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Balfour Road, Blackbird Leys, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX4 6AJ
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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, Oxford
Longlands, Oxford
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.

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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 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

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential Care£1,260 - £1,345£1,405 - £1,485
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 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

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)

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9.8

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.

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Review from William S (Son of Resident) published on 19 May 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

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Review from Cindy C (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 17 May 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

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Review from Sandra H (Friend of Resident) published on 11 May 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

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Review from Edward S (Son of Resident) published on 11 May 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

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Review from A L (Son of Resident) published on 11 May 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

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Review from Avril N (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 May 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother has lived at Longlands in Oxford for 5 and a half years now, from the very first day we felt the staff were warm and welcoming to mum and to our family. Mum has dementia and is 96 years old, she is always clean, well dressed, and very content.

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.

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Review from Carol B (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 May 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

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Review from Tony B (Nephew of Resident) published on 22 April 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

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Review from Ruby S (Resident / Service User) published on 8 April 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

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Review from Jeanne K (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

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Review from Ian S (Son of Resident) published on 24 September 2015 Submitted via Postal Card
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Warm, friendly, staff are very helpful. Mum has got lots to freedom to move within the home.

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Review from Vanda S (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 September 2015 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff are very friendly and it's a nice place, and you can sit in different areas.

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Review from Carla C (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 22 September 2015 Submitted via Postal Card
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Lovely welcome entrance way.

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Review from Claire S (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 September 2015 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

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Review from Hilary W (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 28 August 2015 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

Reply from Vilma Collaku, Home Manager at Longlands

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...  

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Review from Patricia T (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 July 2015 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 14 June 2023
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Requires improvement
  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeRequires improvement
  • Well-ledRequires improvement
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Meet the Team (3)

Louise Allen
Louise AllenJob Title:Home ManagerJoined: 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 Eadle
Elaine EadleJob Title:Admin AssistantJoined: 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 Mene
Roland MeneJob Title:Night Care LeaderJoined: 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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