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Wardington, Banbury, OX17 1SD
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23 August 2024
My mother has been living at Wardington House for over 6 years. When she originally moved there she walked around the garden most days, particularly enjoying the hens - her favourite thing was to bring in the eggs. She is now more limited in her movement and does not want to spend as much time outside. The staff have adapted to my mother's changing needs physical, mental and emotional as her dementia has progressed. They are always incredibly kind and loving; treating her with gentleness and dignity. Wardington is a calm place to visit. As relations we are made to feel very welcome with a tray of tea and biscuits brought round. Communication is good. My sister and I totally trust the staff with my mother's care.
02 August 2024
My mother moved here 2 years ago from another care home where she was considered to need strong drugs to control her behaviour. However, what she really needed was effective communication tailored to dementia and freedom to be herself, and this is exactly what she has found at Wardington House. She settled immediately, in part due to the excellent communication skills of the staff and the respect they have shown her as an individual. I am always so impressed with how knowledgeable staff are about her. They always keep me informed of any changes and the detail of updates is so impressive. It can feel as though Mum is the only person they care for. As a musician, she has been well catered for, with many musical activities, and she has a piano in her room. The garden and grounds are impeccable and residents have no restrictions on their movements. This has meant my mother is now very content and I feel reassured and confident that the care she is receiving couldn't be better.
27 July 2024
My husband has been a resident for over five years, and during that time, his needs have changed. The care he continues to receive has been outstanding. The staff demonstrate exceptional caring and are skilled, knowledgeable and wise about dementia care in all of its aspects. The staff management enables flexible working patterns so there are high staff retention rates resulting in a long-serving dedicated team. In my experience, this is unique. The combination of the team, ethos, surroundings and atmosphere creates a very special place. My advice to anyone looking at choices of care homes is not to be over-influenced by on-trend decor, menu choices or every room has ensuites- but do compare ratios of SRN nursing staff, which are high at Wardington House. We were guided through the transition process to moving into residential care - and my family has never looked back or had doubts that this was the very best decision that could be made.
17 July 2024
I believe that my relative receives first-class care at Wardington House - care which meets his particular needs. Staff treat him with dignity and respect. The Home feels warm and safe. It is clean with no nasty smells. The gardens are stunning; the fact that they back onto a field (with sheep and lambs grazing in the Spring) is a bonus for residents who are used to rural living.
17 July 2024
I was given a lengthy tour and given opportunity to ask many questions at a preliminary visit. During the subsequent 18 months, my father has received excellent care which mirrors the initial information provided, and the advice given has been helpful. The senior managers are visible on the ground and there appears to be very little turnover of nursing staff. When visiting there always seems to be sufficient support for residents and I know that as my father's needs have increased so has the level of care. Communication is excellent, telephones are answered promptly, and I receive updates on my father regularly. All the staff are pleasant, gentle and helpful and this applies to the gardeners and maintenance staff. My father has his own room with en suite facilities and he can leave his room whenever he wishes. The buildings are attractive, well-maintained, nicely decorated and clean. Rooms have rural outlooks. The gardens are attractive, and resident friendly.
17 July 2024
My 98-year-old Mum has been living at Wardington House for 10 years. She was diagnosed with Alzheimer's 12 years ago. It's difficult to put into words how good the managers and more importantly the team are. They are simply the most dedicated, caring, patient, empathetic and humanistic people I have met. This is what care is all about, not the building, facilities etc which are all fantastic, it's the team at Wardington. I doubt you could find a better place for your loved one.
16 July 2024
My uncle has been a resident at Wardington House for the last couple of years and from the moment we arrived with him after transferring from a different home, he has been so much happier, settled and less anxious. It is truly a home, rather than a 'care home' and it seems that all the staff are engaged and compassionate. Every time I phone him I speak to the same members of staff, who always know how my uncle is. I get calls if they are concerned about him, and although I don't think he engages much with the activities, there is a great variety of things going on, as well as super grounds. It is quite a long way from where I live, but every visit has been reassuring and relaxed. The other residents also seem content and although this is specifically a home for people with dementia, it does seem to have a calm atmosphere. I think not having obviously locked doors is a huge benefit. I would definitely put myself on the waiting list here if I needed similar care in the future.
15 July 2024
This home is second to none. For five years (so far) they have guided my Mother and me through all her stages of Alzheimer's, having taken her in as a depressed and difficult resident from a previous home. Her transformation was instant. The atmosphere at Wardington is calm and cheerful. The staff stay for a long time and the continuity of care really demonstrates how good a specialist home like this can be. It sets a very high standard. Despite now living quite far from the home, I have absolute confidence in what they do. Also, their payment set up is clear and fair. They will always show a mature and compassionate attitude towards their residents. Observant staff are visible at all times in each room. Residents can be safely 'free range' in the grounds. They have taken an interest in my mother's background/family and have nurtured her both mentally and physically from day one. It is a very special place.
15 July 2024
The fact that all residents at Wardington House have dementia makes for a very special environment: residents are free to come and go around the large house and grounds. It is a very peaceful, kind, open and happy environment. The staff are local people, friendly, diligent and very professional. The nursing care is absolutely exemplary (not least in dealing with a broken hip - not to mention the hard grind of COVID-19). My family could not be happier with the home, which will be my mother's last. Her GP told me, memorably: 'In all my years as a GP, I have never set foot in a better-run nursing home'. I don't have those comparators, but I reckon that's right.
15 July 2024
Wardington House is a caring community offering those with dementia a welcoming friendly home whilst also meeting any medical needs. The staff understand the unique requirements of each resident and are unfailingly kind. The house is set in beautiful grounds and residents have free access to the stunning gardens which makes visiting a complete pleasure. When Mum had to move out of her own home she immediately settled into her lovely room with extensive countryside views and loved the freedom to explore the grounds. All the staff know her and continue to look after her growing needs in a highly professional, but caring manner.
12 July 2024
My wife has been a resident at Wardington House for more than two years. During that time I have visited her three or four times every week staying for several hours each time. I have always been able to leave secure in the knowledge that she is in the very best place possible. The staff are always kind and considerate towards all of the residents. I have been able to observe this first-hand on many occasions. I really appreciate the relaxed atmosphere that the staff create throughout the home. Each month there is a programme of events designed to entertain the residents. It is special, I believe, that they can wander throughout the communal areas of the premises and the extensive gardens if they wish. I will always be grateful that I found such a special place to care for my wife.
12 July 2024
Our mum has been in Wardington House for nearly a year and we her family are extremely grateful to all the wonderful staff who have looked after her so well and with such kindness and tolerance. She is accepted as she is and benefits from the freedom of unlocked doors and being able to walk outside in the beautiful garden with its gorgeous planting, distant views, lambs and award-winning chickens. Visiting family benefit from the spacious and uplifting surroundings too. The rooms and reception areas are also characterful and well-appointed. For us it has been important that sedatives are not used and residents are included in the life of their house, their home with a programme of activities if they want to take part. The food seems delicious and varied and residents can look into the kitchen and talk to the chefs in action! The phone is always answered and the approach to visting is very open and hospitable. First and last a shout out and deep respect for the wonderful staff who care for Mum.
12 July 2024
My mother has been a resident at Wardington House for two and a half years now, where she is very comfortable and settled and obviously well cared for. The staff are fantastic, so friendly, patient and caring. The house and gardens are lovely, the food is all homemade and delicious and the atmosphere is always cheery and bright. The residents can join in with lots of activities if they wish and have free reign of the lovely grounds. I would not hesitate to recommend it.
12 July 2024
Mum and Dad were at Wardington. Dad for 3 years. The care he received was outstanding and made his stay so much easier for us as a family. Mum has been there for 2 years now. The home takes her out for cafe and park visits, there is regular entertainment at the home from musicians to pets as therapy visiting. Even the ice cream van visits. We are made very welcome on our regular visits and we get continuous updates on Mum's care and how she's doing in general. Really couldn't fault anything at all. An amazing place.
12 July 2024
This truly is a care home like no other. I moved my father there from another home and cannot be happier. The teams' knowledge on dementia is outstanding yet their caring approach sets them even more apart. And set in such a beautiful garden, not only do residents have full opportunity to be outside, it is a more pleasant and comfortable environment for visitors. I leave after each visit feeling that my father is in the best possible place.
09 January 2018
Wardington House is a truly excellent nursing home, specialising in dementia care, where all sorts of clever techniques are used to allow residents to wander freely around the lovely grounds (in daylight hours). The staff are extremely caring and very professional and the staffing levels are kept unusually high, ensuring there is always someone close at hand with a friendly smile. My mother's behaviour is rather challenging at times, but the staff have been absolutely fantastic at managing her difficulties, with both compassion and expertise. It is so reassuring to be able to leave her in their competent care.
06 November 2017
My mother stayed at Wardington House for respite care following a fall. I cannot thank the staff enough for the quality of care they gave her. They all understood her needs and went out of their way to meet these. And they were always friendly and welcoming to me. Wardington House is a very special place.
12 October 2017
Outstanding - the things I think are amazing are knowing what everyone likes and cares about. They know I like collage and they give me all the old newspaper. The people who work here give the feeling they love working here and don't mind us annoying old people. This makes everyone more cheerful and relaxed. They have an incredibly clever way of keeping an eye on everyone so they don't get lost in the garden or stuck in the bath.
22 September 2017
My wife had to be removed from a care home where her general health was declining rapidly. Pains in the chest and abdomen, cluster headaches, poor appetite and a debilitating unhappiness was the downhill nature of every day. The Wardington House environment with its individually tailored care restored her life. The love, warmth and encouragement of staff; the freedom to move at will including exploring the beautiful gardens; the daily seemingly endless supply of mouthwatering food and the strict control of drugs, all combine to give dementia sufferers a new lease of life. My wife is engaging with life again and that, with a smile.
21 September 2017
In the 3 years that my husband has been resident in Wardington House I have never had cause for concern over his well-being and care. He lives in a home looked after by wonderful people in lovely surroundings and is free to wander - no locked doors. Food is fresh, good and plentiful.
Latest Reviews for Wardington House
23 August 2024
My mother has been living at Wardington House for over 6 years. When she originally moved there she walked around the garden most days, particularly enjoying the hens - her favourite thing was to bring in the eggs. She is now more limited in her movement and does not want to spend as much time outside. The staff have adapted to my mother's changing needs physical, mental and emotional as her dementia has progressed. They are always incredibly kind and loving; treating her with gentleness and dignity. Wardington is a calm place to visit. As relations we are made to feel very welcome with a tray of tea and biscuits brought round. Communication is good. My sister and I totally trust the staff with my mother's care.
02 August 2024
My mother moved here 2 years ago from another care home where she was considered to need strong drugs to control her behaviour. However, what she really needed was effective communication tailored to dementia and freedom to be herself, and this is exactly what she has found at Wardington House. She settled immediately, in part due to the excellent communication skills of the staff and the respect they have shown her as an individual. I am always so impressed with how knowledgeable staff are about her. They always keep me informed of any changes and the detail of updates is so impressive. It can feel as though Mum is the only person they care for. As a musician, she has been well catered for, with many musical activities, and she has a piano in her room. The garden and grounds are impeccable and residents have no restrictions on their movements. This has meant my mother is now very content and I feel reassured and confident that the care she is receiving couldn't be better.
27 July 2024
My husband has been a resident for over five years, and during that time, his needs have changed. The care he continues to receive has been outstanding. The staff demonstrate exceptional caring and are skilled, knowledgeable and wise about dementia care in all of its aspects. The staff management enables flexible working patterns so there are high staff retention rates resulting in a long-serving dedicated team. In my experience, this is unique. The combination of the team, ethos, surroundings and atmosphere creates a very special place. My advice to anyone looking at choices of care homes is not to be over-influenced by on-trend decor, menu choices or every room has ensuites- but do compare ratios of SRN nursing staff, which are high at Wardington House. We were guided through the transition process to moving into residential care - and my family has never looked back or had doubts that this was the very best decision that could be made.
17 July 2024
I believe that my relative receives first-class care at Wardington House - care which meets his particular needs. Staff treat him with dignity and respect. The Home feels warm and safe. It is clean with no nasty smells. The gardens are stunning; the fact that they back onto a field (with sheep and lambs grazing in the Spring) is a bonus for residents who are used to rural living.
17 July 2024
I was given a lengthy tour and given opportunity to ask many questions at a preliminary visit. During the subsequent 18 months, my father has received excellent care which mirrors the initial information provided, and the advice given has been helpful. The senior managers are visible on the ground and there appears to be very little turnover of nursing staff. When visiting there always seems to be sufficient support for residents and I know that as my father's needs have increased so has the level of care. Communication is excellent, telephones are answered promptly, and I receive updates on my father regularly. All the staff are pleasant, gentle and helpful and this applies to the gardeners and maintenance staff. My father has his own room with en suite facilities and he can leave his room whenever he wishes. The buildings are attractive, well-maintained, nicely decorated and clean. Rooms have rural outlooks. The gardens are attractive, and resident friendly.
17 July 2024
My 98-year-old Mum has been living at Wardington House for 10 years. She was diagnosed with Alzheimer's 12 years ago. It's difficult to put into words how good the managers and more importantly the team are. They are simply the most dedicated, caring, patient, empathetic and humanistic people I have met. This is what care is all about, not the building, facilities etc which are all fantastic, it's the team at Wardington. I doubt you could find a better place for your loved one.
16 July 2024
My uncle has been a resident at Wardington House for the last couple of years and from the moment we arrived with him after transferring from a different home, he has been so much happier, settled and less anxious. It is truly a home, rather than a 'care home' and it seems that all the staff are engaged and compassionate. Every time I phone him I speak to the same members of staff, who always know how my uncle is. I get calls if they are concerned about him, and although I don't think he engages much with the activities, there is a great variety of things going on, as well as super grounds. It is quite a long way from where I live, but every visit has been reassuring and relaxed. The other residents also seem content and although this is specifically a home for people with dementia, it does seem to have a calm atmosphere. I think not having obviously locked doors is a huge benefit. I would definitely put myself on the waiting list here if I needed similar care in the future.
15 July 2024
This home is second to none. For five years (so far) they have guided my Mother and me through all her stages of Alzheimer's, having taken her in as a depressed and difficult resident from a previous home. Her transformation was instant. The atmosphere at Wardington is calm and cheerful. The staff stay for a long time and the continuity of care really demonstrates how good a specialist home like this can be. It sets a very high standard. Despite now living quite far from the home, I have absolute confidence in what they do. Also, their payment set up is clear and fair. They will always show a mature and compassionate attitude towards their residents. Observant staff are visible at all times in each room. Residents can be safely 'free range' in the grounds. They have taken an interest in my mother's background/family and have nurtured her both mentally and physically from day one. It is a very special place.
15 July 2024
The fact that all residents at Wardington House have dementia makes for a very special environment: residents are free to come and go around the large house and grounds. It is a very peaceful, kind, open and happy environment. The staff are local people, friendly, diligent and very professional. The nursing care is absolutely exemplary (not least in dealing with a broken hip - not to mention the hard grind of COVID-19). My family could not be happier with the home, which will be my mother's last. Her GP told me, memorably: 'In all my years as a GP, I have never set foot in a better-run nursing home'. I don't have those comparators, but I reckon that's right.
15 July 2024
Wardington House is a caring community offering those with dementia a welcoming friendly home whilst also meeting any medical needs. The staff understand the unique requirements of each resident and are unfailingly kind. The house is set in beautiful grounds and residents have free access to the stunning gardens which makes visiting a complete pleasure. When Mum had to move out of her own home she immediately settled into her lovely room with extensive countryside views and loved the freedom to explore the grounds. All the staff know her and continue to look after her growing needs in a highly professional, but caring manner.
12 July 2024
My wife has been a resident at Wardington House for more than two years. During that time I have visited her three or four times every week staying for several hours each time. I have always been able to leave secure in the knowledge that she is in the very best place possible. The staff are always kind and considerate towards all of the residents. I have been able to observe this first-hand on many occasions. I really appreciate the relaxed atmosphere that the staff create throughout the home. Each month there is a programme of events designed to entertain the residents. It is special, I believe, that they can wander throughout the communal areas of the premises and the extensive gardens if they wish. I will always be grateful that I found such a special place to care for my wife.
12 July 2024
Our mum has been in Wardington House for nearly a year and we her family are extremely grateful to all the wonderful staff who have looked after her so well and with such kindness and tolerance. She is accepted as she is and benefits from the freedom of unlocked doors and being able to walk outside in the beautiful garden with its gorgeous planting, distant views, lambs and award-winning chickens. Visiting family benefit from the spacious and uplifting surroundings too. The rooms and reception areas are also characterful and well-appointed. For us it has been important that sedatives are not used and residents are included in the life of their house, their home with a programme of activities if they want to take part. The food seems delicious and varied and residents can look into the kitchen and talk to the chefs in action! The phone is always answered and the approach to visting is very open and hospitable. First and last a shout out and deep respect for the wonderful staff who care for Mum.
12 July 2024
My mother has been a resident at Wardington House for two and a half years now, where she is very comfortable and settled and obviously well cared for. The staff are fantastic, so friendly, patient and caring. The house and gardens are lovely, the food is all homemade and delicious and the atmosphere is always cheery and bright. The residents can join in with lots of activities if they wish and have free reign of the lovely grounds. I would not hesitate to recommend it.
12 July 2024
Mum and Dad were at Wardington. Dad for 3 years. The care he received was outstanding and made his stay so much easier for us as a family. Mum has been there for 2 years now. The home takes her out for cafe and park visits, there is regular entertainment at the home from musicians to pets as therapy visiting. Even the ice cream van visits. We are made very welcome on our regular visits and we get continuous updates on Mum's care and how she's doing in general. Really couldn't fault anything at all. An amazing place.
12 July 2024
This truly is a care home like no other. I moved my father there from another home and cannot be happier. The teams' knowledge on dementia is outstanding yet their caring approach sets them even more apart. And set in such a beautiful garden, not only do residents have full opportunity to be outside, it is a more pleasant and comfortable environment for visitors. I leave after each visit feeling that my father is in the best possible place.
09 January 2018
Wardington House is a truly excellent nursing home, specialising in dementia care, where all sorts of clever techniques are used to allow residents to wander freely around the lovely grounds (in daylight hours). The staff are extremely caring and very professional and the staffing levels are kept unusually high, ensuring there is always someone close at hand with a friendly smile. My mother's behaviour is rather challenging at times, but the staff have been absolutely fantastic at managing her difficulties, with both compassion and expertise. It is so reassuring to be able to leave her in their competent care.
06 November 2017
My mother stayed at Wardington House for respite care following a fall. I cannot thank the staff enough for the quality of care they gave her. They all understood her needs and went out of their way to meet these. And they were always friendly and welcoming to me. Wardington House is a very special place.
12 October 2017
Outstanding - the things I think are amazing are knowing what everyone likes and cares about. They know I like collage and they give me all the old newspaper. The people who work here give the feeling they love working here and don't mind us annoying old people. This makes everyone more cheerful and relaxed. They have an incredibly clever way of keeping an eye on everyone so they don't get lost in the garden or stuck in the bath.
22 September 2017
My wife had to be removed from a care home where her general health was declining rapidly. Pains in the chest and abdomen, cluster headaches, poor appetite and a debilitating unhappiness was the downhill nature of every day. The Wardington House environment with its individually tailored care restored her life. The love, warmth and encouragement of staff; the freedom to move at will including exploring the beautiful gardens; the daily seemingly endless supply of mouthwatering food and the strict control of drugs, all combine to give dementia sufferers a new lease of life. My wife is engaging with life again and that, with a smile.
21 September 2017
In the 3 years that my husband has been resident in Wardington House I have never had cause for concern over his well-being and care. He lives in a home looked after by wonderful people in lovely surroundings and is free to wander - no locked doors. Food is fresh, good and plentiful.