Abingdon Court is a purpose-built care home offering nursing and dementia care. A professional team has furnished the home to a high standard, providing elegance and comfort.
The 'home from home' feel at Abingdon Court is created by the dedicated staff who have been selected not only for their professional ability but also for their commitment to truly making a difference for the people in their care.
Resident’s rooms are spacious and feature en suite facilities. The communal areas are at the centre of what makes Abingdon Court a real community whether it be at meal times or when enjoying activities. There are no fixed visiting hours so friends and family can come and see residents at any time.
The dining experience at Abingdon Court boasts fine home cooking by a professional Chef who has created a menu to reflect the interests and tastes of the discerning residents.
Activities and day trips are an integral part of the resident’s well being. The activities coordinator encourages and helps residents continue with existing interests and also introduces new hobbies. The minibus is used frequently to take residents on day trips near and a little further from the home. The trips are very popular and recently, days out to Millets Farm, Notcutts Garden Centre, Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens and Dorchester Abbey have been greatly enjoyed.
Respite care at Abingdon Court is very popular and enables those wishing to experience what the Home has to offer before making a full commitment.
Group: Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd
Person in charge: Karen Aldred (Care Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services: Oxfordshire County Council (click for contact details)
Type of Service: Care Home with nursing – Privately Owned , Registered for a maximum of 64 Service Users
Registered Care Categories*: Dementia • Old Age
Admission Information: Ages 40+.
Single Rooms: 64
Rooms with ensuite WC: 64
Facilities & Services: Palliative Care • Respite Care • Own GP if required • Own Furniture if required • Smoking not permitted • Close to Local shops • Near Public Transport • Minibus or other transport • Lift • Wheelchair access • Gardens for residents • Phone Point in own room/Mobile • Television point in own room
Latest Care Quality Commission* Report on Abingdon Court Care Home: click here
* Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.
The Review Score of 9.3 (maximum of 10) for Abingdon Court Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 7 Reviews over all time. This Average Rating is also the rating value for Abingdon Court Care Home in Google's Search Results - more info
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 out of 5 from 6 positive Reviews in the last 12 months.
a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating of all Reviews over all time. For each review the Care Home / service is rated Excellent, Good, Satisfactory, Poor or Very Poor on a number of areas eg Staff, Management etc. The Care Home receives points for each rating as follows: Excellent = 5. Good = 4. Satisfactory = 3. Poor = 2. Very Poor = 1. These points are added up and then divided by the total number of completed ratings to generate the average rating.
The Average Rating of 4.795 for Abingdon Court Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (67 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 83 Ratings = 4.795
b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 12 months. If there are no Positive Reviews in the last 12 months, then 2.5 points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 2 years. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with 'Extremely Likely' or 'Likely' in answer to the question 'How likely are you to recommend this Care Home to friends and family if they needed similar care or treatment?'
The 5 points available are broken down as follows:
4 points are available for the first 5 Positive Reviews, 3 points for the first Positive Review and then 0.25 Points for each of the next 4 Positive Reviews.
1 point is available for reaching a target number of Positive Reviews based on 20% of the number of registered maximum number of service users. If the target is partially reached then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home with 50 registered maximum number of service users has a target of 10 Positive Reviews, if it has 10 or more Positive Reviews it will receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews will receive 0.7 points.
If there are no Positive Reviews in the last 12 months, then 2.5 points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 2 years. The calculation is the same as above, except the points are divided by 2.
The 4.469 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Abingdon Court Care Home is based on 6 positive Reviews in the last 12 months and is calculated as follows:
3 + 0.25 + 0.25 + 0.25 + 0.25 = 4
Target of 12.8 positive Reviews (64 registered maximum number of service users ÷ 5). 6 Reviews ÷ 12.8 Target = 0.469
When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
Abingdon Court Care Home has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.264) from 7 Reviews
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Audrey S (Wife of Resident) on Monday 14 May 2018. Relates to April 2018.
My Husband was cared for here for over 2 years. In that time the caring was exemplary:-
1. Carers were kind, compassionate and patient.
2. Everyone was helpful, understanding to residents and relatives. Nothing was too much trouble and everyone worked hard to please.
3. The food was nicely presented and very good.
4. Private and public rooms were cleaned daily and nicely furnished. Laundry done every day.
My family and friends were well pleased with this care home, we could not have chosen better.
How likely would you be to recommend Abingdon Court Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Tracey C (Granddaughter of Resident) on Saturday 12 May 2018. Relates to May 2018.
My grandmother has been in Abingdon Court care home now for 4 weeks. I, her granddaughter, was worried about her going in to care but I've got to say they have been brilliant the staff are friendly and you can always ask them anything if you're worried. It’s my grandmother's birthday today, she’s 98 and they put balloons and happy birthday banners in her room what a lovely gesture thank you Abingdon Court.
How likely would you be to recommend Abingdon Court Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by M R (Wife of Resident) on Wednesday 9 May 2018. Relates to April 2018.
It is very sad when your husband has to go into a nursing home, but I would like to say how happy I am that my husband is in Abingdon Court.
It is very clean and he is well looked after by very caring staff and very friendly to my family and I.
I have been visiting when he has had meals, I must say they have smelt very appetising and my husband has eaten them all up.
How likely would you be to recommend Abingdon Court Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by S C (Son of Resident) on Thursday 1 March 2018. Relates to January 2018.
My mother was in the home since September on the top floor. All carers and nursing staff were very caring and helpful when it was her birthday, they decorated her room with balloons and posters and sang Happy Birthday. She was in the best place for her last few months of life. Despite her difficult healthcare requirements, she remained calm and comfortable and staff cared for her in every way. As a family, we were very content knowing how secure and content she was despite her critical medical condition. A first-class establishment and a special place to trust our relatives too.
How likely would you be to recommend Abingdon Court Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Jeremy C (Son of Resident) on Thursday 1 March 2018. Relates to February 2018.
Very happy with regard to the care mum experienced whilst at Abingdon Court care home.
Special mention to the nursing staff and young receptionist.
Both very kind, knowledgeable and helpful. Credit to both the home and organization.
How likely would you be to recommend Abingdon Court Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by B R (Wife of Resident) on Saturday 13 January 2018. Relates to January 2018.
My husband has been a resident for over four years and I visit him every day. He is immobile and needs a huge amount of care. The nurses and carers are all wonderful, so kind and caring and compassionate. The meals always look tempting and my husband really enjoys them.
The daily activities are very varied catering for all the residents. I have no hesitation in recommending Abingdon Court Care Home to anybody I know who is looking for a place some of whom have taken up my recommendation.
How likely would you be to recommend Abingdon Court Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by S A (Daughter of Resident) on Monday 13 March 2017. Relates to February 2017.
Abingdon Court is fantastic. It stood well above other local care homes when we were viewing them and my mother has had excellent care. The staff go out of their way to get to know each resident and their families. Residents are treated as individuals, they are treated with gentleness and dignity and there is good communication between everyone involved.
Staff are always available to speak to family members, from carers, nurses, the administrator and the manager, everything is transparent and well-managed.
How likely would you be to recommend Abingdon Court Care Home? Extremely Likely
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April 2017
Recipient: Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd
Date: Saturday 01 Apr 2017
February 2016
Recipient: Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd
Date: Monday 15 Feb 2016
Job Title: Manager
Joined: 2012
Description:
I’m a registered nurse with more than 20 years’ experience of caring for the elderly. I am passionate about creating a warm, caring and safe environment – a real home from home at Abingdon Court. My simple philosophy is to encourage each resident to achieve whatever it is they still enjoy doing with our help. I like to build a close relationship with family and friends so that we have a good understanding of what will interest each resident. I also encourage the entire team to have daily contact with our residents, from the carers to the chef and even the gardener; everyone has time for a chat! This involvement makes a big impact on life at Abingdon Court. Please do come along and visit so I can welcome you in person and help to reassure you that we really care.
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