Our weekly fees are individual to each of our residents and are subject to a pre-admission assessment, which is required to understand the level of care and support needed. Our 2025 weekly care fees for residential care start from £1391 and for nursing care £1732, but may be in the region of 30% more*. This depends on your care needs and the type of bedroom that is right for you, from our standard rooms through to our premium bedroom options.
*If you require more specialist care such as 1-2-1 support, your weekly fee could be higher.
Wantage Residential and Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.785) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Wantage Residential and Nursing Home has 66 reviews.
Review from Lawrence D (Son of Resident) published on 12 November 2024
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Thank you so much for sharing your experience of Wantage. We're delighted to hear that your mother feels so happy and well-cared for at the home. It's our priority to create a safe and welcoming environment, and it's wonderful to know she has settled in so well. Your kind words will be greatly appreciated by the team, thank you.
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Review from Catherine C (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 November 2024
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Thank you for sharing such a lovely review. We're so pleased that your mum enjoyed her stay with us and that the food was a highlight for her. Knowing she felt safe and cared for, and that you could fully relax on your holiday, is so rewarding for our team. We look forward to welcoming her back to Wantage again.
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Review from Nicola C (Wife of Resident) published on 1 November 2024
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Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear that you feel Wantage is a "home from home" where our residents feel respected, engaged, and happy. We'll be sure to share your kind words with our team and the chef, thank you.
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Review from A C (Son of Resident) published on 16 September 2024
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Thank you so much for your wonderful review for Wantage. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the atmosphere, facilities, and the spacious, clean environment of our home. Our staff take great pride in enriching lives and we're glad you found them outstanding. We greatly appreciate your feedback and will be sure to pass this on to the team, thank you again.
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Review from Denise D (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 August 2024
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Thank you for your kind words about our team at Wantage. We're thrilled to hear that you feel so well-informed and that your parent is receiving compassionate care. Your recommendation means a lot to us.
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Review from Joy K (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 15 August 2024
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Thank you so much for your heartfelt review of Wantage. We're delighted to hear that your mother-in-law had such a positive experience during her stay with us. It's wonderful to know that she felt happy, relaxed, and well cared for and that you and your family were able to find peace of mind. We look forward to welcoming her back anytime.
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Review from P M (Resident) published on 31 July 2024
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Thank you for your kind words about our friendly team. We appreciate your feedback about the mealtime experience - if there is anything you feel needs to be improved in any area of the home, please don't hesitate to speak to the home manager, he will support you with regular visits and welcomes all feedback. Our chef is always happy to prepare alternative meals for our residents if they don't fancy what's on the menu and having spoken to you, she is looking forward to hearing your feedback on some alternative dishes she will be making for you.
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Review from Sandy W (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 April 2024
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Thank you for your five star review, the team at Wantage are certainly very special and are passionate about enriching the lives of their residents.
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Review from S C (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 18 March 2024
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Thank you for your review, we are so pleased your grandmother has settled so well at Wantage.
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Review from C W (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 5 March 2024
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Thank you for your five-star review, the team at Wantage will be delighted to read your comments.
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Review from J E (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 January 2024
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Review from Diana R (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 January 2024
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Review from Stephanie D (Sister of Resident) published on 14 August 2023
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Reply from Lisa McCauley, Social media officer at Wantage Residential and Nursing Home
Thank you for your lovely review. We are pleased that your sister is happy and enjoying living with us at Wantage Residential and Nursing Home. Best wishes.
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Review from Clive C (Husband of Resident) published on 31 July 2023
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Reply from Fae Doherty, Senior Marketing Officer at Wantage Residential and Nursing Home
Thank you so much for such a heartwarming review. Our team will really appreciate your kind words and I am sure they know how much you think of them! Thank you for trusting our team to continue to care for your wife. Best wishes, Fae.
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Review from A D (Son of Resident) published on 10 May 2023
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Review from J S (Resident) published on 30 January 2023
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Review from S N (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 January 2023
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Review from G W (Next of Kin) published on 20 January 2023
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Review from Harry F (Son of Resident) published on 20 January 2023
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Review from Pat S (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 December 2022
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Thank you so much for taking the time to review our home. it's wonderful to hear how well he has settled in with us and that you've been able to visit him. Our team are always here to help you get in touch with dad or for anything else you need. Best wishes, Fae
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The Review Score of 9.8 (9.785) out of 10 for Wantage Residential and Nursing Home 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 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 14 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 4.785 for Wantage Residential and Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (143 Excellents x 5) + (21 Goods x 4) + (8 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 172 Ratings = 4.785
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 Wantage Residential and Nursing Home is based on 14 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 50 registered maximum number of service users is 10, which has been reached with 14 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: 21 Oct 2021
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Job Title: Care Assistant
Joined: 2008
Lauren welcomed the very first resident to Wantage when it opened its doors in 2008 and is the home's longest-serving member of staff.
"It’s more than a job, I feel like this home is my baby and I love being here,” she says. “I love looking after the residents and making a difference in their lives.
You see the residents every day and they become like a second family to you – you worry about them if they aren’t well, you care for them and you enjoy listening to their stories.
It feels so special to have been here from the beginning, I love being here and I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else!”
Job Title: Head Chef
Joined: 2015
Our award-winning head chef Monica came third place in Sanctuary Care's annual MasterChef competition in 2022. Monica loves baking and makes delicious cakes and biscuits for afternoon tea. She also prides herself on creating stunning bespoke birthday cakes for our residents.
"I always ask them what cake they would like, and when I see their happy faces, it means I can go to sleep feeling happy!
Food is very important to our residents - if I enter the dining room and see the residents smiling, then I am happy.
I love working here – most of my family are in Romania so the people here at Wantage are like my family – they have a place in my heart.”
Job Title: Receptionist
Joined: 2011
Coming to work at Wantage, it’s like having a second family. I like the contact that I have with the family members when they come into reception and I love to take round the residents’ post and newspapers, because it means I can have a good chat with them.
Job Title: Care Assistant
Joined: 2023
I enjoy coming to work every day and helping the residents – they are like family. I like that I come in and make a difference for them.