
if you have to go into a care home the Ridings is one of the best to go to.Christopher P(Partner of Resident/Service User)

The Ridings is always clean. The staff are all very helpful and caring of all residents.Jill D(Friend of Resident/Service User)

All of the staff were happy and helpful, and nothing was too much trouble.P B(Nephew of Resident/Service User)

if you have to go into a care home the Ridings is one of the best to go to.Christopher P(Partner of Resident/Service User)

The Ridings is always clean. The staff are all very helpful and caring of all residents.Jill D(Friend of Resident/Service User)

All of the staff were happy and helpful, and nothing was too much trouble.P B(Nephew of Resident/Service User)

Anchor’s The Ridings, in Banbury is a purpose-built home supporting up to 48 older people to live a comfortable lifestyle, as well as offering dementia care. They are welcoming new residents for both permanent care and for respite stays.
A range of care services are available, including convalescence care; respite care; trial stays and long term care for those who require 24 hour care.
The care team works with customers to...
Care Provided by The Ridings
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
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
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees can vary depending on care needs and other factors. Colleagues at The Ridings will be happy to discuss our weekly fees with you and what our fees include.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Ridings for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Ridings 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
- Anchor
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Kelly Hill(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (48)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (48)
Visiting
- Visitors are welcome at The Ridings.
Parking
- Onsite parking is available, including disabled spaces.
The Ridings Reviews (69)
The Ridings has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.575) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Ridings has 69 reviews.
The staff at The Riding have been brilliant since my grandad was moved there a week ago. They have been so accommodating and have made us all feel comfortable leaving him. We are so pleased with the level of care and how they have listened to us as a family. The rooms are lovely and clean and the food is brilliant.
I think that this care home is very good, I was soon after I came in able to put in some of my own furnature, the care staff are good and understanding come times I don't understand them and they dont understand me oney that is me in a nut shell. Thank you for my inderpendance, I do not wish to live aney whereelse.
I have great admiration for the staff at The Ridings, for their care and commitment to my father. He is recently bereaved but they are encouraging him to enjoy what he can.
Concerned about randem residents going into room. Heating in bathroom not good.
Thank you for taking the time to review The Ridings and we are pleased you rate our safety/ security as excellent. We appreciate the opportunity to discuss these matters directly. We've provided different options regarding the bathroom heating. Due to a keypad now being installed on the corridor, access to residents' rooms should be limited. We're always happy to discuss feedback.
My sister has been living here for some time but has had a spell in hospital. The welcome home she received was full of genuine love and affection for her and staff were truly happy to see her back. It was lovely to see how much she was appreciated.
I have found the home fantastic. The staff are all friendly and helpful. The lady of whom I have power of attorney has frankly never been happier. She was very worried and even frightened of going into a care home but is now quite the opposite.
I couldn't be happier with how Mum is looked after. I don't worry about her at all, knowing that she is cared for as if she is family.
My mother in law has now been here for a few months and I have to say it's taken the worries off our shoulders. Lucky for us they could take her on short notice and we haven't looked back. All the staff is brilliant, dealing with what ever comes. The premises are very nice and the food is good. We have just positive things to say.
Christopher told me, he said if you have to go into a care home the Ridings is one of the best to go to.
The Ridings is always clean. The staff are all very helpful and caring of all residents. The residents all appear to be well cared for. There is plenty of entertainment.
I am very pleased with the way my relative is being cared for at The Ridings.
This has now given him his freedom back, and he is extremely grateful to all of the staff for this incredibly kind and helpful gesture.
Its just a general review in relation to the day to day findings at the home. The staff are extreemly hard working and there seems to be a good atmosphere throughout.
Thank you for taking the time to review The Ridings and we are pleased that you rate our overall experience as very good. We're glad you are happy with The Ridings, where I'm always happy to discuss feedback to ensure that care and all aspects of day to day life are to the satisfaction of our residents and their loved ones.
101% fantastic care home. Amazing staff. Great management.
Lovely care home to visit, friendly, helpful, safe, clean and tidy. Food is always excellent. Activities and various areas to sit and relax. Very nice garden, which is quiet and peaceful. Well done, team Ridings.
The home treats mum with respect and dignity. She feels comfortable and valued.
They have worked wonders with my husband. It's a pleasure to visit.
Cannot express how much difference this made to him and the family. We cannot thank the team enough.
Mostly The Ridings is a good place to live. The carers are very friendly but sometimes I wish they had more time to help me with things. My room is lovely as I can sit and watch what is going on outside.
Thank you for taking the time to review The Ridings and we are pleased that you rate our facilities as excellent. It's lovely to see your pleased with your room and you're happy in our home. We are happy to support our residents as needed and my door is always open to discuss all aspects of our care, to ensure day to day life as our residents and their loves ones wish it to be.
Mum seems very settled and happy at The Ridings. She is very well cared for and enjoys their lovely food. Her carers are all lovely and kind. The Ridings has a friendly, caring atmosphere.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 25 November 2022Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- 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.
News (2) & Events (0)
- 19 Dec 2025
Residents and colleagues at Anchor care homes across the Cotswolds are embracing the festive spirit. From crafting Christmas decorations and singing carols, to decorating trees and baking festive treats, each...
- 09 Oct 2024
Anchor, England’s largest not-for-profit provider of housing and care for people in later life, has received platinum status in the RSPCA’s annual PawPrints Awards for the second year in a...
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Meet the Team (1)

I have been working in older peoples' care for nearly 15 years.
I started at Godiva Lodge care home in Coventry as a care assistant and then became a team leader after 2 years. I then transferred over to an Extra Care location as a team leader. In 2017 I became a Deputy Manager and worked across three of Anchor’s locations. I returned to Godiva Lodge as the Home Manager in May 2023 to cover a period of absence.
I really enjoyed my time as a Home Manager and feel that I made an impact on the team at Godiva Lodge. I am looking forward to getting to know residents, staff and relatives at The Ridings.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Ridings
What types of Care is The Ridings registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does The Ridings have?
There are 48 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at The Ridings?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is The Ridings to the centre of Banbury?
1.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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