
The staff couldn't do enough for everyone - all very professional, helpful and caringMichael G(Friend of Resident/Service User)

They show confidence and are friendly, caring and respectfulRichard T(Son of Resident/Service User)

Excellent care, very friendly staff and residents are always happyVincent G(Son of Resident/Service User)

The staff couldn't do enough for everyone - all very professional, helpful and caringMichael G(Friend of Resident/Service User)

They show confidence and are friendly, caring and respectfulRichard T(Son of Resident/Service User)

Excellent care, very friendly staff and residents are always happyVincent G(Son of Resident/Service User)

Sir Aubrey Ward House is a warm and welcoming home situated within the town of Marlow, offering residential and dementia care within modern surroundings.
The experienced and friendly care team work hard to develop relationships and to understand each resident’s unique requirements, ensuring high quality person centred care is delivered to all.
The home has many inviting communal areas which are ideal for building friendships and socialising. There is a lovely enclosed...
Care Provided by Sir Aubrey Ward House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 60 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Sir Aubrey Ward House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Sir Aubrey Ward House to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- The Orders of St John Care Trust
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Wendy Luck (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
- Last Refurbishment: -1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (60)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (60)
Sir Aubrey Ward House Reviews (123)
Sir Aubrey Ward House has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.706) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Sir Aubrey Ward House has 123 reviews.
A very enjoyable experience for all.
Thank you.
Aubrey Ward carers have looked after my Aunt for 8 years since she started early dementia, she has always received the best care with her meals and encouraged to participate in activities. The past 2 years my Aunt has needed more help and this has been carried out with dignity. She has had 3 visits to the hospital when we thought she would not pull through but she rallied and continued to care for her. We are very grateful to them for continued care and respect.
She likes her food so to find she is eating well is a bonus.
It is quite common if there is a member of staff my mother does not get on with, it is swiftly dealt with and she has a change of carer.
There are trips out and in-house activities which my mum takes part in and enjoys.
My dad is here too. It is harder to make him happy but he says he feels safe and cared for.
Thank you very much to all the staff and managers.
All staff all very helpful and very attentive to their clients at all times. Entertainment coordinator does a great job in getting the clients to participate in many of the activities during the week but could do more if she had more equipment to help her.
Now we return monthly to take a church service. We are always made welcome and so good to see the same friendly staff who were there in 2012 when he first moved in.
This was my third visit to my friend. Home is warm and welcoming. The staff are friendly. Clean. Peaceful atmosphere. Have spent a maximum of two and a half hours in the home and only in a small part of it.
Activities do need better equipment to help clients to be more involved in the singing.
The home has always been clean when I have visited.
Sir Aubrey Ward house has a welcoming atmosphere and a light airy atmosphere. My Father in Law seems well cared for and he is mostly cheerful. Any medical problems have been dealt with promptly. The staff have a calm and friendly approach and we appreciate their care.
Overall was very happy with the care, cleanliness and group activities, good level of care, and staff were most kind and compassionate. The gardens were lovely and well kept which was a pleasure to my father. We liked that we could pop in at any time of the day or evening,
My father was looked after by this care home over the last two and a half years. During this time my sisters and I were pleased with the level of care provided. The management team were very approachable and always available to talk to. The office staff were always polite and informed us if my father was unwell. The entertainment when my father was well enough to take part was excellent. His room was always kept clean and he certainly never complained about the food. The carers on the ward were kind and helpful some went over and above with the level of care which was appreciated greatly. I would recommend this home.
I am very satisfied with the care and attention that my sister receives from all the staff and management.
It has taken her some time to settle and come to terms with her new 'home'.
There are staff shortages, both cleaners and carers. I think being in an affluent town means carers working on low hourly rates are hard to find.
“We continually recruit to fill any vacant posts. The home has the recommended staffing ratio and when necessary vacant shifts are covered by regular agency workers.” Karen Kelly, home manager - Sir Aubrey Ward House
Since my mother has been at Sir Aubrey Ward, she has blossomed. No longer alone or frightened, she takes part in activities, has made friends and enjoys playing the piano for the other residents. The staff have been exceptional in looking after her needs but more than this they have given her back her confidence and her sense of fun. The manager has always been very kind and supportive and her influence over her staff shows in the well organised happy relaxed atmosphere in Sir Aubrey Ward.
From the moment you enter Sir Aubrey Ward House, you are greeted with the friendliest of welcomes. There is an air of tranquillity and every thing is spotlessly clean. The garden, rooms and overall condition of the property is excellent. I could not think of a better home for my aunt.
My mother has been at Sir Aubrey Ward House at Marlow for over a year. A very caring ethos pervades the place with a lovely atmosphere existing between staff and residents. A goodly selection of laid on activities and a genuinely friendly attitude from all the staff mean we have great confidence in Mum's level of care. Many congratulations to the manager and all her team and our sincere thanks for a difficult job well done. All Care Homes should be like this - and having experienced others close by, we know Sir Aubrey Ward House stands out as a role model to emulate.
When faced with the task of finding a care home for my mother, I made ten visits to potentially suitable sites.
Sir Aubrey Ward and another Fremantle home at Farnham Common were leaders after my initial research. Four years later, I find it very difficult to criticise the level of care. The staff at all levels are very accessible and through their efforts create a good atmosphere throughout the home. This is complemented by the high standards of décor and cleanliness. I continue to recommend Sir Aubrey Ward.
My mother moved to Sir Aubrey Ward in December 2016 after three months in hospital having broken both hips.
She was a reluctant resident, but the care and empathy shown by the staff on Elm over the last months has helped her to adjust and settle. In particular, her key workers have shown great care, compassion and humour and we all now feel that Mum is in the best place possible, receiving great kindness and support.
Plenty of activities going on. Most residents look happy.
My mother was a resident of Sir Aubrey Ward House from February 2014 until May 2017, when she died there, peacefully and in her own bed with two of the carers she loved best at her side. All my family are extremely grateful to the staff and wonderful carers there who looked after my mother's every need throughout the past three years and kept her fit and alert both mentally and physically for as long as they could. She settled in well and was happy there, surrounded by exceptionally kind and thoughtful staff, who arranged daily activities and outings which she greatly enjoyed when she was fit enough to take part. It is worth mentioning that most of the staff were there when she arrived and still there when she passed away, which is a great tribute to the management. We highly recommend Sir Aubrey Ward House.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 25 August 2022Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (3) & Events (0)
- 09 Feb 2026
Residents at Sir Aubrey Ward House are enjoying their very own cinema thanks to a thoughtful gift from a resident’s daughter, Mary. After chatting with Home Manager Wendy Luck about...
- 15 Dec 2025
A Christmas Light Switch-On Celebration at Sir Aubrey Ward House Care Home in Marlow, making residents' and families' wishes come true. At Sir Aubrey Ward House, Christmas has always been...
- 24 Sep 2025
Sir Aubrey Ward House care home has been named Best Overall Garden in Buckinghamshire in OSJCT's annual Trust in Bloom gardening competition. This achievement reflects the dedication of team members,...
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Awards / Recognitions (9)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: The Orders of St John Care Trust
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: The Orders of St John Care Trust
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: The Orders of St John Care Trust
Accreditations
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Home Manager at Sir Aubrey Ward.
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