St James Care
106-108 Radstock Road, Woolston, Southampton, SO19 2HU
Residential care home · 16 beds · The Society of St James

- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £960
- CQC rating
- Good
- January 2019
- Beds
- 16
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £49,920 a year
For a couple, two places: £1,920 a week
The typical live-in carer near Southampton, set by the carer
The care home costs less for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £565 a week less than two places.
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
About St James Care
St James Care is a residential care home in Southampton, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 16 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and people with mental health needs. It is run by The Society of St James, which operates 2 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2011.
At its latest inspection, published January 2019, the CQC rated St James Care Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
St James Care has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Southampton with a fee on record typically charge about £960 a week for residential care and £1,600 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.
There are 52 registered care homes in Southampton. The nearest to St James Care include Delrose, South Haven Lodge Care Home and Springfield House Care Home, 2 of which have a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Mental health
Registration
- Provider
- The Society of St James
- Registered with CQC
- January 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (January 2019)
- Council area
- Southampton
- Town
- Southampton
- Safe?
- Good
- Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
- Effective?
- Good
- Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
- Caring?
- Good
- Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
- Responsive?
- Outstanding
- Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
- Well-led?
- Good
- Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
St James Care is rated Good overall, with Outstanding responsive care and improved safety arrangements.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
St James Care has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Southampton typically charge about £960 a week for residential care and £1,600 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week, shown on each carer's profile.
Reviews
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Common questions about St James Care
How much does St James Care cost?
St James Care has not published its fees. Care homes in Southampton typically charge about £960 a week for residential care and £1,600 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for St James Care?
The Care Quality Commission rated St James Care Good in January 2019. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does St James Care provide nursing care?
No. St James Care is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does St James Care offer dementia care?
Yes. St James Care is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does St James Care have?
St James Care is registered for up to 16 residents.
46 live-in carers within about an hour of Southampton
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £980 to £1,300 a week. 39 can care for a couple. 11 years' experience on average.
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Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
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