Green Gates Care Home

2 Hernes Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7PT
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9.3 102 Reviews
  • Green Gates Care Home, Oxford
Green Gates offers residential, nursing, palliative, post-operative and respite care as well as support for adults with long term conditions. The home also offers a space for people to rest, relax and recover for short stays too!

Situated in the pleasant area of Summertown the home has a lovely relaxed homely atmosphere and is surrounded by beautiful gardens with outdoor seating. There are also multiple communal areas and private dining facilities helping residents to relax and socialise.

The home retains many of its original features with rooms of varying sizes and aspects to suit an individual’s needs. All rooms are en-suite with bathroom facilities, Wi-Fi, and Smart TV included.

Green Gates is located in a prime area of North Oxford, conveniently located between Oxford city centre and Oxford Ring Road and is within a short walk to Summertown shopping centre. There is a frequent bus service to Oxford city centre just 100 yards away.

Mealtimes and special occasions are important to the home’s life, with food prepared by their chef manager and a balanced diet enjoyed by all. Afternoon tea and homemade cake are popular additions to the menu!

There’s a real sense of community at Green Gates. An experienced, dedicated and diverse team really explore what residents enjoy doing and the home's social and activities calendar is organised around those interests.

So whether your loved one already has a hobby or would like to take up a new one, there are lots of exciting activities to get involved in. Residents can enjoy activities such as musical afternoons, painting, games, baking and gentle gardening with the addition of regular days out. There is also an onsite hair salon and residents kitchen.

Follow the home on Facebook and Instagram to find out more about the great things that go on day to day. Search 'Bupa UK Green Gates Care Home'.

Care Provided by Green Gates Care Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 40 Service Users

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Smoking not permitted
  • 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

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1400
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1599
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1540
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1760

Pricing is subject to an assessment of care needs and the room chosen. There’s no need for your loved one to have Bupa health insurance, our Care Home is open to everyone. Please contact for more information.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Green Gates Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

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 £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Sharon Lamb (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2001

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (40)
9.3

Green Gates Care Home has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.299) out of 10, based on 38 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Green Gates Care Home has 102 reviews.

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Review from Jeremy S (Cousin of Resident) published on 28 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Our cousin arrived directly from hospital after a stroke six weeks earlier with grade 2 pressure sores! These then deteriorated to grade 4 sores and became the subject of 'a letter of candour' and an apology from Green Gates Care Home. She was 'allowed' to fall out of bed. Staff attentions are now much
improved but telephone contact with staff is very poor and this is important as I live in Bournemouth - 2 hours away by car.
Reply from David Mclean, Customer Service Adviser at Green Gates Care Home

Thank you for your feedback. We are aware that your experience and concerns have been addressed at home level with our Home Manager and that our processes have been reviewed. Please be assured that our residents' health and well-being are an absolute priority.

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Review from Robert J (Son of Resident) published on 18 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5
I found the common areas of the home untidy with a general air of decay. My mother's room needed a clean and polish; her bathroom was cluttered and grimy. Her wheelchair had a frayed tyre. Reception phone ringing unanswered for long periods.
Reply from David Mclean, Customer Service Adviser at Green Gates Care Home

Thank you for your feedback, we're sorry to read your comments. Please be assured that we will share your feedback with the team to help them continually improve their service. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your mother's stay as comfortable as possible.

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Review from Gordon D (Nephew of Resident) published on 13 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot say thank you enough to the team at Green Gates. No matter how busy they may be with the general day-to-day running of the place, they always take time to speak to the family and answer any question or concern that we might have.
They do this with a smile and are so genuine in their interest
in the well-being of the whole family.
Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Green Gates Care Home

Thank you for your review. We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us this lovely feedback.

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Review from Phillip C (Son of Resident) published on 5 August 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Made to feel very welcome, like you were part of the family at the nursing home. Nothing was too much trouble.
Reply from Amanda Barnes, Customer Service Adviser at Green Gates Care Home

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your comments. We are happy to hear you feel like a part of our Green Gates family. We hope to continue providing your loved one with the best possible care.

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Review from A C (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 5 August 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Always made welcome arrival, Covid restrictions very professional. Staff find time with you when they see you.
Reply from Amanda Barnes, Customer Service Adviser at Green Gates Care Home

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your comments. It is lovely to hear that you always feel welcomed in our care home. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your in-Laws stay as comfortable as possible.

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Review from Mia F (Niece of Resident) published on 18 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My aunty is a resident at Green Gates and I cannot praise this home enough. They are always going above and beyond to help not only her but us as a family as well. Nothing is ever too much trouble for the team and I cannot thank them enough.
Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Green Gates Care Home

Thank you for your lovely review. It is so nice to hear of our staff going "above and beyond" to support you all as a family. I will certainly pass your kind words on to the whole team.

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Review from Giovanna E (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 18 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My grandmother has been at Green Gates for short-term care, myself and my family would not have enough words to thank all the team at green gates! My grandmother was very well taken care of! She has had a great recovery during 2 at Green Gates. The least I could do is to leave our family experience
and gratitude written down.
Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Green Gates Care Home

Thank you for your kind words. It is always so nice to hear from family members who feel like their loved one was well looked after and cared for whilst staying with us.

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Review from Angela F (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 December 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The visit with mum today was difficult dut to the COVID situation, however, the staff and management made every effort to make my visit as good as possible. Mum was looking well and is being very well looked after in these uncertain times. My visit has put my mind at rest knowing mum is being very well
cared for. A big thank you to everyone looking after my mum. God bless you all.
Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Green Gates Care Home

It is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is cared for and looked after. Thank you for your praise.

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Review from I D (Wife of Resident) published on 14 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Always helpful and courteous staff. They are taking good care of my husband.
Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Adviser at Green Gates Care Home

Thank you for trusting us with your husbands care. It is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is cared for and looked after.

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Review from J M (Son of Resident) published on 12 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great home.
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Review from A S (Resident) published on 31 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have put 'good' for food. The trouble is I am a very fussy eater. But amazingly there are alternative menus available, when the kitchen is closed there are alternative menus available. When the kitchen is closed between 6.30pm and 6.30am, sandwiches, cereals are available.
I put 'good' for activities.
I am in a battery-powered wheelchair and I want to be able to get into the garden myself but there are unsteady ramps at each door.
Reply from Stephen Rondel, Customer Adviser at Green Gates Care Home

Thank you for your genuine support, we hope Green Gates care home do everything they can to make living in the home as easy as possible.

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Review from S M (Resident) published on 31 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It certainly is a good place to live and it's nice to have other people to talk to. I have been missing the usual activities (cancelled because of the Coronavirus) but look forward to them restarting soon.
Reply from Stephen Rondel, Customer Adviser at Green Gates Care Home

It has been a difficult time for all our residents and we hope Green Gates care home did everything possible to make the last few months as easy as possible. Hopeful things will continue to get better and we can reintroduce more activities back into the home on a regular basis.

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Review from A J (Resident) published on 30 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I love my home.
Reply from Stephen Rondel, Customer Adviser at Green Gates Care Home

So happy to hear such lovely words from one of our residents, we are very grateful to have you stay with us.

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Review from R W (Resident) published on 30 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very caring - happy atmosphere. Willing to listen.
Reply from Stephen Rondel, Customer Adviser at Green Gates Care Home

Thank you. We hope Green Gates care home did everything to make life at home as enjoyable as possible.

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Review from D B (Son of Resident) published on 31 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Green Gates is a small home with a very family atmosphere. She was very pleased with the company and care. Once she became bedbound and was no longer able yo participate; she was thrilled by visits to her room, where staff spoke with her, trimmed her nails and fed. Their response was very warm, and
I was well supported in her final moments by the night staff.
Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Adviser at Green Gates Care Home

Thank you for the praise. We are very sorry about your loss, hopefully you can go away from this feeling like your loved one received the best possible care.

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Review from Sarah (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father is well cared for and comfortable. He has a good relationship with the staff, who recognise his individual needs. His health has improved and the staff are friendly and welcoming to family and friends.
Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Adviser at Green Gates Care Home

Thank you for the kind words. We are very happy to hear you feel at ease with your father in our care.

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Review from Adam O (Cousin of Resident) published on 19 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Green Gates Nursing Home was able to admit the resident at very short notice when it became clear that he needed help - so he was admitted later that day. He regained strength and mobility during his stay and was later able to transfer to a residential home.
Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Adviser at Green Gates Care Home

Thank you for you review, we really appreciate the kind words.

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Review from Roger C (Son of Resident) published on 11 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Care for my mother has been very good at Green Gates. Staff are attentive and courteous and the atmosphere is always calm and welcoming. Green Gates is a smaller residential home than she was in previously and there is a more domestic feeling to it that creates a positive vibe throughout.
Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Advisor at Green Gates Care Home

Thank you for your kind words. We are very happy to hear you can feel at ease with your mother in our care.

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Review from Carrie G (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Such a lovely place for my dad to be. He is extremely well cared for by a fabulous team of positive, caring staff. The food is lovely and he is looked after and kept safe and very comfortable at all hours of the day.
Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Adviser at Green Gates Care Home

Thank you for the praise. We are very happy to hear you can feel at ease with your dad in our care.

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Review from Anne V (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My father is being well-looked after at Green Gates. The care team are well trained and understand his needs. I am reassured by the care and attention that he is being given here.
Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Adviser at Green Gates Care Home

Thank you for trusting us with your fathers care, we really appreciate the praise.

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Current Review Score: 9.3 (9.299)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.3 (9.299) out of 10 for Green Gates Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.3 out of 5 from 38 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 32 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.299 for Green Gates Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (217 Excellents x 5) + (163 Goods x 4) + (47 Satisfactorys x 3) + (7 Poors x 2) + (8 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 442 Ratings = 4.299
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Green Gates Care Home is based on 32 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 40 registered maximum number of service users is 8, which has been reached with 32 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 6 Mar 2020

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Bed Vacancies

1 Bed Vacancy

Posted: 08 Oct 2025

Spacious rooms available for residential or nursing care. Our bedrooms are tastefully decorated and offer en-suite facilities, some with garden views. All of the rooms are fitted with flat screen TVs, electronically controlled beds and telephone points. Residents are encouraged to personalise their room with their own possessions, such as ornaments, pictures and smaller items of furniture.

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Meet the Team (3)

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Sharon Lamb

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2023

I am the home manager at Green Gates. I worked in the NHS for some years after qualifying as a nurse. My speciality was orthopaedics. When I had my first child I decided to leave the NHS and move into the care sector. I have now been a manager for approximately 10 years.


What I love most about my job is the variety - every day is different.


Outside of work, I live in Bicester with my husband and two children who are 7 and 12 years old. I enjoy reading and travelling.

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Louise De Fraine

Job Title: Financial Administrator Joined: 2018

I joined Bupa in 2018, initially as a carer. I completed my NVQ3 and became a senior carer before moving to the financial administrator role around 18 months ago. My job involves managing the financial accounts of all residents and keeping the system up to date. It also involves ordering, payments, managing petty cash and completing financial reports.


Before joining Bupa, I worked in retail management and various HR positions for about 16 years. Following my nan getting dementia - which progressed very quickly - and spending a lot of time with her, I thought a career in care might be something I could be good at. When I turned 40, I bit the bullet and applied at Green Gates.


I love being able to help people - whether it be residents, staff or visitors. If I can do something that makes their life a little easier or puts a smile on their face, I can go home happy.


I am a confident, hard-working woman and pride myself on doing a good job. I have RA which I manage well and do not let hold me back. I have a partner called Dave and one son who is nearly 25. Outside of work, I like music, books and a good horror film!

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Milagrin Maskaren

Job Title: RGN Joined: 2005

I qualified as a nurse in 1998 after completing a diploma in general nursing and midwifery in India. I worked in a hospital in India until 2002 before moving to the UK. I have worked for Bupa since April 2005.


I love my job - every day is different at Green Gates and I enjoy building relationships with our residents and their families.


I have two children and live with my family in Oxford. Outside of work, I love keeping active - going to the gym and for walks. I also like going to India to see my family and friends at least once every year.

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