St Andrew's

184 London Road, Headington, Oxford OX3 9EE
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Care Provided by St Andrew's

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 24 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Other Care Provided
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • St Andrew's Residential Care Home Ltd
  • Person in charge
  • Debbie Hodgson (Care Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Please contact St Andrew's
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (24)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (12)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: No
    • Last Refurbishment: 2024
    • Number of floors: 2

Funding & Fees Guide for St Andrew's

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,327
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,327

  • Our current self funded weekly fee is £1,300 per week
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact St Andrew's to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Stairlift
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
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St Andrew's Reviews (45)

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9.9

St Andrew's has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.915) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time St Andrew's has 45 reviews.

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Review from Alexandra O (Power of Attorney of Resident) published on 30 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We couldn't have asked for a better home for my aunt when she was no longer able to live safely on her own. All the staff at St Andrew's were so kind to her and to her visiting family and the care she received was amazing. She went on a trip to the pub to watch an sports game, found a new pleasure in
having her nails painted and didn't have to sacrifice her garden view or her Gin & Tonics. As a family we couldn't have asked for more and are only sorry she wasn't with you, and us, for longer. Thank you so very much for helping make a difficult time much easier for her and her family.

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Review from Andrew M (Son of Resident) published on 13 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A caring and loving environment. All the staff were friendly and helpful, nothing was too much. I highly recommend the home because that is what it is. Both of my parents were respected and treated with dignity.

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Review from Cecilia D (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Father has recently passed away aged 95. He had been a resident at St. Andrew's for over 5 years, moving there from his flat after a fall that required a full hip replacement and a dementia diagnosis. The care he received was amazing. The staff are permanent, not agency, so they really get to know
the residents. They are so kind, gentle, and patient. The food is freshly prepared and cooked each day. He always enjoyed his lunch, especially the pudding. The home is small and privately owned, not a big corporation. The owner invests in the home to make it a lovely, welcoming place. For example, during covid they built two garden rooms so that visits could take place (once this was permitted), and they have extended the conservatory which is a lovely, sunny area with a view of the garden. There are lots of activities provided for the residents and birthdays and events are always celebrated. Visitors are made to feel welcome. I would say the greatest strength is the staff, they are super!

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Review from Cassandra W (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The most wonderful place with such care and love. What a joy to visit my mother here and take part in the parties, music and beautiful food. We couldn’t have been happier knowing my mother was in safe, loving hands.

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Review from Charlotte H (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After a fall and a spell in hospital, my father came to St Andrew’s in January 2021. He’d been very confused whilst in hospital, and that was painful to see. Since coming to St Andrew’s, he seems calm and content, and we know that any concerns will be flagged up to us and dealt with appropriately.
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are fun, and I like visiting a busy family home, complete with a cat, a lamb (last time I was there) and, on one occasion, a very new baby, who was brought in to meet the residents. There is a positive feeling of life going on and of flexibility to people’s needs, plus lots of laughter. There are expeditions out and regular entertainment, and my father particularly enjoys the visits from the singer.
I have absolute faith in the manager and carers at St Andrew’s, knowing that my father is safe with them and that he is treated with dignity and kindness. I would, without hesitation, recommend St Andrew's to anyone looking for a caring place for an elderly relative needing a safe haven.

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Review from Sonia B (Wife of Resident) published on 17 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The first time I visited St Andrew’s (Care Home), I sensed an atmosphere of warmth, kindness and good cheer, laced with humour on the part of staff and residents alike. I was soon convinced that this was the right place for my husband as his physical and mental health declined. He settled in surprisingly
quickly and spent four happy months there under the vigilant care of the charismatic manager and her wonderful team of carers.
The home is very relaxed and tailored to the individual needs of residents. There is live music several times a week, parties are held to mark special occasions, and visitors are made to feel very welcome at all times.
I cannot recommend St Andrew’s highly enough. I will miss the friendliness and banter that greeted me on every visit.

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Review from Catherine W (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 94-year-old father has been in St Andrew's in Headington for just over 12 months. He went there after ten days in the hospital, having before lived with my mum at home, cared for by her. He is severely handicapped by Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. During his 12 months there, he has been cared for with
considerable kindness, compassion, understanding and a fair dose of good humour. After his initial aggression and awkwardness (dealt with kindly and sensibly), he has settled well and is very much at home there. What is more, my mother, my sister and I are also treated very well. We are welcomed warmly when we visit and are regularly contacted when not able to visit.
We recently celebrated my parents' 70th wedding anniversary at the home - the staff were lovely and did everything they could to make it a special occasion. They are invariably friendly, kind, funny and helpful.
Thank you, St Andrew's; you have made what could have been a very traumatic experience very bearable.

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Review from Rosalie G (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very comfortable homely care home. Staff are very friendly and welcoming to residents and visitors. The manager is extremely helpful. Entertainment is supplied on a regular basis, which the residents really enjoy. Gardens are well maintained and lovely in the better weather when residents can sit outside.
Great effort is made to celebrate special occasions - Christmas, Easter and The Coronation.

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Review from Carole K (Cousin of Resident) published on 12 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My cousin and her husband lived happily together for a number of years at St Andrew's.
St Andrew's provides an excellent standard of care for each individual resident. The staff are very relaxed, kind and caring, making for a very homely atmosphere. Entertainment and activities are always on offer.
Family and friends are encouraged to join in. Dietary requirements are adhered to, and all meals are home-cooked on the premises. St Andrew's gives one peace of mind in knowing that your loved ones are safe and in good caring hands. I would have no hesitation in recommending this residential care home.
Thank you, St Andrew's.

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Review from Paula O (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A truly wonderful care home. My lovely mum spent the last four years of her life at St Andrew's. I feel happy that she had the best possible care and attention I could have hoped for. It is more like a family, with staff who work to professional standards and also bring good humour and joy to the residents.
Having a much-loved parent in a care home during the pandemic could have been horrendous, and it is true, I missed visiting Mum during restrictions, but the manager and Mum's key worker handled a difficult situation extremely well, communication was excellent, and they sent me photos and even video messages from Mum. St Andrew's chef provides extraordinarily good freshly prepared food and caters for all diets. The entertainment for residents is great fun, there is usually a schedule on the wall, and visitors can go along and join in. After Mum passed away peacefully after a short illness at age 96, I missed going to see her at St Andrew's as the lovely staff honestly felt like family.

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Review from K A (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We chose St Andrew's because of the homely feel it provided; the kitchen table environment, the cosy lamps, the beautifully maintained garden, the pussycat, the home-cooked food, but most of all, the staff who are so warm, friendly and kind and long-standing. They have extremely high standards of cleanliness
and never fail to amaze us with their patience and compassion.

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Review from Emma F (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad has been at St Andrews for 6 months now and he is happy and settled. I visit most days and the staff are always welcoming and kind. They look after me too. Nothing is too much trouble. I see how they manage all the people they care for and it is a place of love.
They take time and really know
their residents well. They are able to think about what is most important for someone and prioritise so they are happy.
They laugh and enjoy people even when it is hard work. St Andrews is well run and organised but always so that the residents' real needs come first.

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Review from Sally B (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot recommend this care home enough. The staff are just wonderful, and we know that our Mum is the happiest she could be, given the circumstances of advanced dementia. They go above and beyond in their care. I visited with my Dad recently, who is fairly frail, and when we realised he was not going
to make it walking around the park as we'd planned, one of the carers brought a wheelchair over from the home, saving our afternoon. Mum's key worker is incredible, and we have built up a close relationship over the time Mum's been there. She laughs a lot with Mum, and nothing is ever too much. We know we can contact the home any time to arrange visits or just to get an update on how Mum's doing. The manager, like Mum's key worker, has been beyond kind and generous with her time and help. We'd never planned on having Mum in a home, we'd hoped to be able to care for her ourselves, but that wasn't possible. We feel so lucky to have found St Andrews and take comfort in knowing she is safe.

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Review from Fiona B (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I really don’t know where to begin. We have been overwhelmed with the care, respect and love our mum has received at St Andrew’s. Mum has advanced Alzheimer's, and her condition deteriorated considerably over lockdown. We urgently needed to find somewhere for Mum to live and were incredibly concerned
about her future. We needn’t have been. From the first moment we spoke to the manager on the phone, we knew Mum would be in safe and caring hands. Everything they do for Mum is done with love and compassion. They keep us well informed (every phone call is picked up or returned quickly) and send regular photos showing how settled and happy Mum is in her new home. It is no exaggeration to say she has been transformed. Nothing is too much trouble, and we visit often. As a family, we have been incredibly moved by the whole experience, especially during the pandemic, when the situation was handled superbly. We don’t think it an exaggeration to say this is an exemplary care home with angels at the helm.

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Review from Anne H (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother spent the last few months of her life at St Andrews, where she was cared for with great kindness and professionalism. The staff went out of their way to accommodate family visits, keep us informed about her health, send us pictures of the activities she was involved in, and even provided cake
and sherry for her and visitors on her birthday. The grounds are very pleasant and, apart from during the total lockdown period, we were able to visit the garden or one of the chalets.

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Review from Jitka F (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother was looked after with great care, compassion and dignity. Staff are well trained, friendly and always willing to go the extra mile. The home is well run by the manager. I cannot thank them all enough.

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Review from L L (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

During this terrible pandemic, St Andrew's welcomed my mother with an open heart, and are treating her as part of their family. The staff, especially the manager, have gone out of their way to ensure I can see Mum safely, and within government guidelines. This has been very gratefully received. They
have even built two extra external placed to ensure visits are positive. Amazing, thank you.

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Review from Philip H (Son of Resident) published on 6 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at St Andrew's are both caring and friendly whilst sharing a casual attitude. My mother has been here for about 18-months and is absolutely content and loves the care and attention she gets. I visit infrequently, but everyone is so kind and warm, they could be part of our family.

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Review from Robert H (Son of Resident) published on 28 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care given by all that staff is fantastic. To cope with the challenges of COVID this year is remarkable. Well done.

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Review from Mark G (Son of Resident) published on 14 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our mother adapted surprisingly fast to the British diet, although little choice, we also admired the accessible drinks cabinet and other treats and enjoyed sharing meals with her. She also enjoyed music/singing and dancing activities - we wish these filled every day. Gardens were pleasant, well maintained
and accessible - as was the park and local facilities (nor was the home’s own car park ever crowded). Most impressive was management - the manager is a qualified nurse and we had no concerns about accessing health care, even out of hours and the staff readily listened to any mild concern. Medication was carefully administered and we were consulted if there were doubts. We found what seemed lacking elsewhere - a ‘home’, with dedicated, consistent staff who could be playful and expressed genuine affection for residents. They readily adapted to cultural expectations (my mother was Jewish) with open curiosity and warmth. We couldn’t have been happier with our mother’s home for her last year.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.915)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.915) out of 10 for St Andrew's is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 12 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.915 for St Andrew's is calculated as follows: ( (129 Excellents x 5) + (12 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 141 Ratings = 4.915

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for St Andrew's is based on 12 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 24 registered maximum number of service users is 4.8, which has been reached with 12 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 10 Aug 2018

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  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Frequently Asked Questions about St Andrew's

What types of Care is St Andrew's registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia & Respite Care are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does St Andrew's provide?

Palliative Care, Physiotherapy, Own GP if required & End of Life Care are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does St Andrew's have?

There are 24 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at St Andrew's?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room & Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is St Andrew's to the centre of Oxford?

2.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.