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The homely feel at Oxenford House is nurtured by its staff. The team have been carefully selected not only for their professional ability, but also because of their dedication and commitment to making a difference by helping everyone in the home to have a happy, independent and fulfilling life.
Oxenford House is a personalised, individual home where sometimes the...
Care Provided by Oxenford House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 25 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
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
These fees are from 1st January to 31st December 2026
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Oxenford House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Oxenford House 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
Owner
- Oxenford House Care Home Ltd
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Susan Stubberfield(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 1990
- Last Refurbishment: 2010
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (25)
Visiting
- The residents ask for new visitors before 9.45am as they may be walking to and from bathrooms and to avoid meal times (12pm to 1.15pm and 6pm to 7pm).
Parking
- Private car park available.
Oxenford House Reviews (53)
Oxenford House has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.753) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Oxenford House has 53 reviews.
I believe there is a good relationship between the staff and all who provide medical care to the residents.
Staff always act professionally and are readily available to the residents and their relatives.
This is a very safe environment at Oxenford House. I feel very content and safe here.
Lovely to hear you are happy living at Oxenford House.
My mother has been in Oxenford for almost 2 years and I've been really happy with the care from the start. The carers are amazing, they continue to show great kindness, patience and care. There's also a good deal of laughter. A great range of activities are provided, not all of which mum wants to join in on but she's given the freedom to make her own decisions - even though she probably misses out on some fun! They had a lovely visit to the seaside in the summer which she still talks about. I'm always given a warm welcome when I arrive and they put on some lovely events for residents and family. There's a very happy atmosphere in the Home. There seems to be little change in the staff which must reflect on good and happy management. My mum's words probably sum it up 'I wouldn't want to be anywhere else.'
Thank you for your review, its lovely to hear you are happy with all that goes on at Oxenford house and that mum is more than happy staying with us.
Mum has now been at The Abbeyfield Oxenford for five months following her transfer from a nursing home, and she has settled in so well. She is fortunate to be one of the more active residents so can make full use of all the facilities and activities on offer, from what I see whenever I visit, it is heartwarming. The residents are all treated with kindness, thoughtfulness and dignity. All the staff are cheerful and friendly. The home is spotless and sweet-smelling. The food is varied appealing and much praised. Her room is lovely and there is an excellent activity programme. It is a very welcoming place in all respects.
Thank you for the lovely review, its great to hear mum is happy and settled at Oxenford house.
Mum has been a permanent resident at Oxenford House for 5 years. She quickly settled in, thanks to the staff, and has really enjoyed participating in the many activities on offer (particularly musical). As her health has gradually deteriorated, with the development of dementia, the staff have excelled in providing increasing levels of care and reassurance to her. Mum has enjoyed the food and the lovely garden. I have been struck by the endless patience of the carers and their exceptional kindness to her. I would fully recommend Oxenford House to anyone seeking a welcoming, clean and safe environment for their loved ones.
Thank you for your review, it's lovely to hear that you are happy with the care and facilities here at Oxenford house.
Good management, cleanliness, lots of variety to keep everyone occupied, regular entertainment. Staff are amazing.
Thank you for your review I'm so happy to hear you were happy with the care and activities provided at Oxenford House.
Mum has been a resident at The Abbeyfield Oxenford Society for almost six months and during that time her Carers have been wonderful. Without exception they are kind, friendly and have endless patience. The home is always clean, fresh and welcoming. The management is very efficient and there are plenty of interesting activities and outings for residents who wish to interact. I would highly recommend Oxenford House.
Thank you for your review, it's great to hear you are happy with Oxenford House.
My mother has lived at Oxenford House for 6 months. I cannot speak highly enough of the care that she has received there. The staff are an incredible team who work together to ensure that all my mother's needs are met. Along with managing her practical care, a great deal of effort is put into making her life as rich as possible. She loves being taken out for walks and taking part in all of the activities that are on offer. The new vehicle, which has just been purchased, means that she can now be taken out to places a little further away and that has made her life much more interesting. I always feel very welcome whenever I call in to visit, and so do the rest of my family.
Thank you for the review, it's great to hear that you are pleased with the care provided here at Oxenford. Ensuring Mum is happy, contented and enjoys her time with us means a great deal to all staff.
My wife, aged 93, has dementia and cardiac failure. She can just about shuffle but is very forgetful and quite confused by both day and night. I am only 90 this year but have some physical limitations. It has been my privilege to be her personal carer for over five years now but it is increasingly demanding.
My wife appeared to respond very well to Oxenford, your organised routines, the presence of other old folks around and the gentle help and attention of your great team of carers. It was amazing to see her participate in the chair-based exercises and eat her meals with enthusiasm. Of course, she also dozes comfortably in her chair, as do many of her companions, but she looks contented, is safe and watched over. Altogether, I was happy with everything that was done and realise that I cannot look after her nearly as well at home. Indeed, I hope that you will welcome her back to Oxenford soon.
Because I live very close to Oxenford I have been able to visit more often and longer than any other relatives. Unobtrusively I have been able to observe various activities and see the genuine affection that many of your carers have for the old folk, especially those who need the most help. From my observations, I feel happy and confident that my wife was, and would be, safe and lovingly cared for in Oxenford. Thank you to all the carers there, individually and collectively.
Thank you for your amazing review. We are pleased that the respite stay was a great success.
Comfortable but above all, caring in a family and friendly atmosphere. Will look forward to the next opportunity for a period of respite care.
So glad to hear you have been happy with the respite stays. Look forward to the next one.
Highly recommended.
Its great to hear that you are happy with the care provided here at Oxenford.Thank you
Such a wonderful home from home. During December everyone has been involved in activities, making gingerbread, Christmas cakes, decorations, reminiscing about Christmas past and singing. This is just a few of the things they have been doing. All the staff are kind and always have time for their residents and their relatives! Mum is happy here and that says it all.
That's so lovely to hear. I'm so glad you are happy with the activities and care here at Oxenford.
Mum stayed at The Abbeyfield Oxenford House for two weeks respite following her illness. She received excellent care throughout and on leaving said 'I am only going home thanks to you helping me to get better'. Everyone was professional and compassionate and concerned to meet Mum's individual needs.
It's lovely to hear that staying at Oxenford for two weeks made a difference.
The home is extremely comfortable and the overall care is very good. The general atmosphere is very relaxed and friendly with varied activities. Overall, 2.5 enjoyable years so far.
So pleased to hear you are happy staying at Oxenford.
My mother has been a resident at Oxenford House for 8 years and the staff continue to care for her as her dependency has increased. I am so grateful she has not had to move on to another care home as she has become more frail and forgetful. It means so much to the family that we have a relationship with those who look after our mother thoughtfully and patiently and that she trusts them to do so too.
Thank you for your review I'm so pleased you are happy with the care provided and Mum is happy here at Oxenford.
The staff and facilities are to be congratulated, especially since covid 19 has been an issue in the community. The staff are friendly and supportive of my father's care needs. My father's medical welfare is well managed and I've been kept informed about any issues concerning his health. Overall, the building and rooms are well maintained and the garden is well kept, landscaped and seasonally planted to create an inviting and safe area for residents and visitors. The Abbeyfield has held several resident and family events over the past 12 months, including Christmas, which have been well organised and enjoyed by all attending.
Thank you for your lovely review. It's reassuring to know that you are happy with the care provided.
Dad has been very well cared for, especially since Covid struck, when he aged quite a bit, they have been so patient with him. He always seems to enjoy his meals (and if their social events are anything to go by, the chef is excellent) and is always looking smart and well-tended. I always felt confident that Dad is well looked after.
Thank you for your review, it's lovely to hear that you are happy with the care provided here at Oxenford.
Cosy, homely care home with friendly and caring staff.
Thank you for your review, it's lovely to have positive feedback and to know that you are happy with the care provided.
March 2021 saw mums 100th birthday which everyone made very special. A beautiful cake was made for mum with a picture of her favourite dog on it, I joined her at the pod for cake. Mum herself says everyone is very kind to her and the food is good, for a fussy eater that is high praise. Thank you to all the staff for making mum's new home so safe and comfortable.
However he is settled, his general health has improved and he looks well. He enjoys the food and says he is happy there. The staff are kind and caring and very approachable.
It was a difficult decision for me to make to put him in Oxenford House, but it's wonderful to see the difference in him now.
My father moved to Oxenford House in early 2020, settled in quickly and was very happy there. I think that was largely due to the happy atmosphere in the home and the excellent personalised care and genuine affection he received from the staff. Many of the carers have worked at Oxenford for several years and it is obvious that for them it is more of a vocation than just a job. The home fully deserves its CQC rating of outstanding for care. I have been particularly impressed by how well and cheerfully they have coped with the pressures of the coronavirus working conditions. The food is good, the garden is very pleasant and the activities programme is varied. A planned upgrade of residents rooms will make the home even better. The management team are friendly and efficient and communicate well with residents' families. I have visited relatives in other care homes and Oxenford is definitely the best I have experienced. I don't think I could have chosen a better one for my father.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 13 February 2018Good
- CaringOutstanding
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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.
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 16 Oct 2013Recipient: Oxenford House
Meet the Team (1)

I've worked in care for over 20 years, starting as a carer and working my way up to a home manager.
I have a level 5 in health and social care.
I believe that we should treat our residents how we would like to be treated. We emphasise that we come to work in their homes and should treat residents with respect and dignity.
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