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Stirlings

Garston Lane, Wantage, Oxfordshire OX12 7AX
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'Caring' and 'homely' are the best words to describe this wonderful place.W B(Son of Resident/Service User)
Stirlings, Wantage
After just the first few days I am impressed by the way the friendly caring staff have helpedKeith D(Husband of Resident/Service User)
Stirlings, Wantage
I'm truly amazed at how well she has settled in and now sees it as her home. It makes visiting a joyD M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
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.

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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

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential Care£1,330 - £1,385£1,455 - £1,520
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.

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)

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)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (40)

Stirlings Reviews (104)

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9.7

Stirlings has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.683) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Stirlings has 104 reviews.

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Review from S B (Resident / Service User) published on 10 December 2015 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have experienced a very good stay. The staff are very friendly and helpful.

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Review from Jacqueline W (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 6 October 2015 Submitted via Postal Card
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My husband and I met a lady for the review which was conducted in a professional way, but with humour which I found reassuring being able to talk in a friendly way. We are assured that my mother-in-law is well looked after in a caring and compassionate way which is a huge weight of our shoulders.

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Review from M S (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 August 2015 Submitted via Postal Card
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Stirlings is a happy and caring home. The rooms are comfortable although an en-suite would be a welcome addition. The staff are friendly, helpful and caring and I like the fact that they are regular staff and not unknown agency staff. The staff get to know their residents and build up a good relationship with them. The grounds are pleasant to sit in. Visitors are welcomed. There are a variety of activities to join in if you want to. I am happy that residents are treated with dignity and their lives made as comfortable as possible.

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Review from Margaret F (Resident / Service User) published on 22 July 2015 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have been treated very well. After being unable to look after myself at home I had to leave and go to a care home. The move was very worrying to me, however from the moment I arrived I was made to feel very welcome and made a part of a bigger family. All the staff have been fantastic. They help me with everything and I would like to thank them all very much.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 18 July 2019
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  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveOutstanding
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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Meet the Team (3)

Catherine Barthe
Catherine BartheJob Title:HomeJoined: 2023

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

Angela Lindsay
Angela LindsayJob Title:Activities CoordinatorJoined: 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 Hawkins
Odeth HawkinsJob Title:Head of CareJoined: 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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