St Jude's Care Ltd
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Profile Strength |
Excellent 100%
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| Care Type | Home Care |
| Care Category | Personal | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Hourly Prices From | £29.95 |
| Regulator's Rating | Good |
Meet The Manager
Katherine Johnston is Manager at St Jude's Care Ltd.
Katherine is a highly experienced healthcare professional, bringing a wealth of expertise to St Jude’s Care. A registered nurse and trained midwife, Katherine has worked across diverse clinical settings, most recently specialising as a stroke nurse. She joined St Jude’s Care in 2024 as our dedicated Nurse Assessor and, thanks to her exceptional leadership and commitment to quality care, was promoted to Acting Registered Manager in late 2025.
Outside of work, Katherine enjoys exploring the beautiful Purbeck Hills with her two dogs, combining her love of nature with an active lifestyle.
St Jude’s Care – Safe. Supported. Home.
For over 20 years, St Jude’s Care has supported individuals and families across Dorset, Somerset, Devon, Cornwall, Wiltshire, and Hampshire with trusted, professional care in the comfort of their own homes. We believe great care starts where people feel safest – at home. Our family-run team provides flexible, one-to-one support that helps people live confidently and independently, surrounded by the routines, relationships, and places they love most.
Every person’s needs are different, which is why our care is built around you. From hourly home visits to full-time live-in and supported living care, our friendly, experienced teams create plans that are personal, consistent, and designed to adapt as life changes.
Why Choose St Jude’s Care?
- Family-run and community-focused for over 20 years
- Rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)
- Nurse-led assessments and personalised care planning
- Local, consistent carers you’ll know and trust
- Personal introductions before care begins
- Flexible care that adapts as life changes
Our Services
Home Care (Visiting Care)
Flexible home visits – from 30 minutes to full-day support – for help with personal care, meals, medication, and companionship, tailored around your daily life.
Specialist and Condition-Led Care
Specialist care for people living with complex or long-term health needs, including:
- Dementia and Alzheimer’s support
- Parkinson’s care
- Stroke recovery and rehabilitation
- Palliative and end-of-life care
- Night and respite care for families
Live-in Care
One-to-one, round-the-clock support from a dedicated live-in carer. We offer both managed and introductory live-in services, giving families peace of mind with the reassurance of professional oversight.
At St Jude’s Care, we provide more than practical help – we bring reassurance, comfort, and connection to every home.
Because everyone deserves to feel safe, supported, and at home.
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Care Given | Companionship, Personal care, Reablement. |
| Disability Support | Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Walking Frame. |
| Housekeeping | Cleaning, Laundry, Meal Preparation, Tidying. |
| Medication | By Mouth. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia. |
| Dementia Behaviour | Mild Forgetfulness. |
| Dementia Specialisms | Alzheimer's. |
| Care Visits | 1 Hour, 2 Hours, 3 Hours, 30 Mins, 4 Hours, 6 Hours, Night Service (awake / waking), Sleep-in Service. |
| Transport | Carer provides own vehicle, Will accompany on Public Transport, Will drive client's vehicle. |
| Technology | Emergency Response, Family Apps. |
Autumna has invited care providers to evidence the infection control measures they are carrying out, above and beyond those laid out by the government, in order to keep residents, staff and visitors safe.
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St Jude's Care is working within the government guidelines to help protect its staff and clients. |
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Independent Assessments | We have been independently assessed in our approach to infection control. |
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
| Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) - Regulator’s Assessment | ||
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| In response to the coronavirus pandemic, regulators have assessed the preparedness of care providers in relation to infection prevention and control. Details of the regulator’s latest findings can be found below. | ||
| Regulator: CQC | ||
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Use of PPE | The provider assured the regulator that it was using personal protective equipment effectively and safely. |
| View the provider’s latest Inspection Reports. | ||
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We are on Facebook| Fees For Individuals | Fee |
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| Hourly Fees Start From | £29.95 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Region | South West |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| Local Authority Funded Clients | Yes |
| The Importance Of Meal Times |
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A balanced, nutritious diet is essential to maintaining health and well-being. At St Jude's Care, our carers can prepare all types of meals for their clients, taking likes, dislikes and cultural needs into consideration. |
| We Can Prepare |
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| All day snacks, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Cold Meals, Hot Meals, Snacks. |
| Dietary Options |
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| Pureed, Vegetarian. |
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| Activities Are So Important |
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As part of your care plan with St Jude's Care, you'll receive support with daily living activities, both basic and physical, to help you lead a fulfilling life tailored to your abilities, whether at home or in the community. |
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| Staff Specialities |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Crosswords, Excursions, Gardening, Knitting / Embroidery, Painting, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Word Games. |
| Our Pets |
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Your pets are as important to us as they are to you. |
| How We Help With Your Pet |
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| Feeding, Sanitation, Walking. |
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
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| CQC Registered | Yes |
| Overall | Good |
| Safe | Good |
| Well Led | Good |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Good |
| Effective | Good |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Last inspected | 2nd December 2019 |
| Last rated | 11th February 2020 |
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| Registration Date | 11th June 2015 |
| Service Provider | St Jude's Care Ltd, DT4 0AB |
St Jude's Care Ltd Home Care service - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)
For short domiciliary care visits, we cover Weymouth, Portland, Dorchester.
We offer waking/sleep-in nights throughout Dorset and Wiltshire.
Our Registered Address is:
2-4 Stavordale Road
Weymouth
Dorset
DT4 0AB
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