St Joseph's Convent Nursing Home

Stafford · ST17 4LG

Care type
Nursing Home
Indicative weekly fees
£1,475–£1,550/week
Inspection rating
GoodRating published Apr 2019
Capacity
49 beds
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What to know before your visit

St Joseph's Convent Nursing Home is listed as a nursing home. The published inspection rating is Good (Apr 2019).

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What stands out

  • Good inspection rating
  • Dementia support
  • Public funding routes appear accepted

What we cannot confirm

  • Dementia and wandering support are listed, but a secure unit is not confirmed. Confirm the environment needed for individual care.
  • Nursing care is listed, but round-the-clock nurse cover is not confirmed. Discuss overnight clinical support.

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Registered provider
St Joseph Care Ltd
Provider group
BRAND Zion Care
Local authority
Staffordshire
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St Joseph's Convent Nursing Home Inspection Rating & History

The published overall inspection rating is Good. Review the dates and any findings below; a data review is not a new inspection.

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Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Requires improvement
Well-Led
Good
Inspection record date
Inspection record review · Jul 2023

Routine inspection: Jan 2019

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Registered Manager
Julie Atkinson
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Published care capabilities

Listed support includes dementia support, physical disability support, nursing care. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.

  • Dementia support
  • Physical disability support
  • Nursing care
  • Palliative or end-of-life support
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Important limitations

  • Dementia and wandering support are listed, but a secure unit is not confirmed. Confirm the environment needed for individual care.
  • Nursing care is listed, but round-the-clock nurse cover is not confirmed. Discuss overnight clinical support.
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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Nursing Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Dementia
Physical disability
Adults aged 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Vascular Dementia
Lewy Body Dementia
Frontotemporal Dementia
Parkinson's
Stroke
Brain Injury
COPD
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Palliative Care
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Behavioural Support Signals

Trained to help with

Wandering and leaving the building
Aggression or challenging behaviour
Agitation and restlessness
Exit-Seeking

Staffing

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Available information about staffing arrangements. Family descriptions of staff appear in the family experiences section; they are not verified staffing levels.

Round-the-clock nurse cover is not confirmed. Discuss overnight clinical support.
Registered Manager
Julie Atkinson

St Joseph's Convent Nursing Home: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

£1,475–£1,550/week

≈ £6,414 - £6,740 per month (estimate)

Monthly estimate uses an average of 4.348 weeks per month.

You may pay less if council or NHS-funded care applies.

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Council-funded rate — background context

Reference period is unavailable. This is not a current private fee quote or a measure of care quality. Self-funded fees and included services may differ.

Council-rate context (Stafford, nursing with dementia care): £1,280/wk

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How care at this home can be funded

Self-Funding

You pay the full fee directly if assessable capital exceeds £23,250. Between £14,250 and £23,250, tariff income applies.

Local Authority

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NHS Continuing Healthcare

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Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for St Joseph's Convent Nursing Home, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

St Joseph's Convent Nursing Home is a care home with nursing in Stafford, West Midlands, operated by St Joseph Care Ltd since 2015. The home has 49 beds and is an inspection rating of Good. The home specialises in dementia care, including support for Alzheimer's, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia.

Contact & location

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Practical Information

Visitor Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Location & Neighbourhood

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Lichfield Road, Stafford, ST17 4LG

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Nearby Amenities

Bus Stops (500m)
10 stops
Nearest Train Station
800m

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

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Dietary Options

Pureed
Soft Diet
Thickened Fluids
Vegetarian
Fortified
3/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected February 2026)
Food handling:Generally satisfactory
Premises condition:Generally satisfactory
Food safety management:Generally satisfactory
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Facilities & Features

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Accessibility Features

Wheelchair Access
Lift
Stairlift
Hoists
Hospital Beds

Rooms

Ensuite
Single Rooms
Double Rooms
Couples Rooms
Own Furniture
TV in Rooms
Phone in Rooms

Safety & Security

Nurse Call System
Emergency Lighting
Secure Garden
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Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
WiFi
TV Lounge
Chapel
Hairdresser
Parking
Minibus

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Next Steps

Is St Joseph's Convent Nursing Home a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting St Joseph's Convent Nursing Home

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  1. How do you support residents who wander or become distressed in practice?

  2. Who provides overnight clinical cover if needs escalate?

Also ask about everyday care

  1. What actions followed the inspection report, and can you show examples?

  2. What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?

    Ask whether these numbers include agency staff.

  3. How are families updated when needs change?

  4. How often is the care plan reviewed, and who is involved?

  5. May we speak with a current resident family member?

Common Questions About St Joseph's Convent Nursing Home

What does the inspection rating for St Joseph's Convent Nursing Home show?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

Is St Joseph's Convent Nursing Home a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023. Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings and your visit questions. The combined public feedback rating is 4.2 out of 5. No current enforcement actions are recorded. The safest next step is to compare these signals with your visit questions and care needs.

How much does St Joseph's Convent Nursing Home cost per week?

Indicative weekly fees at St Joseph's Convent Nursing Home: £1,475–£1,550/week. Confirm your assessed quote, including care and extras, with the home.

Does St Joseph's Convent Nursing Home accept NHS or local authority funding?

St Joseph's Convent Nursing Home accepts self-funding, local authority funded, and NHS Continuing Healthcare residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines.

Is St Joseph's Convent Nursing Home a nursing home or a residential care home?

St Joseph's Convent Nursing Home is registered as a nursing home. This means the home provides nursing care alongside personal care support. Round-the-clock nurse cover is not confirmed. Discuss overnight clinical support.

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Does St Joseph's Convent Nursing Home provide dementia care?

St Joseph's Convent Nursing Home specialises in dementia care. This includes Alzheimer's disease support. The home is registered for this specialism.

How do we score dementia-specialist homes differently?

We do not treat the phrase 'dementia care' on its own as proof of quality. On RightCareHome, dementia-specialist homes are checked more carefully for dementia-specific fit signals such as whether dementia care is registered, whether secure or wandering support is clearly published, whether nursing cover is available when needs are more complex, and whether inspection or family feedback supports that positioning.

How many beds does St Joseph's Convent Nursing Home have?

St Joseph's Convent Nursing Home has 49 registered beds. The home provides nursing care.

What do care home reviews say about St Joseph's Convent Nursing Home?

Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings and your visit questions. The combined public feedback rating is 4.2 out of 5.

Are St Joseph's Convent Nursing Home's reviews enough to make a decision?

St Joseph's Convent Nursing Home's public feedback assessment is useful, but it should not be the only reason to choose the home. Treat it as one evidence layer, then compare it with the inspection rating, safety and well-led domains, weekly fees, funding fit, and provider-record questions. Reviews are strongest when they confirm the same strengths or concerns that appear in inspection evidence and your visit questions.

Is St Joseph's Convent Nursing Home safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for St Joseph's Convent Nursing Home is "Good". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates St Joseph's Convent Nursing Home?

St Joseph's Convent Nursing Home is operated by ST JOSEPH CARE LTD (Company registration number: 09107498). Ownership type: independent.

Has St Joseph's Convent Nursing Home had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against St Joseph's Convent Nursing Home in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about St Joseph's Convent Nursing Home's provider?

St Joseph's Convent Nursing Home's provider public-record check is: Records reviewed. No material provider-record points to clarify were found in the public records reviewed. The company accounts record is dated 30 December 2024. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask St Joseph's Convent Nursing Home?

Ask St Joseph's Convent Nursing Home how care is kept consistent when staffing or residents' needs change, how families are informed about management changes, and what the contract says about notice periods and deposits. Discuss these points with the manager during your visit and ask for key commitments in writing.

What should I compare before choosing St Joseph's Convent Nursing Home?

Before choosing St Joseph's Convent Nursing Home, compare published inspection overall, Safe, and Well-Led ratings with their inspection history, family review volume and repeated themes, published weekly fees and what is included, funding routes accepted by the home, and the operator’s public company records. Compare these points with other care homes in Stafford to find the best fit for your relative’s care needs, budget and visiting arrangements.

Is St Joseph's Convent Nursing Home's inspection rating improving or declining?

The inspection history suggests St Joseph's Convent Nursing Home's inspection position is improving. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

What is St Joseph's Convent Nursing Home's food hygiene rating?

St Joseph's Convent Nursing Home currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 3 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 19 February 2026.

What questions should I ask when visiting St Joseph's Convent Nursing Home?

When visiting St Joseph's Convent Nursing Home, start by asking the team to ask to see the latest inspection report and what has changed since it, ask how staffing levels work on day and night shifts, ask how families are updated when needs change, and ask who provides overnight clinical cover if nursing needs escalate. These questions help you test whether the public picture on this page still matches day-to-day reality inside the home.

What does our visit checklist include for St Joseph's Convent Nursing Home?

Our visit checklist for St Joseph's Convent Nursing Home starts with the basics families often miss: the latest inspection report, staffing levels across day and night shifts, how the team updates relatives when needs change, and how care plans are reviewed in practice. On RightCareHome, the page-level checklist is then extended with personalised follow-up questions based on the home’s inspection, review, provider-record and practical signals.

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