
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.
My mum has been a resident for 19-months. During that time, we have mostly been happy with her care. Initially, there were a few issues with her picking up and eating foreign objects, but this was recognised by the home, and extra provision of care was put in place. A carer who was good. We were not entirely delighted with another carer as we know Mum would not have been entirely comfortable, and now another carer who is amazing.
My partner has been at Lake House since June 2020. Her dementia has deteriorated since but I believe covid restrictions have not helped. She is loved by all the staff and has a one-to-one carer who is absolutely brilliant. I cannot fault the care and dignity that she is given. As she is very mobile she gives her carer the runaround.
I like being at Lake House because residents can, within reason, do what they like and are not made to do that they don't want to do. Activiites are provided for those who want it. I am sure I made the right decision to come here instead of staying at home with carers visiting.
Have met a good friend. Food was very good.
During his stay, my husband was happy, safe and well looked after. The staff were all friendly and treated him as a friend. The admin staff were always available and efficient.
Mum has been in Lake House for 2.5 years, the staff are very caring and look after Mum. On 9th July, Mum reached '100', the home gave her a day to remember. A member of staff stayed with her all day opening cards and presents; she was so happy. It was a day of celebration; she won't forget and all in these difficult times of covid19. Many thanks to you all.
My father staying for respite during January. From the moment you walk in you are greeted with smiles from the staff. Each time I have visited, the atmosphere has been relaxed, quiet and staff very caring and kind attitudes. From the Manager, all carers, cleaners etc. Plenty of places to sit and chat with relatives, with lovely separate areas. Some areas looking tired but is ongoing maintenance. I would not hesitate to recommend Lake House
I was happy to leave him while I had hospital treatment myself. The staff were engaged and response was reported as very good to me by my husband.
Lake House is a wonderful place to visit. My wife's meals are good, and the staff are friendly and helpful.
The events coordinator works very hard to ensure there are lots of different experiences for the residents.
Outings are curtailed if the transport breaks down, which happens a fair amount and takes a long time to fix.
My friend has been a resident at Lake House since November 2017. Although due to distance, I can only visit occasionally (roughly every 2/3 months), on each occasion I have been impressed with the quality of care she receives. The home is kept clean, neat and tidy and the staff are very caring and attentive. Lake House arranged a tea party to help us celebrate our friend's 80th birthday - this was very well done and much appreciated.
I came for a weeks respite while my daughter (my carer) was on holiday. I was a bit scared at first, not having ever been in a home before. The staff and management soon put me at ease and I spent a restful and peaceful week, anything I needed I just asked or rang my bell.
It is a break with my normal routine but necessary for my friend/carer to have a holiday well earned knowing I am safe and cared for while he is away.
After a difficult start for mum settling in, she is now quite contented and happy in her new surroundings. This has been due to the excellent level of care of all the staff and management at the home. They make her feel loved and valued and it is so comforting for us as a family to see how she is now. It is like a 'home from home' and we all feel welcomed ourselves when visiting mum on a daily basis. Thank you.
All the staff are very kind and treat me as a human being and show me respect at all times. Staff always listen and always willing to help. They really are a nice crowd, I cannot criticise anyone. Always kind and good listeners.
The care that mum receives at Lake House gives me peace of mind. Knowing that she is well looked after and that we are kept up to date with everything mum is going through makes a difficult situation much easier.
On viewing Lake House we were made very welcome. Mother stayed for 18 nights. All staff and management first class and friendly home. Again first class.
I was here and I am enjoying it. The facilities are good, the staff are good and very helpful. I am quite happy at the thought of staying here for much longer.
Husband and I live here now for more than a year and we love living here. We don't want to go anywhere but stay here as we are so well cared for. Very helpful caring.
The support Lake House has given my mum and family has been outstanding. They have given my mum time to settle in and adjust to her new home. She has had the opportunity to be in a quiet area if that is what she wants but also encouraged to join in and take advantage of the activities going on in the home. She has made friends and enjoys helping other residents. The standard of the food is amazing, plenty of it and the staff are always happy for us to join in with meal times. The accommodation and gardens provide a variety of opportunity for residents to experience. I feel very lucky that my mum has managed to find such a supportive team.
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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