St Peters 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 beds38
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2018-01-11
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare50
- Management & leadership60
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2018-01-11
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The home was rated Good for effectiveness at the February 2021 inspection. No specific detail is provided in the published summary about care plan quality, dementia training content, GP access, or food provision. The July 2023 monitoring review found no evidence of concerns. The home's dementia specialism means effectiveness in this domain should include staff trained in dementia-specific communication and care planning that reflects individual histories, but these areas are not evidenced in the available text.Is this home caring?
The home was rated Good for caring at the February 2021 inspection. The published summary does not include specific inspector observations of staff interactions, resident testimony about how they are treated, or examples of dignity and respect in practice. No quotes from residents or relatives are included in the available text. The absence of specific evidence does not indicate poor practice, but it does mean this domain cannot be assessed beyond the overall rating.Is the home responsive?
The home was rated Good for responsiveness at the February 2021 inspection. The published summary does not include specific detail about the activities programme, how the home supports residents with advanced dementia who cannot join group activities, or how individual preferences shape day-to-day life. No examples of tailored engagement or end-of-life planning are included. The dementia specialism makes the quality and individualisation of activities particularly important for your parent.Is the home well-led?
The home was rated Good for leadership at the February 2021 inspection. A named registered manager is recorded in the registration data. The July 2023 monitoring review found no evidence requiring reassessment. No specific observations about management visibility, staff culture, governance processes, or how the home handles complaints are included in the published summary. The stability of the registered manager in post is a positive indicator but cannot be confirmed from the available information.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home specialises in dementia care for people aged 65 and over. Their focus on supporting older adults with dementia means they're set up to provide the specific care and understanding that comes with this condition. St Peters offers specialised dementia care as part of their core services. This means they're equipped to support residents through the different stages of dementia, providing appropriate care as needs change. 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
St Peters Care Home holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, but the published inspection text contains very little specific detail about day-to-day life. The score reflects the positive overall rating tempered by the absence of concrete observations, quotes, or examples that would allow a higher, more confident assessment.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
St Peters Care Home, on Vicarage Lane in Nottingham, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last full inspection in February 2021. A regulatory review in July 2023 found no evidence to change that rating. The home is registered to care for up to 38 adults over 65, including people living with dementia, and is run by Ruddington Homes Limited with a named registered manager in post. The main uncertainty here is the age and detail of the inspection evidence. The last full inspection took place in early 2021, which means the published findings are now several years old. The report made available contains very little specific detail about staffing levels, activities, food, or how staff interact with residents day to day. A Good rating is a genuine positive, but it tells you the home met the threshold at that time, not what your parent's daily experience would look like today. When you visit, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota, observe how staff speak to residents in corridors and communal areas, and ask the manager directly about dementia training and night staffing numbers.
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In Their Own Words
How St Peters Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Dedicated dementia care for older adults in Nottingham
St Peters Care Home – Your Trusted residential home
St Peters Care Home in Nottingham provides residential care with a focus on supporting people living with dementia. The home specialises in caring for adults over 65, offering dedicated support in the East Midlands region. If you're considering care options for someone with dementia, visiting St Peters could help you understand their approach to specialised care.
Who they care for
The home specialises in dementia care for people aged 65 and over. Their focus on supporting older adults with dementia means they're set up to provide the specific care and understanding that comes with this condition.
St Peters offers specialised dementia care as part of their core services. This means they're equipped to support residents through the different stages of dementia, providing appropriate care as needs change.
“Getting to know a care home properly takes time, and every family's priorities are different.”
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
St Peters Care Home holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, but the published inspection text contains very little specific detail about day-to-day life. The score reflects the positive overall rating tempered by the absence of concrete observations, quotes, or examples that would allow a higher, more confident assessment.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
St Peters Care Home, on Vicarage Lane in Nottingham, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last full inspection in February 2021. A regulatory review in July 2023 found no evidence to change that rating. The home is registered to care for up to 38 adults over 65, including people living with dementia, and is run by Ruddington Homes Limited with a named registered manager in post. The main uncertainty here is the age and detail of the inspection evidence. The last full inspection took place in early 2021, which means the published findings are now several years old. The report made available contains very little specific detail about staffing levels, activities, food, or how staff interact with residents day to day. A Good rating is a genuine positive, but it tells you the home met the threshold at that time, not what your parent's daily experience would look like today. When you visit, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota, observe how staff speak to residents in corridors and communal areas, and ask the manager directly about dementia training and night staffing numbers.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how St Peters Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How St Peters Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Dedicated dementia care for older adults in Nottingham
St Peters Care Home – Your Trusted residential home
St Peters Care Home in Nottingham provides residential care with a focus on supporting people living with dementia. The home specialises in caring for adults over 65, offering dedicated support in the East Midlands region. If you're considering care options for someone with dementia, visiting St Peters could help you understand their approach to specialised care.
Who they care for
The home specialises in dementia care for people aged 65 and over. Their focus on supporting older adults with dementia means they're set up to provide the specific care and understanding that comes with this condition.
St Peters offers specialised dementia care as part of their core services. This means they're equipped to support residents through the different stages of dementia, providing appropriate care as needs change.
“Getting to know a care home properly takes time, and every family's priorities are different.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
