Valerian Court Care Home

The Broadway, Didcot OX11 8ET
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  • Valerian Court Care Home, Didcot
Valerian Court Care Home is located in the town of Didcot, Oxfordshire. This luxurious, purpose-built, private care home offers elegant en-suite accommodation for up to 70 residents, and the very best in person-centred care with state-of-the-art facilities.

Valerian Court Care Home is designed with residents in mind and is spacious, light and airy whilst retaining a warm and homely setting. Residents will be able to enjoy a lifestyle that offers companionship, variety and maximum choice, while being safe in the knowledge that professional care and support is available around the clock.

The residents at Valerian Court Care Home are at the heart of everything, and are provided with the very best in person-centred care by the professional and dedicated team.

There is a variety of communal facilities that encourage community living with like-minded people. These include a choice of beautiful lounges and dining rooms, cinema room, library, café, arts and craft room, hair salon, beauty salon, private dining room, rooftop garden and balconies where residents and their loved ones can relax and socialise.

The home has a team of resident chefs who offer home-cooked, nutritious food of the highest quality, with each resident's tastes and dietary requirements taken into account to ensure a pleasurable dining experience every day. The extensive activities programme enables residents to flourish and enjoy an enriched, fulfilling lifestyle in which no two days are the same.

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Care Provided by Valerian Court Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 70 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Cancer Care
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Andrei Joanta (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (70)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (70)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Year Purpose Built: 2022
    • Last Refurbishment: 2022
    • Number of floors: 4

Funding & Fees Guide for Valerian Court 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 £1,365 – £1,523
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,365 – £1,523
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care £1,470 – £1,628
    • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care £1,525 – £1,728
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care £1,500 – £1,670
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,500 – £1,670
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care £1,610 – £1,790
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care £1,610 – £1,890

  • Valerian Court offers luxury all-inclusive living. Easy transport links. Walking distance to a variety of shops & cinema & theatre
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Valerian Court 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
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting

  • Visitors are welcomed to Valerian Court to see a loved one or to enquire for themselves or a loved one. Feel free to pop in or get in touch to make an appointment.


  • Parking

  • Onsite parking is available for visitors to the home


Valerian Court Care Home Reviews (57)

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9.7

Valerian Court Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.744) out of 10, based on 52 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Valerian Court Care Home has 57 reviews.

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Review from Erica W (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My parents both had things they wanted to say
Dad who stayed at care home, said he liked the friendliness of the manager, everyone was welcoming. He enjoyed the selection of food and the choices on offer. The singing sessions were a favourite.
Mum said she thought he was well looked after and she
liked the friendliness of the staff, they were very caring. She enjoyed the entertainment especially enjoyed the saxaphone player that came in for the residents.

Reply from Kathy Francis, Deputy Manager at Valerian Court Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are glad to hear that your father enjoyed his stay here, and also that your mum thought he was well looked after. The views of our residents and relatives are very important to us.Please feel free to contact us again, either to book another respite stay, or to give us further feedback on how we can turn those 4 stars into 5!


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Review from B W (Husband of Resident) published on 4 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Everything about the care home was excellent: the care, sympathy, accommodation and environment.
The staff were so very kind and attentive.
Sadly, my wife was unable to take part in the range of activities due to her condition.

Reply from Andrei Joanta, Home Manager at Valerian Court Care Home

Thank you for such a lovely review. We are grateful to you for trusting us to care for your wife. You both had such a loving relationship, and it was a joy to see. As we have said before, you are always part of the big Valerian Court family, and we will wait for you to visit any time you would like.


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Review from Andrew S (Son of Resident) published on 17 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I could not recommend Valerian Court highly enough for anyone looking for Residential Care for a loved one.
Following an unpleasant experience in hospital, I wanted Mum to have a positive respite stepping stone, before returning home.
I visited and had a full tour and discussion with the manager.
I was so impressed with the interaction he had with every resident and the care staff on his excellent team.
Mum had two weeks respite residency and enjoyed her stay, the friends that she made, the activities and the wonderful care she received.
The whole experience from the moment she walked through the door to the moment she walked out, in tears, as she had such a lovely time, was excellent.
The resident rooms, facilities, and communal spaces are stylish, bright, fresh, and comfortable, feeling like a home from home.
All the staff at Valerian Court, Reception, Nursing and Care Assistants, Housekeeping, Maintenance and the Kitchen/Dining crews are professional, compassionate and caring.

Reply from Andrei Joanta, Home Manager at Valerian Court Care Home

Thank you so much for the kind words. It means the world to us to know that Mum had such a good time here. Once we welcome you into our family, you will always be part of it. We hope that your mother gets better at home with the support you've arranged. We will be thrilled to welcome you to our home in the future.


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Review from Betsy E (Friend of Resident) published on 5 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We paid our first visit to the Valerian care home in Didcot today to see a friend who moved there recently. We were so warmly welcomed by the lady who was in reception. She did everything she could to make us feel at home, even making a cup of tea and bringing it to the room where we were visiting.
She even found a bowl of water for our little dog! We met several members of staff while we were there and they were all so kind and helpful. It was lovely to see our friend being well cared for in clean, attractive surroundings.

Reply from Andrei Joanta, Home Manager at Valerian Court Care Home

Thank you for such a lovely review. We pride ourselves that we are a home for our residents but also for their loved ones. We are always happy to welcome the little fury friends as they bring joy and smiles on our faces. I will pass your kind words to our colleague in reception.


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Review from H B (Son of Resident) published on 20 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Dad has been a resident at Valerian Court for the past three weeks and our family's experiences so far have been really positive.
We've all been made welcome at all times and it certainly feels very homely.
All the staff we've met so far have been lovely - Two ladies at reception always provide
a warm welcome; Two carers in particular and the care team have looked after Dad so well; The registered and deputy manager and the management team have been so helpful.
When we leave Dad after a visit we know he will be very well cared for and that's a great feeling. Thanks all.

Reply from Andrei Joanta, Home Manager at Valerian Court Care Home

Thank you so much for such a lovely review. It is a great honour to look after your father and to welcome you into our family. I will share your kind words of appreciation with our colleagues.


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Review from Angela B (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 3 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We used this care home as respite for my father-in-law who has vascular dementia. We picked the home because I felt it was the home which best met all of our needs.
The staff were caring and professional. My father-in-law was well cared for, even when confused at difficult times. He settled down really
well.
During his stay, he actually improved with a marked improvement in his ability to communicate, going from almost non-verbal to being able to talk to me on the phone!
I would be happy to use Valerian Court Care Home again.

Reply from Andrei Joanta, Home Manager at Valerian Court Care Home

Thank you very much for your kind words. We were honoured to care for your Father-in-Law and we are delighted to hear that you felt that his respite stay has been so beneficial for him. We can't wait for him to join us again in the future. You are always welcome to come and say hello and have a cup of tea with us.


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Review from P L (Son of Resident) published on 18 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A modern, clean, and well-appointed facility. All staff engagements have been professional, friendly, and most important, caring. It's early days for my mother but we feel we have made the right choice.

Reply from Andrei Joanta, Home Manager at Valerian Court Care Home

Thank you for your kind words, the team will be thrilled to hear about how you feel your mum is supported. Making such an important decision is not easy and we feel honoured that you have chosen Valerian Court. We look forward to continue to support your mum and make her new home a safe and happy place.


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Review from J R (Regular Volunteer) published on 18 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been volunteering at Valerian Court for about a year and my first impressions of a warm and caring environment have only been reinforced. The reception team are always cheerful and friendly and the residents are always happy and relaxed. I haven't seen many of the care staff but those I have
met are so caring in their approach to and care of their residents treating them with kindness, dignity, and respect. I look forward to my times with the residents doing craft work or knitting or just chatting and always have a feeling it has been time well spent.

Reply from Andrei Joanta, Home Manager at Valerian Court Care Home

Thank you for your kind support for our residents. The local community involvement is very important to us and having you as part of our big family has helped to enrich the lives of our residents. Our residents are enjoying the knit and natter sessions and looking forward to many more mornings with you. Thank you.


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Review from C L (Friend of Resident) published on 31 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I found the decor amazing and facilities very good but I found/experienced a lack of caring from the staff. They were doing what was required. Feeding one client she was on her phone, and another client had requested toast and tea but was not forthcoming. No consultation certainly a lack of communication.
Should do better.

Reply from Ruth Ann Christie, Manager at Valerian Court Care Home

Thank you for your review and we are delighted that you found the decor and facilities to be of a very high standard and the needs of our residents has been very much considered in the total design of the home. We take great pride in providing the very best care for our residents and one of the ways we use technology is to assist us is with our electronic care plan system called Nourish. Through mobile handsets our team members can record and log all interactions with our residents at the moment in time. We are always keen to enhance the care and support we offer and your observations are welcomed and I extend an invite for you to meet with me over coffee to discuss your concerns in more detail.


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Review from M S (Son of Resident) published on 22 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From start to finish, the care provided was of an excellent standard. The understanding and respect shown to my mother meant I could relax whilst away on holiday, in the knowledge that any significant change would be relayed immediately.
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank the management and
carers for the way they nursed my mother; it was invaluable.
Thank you.

Reply from Kathy Francis, Deputy Manager at Valerian Court Care Home

We would like to thank you for taking the time to leave this review. It was a pleasure to be able to look after your mother and we are glad to hear that you were happy with the care we gave. Your mother was a joy to look after on each of her respite visits. Here at Valerian Court Care Home, it is important for our relatives to feel they can leave their loved ones with us, safe in the knowledge that they will be well looked after. While you were able to have your own holiday, I'm sure your mother appreciated her time with us too - she certainly used to enjoy having her hair and nails done whilst here!


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Review from Rosemary F (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 26 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Administrative staff are very friendly and helpful at all times. arers do all they can to help residents in all ways, and have great patience. Visiting entertainers are greatly enjoyed and having animals come is really welcomed.

Reply from Kathy Francis, Deputy Manager at Valerian Court Care Home

Thank you very much for your kind review! We are very happy to hear that you feel our team are friendly and helpful at all times. Our new Activities Lead will be starting soon and so we hope that there will be even more exciting activities for you, and your loved one, to enjoy very soon!


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Review from W S (Friend of Resident) published on 26 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have continued to visit my friend after they moved into Valerian Court as part of the Didcot Good Neighbours Scheme. The team all seem very friendly and welcoming. The lounge areas are very well equipped and extremely comfortable for catching up with the resident. The resident appears to have really
flourished being in Valerian Court.

Reply from Kathy Francis, Deputy Manager at Valerian Court Care Home

Thank you very much for your kind review! We are very happy to hear that you find our staff friendly and welcoming and that your friend is "flourishing" at Valerian Court Care Home. You, and they, will be glad to hear that we have recently recruited a new Head Chef, and our new Activities Lead will be starting soon. Hopefully, your next review will be able to give 5 stars for those areas too!


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Review from Cecilia W (Sister of Resident) published on 20 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My brother was transferred here from another care home - a different organisation, in July. I visited the home he is now a resident in twice. Each time I was very impressed by the warm welcome from all the staff, both the reception and the care/nursing staff. The rooms were very spacious, and most importantly
for my brother, was the depth of the window in the rooms. In his previous home, his bed faced a wall and he had not been able to see out of a window or view his television properly. He now has a view out of his bedroom window where he can see trains passing by and also trees! The furniture and furnishings are very lovely and so his room feels more like home and very comfortable when the family come to visit him.
The staff have responded to his special needs and the food served to him is excellent (he has a very healthy appetite) - the staff have to feed him and cut up his food as he is disabled. Overall, myself and family are delighted with the home.

Reply from Ruth Ann Christie, Manager at Valerian Court Care Home

Thank you very much for your review. We are so pleased that you felt able to give us lots of 5s! Providing great care is at the heart of what we do. A number of our residents love watching the trains. Including the British Pullman part of the Orient Express group! Thank you again.


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Review from David M (Son of Resident) published on 20 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It was my mother's 97th birthday and a party was provided for the whole family who could make it, and it was a very nice thought, plus many other times. There are a few other areas that could be improved as more activities, but in general, am well pleased with the staff and care given.

Reply from Ruth Ann Christie, Manager at Valerian Court Care Home

Thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review - and we are so glad that we scored many 5s! We have now recruited an activity lead. And can't wait for her to start! I know with her broad experience - the home is going to be even more lively! We also have a new head chef - who is already having a very positive impact.


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Review from Margaret W (Wife of Resident) published on 20 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband was adamant, he didn't want to go into care, and I didn't want him to either. However, right from the word go, I was extremely satisfied with events as things progressed. My husband has Parkinson's and dementia, which is obviously progressing, but all staff have made him happy and comfortable
the whole time he has been at Valerian Court. Nothing is too much trouble for them. He has had falls, not their fault I might add, but they have taken immediate action, and have notified me immediately. His room is always clean and tidy. They all call both me and my husband by our Christian names and welcome me every time I go to see my husband. There has been one small issue, of which they have now sorted to my satisfaction. I can't commend them high enough.

Reply from Ruth Ann Christie, Manager at Valerian Court Care Home

Thank you very much for your review. 99% 5s! We are very happy that your husband has settled into the home with us, and that you feel welcomed. We do always strive for Valerian Court to have a friendly and family environment - and want everyone to feel acknowledged and comfortable. I'm glad that we addressed the small issue for you. Thank you again


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Review from T H (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother stayed for two weeks for respite care and felt very safe and secure. She made many friends and enjoyed chatting to the wonderful staff and residents.
She said all the staff at the home were very caring and helpful with anything that was needed.
It had the feel of a hotel with its light bright
colours and the wonderful Bistro area where family and friends could come in and visit. With my mum, she had a friend who came in for a game of scrabble!
We were very happy with this care home and will definitely be back!

Reply from Ruth Ann Christie, Manager at Valerian Court Care Home

Thank you so much for taking the time to review us. And we are so glad that we achieved a lot of 5*s! I note 4*s for Food & Drink. We now have a very experienced Head Chef in place - so I hope that the next time your mum stays with us - 5*'s for that too! We look forward to seeing you all again.


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Review from E F (Relative of Resident) published on 26 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A big thank you for the wonderful care given to my sister. It was so nice to see all the smiling faces from all the staff. The nurses , carers, reception staff and management were so kind and supportive to us The care home is truly magnificent with amazing facilities and a most welcoming environment.

Reply from Kelly Walker, Regional Director at Valerian Court Care Home

Thank you for your wonderful review. We are so pleased your sister has been so well loved after. We will ensure the team receive the feedback as this will be very welcomed. We hope your sister continues to enjoy the services provided.


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Review from Geoffrey J (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 31 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

This was a learning curve as it was the first time she had gone into respite. Overall a good experience and it would have scored a 5, but for a few areas of improvement needed. Some communication didn't go right at the start with the pre-meeting at our home, I had to chase if someone was attending,
I think the appointment had been lost, but someone still came around in the end so all got sorted. We completed a check-in list, but no checkout list was done and we are still missing a pair of blue trousers which I have chased, but nobody has found them yet. My mother-in-law concedes she is fussy with food and difficult to please, but some of the food wasn't good in her view, fish pie with rice for instance. There was confusion with how the hair appointment was booked, getting a shower and newspaper delivery to start, but all got sorted into week 2.

Reply from Ruth Christie, Interim Home Manager at Valerian Court Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to write a review and thank you so much for 5 stars in a number of categories - it is very much appreciated. Regarding cleanliness - I can't see anything in your narrative so I am unsure as to what you are referring to but it is always a priority for us not least for infection control reasons. Whilst we are recruiting a head chef we are putting agency chefs in place to support our residents having a very enjoyable dining experience. Also whilst we recruit an Activities Lead - we are in the process of having a number of activities assistants and staff in post to enhance our activity and lifestyle program. I apologise that your experience with a couple of our processes wasn't as we expected them to be. Once again thank you very much for your feedback.


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Review from A L (Son of Resident) published on 30 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are always helpful, caring, happy to help with any questions or circumstances to do with my mother nothing seems too much.
The staff have made the transition from the hospital to the care home nice/smooth and painless all round.
Which is reassuring for myself and the family.

Reply from Ruth Christie, Interim Home Manager at Valerian Court Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to contact us. And I am very pleased to see that 9/12 categories received 5 stars! Thank you so much. Regarding our current food offering - we are actively recruiting for a head chef. In the meantime we have put experienced agency chefs in the post to ensure our residents are satisfied with the food and meal experience. We are also actively recruiting for an activities lead. In the meantime we now have a number of activities assistants coming into post and other staff supporting activities. Thank you again for your valuable feedback. And if you would like to meet with me to discuss anything further please do ask.


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Review from Julia N (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Whenever visiting Dad I notice that the activities coordinator creates so many activities. Dad is always busy with something, or being entertained by events that have been organised. For Dad's birthday, she even beat us to it, with a cake, balloons and banners round his door, always making him feel
very special. Thank you.

Reply from Sonia Kasese, Manager at Valerian Court Care Home

Thank you for taking time to acknowledge a demonstration of our values. We hope the team continue to create meaningful person-centred memories and experiences for your father and other residents in the home.


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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.744)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.744) out of 10 for Valerian Court 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 52 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 51 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 4.744 for Valerian Court Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (487 Excellents x 5) + (89 Goods x 4) + (16 Satisfactorys x 3) + (7 Poors x 2) + (3 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 602 Ratings = 4.744

  • 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 Valerian Court Care Home is based on 51 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 70 registered maximum number of service users is 14, which has been reached with 51 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.

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Offering residential, nursing and dementia care we welcome enquiries to our beautiful, purpose built luxury care home.


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Andrei Joanta

Job Title: Registered Manager

Joined: 2024

Andrei is a registered nurse with experience in hospitals and nursing homes. He has been managing care homes for the last 4 years and is excited to have joined Valerian Court Care Home. His philosophy is that care is not a job but a mission where we all come together to support our loved ones. He believes we continuously learn every day with one goal in mind: to create a home away from home for our residents.


He is honoured that, together with his team they can be part of this beautiful extended family.


Kathy

Kathy Francis

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2023

Kathy is our Deputy Manager here at Valerian Court and has been a Registered Nurse within the NHS for more than 11 years. She initially specialised in renal care before becoming Ward Sister and later Matron of Acute General Medicine wards. Prior to qualifying as a nurse Kathy worked in a care home and enjoys delivering person-centred care once more. Kathy has a wealth of knowledge and experience in nursing and leadership and is excited to be part of the team at Valerian Court.


Keith

Keith Hutchinson

Job Title: Maintenance Manager

Joined: 2023

Keith joins our team at Valerian Court as Maintenance Manager.


He is a retired Police Officer, having worked with Thames Valley Police for over 30 years. Keith uses his organisational and management skills to help out around the home. He strives to provide the best support to our residents and to make sure that the home continues to be well-maintained and fit for purpose.


Freya

Freya Selwood

Job Title: Receptionist

Freya takes pride in being the first to greet everybody who comes through our doors with a smiling face. Being surrounded by all of our lovely staff and residents makes her day.


Michael

Michael Robson

Job Title: Unit Manager

Michael has 15+ years of experience in healthcare in all different settings including forensic mental health, learning disabilities and community care. Michael has worked his way up from support worker to senior and then attended university and qualified as a nurse associate. Michael is one of our Unit Managers, he has a passion for giving the residents the best care and continuing to expand his experience and knowledge.


Brian

Brian Arrowsmith

Job Title: Unit Manager

Brian has a wealth of experience in the care industry both in care home settings and the local community. He loves to help people and to ensure our lovely residents are always safe and well.


Comfort

Comfort Konamah

Job Title: Team Leader

Comfort is a registered general and critical care nurse from Ghana with 16 years experience of working in healthcare.


She has recently been promoted to Team Leader and we look forward to working together as she continues to develop her healthcare career in the UK.


Anna

Anna Sharp

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Joined: 2023

Anna is an experienced Nurse who has a background in critical care, having worked in Intensive Care for 12 years.


She became part of the team here at Valerian Court to continue her passion for nursing and commitment to ensuring all residents receive the best care.


Rachel

Rachel Manu

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Joined: 2023

Rachel joined Valerian Court Care Home after qualifying as a Registered Nurse in Ghana. Rachel is committed to making residents comfortable during their care.


Rachel has recently gained her NMC pin and is now a Registered Nurse. She is passionate, a good team player and always goes above and beyond.


Clare

Clare Milne

Job Title: Care Assistant

Clare enjoys providing first-class care to our residents, engaging with them and making them happy during all hours of the day.


Celestina

Celestina Enerch

Job Title: Care Assistant

Joined: 2022

Having worked in hospitality for most of her career and wanting a change, Celestina saw similarities within the Care sector. Celestina has been working as a Care Assistant in care homes for three years and is passionate about providing excellent person-centred care and doing everything she can to ensure residents are happy.


Nisha

Nisha Karki

Job Title: Care Assistant

Joined: 2022

Nisha has joined our team here at Valerian Court as a Care Assistant and is happy to be learning and gaining experience every day. She looks forward to greeting the residents and supporting and assisting them throughout the day.


Riki

Riki Das

Job Title: Activities Coordinator

Joined: 2023

Riki has been working at Valerian Court Care Home for approximately one year. Riki was originally employed as a carer and moved to support the Activities Team earlier this year and is thoroughly enjoying her new role. She is vibrant and energetic and shows the same enthusiasm whether supporting with group activities or one-to-one sessions.


Eliza

Eliza Jacobs

Job Title: Receptionist

Joined: 2022

Eliza has 20 years of experience working in various roles within the NHS and most recently as a GP receptionist. She is a kind and caring person who enjoys talking and listening to the older generations’ life stories and is looking forward to bringing a smile to the residents’ next chapter in life.


Kim

Kim Thomas

Job Title: Receptionist

Joined: 2022

Kim is one of the receptionists at Valerian Court and will often be one of the first people you come into contact with whether it be in person or by phone. Being local to the home


She has great local knowledge to be able to assist residents and relatives alike.


Kelly

Kelly Roberts

Job Title: Hairdresser

Joined: 2022

Kelly is a fully qualified hairdresser having worked in the hair industry for over 15 years. She loves her job and the uplift it provides whether it be a trim, blow dry or something new.


Kelly cannot wait to meet all the residents and provide a pampering service.


Dipa

Dipa Karki

Job Title: Head Housekeeper

Dipa Karki is a dedicated housekeeper at Valerian Court Care Home, ensuring a clean and welcoming space for residents. She is grateful for the opportunity to care for them and takes pride in her work.


Gabriel

Gabriel Franguta

Job Title: Head Chef

Gabriel is a proactive and trusted professional with over 9 years of chef experience. He is looking forward to providing excellent home-cooked food using the finest quality ingredients.


Oleksandra

Oleksandra Yablonska

Job Title: Second Chef

Joined: 2023

Oleksandra is originally from Skadovsk, Ukraine and has extensive experience working as a chef before joining our team in November 2023 as our second chef.


Frequently Asked Questions about Valerian Court Care Home

What types of Care is Valerian Court Care Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Respite Care & Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Valerian Court Care Home provide?

Palliative Care, Convalescent Care, Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit, Own GP if required & End of Life Care are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does Valerian Court Care Home have?

There are 70 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Valerian Court Care Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Valerian Court Care Home to the centre of Didcot?

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