
I had a room with an ensuite. Facilities were spotless, indoors and communal dining.N P(Resident / Service User)



I had a room with an ensuite. Facilities were spotless, indoors and communal dining.N P(Resident / Service User)



Nestled on the outskirts of the rural town of Shipston-on-Stour, Low Furlong is a purpose-built 68 bed residential home providing excellent standards of care for older people, including those living with dementia.
An easy, 10-minute walk from the centre of this beautiful market town, Low Furlong is ideally situated with easy access to the countryside, as well as the convenience of nearby shops. With historic Stratford-upon-Avon a mere 15 minutes away...
Care Provided by Low Furlong
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 68 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
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Low Furlong for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Low Furlong 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
- Runwood Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Amie Parton (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2017
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (68)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (68)
Visiting
- Upon arriving at home, please press the buzzer on the intercom. A member of staff will greet you shortly. The home kindly request that you sign the guestbook upon both arrival and departure. This helps maintain an accurate record of who is in the building. In the event of an emergency, please follow the designated safety protocols provided. Your cooperation ensures everyone's safety.
Parking
- The home includes dedicated parking spaces.
Low Furlong Reviews (92)
Low Furlong has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.160) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Low Furlong has 92 reviews.
Very pleased with the way my father is being looked after. Lovely, caring staff and really pleasant surroundings.
Caring and friendly staff, nothing too much trouble. Residents treated with respect, dignity and humour. Premises spotless and lovely local atmosphere, relatives always made very, very welcome, and nothing is too much trouble.
We moved my mother-in-law to Low Furlong in early December; she is over 100 and very frail. We are extremely impressed and very happy with the care she is receiving. The care staff are excellent and have a very warm and responsive attitude towards the residents. The manager is outstanding, and her leadership is reflected in the whole ethos of the care home.
Amazed at the warmth and willingness shown to residents and visitors alike. This is a happy ship inspired by the management which clearly filters through to all of the staff. Nothing appears to be too much trouble at any time of the day or night. There is a great sense of comfort knowing that your loved one is cared for properly. It is born by the sense of trust one has in the staff. My Mother in Law is being made happy.
All of the staff seem to fo the extra mile to ensure the resident's well-being.
It is very comforting to know that my mother's needs are all being met and she feels safe, protected and encouraged by those around her.
The manager of Low Furlong is outstanding in all ways.
Thank you.
I have been extremely grateful that my mum has had the best care for her stay over two years. The entertainment has always been outstanding. The food too, is of restaurant quality, providing a choice and importantly nutritious. The carers are very affectionate with the residents, and they make Low Furlong feel like a home.
My father has settled well into Low Furlong. I put this down to the excellent t0eam there who cater for his every need in a caring and professional manner. The food is great, dad likes and dislikes are considered and he looks well, better than he has been. The activities are fab and dad is encouraged to join in. Very happy with our choice of Low Furlong.
M husband had a lovely bright room, nicely furnished, surrounded by attentive, caring staff. He spent a week's respite, one of a further six booked and we are very happy to know that he will be extremely well cared for by amazing staff.
As my mother has only recently gone into the care home, the staff are always ready to explain the options available to her and to answer my questions and concerns. As my mother is starting to show signs of dementia, their support and understanding is invaluable. Her personal care plan is reviewed and adapted as my mother expresses her needs and wishes. This is a home that sees my mother as an individual and cares for her with respect and consideration despite her sometimes very difficult behaviour.
From the initial telephone call, the support and care received has been professional and truly caring. Leaving my Father for the first time to give very much needed respite for my Mother was an anxious time. I called several times and was given sensitive reports which showed they were really taking time with Dad and getting to know him. On visiting Dad, he could not have been happier and proudly showed me around the home, his room and the lovely sunny patio, all of which were immaculate. At the end of my visit, Dad's words were 'it is so lovely here, I would be happy to come anytime'. I don't think I could ask for more! Thank you all.
All the issues were dealt with with kindness, compassion, communication.
Thank you.
A beautiful facility in Shipston-on-Stour. Low Furlong is providing a lovely and safe environment for my husband who has dementia and mobility problems. The care is first rate and the residents are treated with dignity and respect. The rooms are light and airy and nicely furnished as are all the public rooms. A programme of entertainments and activities are in place for those who wish to take part. A lovely, well-managed care home.
There was a management change during mothers stay which may have had an effect during the initial transition, the new manager is efficient. More provision for activities more routine time for simple stimulation, colouring, simple jigsaws/wooden children's puzzles.
My mum became a resident of Low Furlong on April 10th '18, after a 2 1/2 week stay in hospital, she was still very frail. Now 3 weeks later, after much kindness and care from all members of the staff, she is feeling more settled, she is alert and is strong enough to join other residents in the dining room in her wheelchair. She is still confused and feels strange, but she knows she is safe and that someone is always there with a smile and a cheerful word. My brothers, my sister and I are all VERY THANKFUL for Low Furlong.
In a brave and difficult decision to enter a care home at the age of 101, my Father has been treated with kindness and dignity. Every attempt has been made to make him comfortable and 'at home' whilst enabling him to remain independent and in charge of his own decisions and choices. All staff are cheerful and pleasant at all times and there are so many thoughtful touches that make the place a lovely community in which my Father has been welcomed and valued.
A nice, caring home where carers really care and respect residents, treating them as individuals. I've also been impressed by the approachability of management and the caring attitude of management and all staff.
My sister is settled and in caring hands.
I am impressed by the caring attitude of management and staff towards residents at Low Furlong. It's a lovely home and my mother is very happy there.
We are very impressed by the level of care provided at Low Furlong. The staff and management are genuinely caring and treat all residents with dignity and respect. Our mother moved to Low Furlong after a previous traumatic care home experience and we are so grateful to have found such a caring home. It's clear that the staff and management have a good understanding of Dementia, and residents are treated as individuals with individual needs. Thanks to the caring attitude and expertise of both management and staff alike, mum has settled in quickly and is happy. There is real family atmosphere at the home, and it's such a relief to know that Mum is in safe hands and looked after by people who really care and understand her needs.
The care provided for my mother was absolutely fabulous. The carers were all extremely professional but also very courteous, friendly and caring - they could never do enough for either my mum who was in their care and for us, her relatives when we visited mum. The atmosphere in the home is very friendly and very relaxed. It is a lovely care home and couldn't have wished to find a better home for our mother.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 25 January 2023Outstanding
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- SafeGood
- Well-ledOutstanding
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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (17) & Events (0)
- 04 Aug 2026
The People's Gallery once again welcomed visitors as Runwood Homes and Sanders Senior Living proudly hosted the third annual 'No Art Without Heart' Art Exhibition. The much-loved event showcased an...
- 28 Jul 2026
Residents at Low Furlong Care Home, part of the Runwood Homes group, enjoyed a nostalgic afternoon as the home hosted a Classic Car Show on 26 July, welcoming around 20...
- 18 May 2026
Former members of the Armed Forces in Warwickshire will benefit from enhanced person-centred care and support after Low Furlong care home, part of the Runwood Homes group, achieved the standards...
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Awards / Recognitions (10)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Runwood Homes Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Runwood Homes Ltd
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Runwood Homes Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Low Furlong.
Meet the Team (7)

Welcome to Low Furlong, our warm and welcoming purpose-built home. I’m Amie, the Manager here at Low Furlong, located just on the outskirts of the Cotswolds.
We deliver person-centred care in a vibrant, friendly environment. With over 10 years of experience in care, I firmly believe that our residents are at the heart of everything we do. Everyone who visits Low Furlong remarks on the wonderful atmosphere. We’re proud of our strong links with the local community and our commitment to creating a true family feel, while providing high-quality care and a wide variety of activities for our residents.

I'm Hannah. I am the Deputy Manager at Low Furlong.
With 10 years of experience at Low Furlong, I am passionate about helping people get the most out of life and ensuring they enjoy themselves along the way. One of my proudest achievements was setting up the PCS system, contributing to Low Furlong’s outstanding CQC rating.
Outside of work, I am an avid racehorse owner, with my trainer being the renowned Donald McCain (whose father famously trained Red Rum). In my free time, I enjoy both horse racing and darts, balancing a love for competition and sport.

I’ve been working as a Care Team Leader for 7 years, and what I love most about my role is making a difference in people’s lives, especially in a home so focused on community and the welfare of its residents. One of my proudest achievements was helping the home achieve an outstanding rating with CQC.
In my spare time, I enjoy dancing, watching musicals, and going for walks.

I'm Caroline. With over 6 years of experience as a Care Team Leader, I have had the privilege of making a positive difference in the lives of others every day. I take great pride in my specialisation in end-of-life care, where I am also proud to serve as the End of Life Champion. My qualifications include a Level 6 Home Managers Award in Healthcare, demonstrating my commitment to providing exceptional care.
In my role, I enjoy meeting people from all walks of life, hearing their stories, and helping them navigate life's challenges. My background in the Army has instilled in me strong leadership, discipline, and teamwork skills, which I apply to my work in care.
Outside of my professional life, I have a passion for creativity, including making jewellery and caring for animals. Both of these hobbies allow me to express my creativity and care in different ways.

I'm Pat. I’ve been at Low Furlong for 5 years, working across different roles, dedicating myself to supporting and guiding my team while making meaningful connections with people from all walks of life. My role has given me the opportunity to meet a wide variety of individuals, and every day brings something new and rewarding.
Outside of work, I enjoy walking my dog, Teddy, who keeps me company on many of my adventures. I’m known for my ever-changing hair, which I like to switch up weekly—right now, it’s bright pink!

I'm Anna Mae. I have been proudly serving as a Care Team Leader at Low Furlong for 4 years, where I find immense fulfilment in both learning from the residents and collaborating with my colleagues. I am passionate about making a difference in people's lives, and at the end of each day, I feel a deep sense of purpose in knowing that I've contributed to the well-being of those I care for.
I hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and am currently working towards my Level 5 qualification to continue growing professionally in this field. In addition to my dedication to providing excellent care, I enjoy playing rugby and running—activities that keep me active and focused.

I’ve been a Care Team Leader for 12 years, and I truly enjoy looking after people and making a difference in their lives, especially by improving their quality of life.
One of my proudest achievements has been working in a care home rated Outstanding by CQC. I also once had the amazing experience of singing in a choir at the Royal Albert Hall.
In my spare time, I love learning inconsequential facts, going to music festivals, and watching Marvel films.
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