23 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Management and staff very good, look after dad's needs very well. Always very helpful and accommodating.

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Review from A D (Resident) published on 16 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been a resident here for just over 12 months and have found the staff very helpful and looked after me very well. The home is well-maintained and kept very clean. The food is well prepared and a good varied menu to choose from. I am very happy here and have no complaints. I have a very nice room
with countryside views and a good internet connection.

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Review from Christabel L (Wife of Resident) published on 16 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot praise St James' Park Care Home high enough. I visit my husband every afternoon and I enjoy talking to other residents. I always look forward to my visits. The manager and staff are always friendly. I just can't, as I say, praise it enough and I am unable to find any complaint whatsoever and
I couldn't wish my husband to be in a better home than this.

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Review from John P (Friend of Resident) published on 25 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very friendly, always welcoming especially the manager. The residents are very well cared for.

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Review from R V (Resident) published on 1 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The food is good and the accommodation is clean and comfortable. Work is carried out with happy smiles, care and attention. I am always made to feel cared for and at home. Whatever request I make because of my disabilities and inabilities. Brilliant entertainment from craft work to visiting singers
and TV's are provided. Trips away are possible also, we are all jollied along with keenness to cater for individual interests. My visitors are always welcomed and happy, previous residents come back to visit. The unpleasant caring tasks are carried out with happy patience!

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Review from Tina S (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum appears very happy. Staff are wonderful to her. Always laughing and joking with her, as Mum loves banter. Recently, Mum has been getting up in a chair, which is an amazing achievement. Also, spent time out in the garden. Staff are friendly, and we are made to feel welcome.

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Review from A S (Resident) published on 14 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

St James felt like home immediately. My large room is getting more like home every day, what with sorting my stuff from home, plenty of room to give my favourite bits of old favourites and old friends pieces of furniture and other familiar things such as my radio, lamps, pot plants and pieces of furniture
completed the feeling of home, which is exciting, just what I was hoping for, so many thanks. I can't tell who many of the staff are just wish they wore name tags. Activity ladies do something every afternoon that patients can take part in or not but always something they've put a lot of thought into. As for the food - very good. No complaints at all.

Reply from Julie Caygill, Hospital Liaison Team Administrator at St James' Park Care Home

Dear Audrey, thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review of our beloved home. We are thankful for your fantastic overview, we also take all comments, positive and negative on board and use these to improve our service. We will make sure that all colleagues working at the home use their name badges when on shift. We hope that you continue enjoying the outstanding care and support our team at St James Park provides you with.


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Review from W F (Son of Resident) published on 16 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can’t begin to explain the comfort I get from my mum being cared for at St James Park. I live four hours away so knowing she is getting the best care from loving and attentive staff reassures me greatly. They all go above and beyond for the residents and I’m so pleased my brother managed to secure
a room. I thank them all so much for the love and care whilst Mum waits for her wings. Can't recommend this home enough - thank you.

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Review from Susan I (Wife of Resident) published on 16 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Though my husband only had a short time to live, when he arrived at the home, he was welcomed in with sincere warmth and every effort was made to engage with him and to make him as comfortable as possible. As his condition rapidly deteriorated, was treated with great dignity and care. The staff were
very kind and supportive with our family and me.
When he died, the level of compassion and empathy, we received was truly wonderful. We will be eternally grateful to the lovely manager and her wonderful staff. Many thanks.

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Review from Edward H (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 28 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been associated with St James' Park Care Home for almost a decade. My mother-in-law was a resident in 2016 and our father-in-law since 2020. We are very pleased with the cleanliness of the facility, the professionalism of the staff and communication with us as we live abroad.
Overall we would
rate the home as excellent.

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Review from S H (Wife of Resident) published on 26 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff were excellent, caring and courteous to my husband and to myself and my family when visiting.

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Review from C F (Son of Resident) published on 25 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Can't praus this home highly enough for the care provided for my mum at the end of her life. I don't know how they manage to recruit such amazing staff! Every single one is every role was compassionate and kind, over and above any I have experienced before.
I will be forever grateful that I found
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Review from E H (Wife of Resident) published on 20 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband was treated with kindness and consideration throughout his stay with you. He is not an easy man in new situations but was given every care from all the staff. His room was warm and comfortable and we are all very grateful for the attention he received.

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Review from D K (Brother of Resident) published on 15 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Due to the distance I live away, I don't get to see my sister very often so it is very reassuring to always find her looking well and in good spirits when I visit, the staff are always helpful if rather limited in number on occasions. Overall, the management, staff and facilities are more than I had
ever expected of a care home.

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Review from Wendy B (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely welcome on arrival. Always looks very clean and tidy. Mum is very happy here and well looked after. All the staff are very friendly and helpful. A very calm and quiet environment. Staff work well as a team and very well-organised. Lovely manager and staff. Highly recommended.

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Review from M Z (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are so grateful for the wonderful support everyone at St James' gave to our mum in the last year of her life. All the staff were kind, positive and friendly. They gave so much time to us, helping us through a very difficult period. Many, many thanks.

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Review from J D (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum is so happy and is a different person. Got my mum back thanks to all your lovely staff.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.806)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.806) out of 10 for St James' Park Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 24 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 23 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 4.806 for St James' Park Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (242 Excellents x 5) + (32 Goods x 4) + (8 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) + (1 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 284 Ratings = 4.806

  • 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 James' Park Care Home is based on 23 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 31 registered maximum number of service users is 6.2, which has been reached with 23 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: 21 Nov 2024

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  • Effective

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  • Responsive

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  • 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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Mihaela

Mihaela Barbulescu

Job Title: Home Manager

Introducing Mihaela Barbulescu
Home Manager at St James’ Park, Bridport


What does ‘kindness’ mean to you?


“Kindness means sharing, caring, and treating people the same.”


As a Registered Nurse, Mihaela has gained a wealth of experience in providing care and nursing support to elderly people, to enrich their lives. She is a knowledgeable and dedicated leader who is passionate about delivering the highest standards in care and quality of life for Residents.


Mihaela closely shares HC-One’s vision in aiming to provide the kindest care for each and every Resident. She extends this caring approach to her Colleagues and works closely with them to deliver care and support to Residents in a way that they gain the most benefit, in a warm and welcoming home.


When asked what she enjoys most about her role, Mihaela remarked:


“Being a manager is an incredible, eye-opening experience that will teach you so many things. My secret recipe is love. I love my Residents and my Colleagues. Everyone has good qualities that, if appreciated, will grow. I like taking the time to discover these daily.”


Mihaela describes her proudest achievement was when she got her nurse registration. She loves being a nurse, looking after people and giving them comfort.


Outside of work Mihaela enjoys travelling and learning about new cultures. She also spends a lot of time with her family, including her son.


If you would like to find out more about St James’ Park, Mihaela would be delighted to have an informal discussion with you to answer any questions and provide further information.


Frequently Asked Questions about St James' Park Care Home

What types of Care is St James' Park Care Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Respite Care & Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does St James' Park Care Home provide?

Palliative Care, Convalescent Care & Own GP if required are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does St James' Park Care Home have?

There are 31 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at St James' Park Care Home?

Smoking not permitted & Gardens are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is St James' Park Care Home to the centre of Bridport?

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