Godswell Park Care Home

Church Street, Bloxham, Banbury OX15 4ES
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Godswell Park is a luxury care home, providing residential and nursing care, with en-suite rooms providing extensive views over eight acres of landscaped and fully accessible grounds in the village of Bloxham, near Banbury in Oxfordshire.

It is the first standalone general nursing home solely for older people in England out of the 18,000 registered with the CQC to achieve a score of 'Outstanding' in all five inspection areas.

The many sitting rooms and an in-house cinema and activities area allow residents to enjoy either a quiet period of reflection, socialise and be entertained.

Residents can chat with visitors and fellow residents and engage in the wealth of activities on offer.

Godswell Park has its own beauty therapist and a sun therapy room which uses technology imported from Sweden, to allow residents and their visitors to enjoy simulated natural daylight even during the darkest days of winter.

Godswell Park boasts one of the best restaurants in the area, with the choice of menu updated daily to make the most of fresh seasonal produce and locally sourced ingredients.

A coffee lounge is open all day for residents who would like to meet their friends and chat. Private parties and celebrations are particularly encouraged.

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Care Provided by Godswell Park Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • No Medical Intervention
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 48 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Cancer Care
  • Epilepsy
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy
  • Sheltered Housing

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Godswell Park Care Home Ltd
  • Person in charge
  • Nael Shibli (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (48)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (48)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2017
    • Number of floors: 3

Funding & Fees Guide for Godswell Park Care 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 Residential Care from £1,800
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care £1,850 – £1,900
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,900
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,900

  • The fee is calculated based on the specific care needs and individual requirements. The cost also varies depending on the size of the allocated room. Rooms come in different sizes, allowing individuals the option to choose a larger room if desired, which will affect the final cost.
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Godswell Park Care Home 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
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Stairlift
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

Godswell Park Care Home Reviews (43)

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9.7

Godswell Park Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.681) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Godswell Park Care Home has 43 reviews.

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Review from Elizabeth R (Resident) published on 1 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have lived here for few years and have found the care to be excellent. The food is delicious and very healthy. The entertainment is very varied and all-inclusive. We are encouraged to be independent when possible.

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Review from H S (Resident) published on 6 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have lived for six years in a retirement apartment within the grounds of the care home and been a visitor almost daily, to the care home itself.
I commend particularly the surrounding, peaceful, well cared for colourful garden. It presents well for the reception area, which is made adequately by
comfortable, well-chosen furnishing, tidiness, cleanliness, colour and a warm welcome - frequently to the background of soft music. All staff appear happy, courteous and friendly. I personally appreciate not (automatically) being spoken to by my first name.
There is an attitude of efficiency and care throughout - particularly in nursing, encouraging activities to be enjoyed. Preparation of food served in restaurant-style and when requested in ones own room.
I tick recommended -extremely like with confidence.

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Review from R N (Widow Widower) published on 22 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The general ambience on reaching this home is so good, beautiful place with lovely gardens and a most welcoming reception. A total feeling of calm.
The care received by my husband was excellent and consistent. Very real care and kindness enabled him to cope with his problems. There was a feeling of
being part of a family team and that he was one of their own. We could not have wished for better care.

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Review from R O (Respite Resident) published on 5 November 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Self-interest prevents me from giving a positive review of Godswell Park since I would desire to take permanent residence there should circumstances arise sometime in the near future - others may get in first. The setting of Godswell Park is so tranquil and spacious both inside and out. Community rooms
are informal, securing their purpose which would be hard to better. Outside gardens are beautiful with many outstanding features, access is easy and staff are always on hand to give assistance with wheelchairs, zimmer frames etc. A small flock of sheep give an added interest. Catering is all in house and would be hard to beat anywhere.

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Review from P O (Resident) published on 10 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Godswell Park is a friendly, happy place. For those unable to manage at home, this is an excellent alternative.

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Review from A B (Son of Resident) published on 23 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Godswell Park set in picturesque grounds is more like a five-star hotel than a care home. Peacefully set in the village of Bloxham. It is a perfect sanctuary in which to reside. My mother was recovering from a fall and was given first-class attention in a dignified and calm manner by wonderful staff
led by a very caring management team. She was nursed back to health with her every need met, all the pressures of daily life were covered for her and she was treated like royalty. Exceptional menu and food quality. Very friendly capable staff and a delight to visit. Godswell is the best.

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Review from LWS (Friend of Resident) published on 11 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I visited my aunt who was staying at Godswell in May for respite following a fall at her home.
I was impressed by the support provided to help her return home and gain her confidence again. The staff seemed to offer consistent encouragement which was very much needed.
My aunt who was not initially
keen to go into a care home had high praise for all the staff at the home. She especially enjoyed the food after having such a poor appetite over the last few months and thankfully gained some much-needed weight.
Staff were welcoming and there was such a warm atmosphere in the home. My aunt felt pampered and cared for.
My aunt is planning her next stay but as she has said it would be for a mini holiday.

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Review from G S (Relative of Resident) published on 9 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

What a beautiful and welcoming home.
I visited my uncle who expressed how happy and well looked after he felt. He greeted staff by name and seemed to have a good relationship with them.
I was impressed there was also group activities on during the weekend.
Staff were smiling and looked as they enjoyed
being at Godswell.
We had tea and cake from the afternoon tea trolley which was amazing.
Nice to see management at the home on a weekend.
Having visited I can see why it is rated outstanding. Good to know that care of this standard can be achieved.

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Review from S B (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Following a successful respite stay in 2017, my mother has returned to Godswell for two further periods of respite care. She was extremely well cared for, and participated in numerous activities, including flower arranging and quizzes. She especially enjoyed a visit one afternoon from two Shetland
ponies. My mother wouldn't consider staying anywhere else!

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Review from S S (Friend of Resident) published on 9 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Godswell Park is an exceptional home and fully deserves it's "outstanding" rating in all 5 areas from the CQC. My friend has been there for three very happy years and I often dine with him. The food and service is incredible and I have paid the same amount for my lunches from the outset and about half
the price of the local pub!
I would love to end my own days at Godswell.

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Review from Richard A (Son of Resident) published on 8 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother spent 6 happy years at Godswell and such was the outstanding standard at Godswell that we always claimed it must be the best care home in the country. This was officially born out by the CQC inspection which uniquely gave Godswell its highest ever marks.


The combination of supportive care,

comfortable surroundings, good food, lovely gardens, active voluntary activities but above all the very caring staff contribute to me thoroughly recommending Godswell Park.

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Review from Alison M (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 December 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been at Godswell for over a year. The staff are friendly, kind and compassionate and no request appears too much. She has made a few new friends amongst the residents and enjoys the numerous activities and outings that are available.
Food has always been an important part of her life
and the meals at Godswell are simply divine, the chefs go out of their way to spoil her with her favourite dishes.
The housekeeping and laundry staff should be proud - they keep the place spotless and I get regular positive feedback from my mother who has an eye for such details. The recent CQC accolades did not come as a surprise to my family, it's simply well-deserved recognition for the amazing team at Godswell.

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Review from D S (Respite Resident) published on 11 August 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I stayed at Godswell Park Care Home for several days following surgery.
I found the staff to be most helpful, friendly and efficient. Nothing was too much trouble. The food was excellent. The room and facilities were exceptional including the gardens. I would definitely recommend this care home.

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Review from Ailsa C (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 June 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Godswell Park is a very comfortable, well-appointed and welcoming care home with modern facilities and an exceptional garden with wide, wheelchair friendly paths, a summer house, pergolas and plenty of areas to sit in the shade. Food is prepared on site by an excellent chef and residents can choose
when and where to eat, either in the privacy of their rooms or in the restaurant. The most important feature of Godswell however, is the staff. I have rarely come across a team of people so dedicated to caring for the elderly. I was very impressed by the constant cheerfulness and good humour, the gentle care and thoughtfulness, the discreet courtesy and respect at all times, the attention to detail, the sincerity of the smiles and the general consideration shown to my mother in her final years. This is no doubt due to rigorous staff selection, management and continual in-house training. The milk of human kindness has been very much appreciated by me and my family.

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Review from Wendy B (Resident) published on 3 May 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

During a week of post-operative care I enjoyed the restful surroundings and the attentions of a dedicated staff. The high standard of cuisine much appreciated.

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Review from Trish L (Niece of Resident) published on 24 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot speak more highly of this residential care home. All the staff go out of their way to care for their residents. My aunt, in particular, was treated like a Queen and she loved her time at Godswell.
It is set in beautiful surroundings as well, which we could just wander into and sit by a statue
or under a pagoda. The dining room was also a place of care and amazing food. The chef was very good dealing with my aunt's particular dislikes. I was just astounded by how people cared and loved their jobs. This has to come from top people in management. Thank you Godswell.

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Review from Mary-Anne (Friend of Resident) published on 17 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Godswell Park must qualify as one of the best Care Homes in England.

I visit it almost weekly and it has a very happy atmosphere. My old friend has been there almost a year and is always saying how kind and helpful the many staff are.

It has been beautifully built so all the bedrooms are full
of light and the food is delicious so it is a treat when my friend asks me to lunch.

It has a charming garden and both a doctor and dentist surgery 100 yards away. If you have to become old and frail it is as nice as anything can be.

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Review from Jenny S (Friend of Resident) published on 9 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My visits to Godswell Park was an enjoyable experience. The staff were extremely friendly and welcoming. I found it clean and tidy and everyone seemed happy and relaxed in their comfortable surroundings. The food was absolutely delicious and I was very impressed by the overall atmosphere and ambience.
I look forward to my next visit.

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Review from C B (Friend of Resident) published on 2 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Godswell Park is an outstanding care home. They consider every small detail to be important which makes all the difference. My previous neighbour has been there for three months and has found a new lease of life! They have so many activities and interesting things for the residents to do which gives
them a sense of independence. The staff could not be more attentive and caring. The restaurant is wonderful with great variety and a lovely atmosphere, it really does not fell like a care home, more like a very smart restaurant! A real home from home. I am delighted to see my neighbour so happy.

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Review from Lucy (Friend of Resident) published on 13 January 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A very friendly Care Home - lovely gentle staff and friendly management always available to help with a smile - beautiful surroundings - Godswell is always very clean and the food is delicious! I would definitely recommend it.

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.681)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.681) out of 10 for Godswell Park Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 10 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 4.681 for Godswell Park Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (116 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) + (4 Poors x 2) + (3 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 138 Ratings = 4.681

  • 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 Godswell Park Care Home is based on 10 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 10 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: 22 Apr 2020

Overall
Outstanding

  • Caring

    Outstanding

  • Effective

    Outstanding

  • Responsive

    Outstanding

  • Safe

    Outstanding

  • Well-led

    Outstanding

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

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