
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 feel the lovely homely atmosphere each time I visit the home, which is often about four times a week. Always some form of entertainment going on for the residents to join in with if they want to. I'm sure the homeliness is due to the staff's attitude and patience. I know I will become a resident here, and when that time comes, I will feel like I'm just moving house into my new home. The staff are excellent at keeping us informed.
Wow, what a fabulous review - we are thrilled to read how highly you think of our home. Our staff will be thrilled to know that the home's positivity is down to the staff. Do come and say hello next time you're visiting.
I am always impressed by the activities for residents, the warm and clean environment and the friendliness and inclusivity of the staff. Spencer Court is by far the best care home of the half dozen or so I am familiar with. They care for each other and work as a team, with a strong focus on wellbeing.
Thank you so much for your lovely review - we are so thrilled to read this. We absolutely love our home, so it's nice to hear that others do too!
This is such a fantastic care home. My mum is adored by the staff. The staff go above and beyond and genuinely care for the residents. The volunteers are also amazing. There is a great range of activities tailored to suit all needs. Trips out on the minibus mean so much to my mum. Thank you so much, Spence Court staff!
Thank you for your review - we really appreciate it. We adore your mum and love having her here. She loves the activities; it's lovely to see! Do let us know if there is anything else we can do for her.
It is such a pleasure to know that Mum is happy here. Everyone involved at the home is wonderful, and nothing is too much trouble. In my opinion, one of the top care homes in the area.
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased to hear how much you love our home. We are really proud of it. Our staff will be thrilled to hear your praise for them - many thanks!
Residents particularly happy.
Great to hear that families of all ages enjoyed our Christmas bazaar. We love putting on events and having everyone join us and see how great our home is. We look forward to seeing you at the next one.
Thank you from the whole family.
It is our pleasure! If there is anything further we can do for your parent, or yourself, don't hesitate to ask. Many thanks!
The home itself and all the staff are very welcoming and the atmosphere friendly and comfortable. From the minute my aunt arrived at Spencer Court, she has been treated with dignity and as an individual and she has been allowed to be herself, with help and support of staff who seem to truly understand the needs of those living with dementia. The activities are varied and outings frequent and the activities coordinator inspirational, bringing the best out of the residents and particularly my aunt. The home is very clean and I have no worries about leaving my aunt in their capable hands.
Many thanks for your review about our home, we appreciate you taking the time to write it. It is fantastic to hear how happy your aunt is with us. Our staff will be so pleased to hear that they make such a positive impact on her life with the care and activities we provide. Please say 'hello' next time you're visiting us.
One of the best care homes locally.
Thank you for your lovely review; it means the world to us! If there is anything we can do for your family member, please let us know. Thank you!
The home is well-led and managed. Staff are efficient and extremely helpful.
As a family, we have appreciated the support we have received to help our uncle at what can be a time of adjustment and change.
Thank you for your review and one I'm sure will help others in a similar position. I'm so pleased your uncle is thriving with us; we love having him here. Please, if there is anything else we can do for him, just ask. You and your family are always welcome, and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
My sister is at Spencer Court, which is excellent in all aspects. Very clean and she is well looked after. Very nice staff and plenty of entertainment to keep her happy. Food very good.
Thank you for your kind feedback and for taking the time to write us a review. I'm glad your sister is happy; we love having her here with us at Spencer Court.
What an amazing home, everyone is so caring. The room is immaculate and she is so well looked after. Trips are organised regularly and events. Thank you to everyone who looks after my mother-in-law.
Thank you for your kind words. It is a pleasure caring for your mother-in-law; she has definitely settled into life here at Spencer Court. If there is anything more we can do to help her, please just ask.
Spencer Court in Woodstock is a wonderful care home. I could not be more happy with the care of my father. They are all truly wonderful people doing a wonderful job and I recommend them highly.
Thank you for taking the time to write us a review, and I'm glad to hear your dad is doing so well with us. It's great to have him as part of our Spencer Court family! We will share this review with the whole team here; they will be thrilled to hear how highly you think of us. Thank you so much!
The staff are lovely, kind and thoughtful.
I wish she could stay here permanently.
Thank you for your kind words. We love having your sister here with us; she is most definitely part of our Spencer Court family. If there is anything else we can do for her or you, please let us know. Your review will be shared with all of our staff and volunteers; they will be so thrilled to read this. Thank you!
Took my mother out in the car and staff cannot be more helpful. I phone most weeks and again no complaints. Very pleased with my mother's care.
Thank you for taking the time to write us a review, and I'm glad to hear you feel your mother is being cared for so well. It's great to have her as part of our Spencer Court family! If there is anything else we can do for her, or for you, please just let us know.
There are lots of stimulating activities, definitely 'something for everyone'. And quiet time for those who want it, important to Mum, who loves a good book.
The team who look after the residents are absolutely wonderful.
Thank you for your kind words about Spencer Court. We're delighted your mum is so happy with us, and the team will be really pleased to hear your positive feedback - we appreciate you taking the time to submit a review.
Dad has been at Spencer Court for several years. When I go to visit him, it is obvious that the staff look after him well. He is happy being there and realises he is in the right place. I did join a get-together with staff and residents (cheese and wine); it was nice to meet other residents. Unfortunately, Dad was not well enough to go but would have liked to. This get-together did help us to know more about each other.
Thank you for your feedback - it really is much appreciated by the team. I'm glad to hear your Dad is so settled at Spencer Court and that you found the get-together useful. Please don't hesitate to ask any member of the team if you or your Dad need anything at all.
I have nothing but gratitude and thanks to them for looking after Mum the way they did. They made her final days and hours as peaceful as possible and gave me the peace of mind that only comes with the caring and compassionate people they are.
I would not have wished her to have been anywhere other than Spencer Court.
Thank you for taking the time to write us a review at this difficult time - we are so sorry for your loss. It was such a privilege for the team at Spencer Court to be able to care for your mum, and she will be missed by us all. I will make sure the team sees your feedback, as I know it means a lot to them.
My relative had a recent stay in Spencer Court to convalesce following a hospital admission. The home is bright, cheerful and has a positive feel. All the staff we met were caring and worked as a team. The activities and outings arranged were food and enabled my aunt to visit places she had not been to for a while. The Christian ethos was particularly encouraging and welcoming. We were sorry when my relative had to go home, but felt the stay had been very beneficial to her.
Thank you for sharing your aunt's experience of their time at Spencer Court - I'm glad it was so positive for her. We appreciate your comments, and I'll make sure the team sees them, as I know they love to hear feedback from our residents and their families.
The girls are all so nice - all have been good.
Beautiful.
Thanks for your feedback. I will pass on your kind words to our team.
I get really well looked after. I do want to spend time in my room reading and do enjoy joining in with activities as well. Because I have lived and worked in the area for 40 years, I have friends and family around to come and see me and take me out, so I am a lucky lady.
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.
Bed Vacancies
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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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