St Nicholas House Care Home
Location: Churchstoke, Montegomery, Powys, SY15 6AF
Email: vasilica.iovu@rdcpcare.com
Contact: 01588 620613
Life at St Nicholas House
Welcome to St Nicholas House where compassion and community come together to create our nurturing home. We pride ourselves on providing individualized care that respects the unique needs and preferences of each of our 49 residents, offering residential, nursing and dementia care. We are pleased to admit service users for long term, short term, convalescence/respite and holiday stays. We are dedicated to being a vibrant, welcoming community where our residents enjoy a rich variety of activities designed to promote well-being, social engagement, and personal fulfilment.
Accomodation and facilities
The home features large, bright rooms that offer sweeping views of the tranquil landscape, inviting residents to enjoy the beauty of nature in every season. Consisting of 49 bedrooms combining comfort, safety and the beauty of nature just outside there windows. Each room is designed with accessibility in mind, ensuring residents can move comfortably and safely in their space, with electric profiling beds, some ensuites, in room wash basins and nurse call systems.
Our residents enjoy using our paved accessible garden, large communal rooms with large windows frame picturesque views of green space and wildlife.
Location
Our home is nestled in the heart of the countryside surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, within close proximity of the local amenities including the local pub, church and garden centres just to mention a few, providing easy access to community life. The beautiful countryside surrounding our home benefits our residents as it has been shown that nature improves mood and overall wellbeing. We utilise our gardens to enjoy the encasinging landscapes, promote physical activity through gardening and walking and as the perfect area for family and friends to spend time with there loved ones
Food and beverages
We believe that mealtimes should be both nourishing and enjoyable, offering a variety of delicious, wholesome meals designed to meet the individual needs and preferences of our residents. We understand that each resident has unique dietary needs, whether for medical, cultural, or personal reasons. Our dining areas are designed to foster a warm and social atmosphere, where residents can dine together and engage in lively conversation. For those who prefer more private dining, we also offer room service options. Our daily menu offers a wide range of options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as nutritious snacks throughout the day, along with providing a selection of beverages, including teas, fresh juices, and coffee.
Our Features
Personal rooms
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49 bedrooms with nurse call facilities, modern furnishings, electric profiling beds and in room wash basins.
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Shared bathrooms fully equipped for accessibility
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Rooms with garden access or garden views
Communal spaces
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multiple large lounges with large windows overlooking the fields and landscape of Wales on each floor
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Large TV lounge
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Conservatory
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Paved garden area for wheelchair use
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Dining room
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Adapted shower rooms and bathrooms
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lifting and handling equipment
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Step free access, wheelchair access throughout
Additional features
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Hair salon
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Lifts
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Onsite laundry
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Activities room
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Free parking
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Near by amenities, places of worship, park, shop, pub etc.
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chiropody, massage, physiotherapy, GP
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Community outreach
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Flexible meal times, special dietary requirements, cooked in house fresh daily
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Activities and events
We understand that staying active- socially, physically and mentally- is essential for well-being and living a fulfilling and satisfying life. This is why we focus on providing a diverse array of activities tailored to individuals interests and abilities. Our dedicated activities team-Ali, Dawn and Chloe-have a monthly schedule of various activities and outings including shopping trips, seasonal crafts, games such as bingo, baking, pamper sessions, gardening, flower arranging and visiting entertainers; singers, puppeteer and animal handlers. We ensure residents of all physical and mental capabilities are included through one to one visits and accessible activities, allowing all residents to be as active as they wish.
Our caring and dedicated staff is committed to ensuring that every resident feels valued and included. We host regular events, outings and visits from the local community. The nearby Churchstoke Community Primary School has well-being Wednesdays which involves groups of school children of varying ages visiting our nursing home and spending time completing activities with the residents, all parties really enjoy these interactions and the benefits are vast for both. The residents also enjoy visiting the school for their events.
There is a beautiful community here where everyone comes together as a family to support our residents.
Management
Vasilica Iovu
Care Home Manager
As the Home Manger of St. Nicholas House, I lead a professional team in delivering the highest standards of care for up to 49 residents with varying needs. My commitment to professional development has equipped me well for my role here, where I work hard to ensure that those in my care lead happy and fulfilling lives, whilst maintaining choice over the care and support they receive.
I graduated from nursing school in 2007, spent several years working in Romania until I took the next steps and applied for my first RGN position in the UK. In February 2013 I joined St. Nicholas House as an RGN and had the opportunity to be Nurse in Charge on shift.
Since then with continual learning and development, colleagues support and hard work in July 2018 I became Clinical Lead / Deputy Manager at the home. RDCP Care has continually given me support and the opportunity to develop my career and I finished my Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care Services Adults’ Management in 2020.
I am so proud of what I have achieved and grateful for the support that I have received from all my colleagues. I enjoy all aspects of managing a care home, including making it homely for our residents and offering personal care based on individual’s needs. It is also important to me to support my staff to develop and succeed in their roles, in the same way that I have been supported in my development.I feel very privileged to be in a role which gives me such fulfilment and enables me to bring my knowledge, experience and skills to my team, who are encouraged to give the best care and support they can to our residents and their families.
CONTACT
email: vasilica.iovu@rdcpcare.com
phone: 01588 620613
