St Mary's
St Mary's is a residential care home in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire (DN15 8UP). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About St Mary's
We at St Mary's are proud to offer residential care in the welcoming town of Scunthorpe, providing a nurturing home for older people, adults living with dementia, and those requiring specialist support with mental health needs. Nestled within the North Lincolnshire community, our home enjoys the familiar surroundings of Scunthorpe, giving residents a genuine sense of place and connection. Being part of the wider Yorkshire and Humberside region means families visiting from across the area can reach us with ease, whilst residents benefit from the calm, community focused character that defines this part of the country. Our care offering has been thoughtfully shaped to meet a broad range of needs under one roof. For older people, we provide the warmth, routine, and gentle support that helps every day feel manageable and meaningful. For those living with dementia, our approach centres on patience, familiarity, and dignity, recognising that each resident's journey is unique and that small, consistent moments of reassurance make a profound difference. We also welcome younger adults and individuals with mental health needs, offering a compassionate environment where personal circumstances are understood and respected rather than defined by diagnosis alone. Respite care forms an important part of what we do. We understand that family carers give so much of themselves, and that sometimes a short stay with us can offer the rest, recovery, or reassurance a loved one needs, whether following a hospital discharge, during a family holiday, or simply to provide a welcome pause. Families can trust that during a respite stay, their relative will be treated with the same warmth and attentiveness as our permanent residents. At our most recent CQC inspection in April 2023, St Mary's received an overall rating of Requires Improvement. We believe in being open about this. Our Caring and Responsive domains were both rated Good, reflecting what we consider to be the beating heart of our home: the genuine, kind, and person centred relationships between our team and the people we support. In the areas of Safe, Effective, and Well led, the CQC identified aspects requiring improvement, and we have taken these findings seriously. We are committed to strengthening every element of the experience we offer, learning from feedback, and continuing to develop so that families can feel increasingly confident in the care their loved ones receive with us. Choosing a care home is one of the most important decisions a family can make, and we know it is rarely an easy one. If you are considering residential, dementia, mental health, or respite care in the Scunthorpe area, we warmly invite you to get in touch with St Mary's. We would be delighted to answer your questions, share more about daily life here, and help you decide whether our home might be the right next chapter for someone you love.
Care provided at St Mary's
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 21 April 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about St Mary's
Where is St Mary's located?
St Mary's is a residential care home in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN15 8UP. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does St Mary's provide?
St Mary's is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is St Mary's's CQC rating?
St Mary's is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 21 April 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does St Mary's provide dementia care?
Yes. St Mary's supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does St Mary's offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. St Mary's offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about St Mary's
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. St Mary's is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. St Mary's is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. St Mary's offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Yes. St Mary's supports younger adults as well as older people.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the Yorkshire & Humberside
St Mary's has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the Yorkshire & Humberside, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £800 to £1,050 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £900 to £1,150 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the Yorkshire & Humberside, not a quote from St Mary's. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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