The Ridings

Calder Close, Off Daventry Road, Banbury OX16 3WR
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  • The Ridings, Banbury
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 organise stimulating activities that appeal to individual and group interests, both in the care home as well as in the local community.

Each customer’s individual needs are regularly assessed to ensure their care plans meet their lifestyle requirements. Customers are provided with freshly cooked meals made from locally sourced and seasonal ingredients where possible by highly trained chefs and kitchen staff.

As a not-for-profit care provider, Anchor reinvests profits into its properties and services, to continually raise standards and provide a high-quality service to surpass customers’ expectations.
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Care Provided

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 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

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1400
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1400
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1400
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1400

Our colleagues at The Ridings will be happy to answer any questions you have regarding our fees and what is included in these.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact The Ridings to find out the exact price for your requirements.

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

  • Kelly Hill (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Please contact The Ridings directly to discuss yours or your loved ones' care needs.
  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (48)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • 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 (57)

9.7

The Ridings has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.742) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Ridings has 57 reviews.

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Review from Diane D (Friend of Resident) published on 30 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Sandra P (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The home treats mum with respect and dignity. She feels comfortable and valued.
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Review from G P (Wife of Resident) published on 15 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
They have worked wonders with my husband. It's a pleasure to visit.
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Review from J H (Partner of Resident) published on 20 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From day one of arriving, my partner has been cared for and looked after like never before.
Cannot express how much difference this made to him and the family. We cannot thank the team enough.
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Review from R M (Daughter of Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 27 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Kelly Hill, Manager at The Ridings

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.

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Review from Alison W (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Elaine A (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We were familiar with this Care Home for another relative, and so chose it for my parents based on previous experience. I feel that when I approached them again the manager was friendly, reassuring about the process, very helpful and very flexible about a start date for care ie in the New Year, so held
the rooms for me. On arrival, we were met and welcomed. A little left to our own devices perhaps, but maybe this helped with a no fuss, smooth transition. I have been proactive about seeking info, passing on info and general finding out about systems etc, but everyone I have sought help from has promptly responded. I had a query about my parents being encouraged to join in a bit more and feel this will be addressed. I have at this point great confidence in the three-way relationship I hope to develop with the home., myself and my parents. PS It's too early to comment on activities, and value for money with homes - this kind of care is just genuinely expensive, so not a criticism here!
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Review from Stan B (Partner of Resident) published on 30 September 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
From my very first visit to The Ridings, I have been very impressed by the friendliness of the staff. Although I haven't seen them, the meals sound very appetising.
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Review from B S (Sister of Resident) published on 11 September 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Ridings is a lovely place for my sister to live. She has mental health issues which make it impossible for her to live on her own and the staff are wonderful at handling her, particularly when she gets stressed. It is a great relief for her family to have her so well cared for, and for her to have
her own flat, not just a room. Her main carer is amazing.
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Review from Nichole B (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
In the few months of my mother moving into The Ridings full-time, we have been very happy with her care. She seems very happy and stimulated. This comes a some relief to us. She really enjoys all the activities and trips out. The staff are always helpful, friendly and professional at all times.
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Review from Sarah B (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 14 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The level of care here is super and we would recommend it to anyone.
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Review from S B (Son of Resident) published on 14 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Ridings is like a homely and friendly guest house and is always full of chattering and activity. Mum absolutely loves it here and we have complete peace of mind that Mum is safe, warm and happy.
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Review from David S (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 29 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father-in-law was a resident of The Ridings for over seven years. He sadly passed away earlier this month, after a short illness. Throughout the seven+ years that he lived at The Ridings, it was truly his home, and I have seen many positive sides of the caring and supportive environment it offers.
For much of the time he was active and fit, and the staff helped him to sustain his independence. Then as he became more unwell, the support he needed and received gradually stepped up. In his last months, there was terrific communication on what was happening and some great coordination with the local doctor’s surgery. He was made really comfortable.
Throughout his stay, the staff have been amazing. Always attentive and supportive, welcoming visitors, doing their best to keep all the residents safe, happy and occupied. There is an inclusive and responsive feel to the home. My father-in-law thoroughly enjoyed the conversations and the companionship. He was thoroughly well cared for.
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Review from Margaret C (Friend of Resident) published on 15 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I accompanied my friend when she moved into The Ridings. She received a warm welcome and was looked after very well by a member of staff who really helped her feel at home. I was invited to stay for lunch which was delicious. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. After I left, my friend said
that a carer came and helped her unpack and get things straight in her flat which she very much appreciated. From her flat, she has a good view of the lovely residents' garden which is clearly used by the residents in warmer weather. I have visited twice since my friend moved in and continued to be impressed with very friendly and helpful staff. If you are looking for a care home for a loved one, I would certainly recommend you visit The Ridings!
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Review from Gail F (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father has lived at The Ridings for 18 months. We are very lucky to have found such a caring home. Dad has Alzheimer's and has deteriorated over time. He now rarely participates in the varied activities that the home provides and organises. I enjoy the regular Facebook posts, and sometimes I'm lucky
to spot Dad, mostly when the lovely dog Gillie comes! In the past, he really enjoyed the painting sessions. The home finds any excuse for the residents to make decorations - Christmas, Easter, Diwali, Remembrance Day, Saints Days, Valentine's, the Coronation, the World Cup, etc, and there's always a party or special themed meal to go with the occasion. Every resident has their birthday marked with a lovely cake and candles. When Dad was more able, Yogita would organise Facetime chats for me with him. I am kept fully informed of issues around Dad's care or health. The home is always clean - common areas and Dad's apartment. The staff are friendly and know all the residents by name. Excellent!
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Review from Alison H (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father has been living at The Ridings for 20 months now and is very settled and feels safe and relaxed despite having Dementia. There is a very happy environment and all of the staff are friendly and supportive of both my father and his family. We are informed of any issues immediately and are kept
updated. I would have no hesitation in recommending The Ridings and I think all the staff do an excellent job in what can sometimes be challenging situations. Well done to all at The Ridings.
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Review from Rebecca R (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Mum arrived at the Ridings with advanced Alzheimer's and vascular dementia in 2021.
It has been a roller-coaster ride for us which we feel the staff have tried as best as possible to support us with. There has been a big changeover of management and staff since mum arrived but this has not been to
the detriment of mum's care. Mum is an extremely determined lady who does not make it easy for staff to always do their best! However, she settled in and now says she feels safe and happy there, which is our primary concern. She particularly enjoys the animal visits - pet therapy and the zoo visitors.


Thank you to everyone for all your support.

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Review from H D (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After serious health complications, I needed to find a care home for my mum. It was an overwhelming time and a huge responsibility but as soon as I viewed The Ridings I knew it was the right place for her. All the staff are friendly, welcoming and supportive of both my mum and her family. We were able
to make her flat a 'home from home' for her with her own furniture and belongings. The Ridings is very clean, well-maintained and cheerful. There are activities daily which my mum enjoys joining in to keep her physically and mentally active. The food is extremely good. As a family, we are always made to feel very welcome and are informed of any issues immediately. We know that she is being cared for exceptionally well and treated with the dignity that she deserves.
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Review from David B (Son of Resident) published on 28 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Efficient and caring staff in a modern environment.
Food is plentiful and of a high standard.
Plentiful activities with dedicated staff members.
Could not expect better for the welfare of my mother.
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Review from Christine H (Respite Resident) published on 26 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother went to the Ridings for three weeks respite care. Whilst there she was looked after exceedingly well by friendly helpful staff. With activities to do every day and a lovely big, well-appointed room she couldn't have done better in a 5-star hotel.
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.742)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.742) out of 10 for The Ridings is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 21 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 21 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.742 for The Ridings is calculated as follows: ( (185 Excellents x 5) + (55 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 244 Ratings = 4.742
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Ridings is based on 21 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 48 registered maximum number of service users is 9.6, which has been reached with 21 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 25 Nov 2022

Overall Requires improvement

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Responsive Requires improvement
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England. View Latest Report

Bed Vacancies

2 Bed Vacancies

Posted: 15 Sep 2025

We currently have two vacancies for care. Please contact The Ridings for further information.

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Meet the Team (1)

Kelly

Kelly Hill

Job Title: Manager Joined: 2024

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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