Merryfield House Nursing Home

33 New Yatt Road, Witney OX28 1NX
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  • Merryfield House Nursing Home, Witney
Located in a beautiful 1922 Cotswold stone manor house, Merryfield House Nursing Home is set in tranquil gardens on the outskirts of Witney market town. Formerly the home of a ‘Witney Blanket’ family, it offers residential and nursing care for up to 24 people.

The main house boasts an impressive entrance hall with a sweeping staircase to public rooms, while a purpose-built ground floor area provides single en-suite bedrooms with French windows. With an inglenook fireplace, the main lounge area is an ideal space for residents to relax and socialise in while enjoying views of the garden.

Rated overall 'Good' by CQC in December 2017 and 'Outstanding' in the Responsive category, Merryfield’s staff are all trained to a high standard, holding NVQ levels two, three or four in Care and Management, as well as customer care and training in hospitality, which gives residents that little bit extra as they and their families receive care at Merryfield.

The home's chef uses fresh local produce to provide a wonderful choice of meals on a daily basis. Residents may choose where they take their meals, be it in the privacy of their own room or together with other residents (and often friends and relatives) in the dining room.

All bedrooms are fully furnished and come equipped with an electric bed, SMART television, call bell. Telephone and Sky TV facility available on request. The home has fibre Wi-Fi available for all residents and a dedicated guest network throughout. iPad tablets, FaceTime, Zoom and Skype access enable regular communication between residents and their relatives. The home cinema provides access to Netflix and Amazon Prime.

The home has exceptional activities coordinators who arrange a varied programme of events and outings with its bespoke minibus, including visits to local stately homes, animal therapy, musical entertainment, yoga, virtual reality headsets, and gardening.

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Care Provided by Merryfield House Nursing Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability
  • No Medical Intervention
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 24 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Asperger Syndrome
  • Autism/ASD
  • Bipolar/Manic Depression
  • Cancer Care
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Challenging Behaviour/Psychosis
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Down Syndrome
  • Epilepsy
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Schizophrenia
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Francisca Torres (Registered Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 55+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (24)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (20)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: No
    • Last Refurbishment: 2022

Funding & Fees Guide for Merryfield House Nursing Home

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care £1,395 – £1,945
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Merryfield House Nursing Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

Merryfield House Nursing Home Reviews (96)

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Merryfield House Nursing Home has a Review Score of 10 (9.994) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Merryfield House Nursing Home has 96 reviews.

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Review from Keith R (Son of Resident) published on 7 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father became a resident at Merryfield in early December 2024. His introduction to the care at Merryfield has been a revelation. He is so well looked after by the excellent staff. Everyone from the Chef to Senior Management are so approachable and eager to do their best for him. After a disappointing
time at a previous care home in Witney, making the decision to move a 95 year old was not easy but we are so glad we did.
The care given is fantastic, and I cannot praise the team there enough.

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Review from C R (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We were so pleased that Merryfield was recommended to us when looking for a care home for Dad, it has not disappointed and has exceeded our expectations, much praise and thanks must go to the staff and management for helping Dad with the transition. It's like a home from home! He is happy and is receiving
excellent care and his needs are being fully met, we are delighted! Thank you!

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Review from S B (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 3 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great place for Dad to be, we are very happy.

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Review from R S (Sister of Resident) published on 23 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I find the carers very friendly and caring, bringing cups of tea and having a chat. I love coming to see my sister and having a chat with the staff and others. It's good to know that my sister is well cared for.

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Review from S B (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Moving a parent to a care home is a huge and sometimes difficult decision but we knew, immediately, that we had chosen the right place. Every member of staff is friendly, caring and highly professional. We are delighted and our dad would award yu all 110% if he could - his words! Thank you to everyone.

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Review from James F (Relative of Resident) published on 10 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Writing on behalf of my whole family, we would like to thank all the staff at Merryfield Nursing Home for looking after my father with such dignity, care and attention during his final weeks. There is a happy atmosphere at Merryfield and the staff are all so lovely to be around. There is a feeling of
genuine, humble service and personal, caring attention to the residents. My father was really well looked after, had his own room and bathroom, and was checked regularly. Family were free to come and go as needed and we developed friendships with staff who were always available to answer concerns. Our doctor said that Merryfield is the nicest nursing home he has visited in Oxfordshire and I can believe it. We are so happy that we made the decision to take my father to Merryfield. We miss you all!

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Review from H W (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 2 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff are gentle, kind and professional. Despite my father-in-law's memory being poor, he seems to have formed a relationship with them. He is courteous to them and they respond in kind and I think this helps him maintain some measure of sociability. I believe he is the best place but his life
is very difficult.

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Review from M W (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Merryfield is a home-from-home, small enough that each resident is known personally by each member of staff and therefore their individual needs are met and they are always treated with dignity. Guests are also welcome to come and go as they please and also much supported by the staff, very impressed.

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Review from Jane R (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We moved Dad a couple of months ago into Merryfield. He has dementia and was quite depressed. Since moving, we have noticed an incredible change. He is more settled and joining in daily activities such as bingo, poetry, and singing which we never thought we would see again. He is settled and mixing
with other residents. We are really pleased and know we don't have to worry about him.

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Review from Stephanie Z (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Merryfield is a very welcoming and friendly home. It is only small but all the better for it, because it retains the feel and atmosphere of a real home from home. The staff are brilliant, very caring and professional. I would recommend it without reservation.

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Review from Amanda S (Son of Resident) published on 25 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My family and I have been very impressed by the care and dedication given to my mum over the past year. She loves it here and enjoys a lot of the activities offered including meeting the pets and therapy dog.

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Review from Mark R (Son of Resident) published on 17 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Although I live a bit further away from my parents than my sister, I am never in any doubt at all that 'the folks' are in very good hands which is very reassuring indeed. The staff are all real characters and so kind.

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Review from Kate S (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The home that looks and feels like a real family home.
As soon as I stepped inside I knew it was where I wanted my parents to live. Their happiness shows that I made the right decision. Beautiful surroundings, excellent staff and fantastic experiences and activities.

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Review from S C (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 17 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are always made very welcome and offered drinks. My nan's needs are always taken care of in a swift and courteous manner, having regard to her feelings at all times. Thank you!

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Review from D K (Son of Resident) published on 28 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum receives excellent care at Merryfield.
The staff are helpful and welcoming. This is the collective view of the whole family.

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Review from Denise B (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 12 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The continued care provided at Merryfield is of a very good standard. The staff are always friendly and willing in their daily jobs, providing excellent care in a professional manner.

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Review from Lisa B (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 19 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I do not have enough adjectives to describe how reassured we are by my grandfather's care. He is safe, clean, loved and happy but the team go above and beyond to treat him holistically, compassionately and as the person he still is, despite the challenges of age. I work in the NHS, I know what good
care looks like and they have the care x factor. Thank you!

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Review from Philip B (Son of Resident) published on 13 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic gardens. We have lovely visits with Dad in the garden and the staff are wonderful as always, bringing us tea, biscuits and cake. The staff are so dedicated to the people, it's lovely, they always seem happy and smiley - a beautiful place.
Thank you to the lovely staff.

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Review from N B (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 17 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really accommodating staff, who are very quick to help our family out when visiting. Grandad is enjoying his time here and is getting to know other residents very well. The activities are amazing and tailor-made for the residents. It is so lovely to see how happy Grandad is. The staff are amazing and
the facilities are very good.

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Review from Emily L (Niece of Resident) published on 10 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very clean and well-kept home. Staff are very friendly and welcoming too!

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.994)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.994) out of 10 for Merryfield House Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 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 4.994 for Merryfield House Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (155 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 156 Ratings = 4.994

  • 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 Merryfield House Nursing Home 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 24 registered maximum number of service users is 4.8, 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: 9 Dec 2017

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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 (2)

Fran

Fran Torres

Job Title: Registered Manager

Joined: 2012

With a career spanning over two decades within the realm of care home management, I continue to approach each day with an unwavering enthusiasm. Merryfield holds a special place in my heart, a true embodiment of a welcoming abode. As a seasoned and qualified nurse, I’ve been in the role of Registered Manager for over seven years. My dedication to care has fostered a deep-rooted connection, and I derive immense satisfaction from hands-on interaction with our cherished residents.


Aida

Aida Lardizabal

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2003

Two decades of service within the care home sector have been a testament to my unwavering commitment. This journey is one I embrace with wholehearted passion.


Holding the mantle of a Nurse, and Deputy Manager, I ardently ensure that my residents receive the finest care possible.


Frequently Asked Questions about Merryfield House Nursing Home

What types of Care is Merryfield House Nursing Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Respite Care, Learning Disability, Physical Disability, Sensory Impairment & No Medical Intervention are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Merryfield House Nursing Home provide?

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

How many Rooms does Merryfield House Nursing Home have?

There are 24 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Merryfield House Nursing Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Merryfield House Nursing Home to the centre of Witney?

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