Larkrise

Prescott Close, Banbury OX16 0RD
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  • Larkrise, Banbury
Located in a residential area of Banbury, Larkrise is a 60-bed capacity care home dedicated to person-centred methods. The home offers quality residential, nursing and respite care along with specialist care for older people diagnosed with dementia.

Priding itself on delicious, home-cooked meals, engaging activities and high standards of care, Larkrise's team goes above and beyond to help residents feel at home. The home's large gardens delight residents and visitors throughout the summer months and the cosy lounges, library, pub and games room provide plenty of inside space for both relaxation and activity.

Residents' spacious and light, ensuite bed, sitting rooms are a peaceful haven.

Larkrise's exciting seasonal events are well-attended by people of all ages and provide opportunities for residents to maintain links with their local community.

Care charity and provider The Orders of St John Care Trust are respected in the care sector for a flexible range of care provision, making the most of voluntary sector contributions in order to help vulnerable adults achieve a more dignified lifestyle.

Carers respect clients from all backgrounds, support an active and fulfilling lifestyle, and a nutritious diet while maintaining strong local links.

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Care Provided by Larkrise

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 60 Service Users
  • Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Hannah Larner (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (60)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (60)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 1995

Funding & Fees Guide for Larkrise

  • 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 £1,385 – £1,470
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,590 – £1,655
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care £1,863 – £1,863
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care £1,590 – £1,680
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,805 – £1,865
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care £2,033 – £2,033

  • Your fees cover several areas while in their care.
    These services are: Personal care, accommodation,
    utilities, use of communal areas, meals, drinks and
    snacks, laundry (excluding dry cleaning),
    housekeeping, maintenance and activities run by the
    home.


    Services NOT included in price are: dentistry, chiropody,
    physiotherapy, occupational therapy, opticians, hairdressing,
    medications, toiletries, clothing, newspapers/magazines.
    During your stay, you may need to purchase additional goods
    and services. If they are able to provide such goods and
    services, they will tell you how much these goods and services
    will cost and they expect that you will pay for these goods and
    services at the time you request them.
    They can accompany loved ones to private appointments,
    however the fee attached to this is £21 per hour. Where private taxi
    services are used for transportation to appointments the cost should
    be paid for by yourself.
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Larkrise to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

Larkrise Reviews (82)

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9.8

Larkrise has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.777) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Larkrise has 82 reviews.

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Review from Tracy (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

When my partner and I visited Larkrise for the first time, we both instantly knew this was the place for Dad. He has some challenging behaviours, but these are managed admirably.
Dad came from the hospital, but was made to feel welcome straight away and was helped to settle in.
Residents can bring
their own things from home, although Dad's electronic drum kit did raise a few eyebrows.
All the staff are a happy team and all play an equal role in the residents' lives. I love the way the maintenance staff will often get residents to help them with odd jobs, so they feel valued and useful. Communication is excellent. We are consulted on things and they complete periodic reviews with Dad to ensure he is still happy. The home itself is a lovely place. We especially like the bar room at the end of the ground floor corridor and the big garden and there are various furry/feathery friends for the residents to enjoy. The food is tasty and plentiful, medication is managed well and security is good.

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Review from Alan G (Son of Resident) published on 16 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Larkrise is a very caring, friendly and professionally run care home. It is always kept very clean and hygienic. I have spoken to most staff who all have a positive attitude towards caring for all residents.
My mother is very content and happy. She really likes her room and often comments on how good
the food is. I have no hesitation in recommending Larkrise, in fact, I have already done so.

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Review from Ingrid F (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has been declining in health for a while now but the staff are always sensitive to her needs. She doesn't like asking for help so it's important for them to keep checking on her, which they do. Everyone is so supportive to me as well, which I really appreciate.

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Review from Anne R (Niece of Resident) published on 20 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I travelled from Yorkshire to see my Aunt at the last stages of her life. I found I was greeted by the staff and treated very well and comforted me in my grief. The staff at Larkrise were excellent in their great care they gave my Aunt treating her with dignity and compassion. I can't thank everyone
enough.

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Review from Susan C (Niece of Resident) published on 19 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My experience of Larkrise Care Home is one of the highest recommendations, the staff and level of care is very good. The home is very clean and welcoming to both residents and their family. The residents have their own room and en-suite which is very clean and made to feel like home where family can
sit and talk in private. The restaurant is set out lovely, the tables have tablecloths and fresh flowers. They have a hairdressers and shop, and now a lovely coffee area. It's a pleasure to walk in and visit.

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Review from J H (Husband of Resident) published on 13 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Friendly and caring staff. Very comfortable accommodation for respite care on first floor easily accessible by lift. Visitors made very welcome. My wife enjoyed her fortnight's respite but seemed to spend most of her time sitting in an armchair watching television. There were various stimulating activities
on offer downstairs and I should, perhaps, have advised the staff to do more to encourage her to take part.
However, there is no doubt that my wife was well looked after and visitors commented on how relaxed and comfortable she was. That was also my impression when I spoke to her on facetime from Australia.

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Review from Linda F (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Larkrise is a lovely place with loving, caring people in charge of our mum.

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Review from Joanne T (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has Dementia. I have found the staff to be friendly, helpful and understanding. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. The gardens are well kept.

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Review from Ann L (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum came into Larkrise in December 2017 and in the time she has been here she has been very well looked after.
She has Alzheimer's which has deteriorated in the last 12 months but I know she is in safe hands.
Excellent service.
Would definitely recommend Larkrise.

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Review from Susan J (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum has been and is very well cared for. The home is very clean and nice gardens. The staff are very nice and kind. The meals are very good.

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Review from Barbara B (Friend of Resident) published on 21 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have found Larkrise to be very satisfactory for our friend. The staff seem to be very caring and the food good and plentiful. The room and bathroom are spacious and clean. We are usually greeted with tea or coffee when we visit our friend.

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Review from Bob O (Son of Resident) published on 12 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father loves being here. We moved him as his previous home was not meeting the standards we expected. The care staff have been great and it's a lovely care home with an excellent approach. We're so appreciative.

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Review from Richard B (Regular Volunteer) published on 2 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at this home all go the extra mile to ensure that residents receive not only the best possible care but that it is delivered with genuine and deep meaning maintaining the individual's dignity every step of the way.

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Review from Olly C (Sister of Resident) published on 2 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We are very happy with the care my brother is getting at Lark Rise. Everyone is kind and polite, very impressed that everyone got a really nice Christmas present, that's finishing touches to a well-run home.

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Review from Tina M (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 November 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

Overall, not too bad. Sometimes not enough staff (but sometimes through no fault of the home). Some good staff and sometimes they are not really helpful enough. Not happy with night staff. Mum does complain they are rough with her (but not sure if that is right or not).

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Review from Patricia C (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 October 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

When visiting Mum, no matter what time of day, staff always give a friendly greeting. Her room is clean and tidy and Mum is always smart. She enjoys the entertainments and staff are very good. The meals are very good and she has drinks on hand at all times. It is good that there is a hair salon on site.

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Review from C H (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 October 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would highly recommend this facility. My father has only been here for a short time but we have all been made to feel very welcome.

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Review from Valerie H (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 31 August 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

A lovely place to live.
The food is nice and staff are so helpful and kind.
There are lots of activities to do.
We have so much fun.

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Review from Gina B (Daughter of Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 27 July 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Larkrise is modern, well appointed and secure.
Staff are outstanding and caring.
Could not have envisaged any other care centre would have come close to the standards observed.
The only downside is that the carpets in rooms are more soiled than is acceptable (minor quibble).

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Review from Mervyn D (Husband of Resident) published on 13 June 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot praise too highly the care and consideration of all the staff towards my wife as well as to myself, family and friends who come to visit my wife.
The facilities available such as the hairdressing salon are first class and I certainly appreciate the peace of mind I have knowing that she is
at Larkrise.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.777)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.777) out of 10 for Larkrise is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 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 4.777 for Larkrise is calculated as follows: ( (166 Excellents x 5) + (34 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 206 Ratings = 4.777

  • 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 Larkrise is based on 18 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 60 registered maximum number of service users is 12, which has been reached with 18 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: 20 Sep 2019

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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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Meet the Team (5)

Hannah

Hannah Larner

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2024

Hannah joined OSJCT as Home Manager for Larkrise in November 2024. She qualified as a Learning Disability Nurse in 2015 after completing her BSc in Learning Disability Nursing. Before this, Hannah began her career as a support worker specialising in learning disabilities.


Following graduation, she worked in Neurorehabilitation at Oxford Centre of Enablement in Oxford and later gained experience in various healthcare settings, including Accident and Emergency.


Hannah is passionate about Equality and Diversity, always ensuring that everyone feels included and valued in her care.


Outside of work, Hannah enjoys spending time with her family, including her two children and their cat. She is a military wife and loves challenging herself with activities such as completing 5k muddy obstacle courses


Jade

Jade Wise

Job Title: Activities Co-ordinator

Jade has been a career in the trust for three years and an Activities Co-ordinator for two years. Starting off working in a cake shop, she then took the step into working in the care sector in the community before joining OSJCT. She loves anything creative and doing baking and says, “Making people smile is the highlight of my day”.


Kevin

Kevin O'Reilly

Job Title: Maintenance Lead

Joined: 2020

Kevin has worked for the trust for 2.5 years. Prior to working for the trust, Kevin was self-employed in the building trade. Our residents and staff love him and he has built great relationships with them. Kevin likes not knowing what each day will bring, but can turn his hand to most maintenance tasks.


He has recently developed a passion for fitness, and has started going to the gym! Kevin used to train greyhounds and regularly attends meets and races.


Kefas (Josh)

Kefas (Josh) Jeshua

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2024

Josh joined OSJCT as Deputy Manager in 2024. Originally from Zimbabwe, he began his career in quality control before transitioning into care. Drawing on his experience with people, customer complaints, and service improvement, Josh has applied these skills to his work in the care sector.


After arriving in the UK in 2004, Josh worked as a temp care worker in the NHS before becoming permanent. He pursued further education, completing a National Certificate in Health and Social Care (Level 3) with the Open University, which opened his eyes to the impact of therapeutic relationships in care. Motivated to make a difference, he earned a foundation degree in Social Care at Oxford Brookes University and later completed a nursing degree at the University of Hertfordshire, graduating in 2015.


Specialising in adult care since 2016, Josh is passionate about leadership and its role in improving care standards. He completed a postgraduate qualification, earning a Master’s in Management in Health and Social Care in 2021. Before joining OSJCT, Josh worked as a Lead Nurse in a private care home, further honing his skills in adult care and team leadership.


Outside of work, Josh is dedicated to voluntary work with the elderly and enjoys cooking, often preparing meals for charity organisations in Oxford. He is married with two children and values family life.


Cecelia

Cecelia Nunn

Job Title: Bursar

Joined: 2024

Cecelia joined OSJCT as Bursar in 2024. She brings a wealth of experience from her background in finance, which she applied in her previous role as Senior House Manager at Abbeyfield. There, Cecelia managed multiple properties across Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, and Buckinghamshire, overseeing operations, staff, and the wellbeing of residents.


Cecelia is looking forward to putting her experience into practice at Larkrise, ensuring the smooth running of the home and supporting both residents and staff.


Outside of work, Cecelia is married and a mother to three children. She enjoys spending time with her family and values the balance between her professional and personal life.