St Benedict's Nursing Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds60
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2019-07-16
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 warmth52
- Compassion & dignity52
- Cleanliness52
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare52
- Management & leadership55
- Resident happiness52
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-07-16
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the March 2021 inspection. No specific detail about care plan content, review frequency, dementia training, GP access arrangements, or food quality is included in the published summary. Dementia is listed as a specialism, which means the home has indicated it has the skills and environment to support people living with dementia, but the inspection text does not describe what that looks like in practice. The Good rating confirms a baseline standard was met at the time of assessment.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the March 2021 inspection. No specific inspector observations of staff interactions, no resident or relative quotes, and no examples of dignity or privacy practices are included in the published summary. The Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied that staff treated people with warmth and respect at the time of assessment, but there is no recorded evidence to illustrate what that looked like on the day.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the March 2021 inspection. No detail about the activities programme, one-to-one engagement, complaint handling, or how the home tailors care to individual preferences is included in the published summary. Dementia and sensory impairment are listed as specialisms, which implies a commitment to adapted, individual approaches, but the inspection text does not describe how this is delivered in practice.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the March 2021 inspection. A registered manager and a nominated individual are both confirmed as in post. No detail about the manager's visibility, staff culture, governance processes, or how the home responds to complaints or incidents is included in the published summary. The July 2023 monitoring review found no evidence to suggest a change in rating was required.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home specializes in dementia care and support for physical disabilities. They also provide care for sensory impairments, adapting their approach for residents with hearing or sight loss. For residents living with dementia, St Benedicts offers specialized nursing support. The team works to maintain daily routines and provide appropriate sensory care as cognitive 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 Benedicts holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, but the published report text contains very little specific detail about day-to-day life. Scores reflect a confirmed Good standard with limited evidence to push them higher.
Homes in South West typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
St Benedicts Nursing Home Limited, at 29 Benedict Street in Glastonbury, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last full assessment in March 2021. A subsequent review in July 2023 found no evidence to change that rating. The home is registered to care for up to 60 people, with specialisms including dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment, and a registered manager is confirmed as in post. The main limitation here is straightforward: the published inspection text provides almost no specific detail about what daily life looks like for your parent. A Good rating is a meaningful baseline, but it was awarded over four years ago, and the published summary tells you very little about food, activities, staffing levels, or how staff actually behave on the floor. Before making a decision, visit in person, ask to see the staffing rota for a recent week (including nights), ask what dementia training staff have completed in the last 12 months, and ask how the home will keep you informed if your parent's health changes.
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In Their Own Words
How St Benedict's Nursing Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Personal care and faith-friendly support in Somerset countryside
Compassionate Care in Glastonbury at St Benedicts Nursing Home Limited
St Benedicts Nursing Home in Glastonbury provides nursing care for older adults, including those living with dementia and physical disabilities. The Somerset location offers specialized support for sensory impairments alongside traditional nursing services. Families considering St Benedicts will want to visit and discuss their loved one's specific needs with the team.
Who they care for
The home specializes in dementia care and support for physical disabilities. They also provide care for sensory impairments, adapting their approach for residents with hearing or sight loss.
For residents living with dementia, St Benedicts offers specialized nursing support. The team works to maintain daily routines and provide appropriate sensory care as cognitive needs change.
“Located in Glastonbury, the home welcomes families to arrange a visit and see how they support residents with complex nursing needs.”
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 Benedicts holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, but the published report text contains very little specific detail about day-to-day life. Scores reflect a confirmed Good standard with limited evidence to push them higher.
Homes in South West typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
St Benedicts Nursing Home Limited, at 29 Benedict Street in Glastonbury, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last full assessment in March 2021. A subsequent review in July 2023 found no evidence to change that rating. The home is registered to care for up to 60 people, with specialisms including dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment, and a registered manager is confirmed as in post. The main limitation here is straightforward: the published inspection text provides almost no specific detail about what daily life looks like for your parent. A Good rating is a meaningful baseline, but it was awarded over four years ago, and the published summary tells you very little about food, activities, staffing levels, or how staff actually behave on the floor. Before making a decision, visit in person, ask to see the staffing rota for a recent week (including nights), ask what dementia training staff have completed in the last 12 months, and ask how the home will keep you informed if your parent's health changes.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how St Benedict's Nursing Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How St Benedict's Nursing Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Personal care and faith-friendly support in Somerset countryside
Compassionate Care in Glastonbury at St Benedicts Nursing Home Limited
St Benedicts Nursing Home in Glastonbury provides nursing care for older adults, including those living with dementia and physical disabilities. The Somerset location offers specialized support for sensory impairments alongside traditional nursing services. Families considering St Benedicts will want to visit and discuss their loved one's specific needs with the team.
Who they care for
The home specializes in dementia care and support for physical disabilities. They also provide care for sensory impairments, adapting their approach for residents with hearing or sight loss.
For residents living with dementia, St Benedicts offers specialized nursing support. The team works to maintain daily routines and provide appropriate sensory care as cognitive needs change.
“Located in Glastonbury, the home welcomes families to arrange a visit and see how they support residents with complex nursing needs.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
