The staff are always polite and helpful. Mum is happy to join in with activities and staff help her
H B (Daughter of Resident)
my mother-in-law has been very happy, feels very safe and thinks the staff are very friendly
D R (Son-in-law of Resident)
Pleasant staff. Clean and tidy facilities.
K B (Son of Resident)
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 Townsend House to find out the exact price for your requirements.
Townsend House has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.594) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
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The Review Score of 9.6 (9.594) out of 10 for Townsend House is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
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:
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Chris Ruane is the Administrator at Townsend House. Chris joined OJSCT in 2015 and has worked in administration all her life.
Chris has an NVQ Level 3 in Administration, ILM 1 and 2 in Team Work and Management and has an EU Computer Driving Licence.
Chris was introduced to the care industry through a family member who worked for the Trust. Chris loves the diversity of her role as she gets to meet residents, elderly people and their families.
A particularly fond memory of Chris’s with the residents was when she did a memory walk in the gardens of Oxford which she absolutely loved.
Chris’s hobbies include crochet, barbequing, doing jigsaw puzzles and going for long walks. She also loved caravanning with her children when they were younger and growing vegetables with them.
Lisa joined OSJCT as Home Manager for Townsend House in December 2024. She holds Level 2 and 3 qualifications in Health and Social Care, as well as a qualification in Leadership and Management of Care Services.
With a strong background in the care sector, Lisa is passionate about providing high-quality care and is excited to bring her experience and leadership skills to Townsend House. She looks forward to getting to know her team and making a positive impact within the home.
Outside of work, Lisa enjoys spending time with her family and taking part in outdoor activities. She values the importance of relaxation and reflection in her personal time.
Jackie is the activities coordinator at Townsend House, Headington. She has been in this role since July 2023.
She loves what she does, it's all about making the residents of Townsend smile and laugh. May it be an activity or a one-to-one.
This is her first adventure in a residential home. She has had a diverse career to date. For seven years, she was a food service manager, offering breakfast and lunch to customers.
She has also worked for seven years as a reservation agent, one year as a customer service agent and six years as a supervisor on the ramp.
Her passion for many years with a two-year college certificate is Photography. She shoots anything from weddings, family reunions, and events, and was even a sports photographer. Jackie has had a couple of photos published in books and has hundreds of photos out there in the digital world.
She was raised in England until she was 17, then moved to America. She spent 37 years in Utah and moved home to England in May 2023. She has 3 children and 5 grandchildren.
Her role as an activities coordinator is extremely rewarding. She is learning a lot every single day working with dementia residents, among others. She loves the new journey she's on and looks forward to her career with OSJCT and Townsend House.
Harry found his calling in the care industry after leaving school and gaining an NVQ2 and 3 in care whilst working in care homes around Oxford. He joined OSJCT as Head of Care at Townsend House in September 2023. He has an extensive background in care and is excited to join the team at Townsend.
He is hoping to progress his career by completing his NVQ level 5 in home management. Harry enjoys working at Townsend House and feels he is settled in well and is an integral part of the team.
When he's not working, he enjoys socialising with friends.
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