
It is my Nan's 'home away from home' and I couldn't have wished for a better placeSamantha H(Granddaughter of Resident/Service User)

The high quality of the Spencer Court accommodation and facilities were excellentMaurice S(Husband of Resident/Service User)

It was wonderful and such a relief to see my mum settle so easily and so happily into the home.Joy L(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

It is my Nan's 'home away from home' and I couldn't have wished for a better placeSamantha H(Granddaughter of Resident/Service User)

The high quality of the Spencer Court accommodation and facilities were excellentMaurice S(Husband of Resident/Service User)

It was wonderful and such a relief to see my mum settle so easily and so happily into the home.Joy L(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Spencer Court is registered for forty-six residents and offers a team of skilled and friendly carers, able to provide residential, early-stage dementia and respite care for older people.
Care homes from The Orders of St John Care Trust are well respected in Lincolnshire, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire where the voluntary sector charity has a strong presence after seeing healthy growth since it first opened homes in 1992.
All residents are supported in...
Care Provided by Spencer Court
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 46 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
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
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 Spencer Court for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Spencer Court 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
- The Orders of St John Care Trust
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Angela Champ(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (46)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (46)
Spencer Court Reviews (118)
Spencer Court has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.771) out of 10, based on 34 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Spencer Court has 118 reviews.
I am so happy that my dad has been allocated a room at Spencer court it's a beautiful setting and all the staff are amazing. My dad is very happy with his room and is fitting in well. I can finally sleep properly as when dad was at home I slept with one eye open waiting for a call to say he had fallen again. He was so unsafe living on his own but now I have peace of mind that he is very safe.
Thank you for taking the time to write your kind review. The team are pleased to hear how happy you and your Dad are with spencer court and that we have been able to provide you with peace of mind that your dad is safe.
Staff have always welcome us when we come to see sister. My sister has settled very well which is due to the staff. Management is always happy to answer any questions.
Thank you for your lovely review and 5-star rating of our home, this has made our day. It is an absolute pleasure caring for your sister, she has settled in really well with everyone here. If there is anything else we can do for her, please let us know.
Amazing. If ever I have any questions staff always reassure me. Very helpful and accommodating with my nan. Everything positive with Spencer Court.
Thank you for your kind words, it's an absolute pleasure caring for your nan. If we can be of further assistance, please do let us know.
Brilliant, couldn't be more helpful for my mum.
Thank you for your very kind words - it is a pleasure caring for your mum. If we can be of any further assistance, please let us know.
We moved our mother to Spencer Court in February 2025 for emergency respite due to a rapid deterioration in her condition; she was subsequently diagnosed with dementia and became a resident of Spencer Court. A very stressful situation was made 1000% easier by the Spencer Court - the staff, the care and the accommodation itself. Immediately we knew our mum was in very good hands. The care second to none with the staff themselves viewing Spencer Court as a family. Lots of our mums' carers have been there for years. The staff were endlessly caring when our mother felt lost or distressed and knowing she was being looked after so well was a huge comfort to us all. We are now moving our mother to another part of the country to be closer to family and having now visited lots of other homes, Spencer Court remains at the top. I can't recommend it highly enough.
Thank you so much for your kind and compassionate words. Good luck in your search for a new home.
My mum came into care in August 2023. She was always treated with respect and kindness. She had falls and water infections we were always informed swiftly. In the past few weeks mum was very frail but always treated kindly and with respect. Her room was always clean and in the last weeks of her life staff fed her and dealt with all personal care. They gave us a room for us to use so mum was never on her own as her life slipped away.
Thank you for taking the time to write us such a lovely review, we really appreciate it. We really loved caring for your mum, she made us smile every day. She will be missed; please accept our condolences from everyone here at Spencer Court. If you're ever passing us, please do come and say hello and join us for a tea or coffee and cake. Our door is always open.
My stay was respite care. The staff worked their socks off! Nothing was too much trouble. They were even good fun! Many patients are very poorly yet the staff take such great care with them.
Thanks so much for your kind words. We try and have as much fun as we can with everyone to put smiles on our residents and teams' faces. Glad you enjoyed your stay with us.
Staff are brilliant, in particular two members of staff who really take care of Mum. The manager is a really positive Manager of the Residence who always listens with empathy. We're very glad Mum is there and looked after so well. It can't be an easy job but they are always smiling! Would strongly recommend.
Thank you so much for your lovely review of our home, we are so pleased to read how highly you rate our team and management. We love caring for your mum, she really is an absolute gem. Care work isn't easy as you rightly say but it's so rewarding and we do love what we do. Thank you for recommending our home - please let us know if there is anything else we can do for your mum or family.
The home did feel understaffed at times, difficult to take Mum out in the wheelchair as easily as initially expected.
Many thanks for leaving us a review. It was a pleasure caring for your mum, she was a lovely lady and is very much missed by all the team here at Spencer Court. I will ensure your feedback is passed on for action.
The service and care received are excellent. From the care home manager down, everyone has been so supportive and welcoming. My mother has gone from being fearful and anxious to completely settled in just a few weeks, amazing!
That is so lovely to hear, thank you for sharing such lovely feedback. We are really proud of the team here at Spencer Court.
I feel so lucky to be here. The manager and all the staff, each and every one of them are so kind, so lovely and work so hard to look after us. I couldn't wish for a nicer place to be. I feel it really is my special home.
What a lovely review, we are so thrilled to read how happy you are with the care we provide for you. It is a real pleasure caring for you. it's so lovely to understand that Spencer Court is a special place to be for you. This has made our day. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you and we'd be happy to help.
My husband has been in Spencer Court for slightly under two weeks. The care he has received in this short time has been kind, helpful and very understanding as he can get confused which distresses him. The staff help him with his daily needs and I am pleased and comforted to know this. Thank you all.
Thank you for your review. It is our pleasure caring for your husband. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for him and we will be happy to help.
Thank you to everyone.
Thank you so much for your lovely review; the staff here are so pleased to read your feedback. We'd like to send our condolences to you all from everyone here at Spencer Court.
Spencer Court is such a wonderful place! It is clean, secure, well laid out and has a lovely garden. The rooms are a good size and en-suite and the food is excellent. It is, however, the staff who make it so special from the manager to all the carers and staff who help out. Everyone is so friendly and helpful and nothing is too much trouble. My mother-in-law has settled in well and is really happy.
Thank you so much for your kind words, this has made our day. Care and friendliness is at the heart of everything we do here at Spencer Court, so it's great that people see this. Your mother-in-law really has settled in well and it's a pleasure caring for her. Please come and join us for tea and cake next time you're visiting.
Granny was treated with compassion and love by the staff, they were like an extended family at the end. We as visitors were shown so much compassion in her final days. The staff went above and beyond for all of us. Thank you, staff!
Thank you for your review, it was an absolute honour caring for your granny. She will be missed. From everyone at Spencer Court, please accept our condolences.
You looked after Granny with care and humour when dementia came in and out. The facilities are great and I would not hesitate to recommend this care home for anyone in a similar position.
Thank you so much for your lovely review, we are absolutely thrilled to read how highly you rate our home and the facilities. Thank you for recommending our home, our staff will be so chuffed.
We know through experience that Mum is a very challenging resident.
Thanks for leaving us a review, we really appreciate it. Our staff will be thrilled to hear how highly you rate the care your mum receives.
My mother has been at Spencer Court now for almost one year (18th April). My mother has received excellent care. The support and care my mother has received has been exceptional. It is a clean, warm and welcoming home with wonderful staff. As she has dementia, I would like to receive individual feedback on a regular basis (with regard to her personal care, spirit activity etc.). I feel happy that my mother is safe and well looked after.
Thank you for leaving us such a lovely review. I can't believe it's been nearly a year, your mum is a joy to have here with us at Spencer Court. It's so nice to hear how happy that you are with the care we provide your mother, our staff will be thrilled to hear this. Thank you!
A professional team of carers that have a great rapport with all residents and families. If only all care homes could be as good as Spencer Court!
Thank you for your kind words, we really appreciate them. We think Spencer Court is kind of great too. Thank you!
My husband has been at Spencer Court now approximately 3 weeks and although is struggling to settle after leaving our home, the care has been wonderful. I am feeling so supported also as having been married for over 60 years, this is a great change for us both. The kindness I have encountered from many at the home has been wonderful. There is great team to reach this level of care.
Thank you so much for your review. It's great to hear how impressed you and your family are with our home and that your sons who live far away are reassured that your husband is in great hands here at Spencer Court. It is understandable to struggle slightly when moving into new surroundings, so we...
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 03 January 2018Good
- 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.
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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
Meet the Team (4)

Angela began her career in the care sector as soon as she turned 18 following providing care to a family member at a young age, she knew this was the career for her from that moment. She loves making a difference to individuals residing in the home and supporting her teams within their roles.
She has progressed within her career in a nursing home environment and throughout the last 11 years, she has been privileged to have been provided the most outstanding training and support to be able to confidently manage Spencer Court and to support each and every staff member to achieve their goals and be the best they can be.
She has an NVQ level 3 in health and social care, a city and guilds accredited living in my world dementia qualification and she is currently In progress with her level 5 management NVQ. The dedicated team at Spencer Court work with her to deliver the highest standards of person-centred care and achieve the best outcomes in every aspect for each individual residing at the home.
She feels privileged to take care of people’s loved ones and treat each individual as she would her own family.
Spencer Court is a beautiful home situated in the outstanding community of Woodstock and we certainly take every opportunity to make frequent visits with our residents to the beautiful Blenheim Palace.
Angela has lived in Oxford all her life and in her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her daughter, partner & family, reading and attending to her allotment.

Jane has worked at Spencer Court since 2012, starting her career as a carer before working her way up to care leader and now the head of care. Jane holds a number of qualifications in health and social care and has recently completed her level 4 diploma in Adult care and also holds a level 3 diploma in leadership and management. Jane knew she always wanted to work in the care sector following caring for both Grandparents when she was younger.
Jane has many fond memories of working at Spencer Court over the years and feels it a very lovely place to work, it feels part of a community and the residents and staff make it so warm and welcoming. She feels they are so lucky to have a link with Blenheim Palace which means lots of trips up to the Palace and grounds when the weather permits.
Jane enjoys spending time with her young family in her free time including walking their dog, going on day trips and holidays. She enjoys gardening and spending time outdoors where she can.

Candy has been one of Spencer Court’s Care Leaders since 2017 and has over 20 years’ experience working in the care sector, holding Health and Social Care NVQs at levels 2 and 3. She started as a cook and then decided to step into the care team, eventually becoming care leader.
Candy loves talking to the residents and her caring nature means she finds it easy to be supportive towards them as well as towards her colleagues.

Elaine is our chef here at Spencer Court. She joined us after a long career in catering which has seen her working in hospitals, private houses, pubs, and cafes. Elaine has always loved working with food and has gained many qualifications in catering and hospitality as well as team management to support her practical experience.
Elaine enjoys working at Spencer Court; she says her team is like a little family in the kitchen and she enjoys working as part of that team. She loves preparing meals for the residents and ensuring they have a balanced and nutritious diet.
Building on that, Elaine’s goal is to see that each resident is happy with their meals and that she can provide the little extras they so enjoy so that everyone has their favourite things.
Out of work, Elaine loves gardening and DIY as well as Jazzercise. She even taught Jazzercise for five years! It helps keep her fit and well, emotionally and physically.
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