Serenita ARBD Care Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds34
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Mental health conditions
- Last inspected2018-11-02
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families talk about seeing their relatives genuinely relaxed here, with some describing years of sustained contentment. The regular activities programme keeps residents engaged, from structured daily tasks that maintain important life skills to community outings that bring variety and connection.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement52
- Food quality50
- Healthcare52
- Management & leadership58
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2018-11-02
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the October 2018 inspection. This domain covers training, care planning, nutrition and hydration, and access to healthcare including GP visits and medication management. Dementia is a registered specialism, which implies staff training in dementia care was in place, but the published report contains no detail about training content, coverage or frequency. No information is available about how often care plans are reviewed or whether families are invited to contribute. Food quality and dietary support are not described.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the October 2018 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect and whether your parent is supported to remain as independent as possible. No resident or family quotes are included in the published summary, and no specific inspector observations about staff interactions — how staff greeted residents, responded to distress, or supported personal care — are documented. The Good rating indicates inspectors did not find significant concerns, but the level of detail available is low.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the October 2018 inspection. This domain covers activities and engagement, how well the home responds to individual needs and preferences, and end-of-life care planning. The home's registered specialisms include dementia and mental health conditions, which require tailored, individual-level responsiveness rather than generic group programming. No description of the activities programme, how it is personalised, or how the home supports people who cannot engage in group activities is available in the published report.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the October 2018 inspection. A named registered manager (Mr Milan Mores) and a nominated individual (Mr Christopher David Ridgard) are recorded as in post. This domain covers management culture, governance, staff support and whether the home learns from incidents and complaints. No information about manager tenure, staff turnover, culture or specific governance practices is available in the published report. The July 2023 monitoring review found no evidence requiring reassessment, but this review was desk-based rather than an on-site inspection.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
Serenita provides specialist support for dementia and mental health conditions, caring for adults both under and over 65. The team's approach combines professional understanding of dementia with activities designed to maintain daily living skills. Families report seeing this balance work well in practice, helping residents stay engaged while feeling secure. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Serenita holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, but the inspection is now over six years old and the published report contains very limited detail — meaning the Family Score reflects the rating itself rather than rich, specific evidence of what daily life is like for your parent.
Homes in South West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families talk about seeing their relatives genuinely relaxed here, with some describing years of sustained contentment. The regular activities programme keeps residents engaged, from structured daily tasks that maintain important life skills to community outings that bring variety and connection.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff bring together clinical knowledge about dementia with consistent kindness in their daily approach. Families particularly notice how the team understands the conditions they're managing while maintaining that human touch that makes such a difference in specialist care.
How it sits against good practice
Sometimes the best recommendation is simply knowing your loved one feels settled after years in the same place.
Worth a visit
Serenita, a 34-bed residential home in Weston-super-Mare caring for adults over and under 65 with dementia and mental health conditions, was rated Good across all five inspection domains when last assessed on 11 October 2018. A monitoring review carried out in July 2023 found no evidence requiring the rating to be changed, meaning the Good status remains current. The home has a named registered manager and nominated individual in post, and its dementia and mental health specialisms are formally registered. The most important thing Sarah needs to know is that this report is now over six years old. That is a very long gap, and the published summary contains almost no specific detail — no staff observations, no resident or family quotes, no descriptions of daily life. A Good rating matters, but it cannot tell you what Tuesday afternoon looks like for your mum in 2025. Before making a decision, visit in person at different times of day, ask to see the most recent care plan format, find out how many staff are on overnight, and ask the manager directly what has changed since 2018.
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In Their Own Words
How Serenita ARBD Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where dementia care meets genuine understanding in coastal Weston
Serenita – Your Trusted residential home
When families describe their loved ones as content and comfortable after years at Serenita in Weston Super Mare, it speaks volumes. This care home brings together professional dementia knowledge with the kind of daily rhythms that help residents feel settled. The seafront location adds something special — just five minutes away for those days when a breath of sea air makes all the difference.
Who they care for
Serenita provides specialist support for dementia and mental health conditions, caring for adults both under and over 65.
The team's approach combines professional understanding of dementia with activities designed to maintain daily living skills. Families report seeing this balance work well in practice, helping residents stay engaged while feeling secure.
“Sometimes the best recommendation is simply knowing your loved one feels settled after years in the same place.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Serenita holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, but the inspection is now over six years old and the published report contains very limited detail — meaning the Family Score reflects the rating itself rather than rich, specific evidence of what daily life is like for your parent.
Homes in South West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families talk about seeing their relatives genuinely relaxed here, with some describing years of sustained contentment. The regular activities programme keeps residents engaged, from structured daily tasks that maintain important life skills to community outings that bring variety and connection.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff bring together clinical knowledge about dementia with consistent kindness in their daily approach. Families particularly notice how the team understands the conditions they're managing while maintaining that human touch that makes such a difference in specialist care.
How it sits against good practice
Sometimes the best recommendation is simply knowing your loved one feels settled after years in the same place.
Worth a visit
Serenita, a 34-bed residential home in Weston-super-Mare caring for adults over and under 65 with dementia and mental health conditions, was rated Good across all five inspection domains when last assessed on 11 October 2018. A monitoring review carried out in July 2023 found no evidence requiring the rating to be changed, meaning the Good status remains current. The home has a named registered manager and nominated individual in post, and its dementia and mental health specialisms are formally registered. The most important thing Sarah needs to know is that this report is now over six years old. That is a very long gap, and the published summary contains almost no specific detail — no staff observations, no resident or family quotes, no descriptions of daily life. A Good rating matters, but it cannot tell you what Tuesday afternoon looks like for your mum in 2025. Before making a decision, visit in person at different times of day, ask to see the most recent care plan format, find out how many staff are on overnight, and ask the manager directly what has changed since 2018.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Serenita ARBD Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Serenita ARBD Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where dementia care meets genuine understanding in coastal Weston
Serenita – Your Trusted residential home
When families describe their loved ones as content and comfortable after years at Serenita in Weston Super Mare, it speaks volumes. This care home brings together professional dementia knowledge with the kind of daily rhythms that help residents feel settled. The seafront location adds something special — just five minutes away for those days when a breath of sea air makes all the difference.
Who they care for
Serenita provides specialist support for dementia and mental health conditions, caring for adults both under and over 65.
The team's approach combines professional understanding of dementia with activities designed to maintain daily living skills. Families report seeing this balance work well in practice, helping residents stay engaged while feeling secure.
Management & ethos
Staff bring together clinical knowledge about dementia with consistent kindness in their daily approach. Families particularly notice how the team understands the conditions they're managing while maintaining that human touch that makes such a difference in specialist care.
The home & environment
The home maintains consistently high cleanliness standards, with cleaning staff visibly present throughout the building. That coastal proximity isn't just nice to have — it's become part of life here, with easy walks to the seafront when weather permits. Practical touches like rear parking make visiting straightforward too.
“Sometimes the best recommendation is simply knowing your loved one feels settled after years in the same place.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
