St Teresa's Home for the Elderly
Care home with nursing, Merton, 28 beds
Good
Rated on
Rating from the Care Quality Commission.
St Teresa's Home for the Elderly: inspection record
Rated Good in June 2023.
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Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.
Inspected and rated 3 times since 2016. Rated Good in 2016, 2018 and June 2023.
It has been rated Good at every inspection since 2016. The latest rating was published about 3 years ago.
How it compares locally
- One of 34 Good care homes in Merton, out of 35 with a rating.
- Larger than 7 in 10 care homes in Merton.
About the service
From the Care Quality Commission's inspection report published 13 June 2023. Quoted under the Open Government Licence.
St Teresa's Home for the Elderly provides personal care to up to 28 older people, some of whom may be living with dementia. At the time of our inspection there were 22 people using the service.
What inspectors found
The management and staff team demonstrated their commitment in enabling people to receive personalised high-quality care that met their needs.
The service was very caring with a warm and compassionate approach underpinned by a strong Christian ethos.
Read the full summary
People told us they enjoyed living at St Teresa's Home for the Elderly. People said they were supported by kind, caring and respectful staff who promoted their independence and dignity.
People were supported safely. Risks were identified, assessed and managed. Medicines were managed and administered safely. People's health needs were met. People and their relatives were involved in making decisions about the support provided.
The home was clean and hygienic. There was a relaxed homely and friendly atmosphere when we visited. A range of activities were available. People spoke positively about the food provided and said they could give feedback and suggestions.
The service was well-led and consistently managed. People, relatives and staff spoke highly of the registered manager and home director.
A consistent and experienced staff team were well trained and supported to ensure they had the knowledge and skills to conduct their roles effectively. The staff worked well as a team. Embedded governance systems effectively assessed and reviewed the quality of care provided.
People were supported to have maximum choice and control of their lives and staff supported them in the least restrictive way possible and in their best interests; the policies and systems in the service supported this practice.
Questions to ask when you visit
- The last rating is 3 years old. Ask what has changed since then.
- Ask how nursing cover works at night and at weekends.
- Ask to see the most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report and what the home did about any points in it.
Contact and registration details
| Address | 12 Lansdowne Road, Wimbledon, London, SW20 8AN |
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| Neighbourhood | Wimbledon Common, Merton |
| Phone | 020 8879 7366 |
| Registered manager | Loyola Goodsell |
| Registered with the CQC since | |
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| Inspection reports | 1 inspection report, latest 13 June 2023 (opens the Care Quality Commission website) The reports are on the Care Quality Commission website. |
Inspection report
Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)The rating is the Care Quality Commission's. We show it as published and do not change it.
Who runs it
| Provider | St. Teresa's Home CIO |
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| Ownership type | Organisation |
| Charity number | 1189921 |
Nearest alternatives
- G Wimbledon Beaumont Care home with nursing, 0.1 miles awayGood
- G Keychange Charity Alexander House Care Home Care home, 0.3 miles awayGood
- O Hallmark Kew House Luxury Care Home Care home with nursing, 0.6 miles awayOutstanding
- G Carter House Care home with nursing, 0.8 miles awayGood
- G Lee House Care home, 0.8 miles awayGood
Getting help from London Borough of Merton
The council can assess what care someone needs and tell them what help with the cost they may get.
- Adult social care at London Borough of Merton
- Ask for a care needs assessment
- Phone: 020 8545 4388, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Out of hours: 020 8770 5000
- Support for carers
- Paying for care: London Borough of Merton
Checked on the council's website, November 2026.
Common questions
- Does St Teresa's Home for the Elderly provide nursing care?
- Yes. The Care Quality Commission lists St Teresa's Home for the Elderly as a care home with nursing.
- How many beds does St Teresa's Home for the Elderly have?
- The Care Quality Commission's register lists 28 beds at St Teresa's Home for the Elderly.
- When was St Teresa's Home for the Elderly last inspected?
- The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for St Teresa's Home for the Elderly was published on 13 June 2023.
- Who runs St Teresa's Home for the Elderly?
- St Teresa's Home for the Elderly is run by St. Teresa's Home CIO.
- What is St Teresa's Home for the Elderly's CQC rating?
- Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good, published on 13 June 2023.