
Kindness is everything and the staff at Albany have this in abundance. Thank youDebbie H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

This care home is fabulous and offers so much with loads of care, compassion and laughter.Katharine W(Niece of Resident/Service User)


Kindness is everything and the staff at Albany have this in abundance. Thank youDebbie H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

This care home is fabulous and offers so much with loads of care, compassion and laughter.Katharine W(Niece of Resident/Service User)


Albany Care Home, located in the heart of Headington, Oxford, provides high-quality residential and nursing care for up to 38 residents in a welcoming and supportive environment. The home is surrounded by parks and local amenities, offering convenience for family and friends.
In addition to long-term care, Albany also offers respite care, providing temporary stays for those needing short-term support or recovery after an illness or surgery. This flexible service allows...
Care Provided by Albany Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 38 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- 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 Albany Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Albany Care Home 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Healthcare Homes Group Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Nisha Shaji(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2002
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (38)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (38)
Albany Care Home Reviews (91)
Albany Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.811) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Albany Care Home has 91 reviews.
Excellent care and service. Very friendly care. Nothing appeared too much bother to help my mother adjust to the care home. Rooms were excellent and the drink area was extremely good and very clean. Meals looked good and there was plenty of food throughout the day. Thanks to all the staff for their help and support.
My aunt had a very unsettled 8 months in the hospital, then sent home for a very short period, and back in the hospital after another fall. Now she is in The Albany where she awaits package of care, all staff so very friendly, helpful, nothing is too much trouble and very well run. If you have a query, it is dealt with and answered quickly, there are always activities going on, sing songs, quiz, games, as for the food she loves it.
She has flourished since going into The Albany. Everywhere is always kept very clean, there is a hairdresser who goes in every week, there are quiet areas if you want to go and have a bit of privacy and a lovely bright conservatory. Tea/coffee is always on offer whatever the time of day. My aunt loves it so much she would love to stay, when I left last week, all the staff and residents were joining in to put up the Christmas tree and decorations, everyone was involved.Am looking forward to the festive fun on offer for them this week.
My mother has only been a resident for three weeks but I am happy with the care she is receiving. Her room is comfortable and clean. My mother looks very well and is cared for. The staff are patient and caring.
Amazed by the care she has received, and experienced times she hasn't done for years.
However recently several members of staff have left for various different reasons.
The concerning matter for us relatives is that mum gets used to staff and they to her - so this can be detrimental to her well-being.
The food is well-presented and varied.
My mother is clean, happy and not hungry.
She, as all, have a good varied entertainment to help keep their minds active.
My only concern is a urine smell as you enter the first-floor corridor.
With regards to the smell of urine, we had a particular issue with one of the bedrooms on this floor, but we are in the process of removing and replacing this carpet to avoid this issue in...
Under new management, The Albany is now a much better run and happier ship than it was a year ago and as a result, there is a lower turnover of carers. However, they work long, hard hours and while they are always diligent, concerned and kind, they rarely have time to spend with the residents, especially those who are bed bound, as the scale of their job is so demanding. The nurses are highly qualified, experienced, friendly and excellent at managing the health and welfare of their patient's complex needs and react fast to emergencies. The cleanliness of the rooms is good. For those residents who want to participate, there is a wide range of activities run by an outstanding activities manager. The dining toom facilities have recently been refurbished and are always clean and well-maintained. The quality of the food is disappointingly institutional. There is a constant supply of beverages for residents and visitors who are always made to feel welcome. There is a good relationship with a local GP who makes visits to those in need. The manager has a very good understanding of the capacity of the home and the capabilities of the staff and is always willing to listen.
We are sorry to hear your concerns about the food and dining here at The Albany. At The Albany, we firmly...
Greeted again in name by another member of staff!
Also advised where me grandfather was rather than looking for him.
Always updated on how my grandfather has been getting on by various members of the team.
I always find my grandfather's room and communal areas to be very clean and well presented.
I just wish there were more disabled persons in her age group.
There is my wife, plus one other resident who are both 65. All other residents are more than 12 years older than that, although my wife seems quite happy here most of the time. For the first three years she was here, I used to help with the other residents and organise activities, but I have been told I can no longer do so until I have been on a training course to become a volunteer.
The Albany is extremely well run with a welcoming friendly atmosphere. The level of care is excellent; the staff, without exception, are professional but treat each resident as a person. They look after the needs of the whole person, not just their physical well- being. The Albany is a 'CARE HOME' but it is above all a 'home from home' for the residents.
Food is usually well prepared, although perhaps too plentiful.
I would recommend it to anyone.
Nothing seems to much for the staff or the manager.
I was made welcome by all staff as I walked through the doors to see my mother in law. My daughter and I were treated with respect from every one, if I had to give stars it would be 5 KEEP THE GREAT WORK GOING GUYS well done.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 25 August 2023Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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 (9) & Events (0)
- 13 Nov 2024
Residents of Albany Care Home recently enjoyed a special visit from local football legend and former Oxford United player Peter Rhoades-Brown. Peter’s arrival brought an atmosphere of joy and nostalgia...
- 13 Nov 2024
At Healthcare Homes, we believe in the power of nature and community to uplift and enhance the lives of our residents and service users. This year’s InBloom 2024 competition brought...
- 13 Nov 2024
Albany Nursing Home, located in Headington and part of the Healthcare Homes Group, has announced the successful installation of solar panels and the adoption of digital care plans as part...
There are no upcoming events for Albany Care Home.
Awards / Recognitions (11)
- 03 Mar 2026Recipient: Albany Care Home
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Healthcare Homes Group Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Healthcare Homes Group Ltd
Meet the Team (7)

"I’m passionate about working with older people, helping them live with dignity, respect, and a sense of connection. I hold a Bachelor’s in Nursing from India and a Master’s from Liverpool John Moores University. I began my career in intensive care and have been working in elderly care since 2012. I became a CQC-registered nursing home manager in 2020. I love supporting my team to grow and thrive while delivering holistic, person-centred care to our residents."

I enjoy making a difference in residents' daily lives and maintaining high standards of care. I work closely with the residents and team to meet everyone's needs. I am a qualified RGN nurse.

I enjoy meeting the residents and their families, and hearing about their lives before coming to Albany. Through managing my Personal Allowance, I build strong connections by assisting with finances, writing letters, or even shopping for residents' needs. I hold qualifications in Business Studies, a Secretarial Diploma, Psychology, Accounts, and languages, including Portuguese and German.

I love working alongside the rest of the team at Albany, they are a great group of people, and we are happy to do anything and everything that we can to ensure they are comfortable and happy.

I most enjoy having the ability to create great food for the residents. Food makes people happy, and I love seeing people happy. Having nutritious and well-balanced food is an important part of every day. I take pride in providing this to our residents on a daily basis.

I enjoy helping the residents to feel valued and putting a smile on their faces. I enjoy arranging activities and events for the residents: I source interested groups to entertain the residents and their families.

I enjoy spending time with the residents and working with a great team. I enrich their lives by chatting with them and helping whenever I can. I've completed all online Medex and in-house training.
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