
Lovely environment to be in, with a happy atmosphere. The staff are always really helpfulKim P(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The team must be very proud of the loving and caring environment that they have createdAmanda G(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Old Station House has a homely feel, calm and relaxing. Very caring and friendly staffKaye C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Lovely environment to be in, with a happy atmosphere. The staff are always really helpfulKim P(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The team must be very proud of the loving and caring environment that they have createdAmanda G(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Old Station House has a homely feel, calm and relaxing. Very caring and friendly staffKaye C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Old Station House is a beautiful home offering exceptional residential and early-stage dementia care in the heart of the bustling town of Abingdon. The specialist environment has been designed specifically to enhance the quality of life of people living with dementia, and incorporates a number of features to promote reminiscence as therapy.
Whether you are looking to relax on the roof-top sun-terrace, in one of the themed areas or join...
Old Station House is a beautiful home offering exceptional residential and early-stage dementia care in the heart of the bustling town of Abingdon. The specialist environment has been designed specifically to enhance the quality of life of people living with dementia, and incorporates a number of features to promote reminiscence as therapy.
Whether you are looking to relax on the roof-top sun-terrace, in one of the themed areas or join in with the wide range of activities taking place on a daily basis, the home hopes that there is everything you need to help to continue a fulfilling and independent lifestyle.
Staff also believe that residents should enjoy life in an atmosphere of warmth and understanding. Residents are cared for by people who appreciate their need for privacy and who will respect their dignity and freedom of choice.
At Old Station House they offer compassionate, individualised residential and dementia care for up to 43 residents in modern and comfortable apartments.
They believe their professional expert care team are the best people to provide the personal care you need, and understand how important it is to have daily activities to take part in and enjoy.
The dedicated Activities Co-ordinator organises a wide programme of events around each person's requests, hobbies and interests. They will be delighted to assist you to continue with existing hobbies, as well as give you the opportunity to try something new if you would like to.
The home makes sure everyone can enjoy themselves to the fullest, be that with arts and crafts, a coffee morning or more individual pursuits. Visits from outside entertainers happen regularly and the residents regularly take trips out and about in the local area.
Each resident receives one-to-one time with the Activity Co-ordinator and together they will work on their own personal activity plan and goals.
Care Provided by Old Station House
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 43 Service Users
Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Contact Old Station House to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
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 Old Station House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
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
- Sharon Tatum (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (43)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (43)
Old Station House Reviews (94)
Old Station House has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.625) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Old Station House has 94 reviews.
As a visitor to two friends in residence, we find the premises bright and clean. The staff are caring and helpful. My only slight concern is the apparent time taken to respond to buzzers. It is clear that a great deal of care and attention is paid to the residents' needs, for comfort, entertainment...
As a visitor to two friends in residence, we find the premises bright and clean. The staff are caring and helpful. My only slight concern is the apparent time taken to respond to buzzers. It is clear that a great deal of care and attention is paid to the residents' needs, for comfort, entertainment and mental activity.
It was reassuring to be told when my mother came to live at Old Station House that barring serious illness, she would continue to be cared for at Old Station House until she died. We were particularly impressed by how thoughtfully and kindly she was cared for during the last few weeks of her life.
It was reassuring to be told when my mother came to live at Old Station House that barring serious illness, she would continue to be cared for at Old Station House until she died. We were particularly impressed by how thoughtfully and kindly she was cared for during the last few weeks of her life.
Since visiting my friend in Old Station House, I have been very impressed by the standard of care, hygiene and friendliness of the staff.
Since visiting my friend in Old Station House, I have been very impressed by the standard of care, hygiene and friendliness of the staff.
Everything has been perfect.
Everything has been perfect.
I have visited my aunt several times in the Old Station House and have always felt welcome. It is always clean and all the staff I have met have been friendly and helpful. The room my aunt has is a lovely size with good views outside. She enjoys playing dominoes and going on trips out with the...
I have visited my aunt several times in the Old Station House and have always felt welcome. It is always clean and all the staff I have met have been friendly and helpful. The room my aunt has is a lovely size with good views outside. She enjoys playing dominoes and going on trips out with the other residents.
I'm happy.
I'm happy.
Very pleasant and caring.
Very pleasant and caring.
With their help, she became sociable and took part in the activities provided.
She enjoyed the food and also her independence.
Our family were looked after, good contact...
With their help, she became sociable and took part in the activities provided.
She enjoyed the food and also her independence.
Our family were looked after, good contact with the staff when she was no longer able to do things for herself. Carry on your excellent work, our loss has been helped by yourselves.
Once again, thank you.
As...
As a family, we were very happy about the care she received and can only say many thanks for the care and consideration taken.
All section of the staff were amazing looking after my mother.
All section of the staff were amazing looking after my mother.
The staff in the care home were fantastic to my mother up until her death. The support they gave my sister and I was amazing.
The staff in the care home were fantastic to my mother up until her death. The support they gave my sister and I was amazing.
Encouraging.
Good communication with families.
Good, individual and personal care.
Good facilities/accommodation.
Good variety of activities.
Friendly on-hand staff.
Comprehensive admission process
Encouraging.
Good communication with families.
Good, individual and personal care.
Good facilities/accommodation.
Good variety of activities.
Friendly on-hand staff.
Comprehensive admission process
They went the extra mile for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's...
They went the extra mile for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day, bringing residents together for their special meals with all the trimmings and making me very welcome as I wanted to be with Dad all day on those days as he was no longer able to leave the home. The staff team are also there for me as I struggle sometimes seeing how Dad is changing. I am so grateful to all the team for everything they do for Dad, and for me.
All the staff, from management to carers to cleaners are friendly, caring and helpful and the residents are...
All the staff, from management to carers to cleaners are friendly, caring and helpful and the residents are so well looked after and nurtured. The activities coordinator is excellent - so many trips out as well as in-house activities, including keeping minds and bodies active.
He even recently organised a trip out for a group but centred around my mother to her hometown for a trip down memory lane.
It is always clean and well maintained - the maintenance man often goes over and above to help residents out. Good security.
Christmas was great for the residents, to the point that my mother preferred to stay there than come to us.
Visitors and families are always welcomed, can join in activities and meal times if they wish, and go on/help with trips.
The activities on offer are excellent.
The activities on offer are excellent.
Very kind and helpful staff. Comfortable rooms and good food choice. I am quite happy being here.
Very kind and helpful staff. Comfortable rooms and good food choice. I am quite happy being here.
Lovely environment. Very friendly staff.
Lovely environment. Very friendly staff.
Good staff. I really like my room here. Very comfortable.
Good staff. I really like my room here. Very comfortable.
I've had a wonderful experience here, although I wish there were more staff available when I need them.
I've had a wonderful experience here, although I wish there were more staff available when I need them.
The activities arranged by the staff were marvellous, interesting and fun. Visits to garden centres, lunches out, river trips, Tai Chi, bowling, singing, crossword club,...
The activities arranged by the staff were marvellous, interesting and fun. Visits to garden centres, lunches out, river trips, Tai Chi, bowling, singing, crossword club, crib, scrabble and films something for everyone. Visits from church groups.
It was her home and her family were always made welcome. To be discharged from hosptial and receive end of life care at Old Station House where she knew and loved the staff and her family could be with her was dignified and perfect. We can't thank them enough.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 19 December 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- 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.
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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
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Meet the Team (5)

Sharon has worked in several care homes within Oxfordshire over the last 30 years. Sharon started as a Care Assistant and progressed up the ladder to...
Sharon has worked in several care homes within Oxfordshire over the last 30 years. Sharon started as a Care Assistant and progressed up the ladder to Head of Care. Sharon had a 7-year secondment to Wallingford Day Centre as Manager, then transferred back to OSJCT. Sharon was then transferred to Old Station House in 2003 as Head of Care and was promoted to Home Manager in June 2019.
Sharon has a City and Guilds Award in Family and Community Care, NVQ Level 2 in care, Level 3 in Health & Social Care, Registered Managers Award, Level 3 in Dementia Care & End of Life Care.
Sharon says “ I love my job, each day brings a new challenge, I like to encourage residents to live their lives to the fullest. I encourage a family atmosphere at Old Station House to include residents, staff, family members, friends and the community.”
Sharon enjoys relaxing with her family and reading. Sharon also helps out with her sister's Boarding Cattery.

Gertrude Mutamba is a Care Leader with passion and caring dedication at Old Station House. She has over 20 years of experience in the care industry....
Gertrude Mutamba is a Care Leader with passion and caring dedication at Old Station House. She has over 20 years of experience in the care industry. She joined the Trust in 2010 having previously worked with style acers for special needs. Gertrude has a QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care, and she is also a moving and handling mentor trainer for the home. Gertrude says, “I like to find the fun in the day and bring the bright and cheerful smile to the home.” In Gertrude’s spare time she enjoys spending time at her church or with her family. She also loves spending time baking and smelling out the office with her garlic drinks.

Donna is a Care Leader at Old Station House, and she has worked at Old Station House since 2002. She has previous experience within various care...
Donna is a Care Leader at Old Station House, and she has worked at Old Station House since 2002. She has previous experience within various care settings, with a Nursing agency, and prior to that several years of experience with adults with learning difficulties and other physical and mental health challenges within the private care sector. She joined Old Station House as a Carer and worked her way to Care Leader. Donna has NVQ Levels 2 and 3 in Direct Care, and she is a manual handling trainer and mentor. She has also completed her Diploma in Medication Management, End of Life Care, and Equality and Diversity. Donna says, "I enjoy my job, caring for the residents and supporting the staff, enabling them to provide a high standard of care to all. Every day is different and presents new challenges. I am proud of our team at OSH, who provide excellent person-centred care to our residents, helping them to live a fulfilled daily life." Donna enjoys spending time at home with her family and friends, live music events, swimming, walking, kayaking and body boarding.

Activities form a core part of the care plan for residents at Old Station House who are regularly are treated to outings and events under the care of...
Activities form a core part of the care plan for residents at Old Station House who are regularly are treated to outings and events under the care of Activities Coordinator, Jeffrey Denton. Jeffrey has been with the Trust for 10 years, and strives to come up with fresh and new ideas to keep residents on their toes and excited about life.
Jeffrey loves his job, and says no day is the same as the one before. He is popular with both residents and volunteers, and says he tries to stay positive, eventful and cheerful.
Jeffrey has a NVQ Level 2 in Care and Activities.
In his spare time, Jeffrey entertains with comedy, singing and playing music, and keeps fit with football, squash and badminton.

Rachel is an Administrative Assistant, she has 12 year’s experience in administration. She was a PA for 6 years then an administrator for 4...
Rachel is an Administrative Assistant, she has 12 year’s experience in administration. She was a PA for 6 years then an administrator for 4 years.Rachel says, “Old Station House is a lovely place to work, there is a great atmosphere here, the staff are very welcoming, cheerful & helpful. Everyone is always willing to help one another and we work well as a team. Residents and staff all feel like extended family to me, I like interacting with the residents and their family and do what I can to help”.
In her spare time Rachel like to walk her dog, spend time with her children and family and going to live music events.
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