Larkrise

Prescott Close, Banbury OX16 0RD
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9.7 96 Reviews
  • 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

  • Hannah Larner (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)

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Larkrise has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.722) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Larkrise has 96 reviews.

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Review from Duncan H (Brother-in-law of Resident) published on 6 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We live a distance away and are always made welcome even if we arrive during an activity. A great place with helpful and friendly staff - would recommend to anyone.

Reply from Helen Dearing, On behalf of the team at Larkrise

Thank you for your review, it's great to hear how welcoming and friendly you think our home is. It's really important to us that residents and their families are made to feel welcome and supported at all times. The staff will be so thrilled at the positive feedback received, thank you so much.

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Review from Linda R (Friend of Resident) published on 1 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A very relaxed and well-organised nursing home. The staff are great, nothing is too much trouble. There are so many activities to participate if you want to. Can talk to the nursing staff with ease. All around a lovely, lovely home. I would recommend it to anyone.

Reply from Helen Dearing, On behalf of the team at Larkrise

Thank you so much for a fabulous 5* review, we really appreciate it. The staff will be so pleased to receive your feedback. Do come and say hello next time you're visiting your friend. Best wishes from everyone at Larkrise Care Centre.

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Review from Susan W (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Mum has been at Larkrise for two years and the staff have always looked after her and the family with care and kindness. Can't thank them enough for all they do.

Reply from Helen Dearing, On behalf of the team at Larkrise

Thank you for your lovely review - we are very grateful. It's an honour caring for your mum, we love having her reside with us. Do come and say hello next time you are visiting.

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Review from Michael T (Son of Resident) published on 2 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely welcoming care home. The staff are extremely friendly and accommodating. The home is very professionally run. I cannot praise this home enough for the caring way all the staff attended to my mother.
Highly recommended.

Reply from Helen Dearing, On behalf of the team at Larkrise

Thanks so much for this fantastic review, we greatly appreciate it. It's a pleasure caring for your mother. The staff will be so thrilled to read how highly you have rated our home and the care we provide. Do say hello next time you are visiting. We also have great cake!

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Review from S W (Son of Resident) published on 31 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Larkrise provides excellent care for my mother. The care home is well run. Staff and management are very friendly and offer excellent care. The facility is very clean and tidy.

Reply from Helen Dearing, On behalf of the team at Larkrise

Many thanks for your review; we really appreciate it. We are thrilled to hear how highly you rate the care we provide and that you find our home friendly and warm. If there's anything more we can do for your mother, please let us know.

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Review from Rachel J (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum was in Larkrise for respite, they have been amazing. She has dementia and is normally very anxious when I’m not around for long periods. This was the first respite where I have come back and she had been so happy and engaged. They did so much with her and really made an effort to make her feel
at home and comfortable. Their care and the effort made to get to know Mum in a short space of time, I’m so pleased. Can’t thank the staff enough.

Reply from Helen Dearing, On behalf of the team at Larkrise

Thank you so much for your review, our staff will be thrilled to hear how highly you have rated your mum's stay with us. If there's anything we can do for her in the future, please let us know. We loved having her here and she is always welcome. Many thanks.

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Review from Sally L (Sister of Resident) published on 6 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wonderful welcome as soon as you walk in. I cannot praise the staff highly enough, excellent care for my sister from the moment she moved in and she is so happy there. Care and attention are given to everyone, such a lovely atmosphere, sincerely thank you to all the staff, they are angels.

Reply from Helen Dearing, On behalf of the team at Larkrise

Thank you for your kind words about Larkrise. We are so pleased to hear how well your sister has settled in and that she's so happy living here. The staff will be so pleased with your feedback - we will make sure they see a copy of this review. Thank you so much!

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Review from Leslie W (Respite Resident) published on 14 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I found Larkrise welcoming and comfortable. Caring staff were friendly and capable. My room was spacious and well-appointed. Staff responded promptly to the bell system.

Reply from Helen Dearing, On behalf of the team at Larkrise

Thank you for reviewing your experience of our home, we greatly appreciate it.

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Review from A W (Son of Resident) published on 5 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Dedicated staff, very reassuring as mother needs a lot of care.

Reply from Rowen Campbell, on behalf of the team at Larkrise

We appreciate you taking the time to write us a review, thank you. The team do appreciate your feedback.

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Review from Elizabeth H (Father of Resident) published on 5 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father was a resident for 3 years but sadly passed away last week. The staff have always looked after him well and with respect at all times. During his last few weeks there, the staff were wonderful to him and myself and my sister making sure we were well water and fed. Also, the other residents
would come in and talk to us. I would highly recommend Larkrise for your loved ones to go to be safe care for. The food is excellent.

Reply from Rowen Campbell, on behalf of the team at Larkrise

We are so sorry for your loss. It was an honour and a privilege for us to be able to care for your father at Larkrise. We really appreciate your kind feedback and if there is anything more we can do for you and your family, please just let us know.

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Review from S B (Sister of Resident) published on 5 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are very polite and friendly. They are always there to help. The food is good, and they do her washing. The room is always clean and tidy, and nothing seems too much trouble. The management team are really good and very friendly.

Reply from Helen Dearing, On behalf of the team at Larkrise

Many thanks for such a warm and positive review of our home. The staff will be thrilled to read how happy you are with the level of care and positive nature they convey. We love having your sister here, and if there is anything we can do for her or you, please shout. Do say hello next time you stop by. Thank you!

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Review from A B (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Very happy with this place, and so is my dad. He was in another home to start with and hated it and was often talking about not wanting to be there anymore. He wished he was dead. Have never had that here - no more moaning, so less stress for me.

Reply from Helen Dearing, On behalf of the team at Larkrise

Thank you for your review of Larkrise; we are so happy your dad has chosen to live with us. If there is anything we can do for him or you, please let us know, and we will be happy to help.

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Review from Alan G (Son of Resident) published on 24 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been a resident of Larkrise for nearly six years During this time she has received excellent care with respect and dignity. The staff are friendly and helpful and always engaging towards my mother. She lives in a warm, safe and secure environment and is happy which gives great peace of
mind to me and my family. I sincerely thank all the staff at Larkrise.

Reply from Freya Higgs, Marketing Administrator at Larkrise

Thank you very much for your feedback. I will pass your comments on to the team at Larkrise. Reviews like this make this really make a difference to the team. Glad to hear your mother is happy at the home.

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Review from S D (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I have given a lot of consideration to writing this review, as although my mum has been in Larkrise for ten months, only recently, due to the easing of covid restrictions, have I been able to make a fair and informed appraisal. Previous assumptions on my part, were as a result of feeling isolated from
Mum's care after being integral to her everyday existence. Once allowed in, the pressure and difficulties staff are presented with each day became apparent to me and my understanding changed. The staff are attentive, sympathetic, helpful and seem to interact well together, as I imagine, co-operation and mutual support are essential to their roles as carers. Residents are treated with dignity, standards of cleanliness are high. There is a family atmosphere, which must be hard to achieve with such a wide-ranging collection of residents. The activities team are enthusiastic, attentive and innovative, when sometimes it must be hard to see a vision come to fruition. I cannot end this review without some mild criticism. As it's the height of summer it's a shame a little more attention cannot be given to the garden.

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Review from Elanor G (Great-granddaughter of Resident) published on 24 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Held a good party for my great granny.
Nice to be able to spend time as a family

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Review from S B (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 17 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Everyone in the family was concerned when grannie had to be placed in a care home but honestly, we couldn’t ask for more with the care she receives here. Thank you. You have made a difficult stressful situation a peaceful one.

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Review from Jaqui C (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 19 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic experience. Kind caring staff. Thank you so much.

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Review from Gwenda F (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is my first visit in the pod at Larkrise. This was good as not as much PPE needed and we could hear each other. I bought my guitar and was able to sing carols and Christian songs and my dad really seemed to enjoy himself.
It was excellent considering all the various protocols that have to be considered.

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Review from N H (Son of Resident) published on 7 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I always enjoy visiting Mum as the staff are always so friendly and helpful and make you so welcome.

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Review from David M (Son of Resident) published on 24 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The level of professionalism and care shown is exceptional.
The manager tended to every question and assisted the family in the relocation and successful transfer of my father throughout. Nothing seemed to be too much trouble.
On arrival, we were greeted by several members of staff who all took time
to talk and explain various different processes within the home. They took away any uncertainty of leaving my father and made us feel he was going to a warm and caring environment.
Thanks to the manager for all her efforts and under such touch conditions with Covid 19, all the staff are amazing.

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.722)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.722) out of 10 for Larkrise is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 27 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 27 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.722 for Larkrise is calculated as follows: ( (239 Excellents x 5) + (68 Goods x 4) + (10 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 317 Ratings = 4.722

  • b) 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 27 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 27 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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

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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.

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Meet the Team (5)

Hannah

Hannah Larner

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2024

Hannah joined OSJCT as Home Manager for Larkrise in November 2024. She qualified as a Learning Disability Nurse in 2015 after completing her BSc in Learning Disability Nursing. Before this, Hannah began her career as a support worker specialising in learning disabilities.


Following graduation, she worked in Neurorehabilitation at Oxford Centre of Enablement in Oxford and later gained experience in various healthcare settings, including Accident and Emergency.


Hannah is passionate about Equality and Diversity, always ensuring that everyone feels included and valued in her care.


Outside of work, Hannah enjoys spending time with her family, including her two children and their cat. She is a military wife and loves challenging herself with activities such as completing 5k muddy obstacle courses

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.

Kefas (Josh)

Kefas (Josh) Jeshua

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2024

Josh joined OSJCT as Deputy Manager in 2024. Originally from Zimbabwe, he began his career in quality control before transitioning into care. Drawing on his experience with people, customer complaints, and service improvement, Josh has applied these skills to his work in the care sector.


After arriving in the UK in 2004, Josh worked as a temp care worker in the NHS before becoming permanent. He pursued further education, completing a National Certificate in Health and Social Care (Level 3) with the Open University, which opened his eyes to the impact of therapeutic relationships in care. Motivated to make a difference, he earned a foundation degree in Social Care at Oxford Brookes University and later completed a nursing degree at the University of Hertfordshire, graduating in 2015.


Specialising in adult care since 2016, Josh is passionate about leadership and its role in improving care standards. He completed a postgraduate qualification, earning a Master’s in Management in Health and Social Care in 2021. Before joining OSJCT, Josh worked as a Lead Nurse in a private care home, further honing his skills in adult care and team leadership.


Outside of work, Josh is dedicated to voluntary work with the elderly and enjoys cooking, often preparing meals for charity organisations in Oxford. He is married with two children and values family life.

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.

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