
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.
Our mother has been a resident of Longlands for the last few years. It was a very difficult decision to put her into care but as much as we tried, we simply could not cope with her Alzheimer's. We as a family could not speak more highly of the care and attention she has received during that time. The staff are always happy and welcoming. They are always ready for a chat to keep the family informed of her progress. We have already told them that if we were to need care in the future, then Longlands would be our first choice! Well done Longlands you are so much appreciated by us all.
I'm happy to say my grandmother is very happy here. the staff are very polite and helpful to the residents. The treat residents with love and understanding to all their needs. I wouldn't want my grandmother to go anywhere else. She is 90 now and Longlands is her home. The trips out and things they do for the residents is great. They involve them in as much as they can. I'm very happy with the out come of Longlands.
I find this a very caring home. There is a lot of activities provided by the activities coordinator. Some residents come to our coffee morning on a Wednesday which they enjoy. I visit a school on Tuesdays which at least two residents attend, this keeps them in touch with the younger generation. They have been on a trip to Southsea. Hold regular coffee sessions where the public can attend. My mother in law is in a home, I wish she could be at Longlands but at 103 is too much for her to be moved. I cannot find any faults.
My mother has been in Longlands for nearly six years now. All the staff love and care for her so well, our family are all so grateful we were able to choose Longlands for her to live. We are so pleased when she was taken to the seaside recently and was shown lots of photos of her having a wonderful time, she has always loved going to the coast. At 96 years of age Longlands have made her twilight years really special, so thank you to everyone involved.
This care home is excellent. The staff are absolutely brilliant. The care home is in lovely condition and always smells fresh. My mother is always clean, well cared for, and dressed nicely. I could not ask for more.
My brothers and sisters all visit regularly as do grandchildren and friends. We feel very lucky that mum is so well looked after by all the staff at Longlands, we can't thank them enough.
Mum has lived at Longlands for about 8 months now, the care that she gets is excellent. I visit regularly and on Wednesdays my sister and I stay for lunch as enjoy the food and the company. I also help with activities. I feel very happy with my mum settling fast. I look forward to joining my mum on outings and cannot wait for the mini bus and it to be paid for.
The experience so far we have had at Longlands is very good one, the care home is a very homely one, as soon as you walk into the reception you feel it straight away. In the day room they have entertainment such as a person singing war time songs and acting, also knitting clubs. The manager always very obliging and willing to answer questions. The carers themselves do a very good hob in making sure the people are well kept, (i.e clean and tidy). We are very pleased with what we have seen.
I am living at Longlands while my husband gets better. I have enjoyed my time here. The manager is lovely. I feel I can talk to her at any time during my time here the manager and a carer and the activities lady made it possible for me to see my husband in hospital. I have enjoyed meeting new friends and playing target games sometimes. All the staff are very helpful.
My Mum has always said that she enjoyed her stay and how nice and helpful the staff were. When visiting I was always made welcome by the friendly staff and I was pleased with the cleanliness of the communal areas and my Mum's room. Overall we were both very pleased with the care and conditions and hope we can visit again in the future.
Warm, friendly, staff are very helpful. Mum has got lots to freedom to move within the home.
The staff are very friendly and it's a nice place, and you can sit in different areas.
Lovely welcome entrance way.
Longlands in Oxford have been a god send, my mum is 90 years old and I truly believe that Mum would not be here if it had not been for the dedication of the workers here. Mum's care needs are well met, as far as mums dementia allows, much worse she did not recognise me first of all which I found difficult. But I'm pleased and so it my twin sister about the care mum gets.
I found the staff very friendly and the food was good, I have been around quite a few care homes, and find Longlands to be in the top 3 on the Oxford area. If I found any fault it would be the parking which I find difficult sometimes.
Thank you so much for your review, which I will share with the team. Your comments are very much appreciated. I sympathise with your parking difficulties. Although parking spaces at Longlands are used by our employees as well as visitors to the home, I always encourage my team to be considerate...
Ever since my father came to Longlands he is well cared for. He is happy and usually he likes singing and joining in the activities that they do he is cheerful and has a laugh. I cannot fault the care staff. Give they like to have a laugh with the residents its a lovely atmosphere. I have recommended it to friends.
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
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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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