Stirlings

Garston Lane, Wantage OX12 7AX
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  • Stirlings, Wantage
Stirlings offers compassionate, individualised residential, early-stage dementia and respite care for up to 40 residents. It has a strong connection with the local community, and has been serving the local and wider Oxfordshire residents for over 50 years. Set in peaceful and beautifully tended grounds, the home is located in a quiet residential location, near to the historic centre of Wantage.

Activities and wellbeing

The dedicated Activities Coordinator is there to make life as stimulating and varied as possible, they work with the residents to shape the schedule of activities by holding regular meetings and undertaking questionnaires with residents. Here is an idea of activities they might organise:

•        Gardening
•        Arts and crafts
•        Barbecues and cream teas on the lawn
•        Fish and chips on Bournemouth beach
•        Visit from a calm and friendly dog

With so many activities they also recognise that everyone needs some time for relaxation and mindfulness for personal reflection. The home offers a number of lounges to enjoy peace and quiet. It also has a large dining area which offers opportunities to socialise with friends and family or join in larger activities.
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Care Provided by Stirlings

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 40 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia

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
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1330 – £1385
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1455 – £1520

Your fees cover several areas while in their care.
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.


Services NOT included in price are: dentistry, chiropody,
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.

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

Contact Stirlings 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)

Contact Stirlings to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Catherine Barthe (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (40)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (40)

Stirlings Reviews (99)

9.7

Stirlings has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.688) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Stirlings has 99 reviews.

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Review from Jennifer C (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 June 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the moment we arrived all of the staff were very welcoming, helpful and very professional. They looked after mum very well and nothing was too much trouble. Mum settled in very quick and was happy while she was there. They all work very hard and it was the right move for mum.
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Review from Carol M (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 June 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A very clean and very relaxing feel to the place I haven't felt relaxed or my mum so relaxed for a very long time.
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Review from Jillian H (Sister of Resident) published on 16 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The care workers were very tired and always willing to listen to the resident and their family. The food was good but at times too much for the elderly. Living away from my sister I found talking to the care leader very helpful.
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Review from S S (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff at Stirlings show the most dedicated and patient care for the residents. I cannot thank them enough for their care and support for my mother over the past year.
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Review from Michael (Son of Resident) published on 21 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum has been a resident for only a short time but the positive effect this has had on her has been amazing! The staff are brilliant, attentive and always keep me informed of how Mum is getting on. Like all residents, she has plenty to take part in if she wants to - and a peaceful room to stay in
if she wants to relax instead.
The home is very peaceful and its gardens pleasant. My family and I are so pleased that Mum is being so well cared for.
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Review from D F (Son of Resident) published on 30 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Caring home with excellent staff and good practices for residents health and safety. Most staff seem to have a happy "outlook" and this reflects in their work.
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Review from Marion C (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 25 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I think it is a wonderful place. Couldn't wish to be looked after better as I don't have to lift a finger if we don't want to. No one is nasty to anyone in here. I can't fault the staff, they're patient and very kind. The beds are comfy and the rooms are always clean.
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Review from V H (Friend of Resident) published on 26 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
This was a free tea and cake event. Firstly, the lady in charge was perfect for the task with eyes everywhere and reassurance where necessary, and also a natural ability to keep the lounge in a tidy and welcoming state for residents and visitors. This was my second visit - previously I had sat between
two residents; they seemed wary at times. On this visit, I was greeted with their smiles. Well done all the staff there.
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Review from Doreen M (Resident) published on 26 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Thank you so very much for all you do for me, breakfast, dinner, tea and the people who wash and dress me.
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Review from David J (Friend of Resident) published on 14 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother, before her death, was in a number of homes and I can say none were as good as this. I feel my friend's family have chosen very wisely and their mother will be cared for in a home that should be the exemplar to all others.
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Review from S C (Resident) published on 29 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very happy atmosphere, great teamwork, everyone very supportive and helpful.
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Review from Beth G (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care at Stirling has been extremely good. Many staff have been helpful but particular mention should go to the activities organiser who is doing an excellent job.
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Review from Janet B (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mother lived in this care home from January 2017 to June 2018. She was very happy there and was very well cared for. She particularly enjoyed the social events, i.e. garden parties, Christmas celebrations, outings to the ice rink in Oxford, Bournemouth, a local hostelry for a meal and a river trip.
There were often entertainers visiting the home which all the residents enjoyed. The extra special occasion for my mum was when it was her hundredth birthday, when she had a special party and she had a surprise visit from personnel from RAF Benson, as she had met my Dad whilst they both served in the RAF.
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Review from S C (Son of Resident) published on 18 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
For nearly the last 2 years my mother has been cared for at Stirlings. I have found the staff to be very helpful and supportive. My mother has a lovely room overlooking the front gardens and would recommend this care home to anyone who needed similar care or treatment.
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Review from Terry K (Friend of Resident) published on 11 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our late mother was a resident for a couple of years. We felt the level of care was excellent, the staff genuinely caring and devoted to their jobs! The atmosphere was welcoming and friendly, very important, especially in the early days. Impressed by the time and trouble taken to lay on stimulating
activities and excursions.
Our mother also enjoyed the catering, praise indeed!
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Review from Molly T (Respite Resident) published on 31 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have a very good experience when at The Stirlings during my weekend stay.
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Review from R C (Relative of Resident) published on 31 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very well kept establishment with incredibly helpful staff.
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Review from W P (Resident) published on 31 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Since our arrival, we have been made very welcome by all staff and management. The facilities are very adequate, the staff have and need, lots of patience. We had an excellent day out recently to Cotswold Wildlife Park when the weather was very good. The trip was well organised and enjoyed by all.
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Review from Jenny D (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother who had been residing in Stirlings for over four years was hospitalised with pneumonia in January. Having been put on an end of life plan she was accepted back to Stirlings to live out her remaining days.
Her care has been exemplary. She has been treated with love, dignity and unfailing
cheerfulness by everyone who has cared for her. She could not have had better care and subsequently, she is still alive and doing as well as possible for a 99-year-old.
I cannot praise that staff highly enough. I am humbled by them.
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Review from John S (Son of Resident) published on 2 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Stirlings provides a safe, secure and stimulating environment for its residents. The staff and care leaders provide a level of support to both residents and their families that often goes above and beyond expectations.
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.688)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.688) out of 10 for Stirlings 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 24 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 24 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 4.688 for Stirlings is calculated as follows: ( (199 Excellents x 5) + (83 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 285 Ratings = 4.688
  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 Stirlings is based on 24 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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 40 registered maximum number of service users is 8, which has been reached with 24 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: 18 Jul 2019

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Outstanding
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Awards / Recognitions (9)

Meet the Team (3)

Catherine

Catherine Barthe

Job Title: Home Joined: 2023

Catherine rejoined the Trust in 2024 as Home Manager at Stirlings.

Angela

Angela Lindsay

Job Title: Activities Coordinator Joined: 2007

As Activities Coordinator, Angela is passionate about providing residents at Stirlings with the best possible experiences to enhance their wellbeing. She sees working in care as her calling in life and approaches each day as a new chance to help people.


Angela has almost a decade of experience in coordinating activities in a care environment and has many qualifications supporting her deep knowledge of caring for those with dementia. She takes great satisfaction from helping people to continue with the hobbies and interests they have had their whole lives but equally loves being able to provide them with brand new experiences too.


Whether jumping out of a plane to raise money, completing the Tough Mudder for charity, taking a former ice skater back onto the ice after 50 years, writing poetry with residents or working with Oxford University on a study into therapeutic robots, there is rarely a dull moment in Angela’s line of work. Her great work for the Trust was recognised when Angela was named OSJCT’s Oxfordshire Activity Coordinator of the year in 2016.


Angela finds time to meditate every day and enjoys attending boxing exercise classes and expanding her spiritual interests.

Odeth

Odeth Hawkins

Job Title: Head of Care Joined: 2016

Starting a career in care back in 2016, Odeth embarked on a journey that led her through various roles within different care centres. Initially serving as a caring leader at Avonbourne Care Centre upon joining the trust in 2019, she transitioned to the role of Head of Care (HoC) at Bemerton Lodge in 2021 and later moved to Longlands in 2022 and is now based at Stirlings. Before venturing into the care sector, her professional experience included working as a logistician for the British Army.


Odeth's current role in care is a source of satisfaction, finding it robust and engaging, offering ample opportunities to interact with a diverse multidisciplinary team. Engaging with residents and their families brings them joy, fostering strong connections within their team.


Beyond the professional sphere, Odeth's personal life is centred around family; married with two children, they cherish moments spent together. While she used to play netball, her current passion involves avidly following the sport on television.

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