
The care that mum receives at Lake House gives me peace of mind.Teresa B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

We couldn't be any happier with the standard of care our loved one is receiving.Andrew G(Grandson of Resident/Service User)


The care that mum receives at Lake House gives me peace of mind.Teresa B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

We couldn't be any happier with the standard of care our loved one is receiving.Andrew G(Grandson of Resident/Service User)


The specialist home environment has been designed to enhance the quality of life for people in their later years and incorporates features to promote reminiscence as therapy. This welcoming home is set in the attractive rural village of Adderbury, close to Banbury and offers residential, early-stage dementia and respite care.
The home has been designed with your wellbeing and comfort in mind. Cosy lounges are available to relax in, as are...
Care Provided by Lake House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 43 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
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.
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.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Lake House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Lake 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
- Alexandra Grindle (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (43)
Lake House Reviews (95)
Lake House has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.586) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Lake House has 95 reviews.
I visit once a week from 10am until 4pm. Sometimes it's noisy with other residents shouting. I like the fact that I can go into another quieter room, at times and watch TV. The staff are very attentive and kind. The food is very good.
Thank you for writing us a review, we are very grateful. The staff will be so thrilled to read how highly you rate the care our staff provide and the food. If there is anything we can do to make your day care visits even better, please let us know and we will be happy to assist.
Lovely, friendly staff who seem very attentive to the residents. The staff encourage the residents to do what they can and join in the activities.
Thank you for your lovely words, we really appreciate it. We do our best to ensure the residents are involved with the various activities we provide and that they are enjoying themselves.
Thank you for taking such good care of my gran. She really likes the food and everyone here.
Thank you so much for your review, we love having your gran with us. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for her.
Mum was reluctant to go into Lake House but staff took care and attention to make her feel welcome and settled in. Staff are attentive, friendly and welcoming to visitors.
Thank you for your review; we are so pleased to hear that your mum is settling in with us. If there is anything else we can do for her, or for you, please just let us know.
My mother came into Lake House for respite after a fall at home initially for two weeks, and in that time, we realised she was not safe to return home. The care and support she has had is fantastic. All staff and management are so lovely. Nothing has been too much trouble for them. Within a week of Mum being there, she also realised she wasn't safe to return home and asked if she could stay there. She said it is so lovely and feels like home, which makes all the family very happy as we know she is safe and well looked after.
I'm so pleased your mother has come to feel at home with us at Lake House. Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your family's experience - I'm sure it will be reassuring to others in a similar situation.
Mum is very happy at Lake House where she receives excellent care. Staff are friendly and welcoming and are attentive showing dignity and respect. Thanks to the staff's encouragement. Mum has rediscovered how to socialise again which for me is so rewarding, I have my mum back.
What kind words, thank you! We really appreciate you taking the time to submit a review. I'm so pleased that your mum's enjoying her time at Lake House and that you have seen such a marked difference in her. I will pass on your comments to the home manager to share with the team as I know they love to hear them.
Lake House is a very nice care home. The thing I like is you are allowed to stay in your room if you like. You can have people come and see you.
I have been at Lake House for three months and in that time I have been very well looked after. I have felt very cared for by all the staff, carers, kitchen and domestic staff. All of these are very cheerful and friendly which means the home has a good, positive atmosphere.
Support is fine in every area including encouragement to eat food which is good, and organised activities to help avoid boredom and including crafts and quizzes.
My grandmother has been placed in an environment where she feels happy, and safe and has helpful staff who are always there for her.
For me, it's all about the quality of care and knowing that your loved one is well looked after when you can't be there. The staff are friendly and go the extra mile to make residents feel that they matter, that they feel happy and supported. This is because the staff are genuinely interested in the residents' lives, what they used to do, and who their family members are. The interaction I have seen between all staff and residents radiates warmth and fun. Would definitely recommend.
Both my mum and dad came here for care. They both have had 5 star care and I would recommend it very highly to anyone. Sadly my dad passed away the palliative care he received was 5 star and the staff go above and beyond for all the residents here at Lake House.
Very happy with all the care and support I have received since I came to Lake House with my husband and his care and support too.
The quality of the care staff is so good more caring than other organisations I have dealt with. The food is excellent. The whole care home is very clean and there are no plastic armchairs. Laundry is done regularly. The staff are so friendly and have time to talk to both residents and relatives.
Since I have been coming here I have found all the staff very helpful and friendly. All the carers answer any questions I have. Out of the care homes, I visited this one is wonderful. I would have no problem recommending it to anyone. Thank you for all your help and assistance.
When my mother first came to Lake House she was very unsettled. The staff were so patient with her and eventually helped her to settle here. The care given to her is excellent so the anxiety the family were experiencing initially soon disappeared. Mum seems very happy.
Mum has only been in Lake House for a few weeks so far and myself and my family have been happy. Mum is taking a while to settle but she is very happy with the food and she says the carers are good. Mum enjoys the outside entertainment and sometimes joins in the in-house activities. The gardens are/ will be beautiful and I take my mum out when I can.
I am happy living here
I have been here nearly four weeks. The management is lovely, she runs a good ship. I was in another place. It is nice here but the same over there.
A big thank you to all at Lake House, Adderbury, for looking after me for a week's respite, the staff were so kind in all that was needed, the food was excellent, and the accommodation was the same, looking forward to going back in eight weeks time, a big thank you to all.
I was worried and took a lot of persuading that my husband needed more care than I could provide, but it was a good decision to move him into Lake House. His walking and talking have improved tremendously. The staff are so friendly and nothing is too much trouble for them to deal with
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 02 November 2018Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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
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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
There are no accreditations posted yet for Lake House.
Meet the Team (6)

Alexandra (Alex) joined the Trust in April 2018 as a Trainee Home Manager and quickly advanced to become the Home Manager of Lake House in December 2018.
Her career in care began in 2008 as a domiciliary carer. Over the years, Alex has progressed through various roles, eventually becoming a registered Domiciliary Care Manager. At that point, she decided to take her career in a new direction by applying her skills and experience to the care home sector. This led her to apply for and secure the Trainee Home Manager position. Alex holds a Level 5 qualification in Care Management and is currently pursuing a degree in social care through the Open University.
Outside of her role at Lake House, Alex enjoys spending time with her young family, walking her dog, and exploring the countryside.

Sarah is Lake House’s Admin Assistant and will be the first to offer a very warm welcome to all visitors. She joined Lake House in 2015 and brought with her many years’ experience of working in care and nursing. Along with nursing qualifications, Sarah holds an NVQ Level 4 (Management) and Certificate in Health and Social Services Management.
Sarah enjoys the varied and busy nature of her role; whether she is organising staff rotas, reviewing residents’ financial accounts or meeting a new resident and their family, Sarah is often the go-to person for information in the home and she is always willing to assist where she can.
Sarah feels privileged to work in the residents’ home and is dedicated to fulfilling residents’ wishes, whether that involves popping to the shop for them or something as simple as making them a cup of tea. She even donned an Easter bunny onesie and hopped around the home for their Easter party. For someone who, by her own admission, “doesn’t do fancy dress”, this speaks volumes about the lengths that Sarah will go to for the home!

Jo has dedicated 31 years to the care profession, with 20 of those years spent at The Order of St John Care Trust, where she was recently honoured with a 20-Year Long Service Award.
She holds an NVQ Level 2 qualification in care and brings a wealth of experience to her role. In February 2023, Jo became the Activities Coordinator for Lake House. She develops a varied activity programme tailored to residents’ preferences and abilities, working closely with entertainers and involving the wider community to ensure fresh and engaging activities each week.
Jo’s energy and enthusiasm shine through in her work, and she loves bringing smiles and laughter to the residents every day.

Karla joined in 2015 as a Kitchen Assistant and progressed to Cook in 2018. After completing her Level 3 qualification in Catering, Karla became Head Chef in 2023. Her passion for catering, particularly baking, has been a driving force throughout her career.
With previous experience as a carer, Karla has a deep understanding of the needs of the residents, which informs her approach to creating nutritious and enjoyable meals.
In her spare time, Karla enjoys going on holiday and is very family-oriented, especially close to her grandmother, niece, and nephew.

Daria has dedicated 24 years to the care sector, beginning her career as a carer before progressing to Care Leader and eventually becoming Head of Care. Daria holds an NVQ Level 3 in Social Care and is also a certified Moving and Handling Trainer. In addition, she serves as the Medication Lead, ensuring safe and effective medication management across the service.
Originally from the Philippines, Daria came to the UK in 1988. Her passion lies in caring for and protecting residents, with a particular focus on supporting those living with dementia.
Outside of work, Daria enjoys cooking and spending time with her family, including her two sons and two grandchildren.

Shivam joined the Trust three years ago as a Carer and was promoted to Care Leader after just four months. Before moving to the UK, Shivam spent 20 years in India serving as a paramedic in the air force, bringing a wealth of medical experience to his current role.
His wife is a nurse at the Horton hospital in Banbury, and together they relocated to the UK to continue their careers in healthcare.
Outside of work, Shivam is a passionate cricket fan and enjoys spending time with his children.
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