St Vincent'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 beds62
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities
- Last inspected2022-01-13
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 warmth78
- Compassion & dignity80
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare75
- Management & leadership75
- Resident happiness72
What inspectors found
Inspected 2022-01-13 Report published 2022-01-13
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the August 2024 inspection. Inspectors found that care plans contained information about people's individual needs and that the nursing team was managing health needs appropriately. The home holds a dementia specialism and a specialism in physical disabilities, and the Effective rating indicates that staff training was assessed as adequate for the complexity of need. Nutrition and hydration fell within this domain and no concerns were raised. Healthcare access, including the involvement of GPs and other professionals, was found to be satisfactory.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the August 2024 inspection. Inspectors found that staff treated people with kindness and respect and that people's privacy and dignity were upheld. The tone of interactions between staff and the people living at the home was observed to be warm. Staff were found to support people's independence where possible. No concerns about undignified treatment or breaches of privacy were recorded.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the August 2024 inspection. Inspectors found that the home was meeting people's individual needs and responding to their preferences. Activities and engagement fell within this domain and no concerns were raised. The home was assessed as handling complaints appropriately. End-of-life care planning sits within the Responsive domain and the Good rating indicates inspectors found this to be in order, though no specific detail about these plans is published.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the August 2024 inspection. Inspectors found that governance systems were in place and that the management team was overseeing the quality of care effectively. The home had moved from a Requires Improvement rating to Good across all domains, which indicates that the leadership team identified what needed to change and delivered those changes. Incident monitoring and learning systems were assessed as functioning. The nominated individual is named as Mr William Parisutham, and the home is run by St Vincent's Charitable Trust.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team at St Vincent's has particular expertise in dementia care and supporting people with physical disabilities. They provide round-the-clock nursing care for adults over 65, with staff trained to manage the complex health needs that often come with age. For people living with dementia, St Vincent's offers specialised care programmes designed to maintain independence and quality of life. The nursing team understands how to support people through different stages of dementia, creating routines that bring comfort and familiarity. 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 Vincent's Nursing Home scored 74 out of 100, reflecting solid positive evidence across most areas with particular strength in staff kindness and dignity, though several areas lack the specific detail or direct observation needed to score higher with confidence.
Homes in London typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
St Vincent's Nursing Home in Pinner was rated Good at its inspection in August 2024, published in October 2024, with all five domains (Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led) receiving a Good rating. This is a meaningful improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, which indicates the management team has addressed earlier concerns and stabilised the quality of care. Inspectors found that staff treated people with kindness and dignity, that care plans reflected individual needs, and that governance systems were functioning well enough to demonstrate learning from incidents. The main limitation of this report is that the published summary is relatively brief, so many important details for families are simply not recorded. Specific information about night staffing ratios, agency staff reliance, food quality, dementia-specific environment adaptations, and one-to-one engagement for people at more advanced stages is not available in the published findings. On a visit, ask the manager to walk you through the night shift staffing rota and to show you how activities are adapted for people who cannot join group sessions. The improvement from Requires Improvement to Good across all domains is genuinely encouraging, but visiting in person remains the most reliable way to form your own view.
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In Their Own Words
How St Vincent's Nursing Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialised dementia and disability care in peaceful Pinner surroundings
Nursing home in Pinner: True Peace of Mind
When you're looking for nursing care that truly understands complex needs, the right environment makes all the difference. St Vincent's Nursing Home in Pinner provides specialised support for older adults living with dementia and physical disabilities. Set in well-maintained grounds, this established home offers professional nursing care in a welcoming setting.
Who they care for
The team at St Vincent's has particular expertise in dementia care and supporting people with physical disabilities. They provide round-the-clock nursing care for adults over 65, with staff trained to manage the complex health needs that often come with age.
For people living with dementia, St Vincent's offers specialised care programmes designed to maintain independence and quality of life. The nursing team understands how to support people through different stages of dementia, creating routines that bring comfort and familiarity.
“If you'd like to see how St Vincent's could support your loved one, arranging a visit will give you the clearest picture of daily life there.”
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 Vincent's Nursing Home scored 74 out of 100, reflecting solid positive evidence across most areas with particular strength in staff kindness and dignity, though several areas lack the specific detail or direct observation needed to score higher with confidence.
Homes in London typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
St Vincent's Nursing Home in Pinner was rated Good at its inspection in August 2024, published in October 2024, with all five domains (Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led) receiving a Good rating. This is a meaningful improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, which indicates the management team has addressed earlier concerns and stabilised the quality of care. Inspectors found that staff treated people with kindness and dignity, that care plans reflected individual needs, and that governance systems were functioning well enough to demonstrate learning from incidents. The main limitation of this report is that the published summary is relatively brief, so many important details for families are simply not recorded. Specific information about night staffing ratios, agency staff reliance, food quality, dementia-specific environment adaptations, and one-to-one engagement for people at more advanced stages is not available in the published findings. On a visit, ask the manager to walk you through the night shift staffing rota and to show you how activities are adapted for people who cannot join group sessions. The improvement from Requires Improvement to Good across all domains is genuinely encouraging, but visiting in person remains the most reliable way to form your own view.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how St Vincent's Nursing Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How St Vincent's Nursing Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialised dementia and disability care in peaceful Pinner surroundings
Nursing home in Pinner: True Peace of Mind
When you're looking for nursing care that truly understands complex needs, the right environment makes all the difference. St Vincent's Nursing Home in Pinner provides specialised support for older adults living with dementia and physical disabilities. Set in well-maintained grounds, this established home offers professional nursing care in a welcoming setting.
Who they care for
The team at St Vincent's has particular expertise in dementia care and supporting people with physical disabilities. They provide round-the-clock nursing care for adults over 65, with staff trained to manage the complex health needs that often come with age.
For people living with dementia, St Vincent's offers specialised care programmes designed to maintain independence and quality of life. The nursing team understands how to support people through different stages of dementia, creating routines that bring comfort and familiarity.
“If you'd like to see how St Vincent's could support your loved one, arranging a visit will give you the clearest picture of daily life there.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
