Longlands

Balfour Road, Blackbird Leys, Oxford OX4 6AJ
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  • Longlands, Oxford
Longlands is registered for forty-eight residents and a team of skilled and friendly carers provide residential and early-stage dementia care for older people.

Care homes from The Orders of St John Care Trust are well respected in Lincolnshire, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire where the voluntary sector charity has a strong presence after seeing healthy growth since it first opened homes in 1992.

All residents are supported in the pursuit of an active lifestyle and personal interests, while benefitting from a care philosophy that prioritises dignity and independence alongside health, safety and security.

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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
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 48 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Television point in own room

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1215 – £1295
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1355 – £1430

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 Longlands 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)

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Louise Allen (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 1997

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (48)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)

Longlands Reviews (111)

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9.6

Longlands has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.624) out of 10, based on 34 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Longlands has 111 reviews.

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Review from A D (Stepdaughter of Resident) published on 10 November 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From the manager of the home to the care workers in the home, everybody has made a very long lasting impression on both myself and my step-father. I feel they have given us both peace of mind.
Thanks again, please keep up the good work.

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Review from A A (Resident) published on 21 September 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I like to live in Longlands. The lady in charge is quite nice. I have made many friends since my time here, I help people all around the home and I enjoy taking part in activities. The meals are very good.

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Review from Patricia H (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 September 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother chose to reside at Longlands for a few months after a long and difficult hospital stay. She soon decided to stay permanently as Longlands proved a pleasant, positive and caring environment. She loved the activities, visits, coffee mornings, freedom to come out with me and the friendship of
other residents. She felt she could be "independent" as well as receive support. Both she and I were very happy with everything.

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Review from Richard S (Son of Resident) published on 24 August 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We were very pleased with the 6-month review process, it was gentle and personal directed at mum but with a chance for input. The care leader was wonderful.

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Review from S F (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 August 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My dad came for two weeks respite care in July/August 2017. I visited my dad several times and always found him happy, well fed and always clean and tidy. The staff were very friendly and treated all the residents with kindness and respect. The home was very clean. Lots of activities on offer, the activity
coordinator was wonderful. I was welcomed by all members of staff and enjoyed many cups of tea!

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Review from B T (Resident) published on 3 August 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I find the home very, very satisfactory and good. It makes me very happy and contented. I join in the activities and go on all the enjoyable outings - it's all very good. Also, the food is very, very good and satisfying.

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Review from C N (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 June 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother of 92 came in for respite care. She was looked after very well although she wasn't happy living away from home. They all made her stay a very pleasant experience and it was lovely coming to visit her as they made us all feel very welcome. Thank you.

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Review from J H (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 June 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mother has been at Longlands for 2.5 years, having the most wonderful care from dedicated carers. She has just turned 100 and was treated to a memorable party in the dining room.
She only likes to stay in her room but no one passes without speaking or having a conversation with her.
I sleep very
peacefully in South Africa knowing that she is safe and happy.

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Review from M C (Son of Resident) published on 31 May 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff are very friendly but most importantly. They really do care. I have often turned up at the home to find a member of staff taking time to talk and joke with my mother. Events are regularly organised. This week a party was organised including a duet singing songs for the residents. Family members
made to feel welcome, always an offer of a cup of tea. Delightful.

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Review from M T (Resident) published on 17 May 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have enjoyed my stay here.
The staff are lovely. Kind and helpful.

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Review from C R (Resident) published on 17 May 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I find the carers are very good, nothing is too much trouble for them, they are helpful in every way, we are very lucky to have them. A very good room.

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Review from R J (Friend of Resident) published on 11 May 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I've said at Longlands for 9 years now and I think it is wonderful and very pleasant.

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Review from B S (Resident) published on 11 May 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I came to Longlands for a short stay and I have enjoyed my stay here and taking part in some of the activities. I went to a lovely friendly coffee morning. I found the staff to be friendly and caring. I look forward to spending more time at Longlands in the future.

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Review from J D (Resident) published on 11 May 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff that helps us here are so hard working and make us all feel welcome that makes me feel happy.
It's a much nicer home for folks such as myself and because they treat us with kindness. I like it here.

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Review from Lesley D (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 6 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother in law went into Longlands mid-January with dementia. She was very under weight & not herself, however since being at Longlands she has put some weight on, made friends with some of the other residents, enjoys going to coffee morning and days out, she is a lot more enthusiastic about joining
in with activities, and the care staff are always on hand if you have any questions. I couldn't have wished for a better care home for my mother in law, it's a delight to go and visit her here.

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Review from Tony H (Son of Resident) published on 29 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff have always been supportive, helpful and friendly, and my mother is extremely well cared for. When I visited a large group of residents including my mother were engaged in a music and singing activity with a visiting entertainer who was very in time with their wants and needs. It was lovely to
see them enjoying it.

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Review from Lance T (Husband of Resident) published on 24 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Choosing a care home is a difficult task with no help available from the local council. This is the third placement for my wife and in hindsight, it could have been first, if only I had known the pitfalls we endured on the way.
The first home was totally unsuitable, but it did provide a 4 week period
for us to do some serious research. After inspecting several homes, we thought that we had found an adequate placement but 18 months later, social services insisted on moving her purely on financial grounds and against the recommendations of her doctor.
The manage's attitude and description of Longlands sold the home to me before I even saw it and I am pleased to say that over the past few months, it has exceeded my expectations. Without exception, the staff are all genuinely caring, compassionate, loving, I am struggling to find a word worthy of describing the situation.
The office and catering staff discreetly keep up to date, joining the residents on several of the numerous and wide-ranging activities well organised by an enthusiastic activities co-ordinator.
Visitors are always greeted with a smile and made very welcome, with several quiet rooms available for private talking or the opportunity offered to join in the general scenario of whatever activity is happening at that time.
Longlands itself is located in the centre of a housing estate and constructed with outside gardens and an enclosed courtyard/garden in the centre. At present, homing 2 rabbits, but judging on yesterday's activities there might be more in the near future. Large windows provide a good view of the gardens which in turn provides a light airy atmosphere to the spotlessly clean interior.

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Review from Myra B (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 22 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mother lived here 3 years ago. I now have my mother-in-law with you and things have moved on so much better. The home is cleaner and happier. The rooms are cleaner and staff are more helpful and meals much better.
I like that there are always soft drinks and snacks as some people can't always eat
at the right times.

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Review from Pat W (Friend of Resident) published on 17 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I visit my friend 2 times a week and whenever I'm there and the carers pass her room, they always speak to her and are very helpful if she needs or wants anything.

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Review from S R (Friend of Resident) published on 17 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have two friends who are residents, the first one has been with Longlands for approx 2 years and the second since December. I have visited 2-3 times with the first person and just this week with both and at all times most impressed with the staff and facilities. I enjoyed being in the morning activity
room and the enjoyment the residents were getting out of the particular things they were doing, and also the care of the lady holding the course.

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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.624)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.624) out of 10 for Longlands is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 34 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 33 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 4.624 for Longlands is calculated as follows: ( (284 Excellents x 5) + (87 Goods x 4) + (9 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) + (9 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 391 Ratings = 4.624

  • 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 Longlands is based on 33 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 48 registered maximum number of service users is 9.6, which has been reached with 33 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: 14 Jun 2023

Overall
Requires improvement

  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Requires improvement

  • Well-led

    Requires improvement

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Meet the Team (3)

Louise

Louise Allen

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2005

Louise brings 19 years of experience in the care sector to her new role as Home Manager at Longlands. She began her career as a Care Assistant and has worked across various care settings throughout Oxfordshire. Along the way, she completed her NVQ Level 4 in Leadership and Management in Care and is currently working towards her Level 5 Diploma.


Most recently, Louise was Head of Care at Old Station House in Abingdon. She’s now looking forward to her new challenge as Home Manager, a career aspiration she's had for many years, and is passionate about ensuring every resident enjoys a happy, fulfilled life in a supportive and caring environment.


Outside of work, Louise enjoys gardening, cooking, walking her Labrador Winston, and exploring the English countryside.

Elaine

Elaine Eadle

Job Title: Admin Assistant

Joined: 2017

Elaine started in the care sector 13 years ago as a domiciliary carer and joined Longlands six years ago as a carer. Four years ago she started in the office as an admin assistant.


She loves working for OSJCT as every day is different, there's never a dull moment working in the care sector! She enjoys working in front of the house as she has good relationships with the residents and families and the staff and volunteering team.


When she is not working she spends time with her son who’s a professional dancer, so she does a lot of travelling, watching him perform. She loves going on long walks with her dog.

Roland

Roland Mene

Job Title: Night Care Leader

Joined: 2023

Roland joined OSJCT in April 2023 as a Night Carer and quickly became a valued member of the team. Now Night Care Leader at Longlands, he brings nearly ten years of experience in the care sector, along with a calm and reassuring presence during the night shift.


Qualified in Health and Social Care (Level 3), Roland takes a holistic, person-centred approach to care—supporting residents’ physical, emotional, and social needs with compassion and empathy. He finds joy in everyday acts of kindness and is dedicated to promoting independence and well-being.


Outside of work, Roland enjoys reading, exploring ideas online, travelling, and spending quality time with his family.

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