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Larkrise

Prescott Close, Banbury, Oxfordshire OX16 0RD
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the food was outstanding and the team were so considerateMargaret(Friend of Resident/Service User)
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The family feel welcome when visiting, there is a very lovely atmosphere.D W(Wife of Resident/Service User)
Larkrise, Banbury
When we visit we are always made to feel welcome. Would recommend to anyone.Jennifer H(Sister of Resident/Service User)
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...  

Care Provided by Larkrise

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

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential Care£1,505 - £1,600£1,650 - £1,745
Residential Dementia Care£1,715 - £1,770£1,875 - £1,935
Nursing Care£1,968 - £1,968£2,143 - £2,143
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.

Contact Larkrise 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)

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 £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Catherine Howse(Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • 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 (101)

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9.7

Larkrise has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.703) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Larkrise has 101 reviews.

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Review from S B (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 17 June 2022 Submitted via Website
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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 Submitted via Postal Card
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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 Submitted via Postal Card
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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 Submitted via Postal Card
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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 Submitted via Website
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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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Review from Tracy I (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 November 2020 Submitted via Website
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My mum, who has very limited mobility and dementia, moved to Larkrise from an assisted living centre, following a series of falls. This was in July, while they were even more locked down than most due to the pandemic but they liaised with the staff where Mum was living, and her social worker, to arrange Covid tests and welcome her to her new accommodation.
They did a great job of looking after Mum and helping me to find ways to 'visit' without always having to make the three hour round trip - even recommending a phone she would be able to use and were always at the end of the phone if I had any queries.
If they weren't so far away, I'd have been more than happy for Mum to stay with them and can only hope that where she is going next is as good.

Thanks very much to the manager and all the team for all you've done for Mum!

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Review from F W (Wife of Resident) published on 22 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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My husband has been there for over two years. He could not have been in better care. The staff are very good.

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Review from Kerry O (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 July 2020 Submitted via Website
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From the minute we walked into Larkrise, we felt very welcome. Every single member of staff that work here goes above and beyond to help the residents and their families. They are very kind, caring, thoughtful and will go that extra mile to help you whenever they can. It’s so clean and tidy, and the food is fantastic. My Dad enjoys all the actives and the company of all other residents and staff. I knew my dad would be very well looked after and very happy here. Thank you, myself and family appreciate the care that is given. We knew he would be safe and well looked after. I would highly recommend Larkrise care home.

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Review from Margaret (Friend of Resident) published on 20 December 2019 Submitted via Website
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My friend recently stayed at Larkrise. They had such a lovely holiday there. They attended all different activities each day, including going out to a Christmas party. They felt the food was outstanding and the team were so considerate, respectful and kind. I felt so reassured they were in safe hands.

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Review from D W (Wife of Resident) published on 28 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My husband is always spoken to with respect and by his name. The staff make time for him to continue with what he is trying to say or do always showing kindness.

The family feel welcome when visiting, there is a very lovely atmosphere.

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Review from V A (Sister of Resident) published on 29 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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On the whole, the family are quite satisfied with the care our brother receives. He seems settled most of the time. His clothes are often messy and look as if they have been worn for several days. He has plenty of tops and bottoms so an improvement on this point would please us. Not enough information is given to the family concerning the progression of his dementia and medication he is on. More time for outdoor activities in the fresh air would be good - staff and weather permitting.

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Review from Christine G (Wife of Resident) published on 6 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Whenever I have a problem, I can always ask any member of staff and they are always happy to help.

The staff are always very friendly and cheerful.

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Review from O C (Sister of Resident) published on 1 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Clean, friendly home, kind and good staff.

They helped me fight for transfer of care from residential to nursing care I feel so lucky to have my brother in this lovely care home.

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Review from M C (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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We know that mum is in a safe place with 24/7 care.

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Review from Mo B (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Everyone is very caring and very friendly. The home is lovely with lots of activities and very clean. My mother never has been one to join in, but likes to be the centre of attention. The staff try hard to involve her and take great effort to get her to do something and keep me updated when things are not right. I could not do what they do.

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Review from Ken H (Friend of Resident) published on 26 March 2019 Submitted via Website
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Visited a friend who is in care for a week to give his partner some respite. I liked the feel of the home, staff were friendly and helpful.

The room was spacious with very good amenities, my friend seemed very relaxed and also praised the staff. The only comment I have which probably applies to 90% of care homes is the smell of urine. Nevertheless, I would recommend these premises.

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Review from Barbara Ann W (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 8 October 2018 Submitted via Website
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I was up in Banbury and spent time with my father-in-law and left feeling relieved as the Larkrise care home is just a lovely place the staff, accommodation everything was just so lovely they are very well cared for there and they care which is very important. I only wish we had some nice care homes in our area in Scotland. Keep up the good work thank you for all the hard work you guys do.

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Review from P M (Husband of Resident) published on 20 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have found the home to be quite satisfactory and I am happy with the staff and management.

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Review from Stephen S (Son of Resident) published on 30 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My dad is looked after so well. He is always shown respect, treated very well in a very friendly atmosphere.
The food is excellent and there are always food, drinks and snacks available at all times.
I would recommend the care home to anyone.

I always wanted him to go somewhere where he would be treated with the dignity and care he deserves.

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Review from Tracy (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 May 2018 Submitted via Website
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When my partner and I visited Larkrise for the first time, we both instantly knew this was the place for Dad. He has some challenging behaviours, but these are managed admirably.
Dad came from the hospital, but was made to feel welcome straight away and was helped to settle in.
Residents can bring their own things from home, although Dad's electronic drum kit did raise a few eyebrows.

All the staff are a happy team and all play an equal role in the residents' lives. I love the way the maintenance staff will often get residents to help them with odd jobs, so they feel valued and useful. Communication is excellent. We are consulted on things and they complete periodic reviews with Dad to ensure he is still happy. The home itself is a lovely place. We especially like the bar room at the end of the ground floor corridor and the big garden and there are various furry/feathery friends for the residents to enjoy. The food is tasty and plentiful, medication is managed well and security is good.

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Date: 20 September 2019
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  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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Meet the Team (5)

Catherine Howse
Catherine HowseJob Title:Home ManagerJoined: 2016

Catherine joined the Trust in 2016 as a Carer and has since completed both her Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications in Health and Social Care. Through her dedication and hard work, she progressed to the role of Care Leader, Deputy Manager and more recently promoted to Home Manager.

Catherine is now exploring her next step and is preparing to begin her Level 5 qualification. She is excited to embrace the new challenges ahead in her leadership role.

Outside of work, Catherine enjoys all kinds of sports and is a devoted dog lover. She often brings her dog, Cooper, into the home to visit with residents.

Celina Malarska
Celina MalarskaJob Title:Deputy ManagerJoined: 2025

Celina joined The Orders of St John Care Trust in December 2025 as Deputy Manager at Larkrise Care Centre. She is a Registered General Nurse with over 20 years of experience in health and social care, having progressed from a Healthcare Assistant into senior leadership roles. Celina completed her Adult Nursing training at Oxford Brookes University and also holds NVQ Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications in Health and Social Care.

Her clinical background is wide-ranging, with experience across acute NHS settings including Accident & Emergency, Surgical, General Medicine, Assessment Medical Unit, Stroke, Cardiology, and Upper GI, alongside extensive experience within care home environments. Celina is passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care and supporting teams to provide safe, effective, and compassionate services. In her role, she particularly enjoys leading staff development, improving clinical standards, and working closely with families to achieve the best outcomes for residents.

Celina is looking forward to continuing to strengthen the team at Larkrise, enhancing care quality, and contributing to a positive and supportive environment for both residents and staff. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and balancing the busy life of being a working parent.

Jade Wise
Jade WiseJob 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”.

Cecelia Nunn
Cecelia NunnJob Title:BursarJoined: 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.

Kevin O'Reilly
Kevin O'ReillyJob Title:Maintenance LeadJoined: 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.

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