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Communities where older people flourish

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Connection, contribution, choice

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Supporting older people in our region for over 100 years

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The St Monica Trust was founded on a commitment to support older people in their own communities, in addition to those who live in our care homes and retirement villages. Our charitable foundation works with older people across the west of England to find ways of improving their quality of life. Through our funding, Care Academy and Centre of Innovation, we support individuals and communities to flourish through connection, contribution and choice. We can’t do this alone and our partnership with communities, charities and other organisations is essential to maximising our impact.
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Communities where older people flourish - connection, contribution, choice

We're committed to communities where older people flourish and for us this means providing opportunities for our residents to enjoy treasured relationships, exercise choice and feel valued. We call these our three Cs - Connection, Contribution and Choice.

As a registered charity and not-for-profit, our unique blend of welcoming retirement villages, specialist care homes and support for older people both in our communities and across our region, allows us to put what matters to you at the heart of all that we do.

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Unique villages for later living

Each of our five villages has its own unique character. But one thing they all share is the special warmth the St Monica Trust radiates that’s all about living life to the full.

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  • The Chocolate Quarter

    Raising the bar

    Set in the iconic Fry’s factory buildings in Keynsham, The Chocolate Quarter retirement village offers stunning one and two bedroom accommodation. There’s a pizzeria and bistro, pool, gym, cinema and lots of activities to enjoy every day.

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  • Millstream

    A stunning new development at The Chocolate Quarter in Keynsham. Due for completion in 2025

    Millstream will be a 5-storey building, comprising 18 one bedroom apartments and 26 two bedroom apartments at The Chocolate Quarter in Keynsham.

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  • Sandford Station

    Get out of town

    Nestling in the Mendip Hills, Sandford Station retirement village offers countryside retirement living in one, two and three bedroom homes. There’s a heritage railway museum on site, fine dining available in the Pullman Restaurant, outdoor bowling and an indoor pool.

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  • Westbury Fields

    Anyone for cricket?

    With a cricket pitch at its heart and an adjacent croquet lawn, Westbury Fields is a leafy suburban village with lots of on-site amenities. Accommodation comes with one, two or three bedrooms, many with gardens and balconies.

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  • Monica Wills House

    Let the city come to you

    An urban oasis, Monica Wills House retirement village in Bedminster boasts stunning views from its own roof garden on top of the five storey building. There’s a restaurant, onsite bar and a choice of one and two bedroom apartments.

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  • Cote Lane

    Live a life of grandeur

    An iconic landmark on Bristol's Durdham Downs, Cote Lane occupies twelve acres of parkland with stylish accommodation in a combination of modern and Grade II listed buildings. There’s an indoor pool, atrium restaurant and a full social calendar to keep you busy all year round.

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  • How our retirement villages work

    A comprehensive guide for planning your retirement move

    A comprehensive guide to how our retirement villages work, including fees, how to purchase, village tours, and frequently asked questions (FAQs).

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Our care homes in Bristol and North Somerset

Our four specially designed care homes in Bristol and North Somerset sit within the beautiful surroundings of our retirement villages. Each brings you the very best care, tailored to your needs.

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  • Charterhouse

    First-class nursing and dementia care home

    Our Charterhouse care home sits at the heart of The Chocolate Quarter, the St Monica Trust’s award-winning retirement village in Keynsham, between Bristol and Bath. It boasts beautiful private rooms, elegantly styled communal spaces and outdoor terraces, alongside easy access to the many facilities in the retirement village itself.

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  • Russets and Sherwood

    Dementia care at its best

    Russets and Sherwood care home sits in the stunning countryside of Sandford, North Somerset, set within the scenic and tranquil grounds of the Sandford Station retirement village. Our Russets and Sherwood care home won multiple awards for its unique design on opening in 2010.

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  • John Wills House

    CQC rated outstanding care home

    John Wills House care home is located within the beautifully landscaped grounds of Westbury Fields retirement village. A mile from Westbury-on-Trym village. John Wills House is one of just a few care homes in Bristol currently rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission.

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  • Garden House

    Award-winning design

    Garden House care home sits within 12 acres of private gardens and parkland at the heart of the historic Cote Lane retirement village in Westbury-on-Trym, north Bristol. Our Garden House care home in Bristol has been thoughtfully designed to give our residents the best experience of ageing.

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Care that matters to you

Caring for and about people. It’s at the heart of everything we do. That’s what makes our service so exceptional. Our specialist care extends beyond our four care homes, to providing support for people living in their own homes and specialist dementia day care.

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Join our team. Make a community

Every day at the St Monica Trust, a team of more than 1,400 people share their talent, passion and expertise to create communities and deliver care that brings later living to life. If you share our positive vision and attitude, we’d love to hear from you.

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