Glebefields is an impressive stone-built former rectory, overlooking miles of countryside in an area known for its outstanding natural beauty, including the adjacent Norman Parish Church of St. Peter.
Many of the rooms have patio doors opening out onto the patio, so the serenity of the countryside is never far away. The home is tastefully decorated, making it as unique as its residents - it's a home that inspires pride in all.
The home stands in landscaped grounds within the picturesque village of Drayton, just half a mile outside Banbury and eleven miles from Brackley. Despite its rural setting, Glebefields is accessible, with convenient access to shops, restaurants and public transport links.
Bedrooms are en-suite, divided between their residential and dementia care suites, they think carefully about the type of room each resident needs. The Willow Lane unit has rooms which provide specialist dementia care - designed, furnished and decorated according to latest thinking from specialist researchers into dementia.
An activities co-ordinator oversees a busy schedule of events for residents, working with them and their relatives to make sure everyone's interests are being met. Daily events are organised in the home as well as regular trips outside.
Care workers understand that moving into Glebefields will be a considerable transition, but it's one they try to make feel as easy as possible. By helping you arrange your room just the way you like, or bringing you your daily newspaper, they'll do the little things that make the biggest difference.
Group: brighterkind
Person in charge: Colette New (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 48 Service Users
Registered Care Categories*: Dementia • Old Age • Physical Disability • Sensory Impairment
Specialist Care Categories: Alzheimer's • Cancer Care • Hearing Impairment • Huntington's Disease • Motor Neurone Disease • Multiple Sclerosis • Parkinson's Disease • Speech Impairment • Stroke • Visual Impairment
Admission Information: Ages 40+.
Single Rooms: 46
Shared Rooms: 1
Rooms with ensuite WC: 34
Facilities & Services: Palliative Care • Day Care • Respite Care • Convalescent Care • Own GP if required • Own Furniture if required • Pets by arrangement • Near Public Transport • Minibus or other transport • Lift • Wheelchair access • Gardens for residents • Residents Kitchenette • Phone Point in own room/Mobile • Television point in own room
Latest Care Quality Commission* Report on Glebefields Care Home: click here
* Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.
The Review Score of 9.4 (maximum of 10) for Glebefields Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 4.5 out of 5 from 28 Reviews over all time. This Average Rating is also the rating value for Glebefields Care Home in Google's Search Results - more info
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 9 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 4.453 for Glebefields Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (191 Excellents x 5) + (95 Goods x 4) + (39 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 327 Ratings = 4.453
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 4.938 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Glebefields Care Home is based on 9 positive Reviews in the last 12 months and is calculated as follows:
3 + 0.25 + 0.25 + 0.25 + 0.25 = 4
Target of 9.6 positive Reviews (48 registered maximum number of service users ÷ 5). 9 Reviews ÷ 9.6 Target = 0.938
When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
Glebefields Care Home has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.391) from 28 Reviews
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Wendy T (Daughter of Resident) on Friday 11 May 2018. Relates to March 2018.
Mum lived at Glebefields for the last two years and three months. Her care while she was there was brilliant. The staff have been exceptional and looked after and cared for her during her stay.
Unfortunately, Mum passed away in later March but would recommend Glebefields as she enjoyed her life there until she was taken ill.
How likely would you be to recommend Glebefields Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Paul G (Son of Resident) on Wednesday 25 April 2018. Relates to April 2018.
Without exception the staff at Glebefields are exceptional. They are caring, kind and compassionate to residents and family alike. The house has lacked strong leadership over the last two years (this has now been addressed) and improvements to raod, surroundings etc are beginning to filter through. Some maintenance and hygiene issues.
How likely would you be to recommend Glebefields Care Home? Likely
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Rebekah Saint, Marketing Executive at Glebefields Care Home responded to this review on 09 May 2018:
Thank you for taking the time to review us, our team will be touched that you regard them as exceptional, as we pride ourselves on our high standard of care. We have noticed that you have raised a few areas that you think we can improve upon. As always, our home manager has an open door policy and would be happy to discuss these in more detail at your earliest convenience.
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Patricia O (Daughter of Resident) on Tuesday 24 April 2018. Relates to April 2018.
I have found the home welcoming and very friendly. Nursing care is good.
How likely would you be to recommend Glebefields Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by P H (Wife of Resident) on Tuesday 24 April 2018. Relates to April 2018.
Glebefields is a superb care home. The staff are all very welcoming and helpful. The standard of care cannot be faulted. The regular entertainment is very stimulating and all the residents appear to be relaxed and happy. Highly recommended.
How likely would you be to recommend Glebefields Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by J W (Sister of Resident) on Tuesday 24 April 2018. Relates to April 2018.
They always seem to take an age to get everything done eg. toilet visits, but my sister is not the best of patients.
Staff always seem cheerful and helpful.
How likely would you be to recommend Glebefields Care Home? Neither Unlikely or Likely
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Rebekah Saint, Marketing Executive at Glebefields Care Home responded to this review on 09 May 2018:
Thank you for taking the time to review us. Our team will be very pleased to hear that you always find them cheerful and helpful. We endeavour to reduce the time it takes to answer the bell, however if all our carers are already assisting a resident there may, on occasion, be a short wait. As always our home manager, Colette New, has an open door policy and would be happy to speak with you at your earliest convenience. Alternatively, pop in to one of resident and relative meetings as we always love hearing new ideas on how we can improve our service.
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Robert A (Son of Resident) on Tuesday 24 April 2018. Relates to April 2018.
I feel blessed and very happy that my mother is receiving such excellent care from excellent staff and management. Also, mum is very safe and feels secure. Overall very very a much peace of mind for mother and family.
How likely would you be to recommend Glebefields Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Bryan P (Son of Resident) on Tuesday 24 April 2018. Relates to April 2018.
The staff at Glebefields have been outstanding in all respects of my mother's care.
Due to their input, we have seen her physical and mental state improve beyond our expectation, she is extremely settled in Glebefields mainly due to the constant care and attention from all the members of staff. In addition, we as her family have been kept informed on a regular basis and any requests met with a smile.
How likely would you be to recommend Glebefields Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Martin W (Son-in-law of Resident) on Tuesday 24 April 2018. Relates to April 2018.
The staff are helpful at all times, always on hand to answer any questions and always provide updates on the family member's day to day activities and wellbeing.
How likely would you be to recommend Glebefields Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Nick E (Son of Resident) on Sunday 8 April 2018. Relates to April 2018.
Glebefields is in a lovely location with stunning countryside views. Mum has a room where she can look out into the well maintained gardens and across nearby fields. She is very happy there. The staff are so friendly and helpful and the home is always clean and not smelly! Mum enjoys the food and the chef goes out of his way to provide ‘special’ treats for her e.g. a cooked breakfast using her favourite black pudding I took in. In warmer weather, residents are taken into the garden and if appropriate given ice creams or strawberries. There are regular entertainments and Mum particularly likes the singers.
How likely would you be to recommend Glebefields Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by S J (Friend of Resident) on Monday 19 March 2018. Relates to February 2018.
We were desperate to find a bed within a nursing home, it was a very emotional time and my friend only had days to live. Glebefields in Drayton were exceptional with the speed and care to sort this out for us. They got the room ready and moved us in within 24 hours of the desperate home visit. I will always be grateful.
How likely would you be to recommend Glebefields Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Mary C (Wife of Resident) on Monday 22 May 2017. Relates to May 2017.
I have nothing but praise for this home. The staff and carers were always so kind and helpful, especially as my husband had a very bad memory problem, being very stressed at times not knowing where I was etc. A little problem sometimes with missing socks.
How likely would you be to recommend Glebefields Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Mark C (Son of Resident) on Wednesday 22 March 2017. Relates to February 2017.
The staff, who were under pressure at times and operating in difficult circumstances, were always responsive and caring to carry out their very difficult jobs with good spirit and attitude.
They made my father as well looked after as possible and managed my mother's concerns with good understanding and patience.
The family was always impressed with how the staff coped in these difficult matters and remain most appreciative.
How likely would you be to recommend Glebefields Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Jo G (Relative of Resident) on Monday 20 March 2017. Relates to March 2017.
Very supportive care lead and staff team. Informed and caring Dementia Unit. Lovely welcome for family members and friends when visiting. Varied and thoughfully prepared menus. Residents are cared for in a responsive and loving approach to person-centred care.
How likely would you be to recommend Glebefields Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by John D (Son of Resident) on Wednesday 15 March 2017. Relates to March 2017.
My mother has been resident at Glebefields Care Home since January 2009 and I have always found the home and staff very supportive of my mother, and they are excellent in keeping me informed about any issues which affect my mother's health and well-being.
How likely would you be to recommend Glebefields Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by H G (Daughter of Resident) on Tuesday 14 March 2017. Relates to March 2017.
Glebefields is a lovely residential home - we are impressed by the care provided and the responsiveness of the staff. The rooms are well appointed and kept clean and the food excellent. My father quickly settled in and appreciates the care he is receiving.
How likely would you be to recommend Glebefields Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by E A G (Niece of Resident) on Tuesday 14 March 2017. Relates to March 2017.
My uncle (93) is happy at Glebefields; the staff are kind and the accommodation is comfortable and safe.
When he arrived 15 months ago he was agitated and unwilling to stay (in the dementia unit) but the staff were patient and understanding and he now says he is content and in 'good condition'.
How likely would you be to recommend Glebefields Care Home? Likely
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Andrea S (Daughter of Resident) on Tuesday 14 March 2017. Relates to January 2017.
I would just like to express my heartfelt thanks for all that was done for our dad/gramp. The care he received during his time at Glebefields Care Home was second to none and I personally could not have wished for kinder more professional staff.
The carers are wonderful.
I would definitely recommend Glebefields to anyone who finds themselves in need of care for a loved one.
How likely would you be to recommend Glebefields Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Christine D (Daughter of Resident) on Thursday 9 March 2017. Relates to February 2017.
We looked at several homes for convalescence care for our mother and this home was by far the best. All the staff have been very welcoming, kind and caring, Attention was given to the specific needs and rehabilitation for my mother. We were given a choice of rooms allowing mum to watch the birds from her window. Her room was very comfortable with plenty of space and storage. This care home has been the perfect place for mum to rest/recover and also give my sister and I two weeks of 'respite' after weeks of 24/7 care. We are very appreciative of all the efforts of the whole team. Many thanks.
How likely would you be to recommend Glebefields Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Ann G (Daughter of Resident) on Wednesday 1 March 2017. Relates to December 2016.
My father who died at Glebefields aged 93 in December 2016, lived at the care home for the last 16 months of his life. The staff were sensitive to his needs while respecting his privacy and particularly enjoyed the singers and musicians. He loved his room with its beautiful view and appreciated the cheerfulness and friendliness of all the staff.
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Alison Smith, Home Manager at Glebefields Care Home responded to this review on 01 Mar 2017:
Many thanks for your kind words and comments, Alison and the Glebefields team.
Review submitted from a Postal Card by K G (Daughter of Resident) on Wednesday 1 March 2017. Relates to January 2017.
Friendly and attentive staff. Lovely room. Mum treated at all times with such care.
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Alison Smith, Home Manager at Glebefields Care Home responded to this review on 01 Mar 2017:
Many thanks for your kind words and comments, Alison and the Glebefields team.
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Lynne H (Daughter of Resident) on Monday 30 January 2017. Relates to January 2017.
The entire time mum was a resident at the home, she was always treated with the utmost care and dignity. I visited mum on a regular basis and each time the staff were welcoming, helpful and happy. Information was freely given at all times and I was called if mum was "resident of the day" to ask which "treats" mum would like. Mum passed away before Christmas and again, the staff were fantastic. I cannot speak highly enough of everyone there.
How likely would you be to recommend Glebefields Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Pearl B (Wife of Resident) on Monday 16 January 2017. Relates to January 2017.
When I first visited Glebefields I knew this was the place for my husband to spend his last days of his life. Homely, welcoming, really genuine feeling from the staff. Everyone so caring. He was treated with dignity. Glebefields was like one of the top hotels (even better). I thank God I chose Glebefields.
How likely would you be to recommend Glebefields Care Home? Likely
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Alison Smith, Home Manager at Glebefields Care Home responded to this review on 16 Jan 2017:
Many thanks for your kind words and comments, Alison and the Glebefields team.
Review submitted from a Website Submission by Colin M (Son of Resident) on Tuesday 15 November 2016. Relates to April 2016.
Wonderful care all round, could not be bettered. He had a much happier final few months. We made the right choice. The home made life far easier for us, and in particular, my sister not having to worry about him.
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Alison Smith, Home Manager at Glebefields Care Home responded to this review on 13 Jan 2017:
Many thanks for your kind words and comments, Alison and the Glebefields team.
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Susan D (Resident) on Tuesday 26 July 2016. Relates to July 2016.
Respite care for mother. The home was lovely and clean. The staff were very friendly and helpful. They were very approachable and my mum had a lovely stay.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Carmen I (Wife of Resident) on Monday 27 June 2016. Relates to June 2016.
Caring, friendly staff giving the 'extra' time to socialise and reassure. Taking note of small things eg. checking the TV is on correct channel for a favourite programme. Clean bathroom and efficient laundry service. Regular rounds of hot drinks, snacks, etc.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Wendy A (Wife of Resident) on Monday 6 June 2016. Relates to January 2016.
If you have any problems you are able to talk to the appropriate people who will deal with it, my husband is unable to ask or answer for himself so its important to have nurses and carers (all staff) to be able to read his needs, so staff in a dementia unit is important to relatives. I would recommend to friends and family depending on the needs they wanted.
How likely would you be to recommend Glebefields Care Home? Neither Unlikely or Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Ena N (Friend of Resident) on Thursday 2 June 2016. Relates to May 2016.
Glebefields has warm, friendly, capable staff who provide constant care and attention to both residents and visiting families. All are made to feel welcome. The choice of food is excellent and varied. The entertainment in two elegant sitting rooms is not be be missed.
A first class care home in my experience.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Anne Y (Wife of Resident) on Friday 27 May 2016. Relates to May 2016.
I visit almost daily to help at lunch time, and am always made to feel welcome. There is a calm and friendly atmosphere in the dementia unit generally. All the staff including cleaners, carers, nurses and kitchen staff are friendly and polite. I feel the staff training sessions have improved the handling of patients care. Personally I have no complaints about staff and they are always willing to help if I ask. (Help for my husband to be moved into a wheelchair or to be taken to the toilet).
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