






Shrublands Care Home is a privately owned 9 bed residential care home offering a family home environment to its residents.
The home opened in 2000 with the ethos of creating a setting that would give people that feeling of being in their own home, bringing their own belongings.
With an emphasis on family, Shrublands have always had a dog in the home that gives the residents another sense of being in...
Care Provided by Shrublands Residential Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 9 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Minibus or other transport
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Enjoy our introductory 4-week assessment stay at £1,050 per week, with full access to our care, comfort, and community — before moving to standard rates.
• Arrange your assessment stay now.
Everything is including in these prices except Hairdressing and chiropody. For further details contact the manager.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Shrublands Residential Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Shrublands Residential Care Home 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
- Jane Quartermain
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Nigel Collins(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (9)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (4)
Visiting
- Visiting is allowed at any time outside of meal times, the home just require you to sign the visitors book and if more than 3 people, let them know prior to arrival so that they can ensure enough seating.
Parking
- A large car park at the front of the building and additional parking is available at the rear of the building.
Shrublands Residential Care Home Reviews (14)
Shrublands Residential Care Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.499) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Shrublands Residential Care Home has 14 reviews.
They held a supper summer BbQ with wonderful singer who engaged with everyone.
The hard work and dedication of Nigel and the whole team who worked so hard to deliver an excellent day for residents and family, was greatly appreciated.
This home is family oriented and caring. Well done all.
Many thanks Robert, much appreciated and I am so please you and everyone else who attended seemed to have a wonderful afternoon.
The management space was open to the lounge area so it was fully accountable. Nigel and his team were excellent for my mother and the family.
My Dad Tim was transferred to Shrublands just before Christmas 2025 from another county having been in hospital and another interim care home there for many months. It was serendipity and with peace and joy that he spent his last months at Shrublands. We could not have found a better place for him. It truly fits all the criteria of the 'home' part of the phrase 'care home'. As family run by Jane and Nigel, the personal care, kindness, humour of all the wonderful staff there really made a huge difference to his wellbeing in his final months. One of the best aspects of Shrublands is the large communal farmhouse-style kitchen around which the 9 residents gather for meals: every visit there would be either a roast lunch, with homemade Yorkshire puds, or a trifle, or a homemade cake for a Resident's birthday party which any visitors would also join in with - all were welcome. One younger visitor friend of Dad's said 'sign me up!
Thank you Lucie for your kind words, this means the world to us as it really validates what Shrublands is all about and what Jane's vision for the home was all those years ago. Tim was an absolute joy to look after and he is truly missed, as are yours and his many friends visits. I will be sure to pass on your kind words on to all of the staff.
Thank you for the last 8 years of my mother's life. She was looked after in every way by all the staff at the carehome. My partner and myself were welcome to visit at any time. Thank you so much to Shrublands!
Thank you for the kind words Andrew, it was an absolute pleasure looking after your mother, she is sorely missed by all here at Shrublands.
Lovely small community of residents, it feels like they are living in a large house with friends. There always seems to be plenty of staff and they have time to sit and talk to the residents and play games with them where appropriate. I have not seen this level of care in other larger more modern care homes where I feel residents are often processed rather than cared for. The food is freshly cooked daily and of a great standard. Every resident is cared for as an individual.
I would recommend this Care Home wholeheartedly. If you need respite for a loved one or indeed the longer stay, well, this is the place. A small comfortable home and so much like moving from home to home. Thank you.
My mum has been at Shrublands since January 2024 and I couldn't be happier. She has the best care and attention she could wish for, the food is home cooked daily and looks delicious. We recently attended a garden party which was so much fun - lots of food and drink (non-alcoholic)- games to play and the Bingo was great fun - and mum won too. Each time we visit is a pleasure and I am so grateful for everything the carers do. Mum has made new friends and so have we. Thank you
She enjoyed the excellent home-cooking and the communal meals.
Our family would highly recommend Shrublands.
In general I have experienced a friendly atmosphere from the staff and the management are in good spirits. The patients all seem happy and satisfied.
My mum has been in Shrublands since February 2023 and is loving it. She has someone to care for her when she requires it. She thinks the food is wonderful, home-cooked and a good variety. She has someone to talk to whenever she fancies a chat. Can't praise the home enough!
My mother has been resident for twenty months at Shrublands. She is happy and settled and receives very good care. Staff are attentive and managers always available. I and my brothers have no complaints, concerns or worries.
The staff are very friendly and welcoming. The care home is not posh but very homely just like being at home. It's the care that matters not the surroundings. My friend is getting love, care and is well looked after that is all she needs.
I can't thank the team of carers at Shrublands enough. They provided such great care and support to my Father and although he was only with them a short time he settled in well and Shrublands was very much a home-from-home.
My friend has been a resident for approximately nine years. She has no mobility or speech but is treated with loving care. A smile and a hug is readily available by the staff. Visitors are always made very welcome. The food is freshly cooked, homemade and nicely presented. The kitchen diner is very homely where residents can sit, play cards, have a cuppa or just chat with staff. Definitely a home-from-home. I'd live here.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 16 November 2023Good
- CaringGood
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (0) & Events (0)
There are no news items for Shrublands Residential Care Home.
There are no upcoming events for Shrublands Residential Care Home.
Awards / Recognitions (0)
There are currently no awards/recognitions posted yet for Shrublands Residential Care Home.
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Shrublands Residential Care Home.
Meet the Team (3)

Sherin has been working for us at Shrublands for over 2 years and is a valued member of the team, delivering a high level of care and compassion. Sherin has a very calming personality and always ready and willing to help our residents with their needs.

Kim has been working at Shrublands for nearly 5 years and does a variety of jobs including cooking, cleaning and supporting the care team to look after our residents, ensuring their needs are met.

She has been in care for many more years prior to joining the Shrublands team and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shrublands Residential Care Home
What types of Care is Shrublands Residential Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Shrublands Residential Care Home have?
There are 9 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Shrublands Residential Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Minibus or other transport, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Shrublands Residential Care Home to the centre of Oxford?
3.9 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
Information on this page is displayed without responsibility for its accuracy on the part of carehome.co.uk. Please contact Shrublands Residential Care Home to verify any information. View our terms and conditions. Shrublands Residential Care Home has an Enhanced Service -more info.