The Ridings

Calder Close, Off Daventry Road, Banbury OX16 3WR
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9.6 52 Reviews
  • The Ridings, Banbury
Anchor’s The Ridings, in Banbury is a purpose-built home supporting up to 48 older people to live a comfortable lifestyle, as well as offering dementia care. They are welcoming new residents for both permanent care and for respite stays.

A range of care services are available, including convalescence care; respite care; trial stays and long term care for those who require 24 hour care.

The care team works with customers to organise stimulating activities that appeal to individual and group interests, both in the care home as well as in the local community.

Each customer’s individual needs are regularly assessed to ensure their care plans meet their lifestyle requirements. Customers are provided with freshly cooked meals made from locally sourced and seasonal ingredients where possible by highly trained chefs and kitchen staff.

As a not-for-profit care provider, Anchor reinvests profits into its properties and services, to continually raise standards and provide a high-quality service to surpass customers’ expectations.

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Care Provided by The Ridings

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 48 Service Users
  • Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Own GP if required

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Kelly Hill (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Please contact The Ridings directly to discuss yours or your loved ones' care needs.
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (48)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (48)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes

Funding & Fees Guide for The Ridings

  • 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 £1,350
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,350
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,350
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,350

  • Our colleagues at The Ridings will be happy to answer any questions you have regarding our fees and what is included in these.
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact The Ridings to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting

  • Visitors are welcome at The Ridings.


  • Parking

  • Onsite parking is available, including disabled spaces.


The Ridings Reviews (52)

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9.6

The Ridings has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.561) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Ridings has 52 reviews.

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Review from Elaine H (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 April 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum spent three happy years in The Ridings care home. She loved her flat, the cleanliness and brightness of the home, the well maintained large garden, the activities and the care that she received from everyone.
I truly believe that it was because the home offered mum such a lively, stimulating,
varied and crucially safe environment that her cognitive functioning remained so stable for someone living as she did, with dementia.
Our family will always be very grateful to all the staff for making the last year's of mums life such a positive experience for both her and for our family.

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Review from Gemma B (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 7 April 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would highly recommend this residential home. My grandmother lived here for many years. The care of the staff is excellent. The staff at the home, go out of their way to make each resident feel welcome. After many years of struggling in her own home and getting upset in another residential home, the
staff at The Ridings were able to make my grandmother feel instantly at ease. My grandma was a social character but withdrew because of her dementia. They gently encouraged her to integrate with others, eating every meal together, joining in with games and quickly her social circle expanded. Her confidence came back within just a couple of weeks and her cognition, as a result, which had been rapidly declining, plateaued, which is a credit to the home. Her mobility was variable but the home organised exercise classes and encouraged walking into the garden and between rooms. I couldn't recommend this home enough.

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Review from Shirley J (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 February 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My father has only been in The Ridings since October 2018 but so far everything is excellent. He has settled in nicely and all the staff are very helpful and kind to him. I am really happy with how they look after dad and would definitely recommend The Ridings. Before he went to your home, I went to
every home in Banbury and liked yours the most. I had a good feeling about it.

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Review from Lisa O (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father came to The Ridings for 1 week respite, during the New year period. My father was very reluctant to stay at a residential care home, due to stigma.
My father found his stay enlightening and has stated that he would go back to The Ridings, as all the staff were caring, polite and respected
his dignity. This also enabled my mum to have a well-deserved rest, knowing Dad was in as safe place and being looked after.
My family and myself can't thank The Ridings enough for their assistance with the transition from home to The Ridings. Always found staff happy, caring, polite, helpful and going that extra mile to ensure Dad was happy and involved with his care needs. Even though Dad was only with The Ridings for a week we all felt welcomed and never a bother.

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Review from Judith W (Resident) published on 23 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I have been at The Ridings for a year now and this review covers that period. I cannot speak too highly of The Ridings. It is a particularly pleasant environment. I would have rated everything excellent, except that I wanted to point out the really outstanding things which concern the staff who are
first rate, competent, caring, efficient, with a good sense of humour and a good team spirit. Their interaction with all residents is first class. I am aware that this must come from the management, and it is impressive how quickly new staff pick up the ethos. Activities are good and varied too - the time here passes very quickly.

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Review from N C (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 26 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my mother-in-law moved into The Ridings, we have had nothing but positive experiences. The staff are really caring and will do things for the residents above and beyond their duties. The Ridings is always warm and welcoming to all visitors. This has made my mother-in-law feel very comfortable
and at ease. I would highly recommend The Ridings to anyone in this area looking for a residential home for their parents or family member.

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Review from L C (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother moved into The Ridings in August 2017 after a short stay in another care home. The care and support she has received has been fantastic, all of the staff have been supportive to both my mother and myself in what has been an emotional journey. I can only express my gratitude to all the staff
there and I would recommend them for their high level of care and support.

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Review from P W (Son of Resident) published on 6 June 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mother was a resident for 5 years until she died. The care home was always clean and well run. The staff gave my mother a good standard of care throughout her stay. They were sympathetic and gave a high standard of support to her and me when it was necessary. Their treatment of my mother in her final
months was particularly caring, which I found very reassuring.

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Review from Maria B (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has settled into The Ridings well after having to leave her own home. The care staff are so kind and helpful. The activities at The Ridings are on every day and very from knitting, pom pom making, baking, arts and crafts, reminiscence sessions, hairdressing and so much more. All the residents
are well and happy - it really is like a big extended happy family. Meal times are an event with amazing food from the chef. We are so grateful to have found such a wonderful place.

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Review from Barbara M (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 January 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mother, who had dementia, was a resident in the home from March 2011 until she died in July 2016. The care Mum had during this time was outstanding. We found the staff very caring, conscientious and helpful and the regular review between myself and the staff ensured that we had an opportunity to
share in decisions about her care. In her early time in the home she led a very full and active life, enjoying days out and activities. As she deteriorated, she was still encouraged to take part in the activities she was able to. As she deteriorated, the staff put in place adaptations she needed to keep her safe and well looked after. Palliative care at the end was excellent.

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Review from K S (Son of Resident) published on 26 January 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

When looking for a place for my mother, I found The Ridings the perfect care home with lots to keep her entertained plus a peaceful and relaxing home.

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Review from J S (Wife of Resident) published on 23 January 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My husband died on the 13th of August 2016 at the hospital after 8 years at The Ridings. He was looked after extremely well and enjoyed some of the activities there and outings. The staff at The Ridings were excellent and I always felt supported when I went to query anything to do with his care. He
and I were disappointed when he wasn't able to return to The Ridings where he regarded as home.

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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.561)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.561) out of 10 for The Ridings is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 24 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 23 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 4.561 for The Ridings is calculated as follows: ( (199 Excellents x 5) + (63 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) + (12 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 280 Ratings = 4.561

  • 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 The Ridings is based on 23 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 48 registered maximum number of service users is 9.6, which has been reached with 23 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: 25 Nov 2022

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Requires improvement

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    Good

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    Requires improvement

  • Responsive

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  • Safe

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  • Well-led

    Requires improvement

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

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Bed Vacancies

3 Bed Vacancies

posted 03 Mar 2025

We currently have three vacancies for care. Please contact The Ridings for further information.


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Meet the Team (1)

Kelly

Kelly Hill

Job Title: Manager

Joined: 2024

I have been working in older peoples' care for nearly 15 years.


I started at Godiva Lodge care home in Coventry as a care assistant and then became a team leader after 2 years. I then transferred over to an Extra Care location as a team leader. In 2017 I became a Deputy Manager and worked across three of Anchor’s locations. I returned to Godiva Lodge as the Home Manager in May 2023 to cover a period of absence.


I really enjoyed my time as a Home Manager and feel that I made an impact on the team at Godiva Lodge. I am looking forward to getting to know residents, staff and relatives at The Ridings.