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.
Marston Court has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.811) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Marston Court has 93 reviews.
Review from R H (Friend of Resident) published on 28 January 2025
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Thank you so much for a truly wonderful review of our home. We greatly appreciate it! Our team will be so thrilled to read how highly you praise them and the care they provide to our residents. Please do come and say hello next time you're visiting your friend, we'd love to see you.
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Review from E H (Power of Attorney of Resident) published on 15 January 2025
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Reply from Helen Dearing, On behalf of the team at Marston Court
Thank you for such a fabulous review, we are really grateful. Our employees will be really pleased to read how highly you rate our care and facilities of the home. We hope you can join us for one of our many events this year, we'd love to see you. If there is anything else we can do for you or your loved one, please let us know.
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Review from Helen S (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 October 2024
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Reply from Helen Dearing, On behalf of the team at Marston Court
Thank you for your lovely review, we really appreciate it. It is lovely to read how highly you think of our home, the care received and our staff. You're more than welcome to visit us anytime.
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Review from Lucy O (Friend of Resident) published on 5 August 2024
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Thank you for your amazing review; we are so grateful. The staff will be so thrilled to read how highly you rate the care, facilities and atmosphere here at Marston Court. We love having your friend reside with us, she has settled in well. Please join us for afternoon tea.
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Review from J B (Son of Resident) published on 22 March 2024
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Reply from Helen Dearing, On behalf of the team at Marston Court
Firstly, from everyone here at Marston Court, we send our condolences to you and your family. We loved caring for your mother and she will be missed. Secondly, we really appreciate your recommendation of our home. The staff will be so thrilled to hear this, thank you so much.
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Review from Jill D (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 March 2024
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Reply from Helen Dearing, On behalf of the team at Marston Court
Thank you for your review, it was an absolute pleasure caring for your mother. Like you say, she was with us for 5 years, so we loved watching her interact with others and enjoy her activities. She will be greatly missed. If you are ever in the area, please do pop in for a cup of tea and cake, you will always be welcome.
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Review from A S (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 4 March 2024
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Reply from Rowen Campbell, on behalf of the team at Marston Court
We are so sorry for your loss. It was an honour to be able to care for your loved one and to have you both as part of our Marston Court family. If there is anything more we can do to support you, please don't hesitate to ask.
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Review from Judy D (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 March 2024
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Reply from Rowen Campbell, on behalf of the team at Marston Court
Thank you for your kind words. It was a privilege to be able to care for your mother and we are all so sorry for your loss. If there is anything more we can do for your family, please don't hesitate to ask.
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Review from M B (Niece of Resident) published on 29 February 2024
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Reply from Helen Dearing, On behalf of the team at Marston Court
You're more than welcome. It's the least we can do. Thank you for your kind words, our staff will be really pleased. Do pop in and say hello when you're next visiting, the kettle is always on! Many thanks.
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Review from Charlotte T (Friend of Resident) published on 19 February 2024
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Reply from Helen Dearing, On behalf of the team at Marston Court
It's been a pleasure caring for your friend, she's really embraced living here and has settled in well. The staff will be so thrilled to hear how highly you rate the professionalism, respect and care we provide. Please let us know if there is anything we can do further for your friend. We look forward to seeing you when you next visit. Many thanks.
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Review from C B (Friend of Resident) published on 16 February 2024
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Reply from Helen Dearing, On behalf of the team at Marston Court
Thank you for your lovely review, we are thrilled to hear that you recommend our home based on the home and the homely atmosphere. Our staff do go above and beyond, so it's nice that you can see this. Many thanks once again.
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Review from Carol M (Friend of Resident) published on 16 February 2024
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Reply from Helen Dearing, On behalf of the team at Marston Court
Thank you for your review, we really appreciate it. Our staff will be thrilled to hear how we have transformed your friend's life in so many ways. That means the world to us. Please come and say hello next time you are visiting your friend.
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Review from June P (Friend of Resident) published on 13 February 2024
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Reply from Helen Dearing, On behalf of the team at Marston Court
What a fantastic review - thank you for taking the time to write it. It is so nice to hear how well your friend has settled in here at Marston Court. The staff will be so thrilled to understand how highly you rate the care, activities and facilities here. You are more than welcome to visit at any time, please come and say hello next time you visit your friend. Thank you so much!
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Review from A O (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 January 2024
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Thanks so much for your lovely words, we really appreciate it. The staff here will be so thrilled to read how highly you rate our care and activities. You and your family are always welcome here, we look forward to seeing you again soon.
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Review from Swee R (Wife of Resident) published on 13 November 2023
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Thank you for your lovely review. We are really proud of our home and the home's community. We are thrilled to hear how well your husband has settled in. It's a pleasure to care for him. Do come and say hello next time you are here. Many thanks.
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Review from Joan D (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 31 October 2023
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Thank you for your review - our staff will be thrilled to hear how highly you rate the care we provide to your mum-in-law. We love having her here. It's lovely when she joins in with the other residents doing activities. Please come and say hi next time you are visiting.
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Review from Andy D (Son of Resident) published on 31 October 2023
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Thank you for your review. It's great to hear how our staff have made your mum feel at home with us and that she is happy living here at Marston Court. It is a pleasure to care for her. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do.
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Review from Roger B (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 26 October 2023
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Thank you so much for leaving your review. It's great to hear how happy you are with the care and facilities we provide in caring for your loved one. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do. Many thanks.
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Review from Khoa D (Husband of Resident) published on 19 October 2023
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Thank you for your review - we are thrilled to hear how happy you are with the care and facilities we provide for your wife. It's a pleasure caring for her.
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Review from Gail J (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 4 October 2023
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Reply from Helen Dearing, On behalf of the team at Marston Court
Thank you for your review. It's great to hear how quickly your father-in-law has settled in with us. It is a pleasure to have him here at Marston Court. The staff will be so pleased to see him settling in so well with us due to their friendly nature. If there is anything more we can do for him or you, please let us know.
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The Review Score of 9.8 (9.811) out of 10 for Marston Court 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 26 Reviews in the last 24 months.
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 26 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.
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 4.811 for Marston Court is calculated as follows: ( (251 Excellents x 5) + (45 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 302 Ratings = 4.811
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 Marston Court is based on 26 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 39 registered maximum number of service users is 7.8, which has been reached with 26 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.
Date: 27 Jul 2018
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Job Title: Home Manager
Joined: 2001
Sharon started working in a residential home in Oxford in 1982, initially part-time helping with evening refreshments and weekend care work whilst still studying. Sharon’s plans were to join the Police, however, she soon realised that working in care was to be her pathway, never leaving but gaining experience in all job roles until becoming a Home Manager in 2001.
Sharon currently manages Marston Court in Oxford gaining a ‘Good’ with one ‘Outstanding’ on the last CQC Inspection.
Sharon has many hobbies outside of the workplace including playing in a brass band, playing the flute, vice president of the Sandford on Thames WI, spiritual and reiki healer. Sharon will often play her flute for the residents or runs an activity of crafts & flower arranging.