Larkrise

Prescott Close, Banbury OX16 0RD
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  • Larkrise, Banbury
Located in a residential area of Banbury, Larkrise is a 60-bed capacity care home dedicated to person-centred methods. The home offers quality residential, nursing and respite care along with specialist care for older people diagnosed with dementia.

Priding itself on delicious, home-cooked meals, engaging activities and high standards of care, Larkrise's team goes above and beyond to help residents feel at home. The home's large gardens delight residents and visitors throughout the summer months and the cosy lounges, library, pub and games room provide plenty of inside space for both relaxation and activity.

Residents' spacious and light, ensuite bed, sitting rooms are a peaceful haven.

Larkrise's exciting seasonal events are well-attended by people of all ages and provide opportunities for residents to maintain links with their local community.

Care charity and provider The Orders of St John Care Trust are respected in the care sector for a flexible range of care provision, making the most of voluntary sector contributions in order to help vulnerable adults achieve a more dignified lifestyle.

Carers respect clients from all backgrounds, support an active and fulfilling lifestyle, and a nutritious diet while maintaining strong local links.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 60 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Television point in own room

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1385 – £1470
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1590 – £1655
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1863 – £1863
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1590 – £1680
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1805 – £1865
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: £2033 – £2033

Your fees cover several areas while in their care.
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.


Services NOT included in price are: dentistry, chiropody,
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.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Larkrise to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Support you may be entitled to

If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Catherine Howse (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 1995

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (60)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (60)

Larkrise Reviews (96)

9.7

Larkrise has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.711) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Larkrise has 96 reviews.

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Review from J T (Wife of Resident) published on 27 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband moved in July 25 and he has settled in. As I am unable to care for his needs this is the best place for him to be. All the staff I have been in contact with have been lovely and friendly. He has trouble communicating but they do this with smiles and squeezing his hand. He has slowly improved
his speech with one word answers.
He has been made welcome and I know he is cared for and safe when I leave.
Reply from Helen Dearing, On behalf of the team at Larkrise

Thank you for sharing your experience of Larkrise, we greatly appreciate it. Our team will be so grateful to read how highly you rate the care, staff and support you have received. We understand how difficult it can be even starting the journey of care for a loved one, so please reach out to any of the team here if there is anything else we can do for your husband or you.

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Review from David R (Son of Resident) published on 20 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Larkrise were outstanding in looking after my Dad in the last few weeks of his life, they kept him as comfortable as possible and were really compassionate with his care i would highly recommend them.
Reply from Helen Dearing, On behalf of the team at Larkrise

Thank you so much for leaving us a review of our home - we are so grateful. It was a pleasure looking after your dad; he is greatly missed. Please accept our condolences from everyone here at Larkrise.

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Review from Linda K (Niece of Resident) published on 19 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Despite my auntie's diagnosis of Alzheimer's since she has been at Larkrise she has now got a new lease of life and is very happy.
Reply from Helen Dearing, On behalf of the team at Larkrise

Thank you for your lovely 5-star review, we really appreciate it. It's great to see how well your aunty is doing here - she's got such a fab smile. We absolutely love caring for her. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for her.

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Review from Lorraine D (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 30 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very nice, stress reduced, compared to living on my own.
Reply from Helen Dearing, On behalf of the team at Larkrise

Thank you for your kind words, we are so glad to read that you are happy here and the stress of living on your own has been taken away. Please let us know if we can assist further. We love caring for you.

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Review from Margaret P (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 30 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
It's a lovely place.
Reply from Helen Dearing, On behalf of the team at Larkrise

Thanks for leaving us a lovely review, we are so glad you think Larkrise is a lovely place. We do, too! Please let us know if we can help any further, it would be our pleasure.

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Review from June H (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 30 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The home is a good constant and I am getting used to being here. Most people are helpful and am glad I am still mobile.
Reply from Helen Dearing, On behalf of the team at Larkrise

Thank you so much for your review. Please let us know if there is anything further we can do for you. It would be our pleasure.

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Review from Ronald E (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 30 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I find it excellent in every way.
Reply from Helen Dearing, Regional Marketing Manager - Central at Larkrise

Thank you so much for your 5-star review and lovely comment. We are so pleased to read how highly you rate our home. It's an absolute pleasure caring for you, you make us smile every day.

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Review from Alec H (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 30 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It's good and comfortable and reassuring having help on hand.
Reply from Helen Dearing, On behalf of the team at Larkrise

Thank you so much for your 5-star review and lovely comment. We are so pleased to read how highly you rate our home. It's an absolute pleasure caring for you, you make us smile every day.

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Review from Brenda B (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 30 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Lovely.
Reply from Helen Dearing, On behalf of the team at Larkrise

Thank you for leaving us a great review, we really appreciate it. It's an absolute pleasure caring for you. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you.

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Review from Bill B (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 30 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
So far all ok.
Reply from Helen Dearing, On behalf of the team at Larkrise

Thank you for your feedback of our home; glad things are going ok. Please let us know if we can assist further. It is a pleasure caring for you.

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Review from Margaret S (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 30 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Have not been here long enough to know but so far so good.
Reply from Helen Dearing, On behalf of the team at Larkrise

Thank you for your review of our home, we are so grateful for your feedback. It's a pleasure caring for you. Please let us know if there is anything further we can do for you.

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Review from John H (Son of Resident) published on 11 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is the definition of perfection the staff 'location property' amenatives and everything in between is spot on. My mum feels safe very comfortable, and content and leaves the staff and the staff show so much love to my mama, I wouldn't mind staying here myself.
Reply from Helen Dearing, On behalf of the team at Larkrise

Well... not sure how we can top perfection but we will try. We really appreciate your kind words of our home, thank you so much. We absolutely love your mum, and also getting to know you and your family. Please let us know if we can help any further.

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Review from W B (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum and the extended family have been welcomed so warmly. The circumstances in which Mum was placed at Larkrise were tough, receiving palliative care with a limited life expectation, but Mum has improved significantly whilst in residence and us as a family feel a weight has been lifted from our shoulders
knowing Mum is safe, secure and content. Mum continues to fight for her independence, but also is able to understand her limitations with support. Larkrise is a gem of a place.
Reply from Helen Dearing, On behalf of the team at Larkrise

Wow, what a lovely review! We are truly grateful and to be called a gem of a place is the highest compliment we can receive. We love caring for your mum and seeing her progress so well. If there is anything else we can do for your mum or your family, please let us know. We have a range of community events planned, it would be lovely to have you join us.

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Review from S B (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 23 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother-in-law has been a resident for 5 weeks. The overall experience of all Larkrise facilities has been exceptional. The staff are all wonderful, they are caring, supportive and excellent communicators.
Reply from Helen Dearing, On behalf of the team at Larkrise

Thank you so much for leaving us such a fab review, we really appreciate it. We're really enjoying getting to know your mother-in-law, she's really settling in well which is great. If there is anything else we can do for her, please let us know and we will be happy to oblige.

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Review from Ann G (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 11 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum loves it and everyone at Larkrise, shes been there a long time now (but thinks its only about 3 weeks bless her!) but yes, everyone loves her (shes no trouble) and we as a family, love everyone there too. Nothing is no trouble, always friendly, always there to advise and talk over troubles (which
there are none!) but always available to talk to and very very friendly. We're so very grateful to them for looking after out mum, a great choice taken all those years ago - Thanks a million x
Reply from Helen Dearing, On behalf of the team at Larkrise

Thank you so much for your amazing 5star review, we really appreciate it. We love caring for your mum and it is an absolute pleasure caring for her. We also greatly appreciate your recommendation. If there is anything else we can do for your mum or your family, please let us know.

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Review from Gary C (Son of Resident) published on 28 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
First class care home. Staff very engaging with residents. Plenty of activities for residents to occupy themselves with. They have bingo, exercise classes and pet ponies.
are some of the things they do. The staff are very very good. I would live there in a heartbeat.
Reply from Helen Dearing, On behalf of the team at Larkrise

Thank you so much for your awesome review of our home. To be called first class is a real privilege. We have lots more going on, all with the resident's needs and wants at the heart of everything we do. Hope to see you at our next event.

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Review from R P (Husband of Resident) published on 28 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Everything 100%
Reply from Helen Dearing, On behalf of at Larkrise

Thank you for giving us 100%, we really appreciate it.

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Review from Lesley S (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 December 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has been a resident at Larkrise for over 2 and a half years and is very content and settled. Directly you walk into reception you are made to feel welcome and all the staff; reception, admin, care teams, domestic and maintenance are all very friendly. The activities are varied and plentiful which
keeps the residents entertained. Visitors are quite welcome to join in with these which is lovely - the recent refurbishment of the home has given it a lovely bright and clean finish which adds to the welcoming atmosphere. All the staff are very attentive and the residents are well looked after. I am so pleased that we found such a lovely home for Mum.
Reply from Helen Dearing, On behalf of the team at Larkrise

Thank you so much for your lovely review of our home. It is an absolute pleasure caring for your mum over the last 2.5 years. Our staff will be so thrilled to read how happy you are with the care and activities offered at Larkrise. We're really pleased with our refurb, it looks amazing and can't wait for the finishing touches to arrive. Hope to see you at one of our Christmas events.

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Review from D B (Son of Resident) published on 22 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother had to be moved from a Care Home to a Nursing Home, Larkrise, was the one we chose as it was St John Trust and gave her a lovely room and the care she needs 24 hours a day, with everything, from nursing to dressing/ washing her.
She is very happy there and loves the entertainment of music,
she loves watching people.
She has Alzheimer's but is very happy in her own world.
Reply from Helen Dearing, On behalf of the team at Larkrise

Thank you for leaving us a great review. We are so glad to read how happy your mother is here - this makes us smile. It's a pleasure caring for your mother, she has settled in well. Do come and say hello next time you're visiting.

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Review from Jennifer H (Sister of Resident) published on 6 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My sister has been living here for 2 years. She settled in very quickly and made to feel very comfortable. She is so happy and loves all the activities as which there are plenty.
The carers are always on hand for whatever they need, very caring and respectful. When we visit we are always made to feel
welcome. Would recommend to anyone.
Reply from Helen Dearing, On behalf of the team at Larkrise

Thank you for your review, we are so pleased to read how happy your sister is at Larkrise. She has settled in well since she arrived 2 years ago and gets involved with the activities. It's a real pleasure caring for her. Do come and say hello next time you're visiting.

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.711)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.711) out of 10 for Larkrise is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 26 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 26 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.711 for Larkrise is calculated as follows: ( (227 Excellents x 5) + (68 Goods x 4) + (10 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 305 Ratings = 4.711
  2. 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 Larkrise is based on 26 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 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
    2. 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 60 registered maximum number of service users is 12, which has been reached with 26 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 20 Sep 2019

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England. View Latest Report

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Meet the Team (3)

Jade

Jade Wise

Job Title: Activities Co-ordinator

Jade has been a career in the trust for three years and an Activities Co-ordinator for two years. Starting off working in a cake shop, she then took the step into working in the care sector in the community before joining OSJCT. She loves anything creative and doing baking and says, “Making people smile is the highlight of my day”.

Kevin

Kevin O'Reilly

Job Title: Maintenance Lead Joined: 2020

Kevin has worked for the trust for 2.5 years. Prior to working for the trust, Kevin was self-employed in the building trade. Our residents and staff love him and he has built great relationships with them. Kevin likes not knowing what each day will bring, but can turn his hand to most maintenance tasks.


He has recently developed a passion for fitness, and has started going to the gym! Kevin used to train greyhounds and regularly attends meets and races.

Cecelia

Cecelia Nunn

Job Title: Bursar Joined: 2024

Cecelia joined OSJCT as Bursar in 2024. She brings a wealth of experience from her background in finance, which she applied in her previous role as Senior House Manager at Abbeyfield. There, Cecelia managed multiple properties across Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, and Buckinghamshire, overseeing operations, staff, and the wellbeing of residents.


Cecelia is looking forward to putting her experience into practice at Larkrise, ensuring the smooth running of the home and supporting both residents and staff.


Outside of work, Cecelia is married and a mother to three children. She enjoys spending time with her family and values the balance between her professional and personal life.

Frequently Asked Questions about Larkrise

What types of Care is Larkrise registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability & Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Larkrise have?

There are 60 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Larkrise?

Own Furniture if required, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette & Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Larkrise to the centre of Banbury?

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

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