Langford View

Coach House Mews, Bicester OX26 6EW
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  • Langford View, Bicester
Langford View offers empathetic, person-centred care for 60 residents. The home has a team of highly-skilled and friendly carers who are passionate about providing residential, early-stage dementia and nursing care for older people.

Care homes from The Orders of St John Care Trust are well respected in Lincolnshire, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire where the voluntary sector charity has a strong presence after seeing healthy growth since it first opened homes in 1992.

All residents are supported in the pursuit of an active lifestyle and personal interests, while benefitting from a care philosophy that prioritises dignity and independence alongside health, safety and security.

Care Provided by Langford View

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 60 Service Users
  • Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Speech Impairment
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Farida Ait-Tales (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (60)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (60)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes

Funding & Fees Guide for Langford View

  • 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 £1,410 – £1,450
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care £1,863 – £1,863
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care £1,540 – £1,595
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care £2,018 – £2,018
  • 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.
    We currently have a welcome offer available for new residents funding their own care at Langford View. The offer includes free hairdresser/barber services, chiropody, daily newspaper of your choice and toiletry gift set on arrival.


    Terms and conditions apply. Available for a limited time only. Speak to a member of the team for more information.


    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 Langford View to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
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Langford View has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.650) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Langford View has 101 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It has been a wonderful experience with much love shown. I have met up again with an old friend, which has been wonderful. All of the staff are very attentive and kind. I am very happy here.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are caring and compassionate and have shown exceptional resilience in COVID times. Dad is well cared for and very happy and settled. He has praised the catering staff, and in better times, thoroughly enjoyed the activities laid on by the entertainment manager which involved family and friends.
Most recently he has appreciated the lovely garden saying everywhere you look there's something to see. It's a lovely care home.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We felt that mum was well looked after, giving us much peace of mind. We thought she looked better with a regular routine, mealtime and bedtime, etc. Due to her dementia, she has been very confused at home and the staff were all very caring and kind to her.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My brother-in-law is a resident. An outstanding feature which I appreciate is that he and all the residents I see are always clean and well presented. I have just attended a Halloween party where all the residents were involved in the activities.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband passed away end of September. He was given wonderful care and nursing.
He was treated with dignity and love. The support I also received was second to none. I have much respect for these people, carers, staff, kitchen and above all, management. Thank you for making this difficult time bearable.
This is a very special care home.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All my 'aunt's' needs are provided for.
Two years ago, before she came here, she was suffering and trying to cope at home, to the frustration of all her family and friends who could see her deteriorating by the day.
Here, she is well cared for and it is consoling to now that all her needs are taken
care of.
Thank you.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been visiting my friend, ex-neighbour for about a year. The care I see her receiving is indeed excellent and the care workers I've met there are so pleasant and helpful. She is very well cared for when she has been unwell they spoke to me and explained her care. When I visit once a week staff
are very friendly towards me.
I have said to my son if I should get dementia I would be happy to go there instead of another home which was my first choice. I could find no fault with it.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My wife was a resident at Langford View for three years. For that period of time, my wife and I were given nothing but help and courtesy. Nothing ever seemed too much for the staff whether it concerned, care, medical or clerical, for that I can't thank each and every one of them. My thanks unconditionally.
Lastly, Langford View was always spotlessly clean and inviting.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

With regard to my score for the food and drink, I have scored it satisfactory, even though the meals themselves are hot and tasty. My main issue is that the menu is repetitive and lacks imagination. The menu is frequently changed at the last moment for no apparent reason. Being the youngest here at
67, I have not participated in the activities so cannot in all honesty comment.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As a family we have been very pleased with the care Mum has received whilst in Langford View. She was very happy living in Langford. The staff are the most amazing group. I will continue to visit the home with my dog even though Mum's time has come to leave this world. Thank you to all the staff, you
are truly wonderful.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very happy with the care my father is receiving from Langford View.
It has a homely feel, the staff are friendly and he has settled in very well.
I would definitely recommend Langford View. Excellent.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I am satisfied with the care provided. There is always room for improvement but I feel that there are staff who genuinely care for people here.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It is very good and excellent to be resident.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From the time we looked around the home to the time my father passed away, it felt like home. At all times I was kept informed of my father's welfare. Everyone was kind, considerate and respectful. All the staff were amazing, talking to my father and myself. When he went into hospital everyone kept
me informed and he was welcomed back for his final few days.
The manager, the staff who looked after him before all came to see him. Every kindness was shown to my daughter and myself as we stayed with him for his final 4 days. Thank you.
I would recommend highly, Langford View.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My sister and I cannot believe the change in our elderly father since moving into Langford View. He has his twinkly eyes back and is enjoying life again. He settled in quickly thanks to the amazing staff and happily joins in with a wide range of activities. He told us the staff have done wonders and
appears happier than he has been for years. Thank you so much.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We have visited the home twice, bringing child/children. Staff have been very welcoming and warm.
Residents were very happy to see the children and seem content in their surroundings and with activities offered to them.
We enjoy visiting and will be coming regularly.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The family of our sister in the home are very happy with the facilities and care of our loved one. All the staff are so very helpful and caring. We couldn't wish for better. Well done to Langford View.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I feel safe and secure. The staff are very willing to help. Well looked after. I am happy.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I like the entertainment.
I have enjoyed the outings but don't want to go anymore except for the church holiday club in August,
I like to be in my room. I want to be allowed to remember my husband.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

I like it here.

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.650)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.650) out of 10 for Langford View 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 24 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 23 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 4.650 for Langford View is calculated as follows: ( (222 Excellents x 5) + (46 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) + (3 Poors x 2) + (10 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 283 Ratings = 4.65

  • 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 Langford View is based on 23 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 60 registered maximum number of service users is 12, which has been reached with 23 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: 10 May 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 (5)

Farida

Farida Ait-Tales

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2006

Farida Ait-Tales is the Home Manager of Langford View in Bicester. Farida joined OSJCT in 2006 and has 27 years of experience in the care sector. The most exciting part of Farida’s role is looking after people and working closely with lovely and caring people.


Farida currently holds a medical degree and has an NVQ in Management and Leadership.


Farida and her team at Langford View Care Home aspire to not only provide the highest quality of care, but also aim to re-build a resident’s quality of life and will go the extra mile to achieve this. Many of the residents who make Langford View their home may have lost something in their life; be it a family member, their health or even their self-esteem. Farida and her team try to help residents to fill the void that one of these losses might have left and potentially change something in them by giving them a new lease of life where possible. Working together, the team create a culture within staff, residents and volunteers to introduce this behaviour into the daily routine.


Farida remembers fondly many occasions where the positive culture at Langford View has impacted residents' lives. One such memory is of individual whom Farida saw grow from a woman who had lost the ability to speak her native tongue, into a woman with a sense of fulfilment. Farida and the resident immediately bonded over their love for the French language: the resident disclosed that being able to pick up her French again was something that she longed for dearly, having come to England from Belgium during the war. During the time that had passed, she had unfortunately forgotten her native language and missed it greatly. Farida arranged for an A-level student studying French to come to the home on a weekly basis to speak French and discuss points of interest about Belgium in an attempt to jog the resident's memory. This resident-specific activity aimed to assist the resident to reach back to her roots and regain her own identity.


Each success story gives Farida and the team the drive to build on the positive culture at Langford View by improving lives, society and the community no matter how small the act may seem at the time.


Terri

Terri Reeve

Job Title: Activities Coordinator

Joined: 2022

Terri joined the Trust in November 2022 as a carer. This was her first position in the care industry, having previously worked in hospitality. She lived in Tenerife for five years, where she and her husband started their family before moving back to the UK. After managing a pub for seven years and as her children grew older, Terri decided to pursue a new career.


She has always valued working with people and being part of a community. Supporting the older generation has been especially rewarding for her. As a carer, Terri built strong relationships with residents and enjoyed assisting them in their daily routines. She took particular interest in the activities and one-on-one sessions with residents, which led her to apply for the role of Activity Coordinator in June, with encouragement from colleagues.


Terri understands the importance of activities in maintaining residents’ wellbeing, promoting physical and emotional health, and reducing social isolation. She is dedicated to ensuring all activities are engaging and meaningful, whether in group settings or individual sessions.


Outside of work, Terri’s life is busy with her three sons. Her family enjoys active pursuits like hiking, biking, and sports.


Tricia

Tricia Thomas

Job Title: Bursar

Tricia's role as Bursar at Langford View means that she is often at the centre of activity within the home.


Tricia is passionate about the high levels of care we provide at Langford View and she decided to take the step into her current role as Bursar after having been a care leader and achieving qualifications in Care Leading, Dementia and Management and then being the home's Admin Assistant.


Tricia is an expert in managing a busy workload and, among her many responsibilities, she supervises ancillary staff, arranges training, is responsible for ordering for the home in-line with budgets and ensures the smooth-running of day-to-day activities such as gardening, residents’ shopping and serving meals.


This expertise and willingness to help was recognised with two years’ nominations and one win for Oxfordshire Office Support of the Year within the Trust.


On special occasions and during fundraising activities you will often be able to see Tricia in full fancy dress, wearing a wig or even joining a conga around our car park! In her spare time, Tricia enjoys walking her dog and spending time with her family.


Emma

Emma Cottle

Job Title: Admin Assistant

Emma is Langford View’s Admin Assistant and will be the first to offer a very warm welcome to all visitors.


Emma enjoys the varied nature of the role, whether she is organising staff rotas, reviewing residents’ financial accounts or showing round a new resident and their family.


Emma holds NVQ levels 2 and 3 in Care and brings nearly three decades of experience working in the care industry. Emma always knew she wanted to work in care and has held a number of different roles within the Trust. Emma finds her current role rewarding because of the difference she knows it makes to the lives of Langford View residents. She likes nothing more than to hear residents laugh and seeing the smiles on their faces; particularly if she is dressed up for charity!


Emma likes to spend her spare time with her grandchildren and tending to her garden.


Salin  (Sunny)

Salin (Sunny) Puthenparampil

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2024

Sunny arrived in the UK in 2012 as an international student and went on to complete both a bachelor's and master's degree in nursing at Liverpool John Moores University. With a career in care starting in 2010, Sunny has held a variety of roles including Health Care Assistant, Senior Care Assistant, Care Coordinator, Deputy Manager, RGN, Clinical Deputy, Clinical Lead, and Interim Home Manager.


In a previous position as Interim Home Manager, Sunny successfully turned around a care home that had been rated inadequate by the CCG and closed for admissions. Over 16 months, Sunny improved the home’s standards, achieving a good rating and reopening the home for new admissions.


Sunny has worked with leading organisations such as Care UK, Excel Care, and Fremantle Trust, gaining extensive experience in both resident care and home management. Joining the Trust in April 2024 with a Level 7 Nursing qualification, Sunny is committed to upholding high standards of care and supporting residents’ wellbeing.


Sunny is dedicated to ensuring that all residents receive the highest quality of care and support.