About Nazareth Care
Nazareth Care in the United Kingdom is the operating arm of the Congregation of the Sisters of Nazareth, a Catholic religious Congregation. Find out more about the Sisters of Nazareth by visiting their global website here, where you can find information about the Sisters, joining the Congregation, and their work in other parts of the world.
Nazareth Care operates with the same core values as the Sisters of Nazareth, love, compassion, patience, respect, justice and hospitality. We work closely with the Sisters of Nazareth to ensure the highest quality care for all our residents and children.
Our history
The Congregation of the Sisters of Nazareth has a long history of care that dates back over 150 years, a history that we as a Trust are proud to be a part of, and to honour.
The first Nazareth House was built by the Sisters in 1857. This original care home, situated in Hammersmith, London, was created with the mission of caring for the elderly and is operational to this day. It is now happily joined by 15 additional facilities across the United Kingdom, as well as a day nursery, and many other sites in numerous locations worldwide.
Serving with spiritual purpose
Many of our residents will, upon joining us or at some point on their journey with us, require guidance, a compassionate ear, or the comfort and reassurance of engaging with their faith. Alongside attending to our residents’ physical and emotional needs, we aim to provide spiritual support to any and all residents who feel it would be of benefit to them.
All the Sisters in our community can offer pastoral care where requested. Each of our Houses also benefits from an on-site chapel, at which residents may celebrate daily mass and other services, or spend time in peaceful reflection. In certain cases we are able to offer the option to facilitate in-room communion for those unable to attend mass in chapel.
Crucially, we welcome older people of all religious and non-religious backgrounds. Each individual who joins our community is treated as an equal, and we feel exceptionally privileged to be able to support residents with such a varied range of lived experience.
We believe it is important to provide an environment where spiritual inclusivity may be allowed to thrive, and so our Houses also welcome visiting ministers of other faiths.
A part of the community
Our ties to the communities within which we provide care services are a crucial aspect of our excellent regional reputation. Many of our residents enjoy time out and about in their local area, as well as time spent engaging with members of the community through in-house events and activities. Several Houses also provide facilities that benefit the public, such as chapels and communal gardens, and it is a pleasure to share these spaces.
We are very fortunate to be supported by Friends of Nazareth, a volunteering group that exists to benefit the lives of all our residents. Each regional arm of the group takes a unique and equally dedicated approach to supporting our Houses, including providing assistance with fundraising and help to facilitate local projects and events. Throughout the year our dedicated volunteers also contribute their time to the individuals in receipt of our services, acting as invaluable members of the Nazareth Care family.
What to expect
We understand that moving home can feel like a significant step, which is why we are committed to doing everything we can to make the process a comfortable and supportive experience.
Prior to you joining one of our homes or villages, our friendly staff will aim to get to know as much as they can about your life experiences, your friends and family, and any medical needs you may have. Developing this understanding of you as a person allows us to shape your experience with us to suit your lifestyle needs, including putting in place any additional support required to make your transition easier, such as a personal care plan.
Each House is run by a House Manager, who is contactable by email or telephone. If you would like to meet our staff and gain a first-hand sense of all a site has to offer, you are also welcome to visit the House directly.
Some of our sites, such as Larmenier Retirement Village, also offer the option to live with us on a trial basis, which can help you to determine if it’s the right environment for you.
Meet the Team
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Sister Doreen CunninghamRegional Superior & Chair of Trustees
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Sister Doreen Cunningham
Sister Doreen joined the Regional Team in 2018 and became the Chief Nursing Officer. Previously she was the deputy at Nazareth House Hammersmith for 5 years. Sister Doreen is a registered nurse, has a degree in Health and Social Care and has completed several management courses.
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Douglas WebbChief Executive Officer
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Douglas Webb
Douglas joined Nazareth Care Charitable Trust in April 2024. As the Chief Executive Officer, he drives NCCT’s vision to provide excellent resident and staff experience. Douglas is a nurse and has worked in health and social care for 39 years and has worked in a diverse range of fields such as trauma surgery, elderly care, neuro-rehabilitation and drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
Douglas is especially passionate about the recognition of our residents as individuals and the roles our staff have, also as individuals, in making their lives as joyous as possible.
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Michael AndersonHead of Risk & Deputy CEO
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Michael Anderson
Michael Anderson joined Nazareth Care Charitable Trust in May 2012 as the General Manager for Nazareth House Hammersmith before becoming Regional South in June 2018 and appointed Director of Operations in 2021. In 2022 Michael was appointed Acting CEO and on 1st March 2023 became Head of Risk & Deputy CEO.
Michael qualified as a Registered Nurse in 1992 and has spent most of his career working with elderly clients within the charitable care sector and holds a Diploma in Health Service Management. He has also attained qualifications in Fire Risk Assessing and Project Management, as well as various clinical qualifications.
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Rita AsamoahDirector of Operations
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Rita Asamoah
Rita joined Nazareth Care Charitable Trust in December 2025, bringing over 25 years of leadership experience in both the profit and charitable health and social care sectors. She has a strong track record of shaping organisational vision and translating strategy into meaningful, everyday experiences for residents, families, staff, and partners. Her focus is on fostering a secure and positive environment where care services consistently deliver exceptional outcomes.
With a foundation in frontline care, Rita’s career has evolved through senior leadership roles, overseeing multidisciplinary teams, commissioning new services, and driving high-quality care delivery. She is deeply committed to building a culture where people feel valued and empowered, ensuring that exceptional care is not just an aspiration but a daily reality.
In addition to her role at NCCT, Rita serves as a trustee for Camphill Village Trust, where she chairs the Quality and People Committee. -
Alexandra IspasHead of Corporate Services
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Alexandra Ispas
Alexandra joined the Nazareth Care regional team in December 2016 as a Personal Assistant to the Directors and became the Head of Corporate Services in April 2021. She has a degree in Business Management and one in Communication and PR. Alexandra has vast experience working in hospitality management and insurance where her main focus has always been customer service. She is also a strong believer of servant leadership and strives to demonstrate it on a daily basis.
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Josh StallardEmployee Engagement Manager
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Josh Stallard
Josh Stallard joined Nazareth Care in February 2022 as Regional Support Manager in the Scottish Homes. During this time, Josh also undertook the role of Registered Manager of the Bonnyrigg Service. In January 2023, Josh was appointed Employee Engagement Manager.
Josh has worked within the care industry since the age of 16 where he started as a YTS carer working for a registered charity. Josh was then promoted to his first General Manager position at the age of 23 and has worked in various care management positions since then.
Josh holds a BA Hons in Human Resource Management, achieved when he enrolled at Stirling University as a mature student and graduated in 2010. In addition to this, Josh holds various Care Management qualifications and one of Josh’s passions is developing staff and supporting others to achieve their potential.
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Mike JonesRegional North
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Mike Jones
Mike has worked in Adult social care for more than 20 years and began his career as a care assistant, becoming a Registered Nurse 15 years ago.
Mike has spent his whole professional life within Older Adult care, joining Nazareth House in June 2022 as an Interim Home Manager in our Manchester house and in December 2022 Mike became our Regional Support Manager for the North of England and Scotland. Mike’s philosophy of care matches that of the Nazareth family in supporting and ensuring all our Residents Relatives and Colleagues enjoy their time at Nazareth Care.
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Claire AndersonRegional South
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Claire Anderson
Claire has worked in health and social care for the last 25 years and started as a care assistant and has progressed throughout her career to managing various nursing and residential services. Claire’s background includes crisis support management in which she has turned around many care services to meet excellent standards. Claire has qualifications in Leadership and Management in Health and Social care, (MSc) in Advanced Dementia studies and Assessors’ Diploma in Occupational Health.
Claire has been part of the Nazareth Care Family since May 2018 as a General Manager for Southend House and then moved to manage Hammersmith House. Claire became Regional Manager for the South Region of Nazareth Care in February 2022. Claire is passionate about supporting Services to embed Nazareth Care Core Values so that residents can live their lives to the fullest.
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Mike ClemensRegional Property Manager
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Mike Clemens
Mike began as a part time maintenance person at a nursing home in Plymouth in 2007, initially helping the existing Maintenance Manager and within a few months Mike became full time and was in this post for approximately 9 years, working at 2 care homes. Mike then became Maintenance Manager at a newly opened Child and Adolescent Mental Health Hospital for a further 2 years until the service was unfortunately closed.
In 2019 Mike joined Nazareth House Plymouth as the Maintenance Manager and in 2021, he was appointed Regional Facilities Manager to look after all sites for South Region. Following a restructuring in September 2022, Mike was then appointed Regional Property Manager to which Mike oversees all the sites for UK Region.
Taking the next step
If you are considering a care option for yourself or a loved one, we welcome you to begin a conversation with us. Our committed team are always happy to provide guidance on services that will best suit your needs and answer any questions you may have.
To get in touch, simply visit our Contact page.