
If the case was to arise she would be more than happy to be a permanent resident.John R(Son of Resident/Service User)



If the case was to arise she would be more than happy to be a permanent resident.John R(Son of Resident/Service User)



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...
Care Provided by Longlands
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 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
- 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
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 Longlands for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Longlands 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
- Louise Allen (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- 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 (116)
Longlands has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.812) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Longlands has 116 reviews.
From our very first visit, we found the staff very warm and friendly. This was mums assessment and we came away knowing our mother was going to be really cared for. This is her second respite stay and by far the most enjoyable for her.
Care excellent, enjoyed every minute. Staff so helpful and pleasant, could not ask for better. Be glad to come back.
Our friend has been in 2 care homes previously for short stays. Directly on visiting her at Longlands, I noticed about twice the number of staff so that they do have time for human contact with the residents. Our friend is very happy at Longlands and she says the staff are very good to her.
The lady we visit we know is in a safe place.
My Nan was in Longlands care home for over 18 months! We wish it had been longer but sadly we lost her in May this year. Longlands team gave my Nan the support we could no longer give at home. Before she went into the home it was a very hard time for all of the family, everyone wants to keep there loved ones at home but in the end, we had to think of the safety of my Nan. Anyway, she settled in brilliantly, the staff were very supportive, loving and made her feel very at home! And us as the family as well. The atmosphere was lovely, always other residents around for my Nan to watch. She was cared for in a dignified way and nothing was too much trouble, and up until she passed everyone worked hard to make her as comfortable as possible. She was happy and generally loved by staff, we could not have asked for any more! A huge thanks to all staff at Longlands.
Thanks again, please keep up the good work.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
The staff are lovely. Kind and helpful.
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.
I've said at Longlands for 9 years now and I think it is wonderful and very pleasant.
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.
It's a much nicer home for folks such as myself and because they treat us with kindness. I like it here.
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.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 14 June 2023Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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
Please contact us for latest 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 Longlands.
Meet the Team (3)

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 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 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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