Stirlings

Garston Lane, Wantage OX12 7AX
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9.8 83 Reviews
  • Stirlings, Wantage
Stirlings offers compassionate, individualised residential, early-stage dementia and respite care for up to 40 residents. It has a strong connection with the local community, and has been serving the local and wider Oxfordshire residents for over 50 years. Set in peaceful and beautifully tended grounds, the home is located in a quiet residential location, near to the historic centre of Wantage.

Activities and wellbeing

The dedicated Activities Coordinator is there to make life as stimulating and varied as possible, they work with the residents to shape the schedule of activities by holding regular meetings and undertaking questionnaires with residents. Here is an idea of activities they might organise:

•        Gardening
•        Arts and crafts
•        Barbecues and cream teas on the lawn
•        Fish and chips on Bournemouth beach
•        Visit from a calm and friendly dog

With so many activities they also recognise that everyone needs some time for relaxation and mindfulness for personal reflection. The home offers a number of lounges to enjoy peace and quiet. It also has a large dining area which offers opportunities to socialise with friends and family or join in larger activities.

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Care Provided by Stirlings

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 40 Service Users
  • Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Other Care Provided
  • Own GP if required

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Catherine Barthe (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (40)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (40)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: No

Funding & Fees Guide for Stirlings

  • 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 £1,290 – £1,345
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care £1,415 – £1,475

  • 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 Stirlings 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)
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

Stirlings Reviews (83)

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9.8

Stirlings has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.773) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Stirlings has 83 reviews.

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Review from M H (Son of Resident) published on 3 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been very well looked after in Stirlings. The staff are invariably kind, thoughtful and efficient and clearly have the resident's welfare at heart. I'm particularly reassured by the fact that Stirlings is a not-for-profit care home, so I know Mum's money isn't simply making some shareholders
even richer.

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Review from Monica E (Respite Resident) published on 31 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I enjoyed my stay for nine days, and the care I received was excellent. The staff were so friendly. Enjoyed the activities, and there was something for everyone. I found the food varied from very good to mediocre and was not always kept hot. Would not hesitate to come again. Thank you all.

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Review from Barbara G (Resident) published on 20 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff - very helpful and friendly.
I love all the activities I join.

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Review from M H (Resident) published on 20 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The food is excellent - the staff, without exception, are always friendly and helpful - nothing seems too much trouble - even after "lights out" and well before a morning cup of tea - lovely to have it so early! I enjoy the many activities on offer and have learned some new skills which I will take
home with me (such as clay modelling).

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Review from L C (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My lovely mum has lived at Stirling’s now for over 3-years as she has Alzheimer’s.
She absolutely loves living there and lights up like a Christmas tree whenever any of the staff pop into the room while I am with her, which says everything! She is very peaceful and content. The staff are amazing and
genuinely love the residents, and nothing is ever too much trouble. They have all coped amazingly during the pandemic, and I’m so grateful to them for all their care and dedication.

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Review from H L (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mother went to Stirlings for emergency respite as her dementia meant she needed full-time support and care. She was made very welcome, as was I during a very tricky and emotional time. As a family, we have now decided that Mum needs this care on a permanent basis, and the staff have welcomed Mum.
She has been able to stay in the room first allocated to her, which is really helpful. The staff are always cheerful, supportive and caring, and Mum has grown very fond of them all. They are always ready to answer our questions whilst we get into the routine of the home.
The staff all seem to know Mum really well after a short time. The home is always clean, warm and inviting.

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Review from J O (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been so impressed by the care and affection shown to my mother and the level of communication with our family. My father contacts Stirlings regularly by phone to ask after my mother, and he is always listened to and treated with kindness.

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Review from Doris F (Resident) published on 7 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our lunch last Sunday was marvellous. We had roast with all the trimmings - superb! The laundry is perfect, I don't know how they do everyone's clothes so well, then they are put away in your wardrobe.

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Review from A R (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Stirlings has provided good care for my mother in what has been a difficult tale. In my opinion, they are now over-cautious, and the residents should be given more freedom (I know there are Government guidelines). They have been deprived of liberty and not given a choice. At the end of their lives,
they should be allowed to enjoy time with family and friends. The risk is very low with full vaccination.

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Review from Dorothy A (Resident) published on 29 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely lovely house.

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Review from Jonathon L (Son of Resident) published on 24 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Stirlings has proved to be a perfect home for my father. I was recommended by a very trustworthy carer, who spoke glowingly of the dedication and kindness of the staff, which I can now support. My father had lived with me for only seven months and had fallen almost too many times to count in that period.
Dementia, mobility problems and incontinence made a difficult combination to deal with. Covid makes it difficult to fully assess the categories that are used to rate it, but going by my observations and the improved condition of Dad, they do a wonderful job under trying conditions.

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Review from Sarah A (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

All of the staff are very helpful and extremely caring of their residents. I am always kept up to date with all that is happening with my mum. They always talk lovely to my mum and have great respect for Mum and other residents.

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Review from Stephanie B (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Mum had to go into emergency care last June. This was a very traumatic time for both my dad and the rest of the family. After a few weeks, we were successful in getting Mum transferred to Stirlings. It is hard to comment on some aspects of Mum's life at Stirlings as we have naturally not been allowed
inside the home because of Covid. We have, however, all been so impressed by the way in which staff helped Mum to settle in and have her safe and well cared for during this time during such a challenging year.


When we were able to visit in the garden last year, the visits were well organised. A special thank you to two particular members of staff for making the process so smooth and for their cheerful natures.


Skype calls have been a wonderful way of interacting with Mum and the Pod visits too. Looking forward to the day when we can visit in person. Mum has consistently told us how lovely everyone is there, and she loves the food! Thank you!


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Review from Gaynor U (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been impressed by the efforts of the staff in keeping the residents entertained and engaged during this pandemic. They have all worked so hard while having to manage new guidelines and procedures. Despite this, staff have gone the extra mile on keeping relatives in touch and have found the time
to let me know when Mum has felt like having a Skype chat. The system for Skype chats and pod visits works well and keeps everybody safe. Everybody has been amazing.

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Review from Cath O (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I had to move my dad to a closer home, it broke our hearts, we loved Stirlings and all their staff.
We were made extremely welcome by all staff, were listened to and helped with all our needs.
Such a horrible time with Covid but they kept Dad safe. We both cried when we left.
Dad put on a good
few pounds with the food and enjoyed eating socially. The first to arrive and last to leave at meal times. It's difficult when a person has memory issues but Dad was very happy at Stirlings.

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Review from Rachel P (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

2020 has been a trying year for all, but despite the challenges that the year has thrown to us all, Stirlings have provided the same level of care to my dad as in 'normal' times. Sadly my mum died earlier in the year and the love, care and attention they have given to my dad has been appreciated by
him and also the wider family. We very much knew Dad was being looked after and had no concerns to his care. The home has done all they were able to do given the current guidelines in letting us see Dad as much as possible which has been good for us all.
Well done to Team Stirlings for coping with 2020.

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Review from Jane P (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Stirlings has been home to my dad for nearly three years now and the standard of care has been exemplary. The staff are friendly and very respectful of the residents.
It has been a difficult year for care homes and Stirlings has done its very best to ensure that the residents continue to be looked
after as individuals but are also kept safe. A new visitor pod has just been opened to ensure safe visiting.
Unfortunately, my mum, who was also a resident, died this year. The staff took such good care of her when she was ill, whilst also taking care of my dad and supporting the extended family.

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Review from Ben P (Grandson of Resident) published on 10 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Stirlings is a lovely place and they have cared for both my grandparents to an exceptional standard. My grandmother passed away in the summer of 2020, and the support provided to my grandfather has been invaluable, particularly in a time when we haven't been able to visit as regularly.

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Review from Jane W (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Stirlings have created a new pod for visitors which is really impressive with really easy procedures to follow, keeping everyone safe during the pandemic. I’ve just spent some time visiting my father, talking to him behind the screen and it was such a lovely experience being able to see him in person.
The manager and her team at the home have been fantastic throughout, really helpful and always cheerful.

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Review from Becky (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 6 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Nanna has been very well taken care of at Stirlings and it’s always clear she’s comfortable and content. The staff are attentive and lovely, and the Skype sessions they’ve offered during Covid-19 have offered peace of mind for the family while we’ve been very worried and unable to see her. While
I haven’t made use of one of the short visit sessions yet, I plan to do so in the near future as am desperate to see Nanna - in the knowledge that Stirlings is doing everything in their power to ensure the residents remain safe. It’s also been really reassuring to know the manager and her team are being vigilant about social distancing and mask-wearing.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.773)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.773) out of 10 for Stirlings 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 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 13 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 4.773 for Stirlings is calculated as follows: ( (117 Excellents x 5) + (32 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 150 Ratings = 4.773

  • 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 Stirlings is based on 13 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 40 registered maximum number of service users is 8, which has been reached with 13 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: 18 Jul 2019

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Good

  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Outstanding

  • 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 (3)

Catherine

Catherine Barthe

Job Title: Home

Joined: 2023

Catherine rejoined the Trust in 2024 as Home Manager at Stirlings.


Angela

Angela Lindsay

Job Title: Activities Coordinator

Joined: 2007

As Activities Coordinator, Angela is passionate about providing residents at Stirlings with the best possible experiences to enhance their wellbeing. She sees working in care as her calling in life and approaches each day as a new chance to help people.


Angela has almost a decade of experience in coordinating activities in a care environment and has many qualifications supporting her deep knowledge of caring for those with dementia. She takes great satisfaction from helping people to continue with the hobbies and interests they have had their whole lives but equally loves being able to provide them with brand new experiences too.


Whether jumping out of a plane to raise money, completing the Tough Mudder for charity, taking a former ice skater back onto the ice after 50 years, writing poetry with residents or working with Oxford University on a study into therapeutic robots, there is rarely a dull moment in Angela’s line of work. Her great work for the Trust was recognised when Angela was named OSJCT’s Oxfordshire Activity Coordinator of the year in 2016.


Angela finds time to meditate every day and enjoys attending boxing exercise classes and expanding her spiritual interests.


Odeth

Odeth Hawkins

Job Title: Head of Care

Joined: 2016

Starting a career in care back in 2016, Odeth embarked on a journey that led her through various roles within different care centres. Initially serving as a caring leader at Avonbourne Care Centre upon joining the trust in 2019, she transitioned to the role of Head of Care (HoC) at Bemerton Lodge in 2021 and later moved to Longlands in 2022 and is now based at Stirlings. Before venturing into the care sector, her professional experience included working as a logistician for the British Army.


Odeth's current role in care is a source of satisfaction, finding it robust and engaging, offering ample opportunities to interact with a diverse multidisciplinary team. Engaging with residents and their families brings them joy, fostering strong connections within their team.


Beyond the professional sphere, Odeth's personal life is centred around family; married with two children, they cherish moments spent together. While she used to play netball, her current passion involves avidly following the sport on television.