The Headington Care Home

Roosevelt Drive, Headington, Oxford OX3 7XR
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The Headington Care Home is situated in Oxford's Headington area where there is access to public transport and the M40 motorway.

This purpose built care home provides nursing and social care for the mentally infirm elderly, including those suffering from dementia and Alzheimers. The home is built around a central courtyard and the home has wide circular corridors for easy movement. The bungalow-style building has a quiet sitting room for residents as well as TV lounges and conservatories that overlook the pretty gardens. Traditional home cooked meals are served in the separate dining rooms - daily choices are offered. Special diets can be accommodated.

Visits are made regularly to the home by a chiropodist and hair stylist. Complementary therapies can be arranged for residents.

A varied programme of activities also takes place in the home.
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Care Provided by The Headington Care Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 60 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

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

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Near Public Transport
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Ground Floor Accommodation only
  • Gardens

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1400 – £1400
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1400 – £1400
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1500 – £1500
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1500 – £1500
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1600 – £1600
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1600 – £1600
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1700 – £1700
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1700 – £1700

Fees are subject to assessment of individual needs and dependencies.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact The Headington 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

  • Litiana Kurisaqila (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Number of floors: 1

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (60)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (26)

The Headington Care Home Reviews (62)

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The Headington Care Home has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.247) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Headington Care Home has 62 reviews.

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Review from Shannon N (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can’t recommend this nursing home highly enough. Each member of staff is so friendly, helpful and willing to go the extra mile. The care given is excellent, beyond any standards I had set when my mum first arrived. I honestly can’t fault this nursing home in any way. Not only are they extremely supportive
of the residents, but they’re also so helpful and supportive towards the friends and family of the service users too. Always so welcoming, on the ball and willing to undertake any tasks. Thank you so much for doing such an amazing job with my mum.
Reply from Olivia Shields, Marketing Assistant at The Headington Care Home
Thank you, Shannon, we always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and we are very pleased to hear that your experience at The Headington Care Home was so positive. All of our…read more
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Review from Julie A (Niece of Resident) published on 3 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I want to say a huge thank you to the manager and all the staff. Too many to mention. They have all been and continue to do a fantastic job.
Keeping all residents, staff and visitors safe during these unprecedented times. My first visit inside the home yesterday. I was so impressed.
I was PPE prepared
all courtesy of Headington Care Home. Vetted and temperature checked. Forms filled out. Then ready to go.
This home deserves a medal they have gone above and beyond duty.
I have always had praise for them since my Uncle was placed in the home just 8 months ago. The staff are all so kind and dedicated. They, like everyone else, have been faced with a huge challenge. They got it right.
Well done and a big thank you to you all.
Keep safe.
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Review from C S (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The personal care and understanding of my mother could not have been better. The staff were committed and loyal to us and her. They took the trouble to know her wants and needs. When she was in better health, the activities were poor and there has been a deterioration in the physical environment. The
garden is a mess, pictures are off the walls and the place is looking tired.
Reply from Jasmine Bracken, Marketing Administrator at The Headington Care Home
Thank you for your kind comments about our Care team. We appreciate you taking the time to leave feedback for The Headington Care Home. We are so pleased you felt that our team lived up to expectation…read more
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Review from K G (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff on Famous Lane are the most amazing and caring. My Dad passed and they all showed him, and us as a family, all the respect, patience and kindness. I would like to thank everyone, from the nurses, care staff and, last but not least, the cleaner. Dad was not one of the easiest residents, but
we can't fault his care in any way. I will miss my visits to the home - not only have we lost our Dad, but also Famous Lane!!
Reply from Jasmine Bracken, Marketing Administrator at The Headington Care Home
Thank you for your kind comments about our Care team. We appreciate you taking the time to leave feedback for The Headington Care Home. We understand how upsetting it must have been, and are so…read more
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Review from M I (Wife of Resident) published on 18 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I just cannot fault the service received for my husband during his last 2 1/2 years at Headington Care Home. He was asked to leave his previous care home due to his challenging behaviour and was at 'end of life' when he entered Headington. He was looked after so well, he enjoyed life so much more and
used to smile when I visited him. Very rewarding. The staff were unbelievably patient and kind, always ringing me with updates on my husband's health.
Reply from Jasmine Bracken, Marketing Administrator at The Headington Care Home
Thank you for your kind comments about our Care team. We appreciate you taking the time to leave feedback for The Headington Care Home. We understand how upsetting it must have been, and are so…read more
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Review from Lynn B (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Headington Care Home were just excellent and very caring while my Dad was a resident there. During his last 10 days, when he was really poorly, the staff could not have done any more for him. They made sure his last days were comfortable right until the very end. This was an enormous comfort
to his family and we can’t thank you enough.
Reply from Jasmine Bracken, Marketing Administrator at The Headington Care Home
Thank you Lynn for your kind comments about our Care team. We appreciate you taking the time to leave feedback for The Headington Care Home. We understand how upsetting it must have been, and are so…read more
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Review from Betty M (Wife of Resident) published on 13 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Everything is still perfect. My husband is very happy and content, and so I am happy. The staff are all very kind from the manager, especially the staff of the Red Room. Also, the chef, cleaners, handyman and clerical staff are a pleasure to know, in fact, everyone.
Reply from Jasmine Bracken, Marketing Administrator at The Headington Care Home
Thank you, for letting us know how we are doing at The Headington Care Home. The care and wellbeing of every resident is our number one priority and it is rewarding to have such positive feedback…read more
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Review from H R (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My father was treated with care, compassion and dignity during his final days. The staff were kind and extremely professional. We will always be most grateful.
Reply from Ronnie Cavanagh, Marketing at The Headington Care Home
Thank you for your comments about your recent experience at our home. Our residents’ wellbeing is our main priority and it is great to hear that you were so pleased with the quality of our care. We…read more
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Review from Annette A (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Dad was always very well cared for, he has been happy and content during his stay at The Headington Care Home. The staff are amazing, always ready to listen, help and advise, they really do care. We are very grateful for their support.
Reply from Ronnie Cavanagh, Marketing at The Headington Care Home
Thank you, Annette, we always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and we are very pleased to hear about your experience at The Headington Care Home. All of our staff are…read more
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Review from Carolyn D (Friend of Resident) published on 25 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mother was here 9 years ago and now a friend is with you on my strong recommendation! Staff are amazing and gentle, willing and helpful, seem really to have a genuine relationship with residents, whatever their state. I knew them individually. The staff treat patients as their own relatives.
Reply from Ronnie Cavanagh, Marketing at The Headington Care Home
Thank you, Carolyn, we always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and we are very pleased to hear that your experience at The Headington Care Home was so positive. All of our…read more
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Review from Michael D (Friend of Resident) published on 14 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Friendly, helpful staff.
Well maintained modern building.
'Human' scale layout.
Reply from Ronnie Cavanagh, Marketing at The Headington Care Home
Thank you, Michael, for your feedback following your recent experience at our home. We are happy to learn it has been a positive one. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know how we are doing.…read more
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Review from Michele A (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
In my opinion, the staff especially the lady in charge of the activities goes over and above her job description. They treat all residents with the dignity for which they deserve, trying to make their stay as comfortable as if in their own homes.
Reply from Ronnie Cavanagh, Marketing at The Headington Care Home
Thank you, Michele, for your comments about your recent experience at The Headington Care Home. Our residents’ wellbeing is our main priority and it is great to hear that you were so pleased with the…read more
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Review from Katie G (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 15 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I feel my grandad is well looked after here. The staff appear friendly and are always willing to help.
Reply from Ronnie Cavanagh, Marketing at The Headington Care Home
Thank you, Katie, for your comments about your recent experience at The Headington Care Home. Our residents’ wellbeing is our main priority and it is great to hear that you were so pleased with the…read more
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Review from Giles P (Son of Resident) published on 25 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The management works very closely with the nursing and care support staff and have an excellent understanding of the residents in their care, who are treated as individuals and respected for their histories and their life experiences.
A commendable effort is made to establish a real and meaningful
rapport between staff and residents which enables a genuine feeling of community, continuity, care and support to be fostered in Headington Care Home which engenders an atmosphere of calm, safety and genuine understanding and empathy.
All staff, from housekeeping and kitchen staff through to care support, nursing and management, work together as an extraordinary team to produce a highly constructive environment for the best in dementia care.
Brilliant.
Reply from Ronnie Cavanagh, Digital Marketing Executive at The Headington Care Home
Thank you, Giles, for your lovely comments about your recent experience at The Headington Care Home. Our residents’ wellbeing is our main priority and it is great to hear that you were so pleased with…read more
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Review from Bernard G (Nephew of Resident) published on 7 November 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Aunt has been a Resident for over four years. We have always been very happy with the care and support she has received, from all members of the amazing staff team.
Reply from Ronnie Cavanagh, Digital Marketing Executive at The Headington Care Home
Thank you, Bernard, for sharing your recent experience of The Headington Care Home. We really appreciate you taking the time to let us know how we are doing. All of our staff are committed to…read more
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Review from Pat W (Wife of Resident) published on 30 October 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband was cared for totally professionally by all.


The care he received from all but especially from a certain staff member and her team was exemplary.


The way I was looked after at every visit and relatives that come from Worcester was much appreciated. Also, his final days and hours, how

thoughtful and compassionate everyone was. Excellent care.
Reply from Ronnie Cavanagh, Digital Marketing Executive at The Headington Care Home
Thank you, Pat, for your comments about your recent experience at The Headington Care Home. Our residents’ wellbeing is our main priority and it is great to hear that you were so pleased with the…read more
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Review from Graham C (Husband of Resident) published on 27 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff are caring, attentive, helpful and the communication is excellent. My wife was in the home for eight years and was treated with respect and dignity by all the staff. The whole place has a calm, loving and caring atmosphere which I could not fault
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Review from Dennis R (Husband of Resident) published on 5 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wife has been looked after for over 2 years and she has received the very best attention, always with care and kindness.
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Review from Jill C (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 December 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Over a period of six years I have experienced the provision of 3 care homes for my parents. It is only Headington Care Home that I would wish to praise. Leadership (or a good manager) is key to setting standards, attitudes and values in the staffing. The leadership here shows commitment, passion and
joy and inspires many of the younger staff to further their training. I have witnessed the genuine time and compassion given to those in her care and her welcoming positive approach to their relatives. Headington Care Home will be highly recommended by my family.
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Review from A T (Cousin of Resident) published on 6 September 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff looked after my cousin for many years in a safe environment. Especially throughout his last days he was treated with dignity. His children and the rest of the family were allowed the time and space to spend quality time with him. The staff we were in regular contact with were exceptional,
including the coordinator, the staff nurse and another staff member for her support and understanding.
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Current Review Score: 9.2 (9.247)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.2 (9.247) out of 10 for The Headington Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.2 out of 5 from 16 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 14 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 4.247 for The Headington Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (98 Excellents x 5) + (54 Goods x 4) + (23 Satisfactorys x 3) + (4 Poors x 2) + (7 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 186 Ratings = 4.247
  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 The Headington Care Home is based on 14 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 60 registered maximum number of service users is 12, which has been reached with 14 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.

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Litiana

Litiana Kurisaqila

Job Title: Home Manager at The Headington Care Home Joined: 2021

Litiana has worked in the Health and Social Care sector for over 10 years and joined The Headington Care Home as Home Manager in 2021. She has always had a passion for caring for others and sought a career in care to be a helping hand and try to make a difference in the lives of others. Prior to becoming a Home Manager, Litiana has previous experience working as a Care Assistant and Home Trainer.


What do you enjoy most about your job?
I enjoy the opportunity to make a difference in someone else’s life. I am lucky to work alongside a supportive and hard-working team who all share the same values and care about our residents.


What are your favourite hobbies and pastimes?
I am very sociable and enjoy meeting and being around people. I am also a big animal lover, so enjoy looking after them as well as spending time cooking, reading and dancing.


Please tell us about your work experience…
I have worked in the Health and Social Care industry since moving to the UK over 10 years ago. I started my career working as a Care Assistant before becoming a Senior Care Assistant, Home Trainer, Team Leader, Deputy Manager and eventually Home Manager this year.


Before moving to the UK, I worked on various government projects, most of which were community based and focused on alleviating poverty in rural areas and caring for vulnerable people in the community. The people I met and the skills I learned whilst working in these communities inspired me to start a career in Social Care.


I completed my Management and Leadership qualification for Health and Social Care in 2017 and completed 18 months of Development and Leadership training.


What top tips would you give someone when looking for the right care home?
You should always have a gut feeling as to whether a home is right from the moment you walk in. There will be a welcoming atmosphere or something special that tells you deep down, this is the right home for your loved one.

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