Highmarket House

North Bar Place, Banbury OX16 0TD
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9.9 139 Reviews
  • Highmarket House, Banbury
Highmarket House is a purpose-built setting close to the centre of Banbury, providing the latest in luxurious facilities combined with high-quality care. The dedicated and skilled team offers a full range of residential care for older people, including short-term respite care and specialist care for people living with dementia. They also offer sensitive end-of-life care.

The team believes that when a person moves into a care home they should be able to continue to enjoy the lifestyle that they always have – keeping busy, seeing friends. Residents can enjoy being pampered in the hair salon and enjoy great food from the chef-led kitchen team. Meanwhile you can have the peace of mind that expert care is on hand 24-hours a day, seven days a week.

Care Provided by Highmarket House

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 73 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Francesca Cowley (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 55+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (73)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (71)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes

Funding & Fees Guide for Highmarket House

  • 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 £1,590
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,680
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,830
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,800
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,890
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care from £2,040
  • Fees are subject to a pre-admission needs assessment which is required to fully understand the level
    of care and support required by each individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge.
    Nursing fees include the Funded Nursing Contribution (FNC) if you are eligible.


    What’s included?
    • All care and support including a monthly review of care plans
    • All meals, snacks and drinks freshly prepared every day by our chef
    • In-house café with homemade cakes, and a variety of speciality teas and coffees
    • Use of in-house cinema
    • Access to landscaped gardens
    • Activities and lifestyle programme
    • All utilities and other accommodation costs
    • Housekeeping and laundry services
    • WiFi internet access


    Please note, the weekly fee does not include hairdressing, chiropody or other healthcare visits or
    appointments not covered by the NHS, toiletries, newspapers or magazines, any over the counter
    medications that a GP wouldn’t normally prescribe such as paracetamol and indigestion relief, and any
    other privately arranged healthcare. Should you require an escort to hospital appointments, we may apply
    an agreed hourly charge for this service.


  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Highmarket House to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Parking
  • Parking on-site


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9.9

Highmarket House has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.873) out of 10, based on 39 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Highmarket House has 139 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The management and staff at Highmarket House perform to a very high standard. You are always greeted with a very friendly attitude and made to feel welcome. All residents are professionally monitored accordingly to maintain health and efficiency. The determination to make the residents feel at home
and live in a happy environment cannot be faulted.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My brother was originally admitted to Highmarket House for a period of respite care. The staff have been most helpful in managing the transition period between home life and living in a care home environment.
My brother now needs full 24/7 care management and the staff have been wonderful in communication
with social services/social worker/finance department in the next step for full-time residential care. We could not have managed without their advice and assistance.
Thank you Highmarket House.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I'm happy to know my brother is here. The team have got to know him quickly and we'll and I am relaxed as he is is genuine safe caring hands who enjoy what they do. They smoothed out the maze of legal and regulatory requirements which was,an unexpected godsend. Highly recommend

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very impressed with all the staff and the high standard of care. We moved Mum from another care home in the middle of July and she settled in quickly, with all the staff making her feel really welcome. Unfortunately, Mum was taken ill, but this was picked up quickly and we were able to get her to the
hospital for tests etc, and she was back the next day. There is a lovely friendly atmosphere as soon as you walk through the front door.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Dad has been cared for with dignity, respect and laughter, we are all so grateful for all the staff at Highmarket House. The standard of care is second to none, the activities, the food, the surroundings, the outings, we could not have asked for a better place for Dad to have his last few months.
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would like to mention that all the staff from the managers to the domestic staff not only cared for Dad but also cared for Mum and I which helped us through a very difficult time at the end. Knowing we could go home at the end of the day that he would be treated so well made the situation a little easier. Thank you all for all you did.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father became a resident in August and is very happy with all that is on offer to him at High Market House. Following a fall fracturing his hip in March, mobility became difficult and my father was looking for a care home that could provide ground floor accommodation and space within the home to
facilitate ease of movement. He was fortunate to obtain such a room with full-length patio door opening onto his own garden area with table and chairs. Within the room, there is a large en-suite bathroom with wet room shower. The modern, bright decor adds to an uplifting ambience.
The care staff are very proficient, caring and nothing is too much trouble. The home is very proactive in providing stimulation through activities and entertainment for the residents and have made links with local businesses to further help residents.
Whilst my father has only been in Highmarket for a short time, he is very happy, well cared for and Highmarket House can be highly recommended.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very efficient but kind and understanding service. Amazing choice of food which is excellent in quality, more like a hotel than a care home.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We as a family have been very pleased with the care and help that Highmarket House has given to Mother and ourselves. Nothing is too much trouble. She has settled very well, made some lovely friends and looks forward to every day. Everything is just perfect. Thank you to the whole team at Highmarket
for taking such good care of Mother and making her happy.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care that my husband received whilst in Highmarket House was second to none. He was welcomed as a new resident and felt at home immediately. Staff are always on hand whenever necessary and were of a friendly and happy disposition. The dining room provided fine dining food as the catering was excellent
and the choices varied. I never had any cause to criticize the cleanliness of the facilities and the care I received at the end was first class. I highly recommend Highmarket House and have persuaded prospective residents and families to visit on my recommendation.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is the first care home I have ever visited and I was very impressed. Polite and helpful staff. Calm atmosphere and everything possible provided for the residents. I come away assured that my sister was in the best possible place. Thank you all. Also, the interior designers who worked on all the
decor deserve a medal. Wonderful.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The home was very tastefully decorated, excellent facilities and very clean. The staff are fantastic and helpful. The food is good and plenty of activities for the residents.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After looking at many homes I can wholeheartedly recommend Highmarket House. From the spotless, airy and well-equipped rooms to the first rate communal facilities it really stood out, especially after looking at a few homes back to back. Every member of staff genuinely appears to enjoy their jobs with
the feeling that it is the residents who are the priority which is exactly as it should be. Knowing that someone isn't just being watched but that they are cared for is what this home is about. And a special thanks to the excellent member of staff for whom nothing was too much trouble.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Exceeded expectations. Highly recommended. Happy to leave knowing they were in good hands. And food is great!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After making the hard decision that my mother needed more care that any family member could give, we were accepted for a place at Highmarket House. Following a few fretful days prior to her becoming a resident, mum's transition to full-time care has been amazing.
She is being looked after and loved
like she were a family member, she is being mentally stimulated and exercised daily and I believe her quality of life has increased tenfold.
The staff here not only look after my mum but my dad too! He visits daily and is always welcomed with a coffee and a smile every time - he also participates in the activities, so he can still be involved in his wife’s day to day life.
It was a very hard decision to make, but knowing my mum is being looked after the way she is, we know that it was the right decision to make and I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Highmarket House to anyone looking at placing a family member in their care.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I could not have asked for a better home for my grandmother! She has only been at Highmarket House for a little over a month but she has lived a more fulfilled life in the last month than she has in the last few years. She is happy, settled, well cared for and engaged. She has baked cakes, been for
walks in the park most days, been dancing and also fitted in a visit to her favourite animals at the local bird sanctuary. The staff are really caring and make sure the activities are varied and even tailor them to the interests of the residents. The home itself is beautiful and welcoming, there is always a cup of tea and a piece of cake on offer and it is a pleasure to visit my grandmother and spend time with her. The home and the staff have become an extension of my family in such a short amount of time - the world would be a better place if more care homes were like this one! Who said getting old and living with Alzheimer's had to be boring, not Highmarket House, that's for sure!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Highmarket House really is a home from home, brightly decorated and extremely clean. The staff feel more like friends and go over and above to get anything you need. The activities and outings are something my gran looks forward to and she really enjoys her food which is first class. Her room is cosy
and has a beautiful view. She has many friends here and has grown her confidence. Couldn't be happier knowing my gran is safe and secure.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very pleased with the care my mother has in the care home. I am also glad she does many crafts, art, knitting, cooking to name a few. People are so friendly. Mum gets talked to a lot. She is very happy. She also has her hair done and her nails. I am pleased my mother is well looked after.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very pleased and relieved. I am over the moon with the care.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother, although it was a relatively short stay 7 weeks, she had an enjoyable time with the staff. Her condition was managed very well and all care taken.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are all very friendly towards my great-grandad and make us feel welcome when we visit.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.873)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.873) out of 10 for Highmarket House is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 39 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 39 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 4.873 for Highmarket House is calculated as follows: ( (401 Excellents x 5) + (54 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 457 Ratings = 4.873

  • 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 Highmarket House is based on 39 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 73 registered maximum number of service users is 14.6, which has been reached with 39 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: 11 Jul 2018

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Good

  • Caring

    Good
  • Effective

    Good
  • Responsive

    Good
  • 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 (1)

Francesca

Francesca Cowley

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2018

As a Home Manager, I am constantly striving to make the home a better place. At Highmarket House we’re very passionate about supporting residents to live well, whether that’s delivering tailored activities, award-winning food or providing residents living with dementia namaste care, every department pulls together to support residents’ health and well-being.


Having a leadership role is a privilege, making the residents’ and teams' day is important to me. I worked for Care UK for 5 years, Care UK is an excellent care provider to work for, it’s a growing organisation focused on the delivery of quality care.


Knowing I’m making a positive impact on residents' lives is what motivates me. I’m very proud of the way the team delivers exceptional care to residents and their loved ones. It’s one big family at


Highmarket House and that’s what makes it a very special home. I’ve worked in the care sector since 2008 when I was 18 years old. I’ve worked my way up doing different roles, including Team Leader, Trainer and Unit Manager. I joined Care UK in 2018 because I’d heard good things about the organisation, and I’m very proud to be the Home Manager at Highmarket House.


I have a passion for what I do, and I’ve done it for a long time, and I’m always looking to make a difference to the people we care for. Everyone who works at Highmarket House takes a ‘whole home’ approach to caring for residents. Away from work, I like to spend time with my family. I like listening to music, watching TV and going to a good shop!