
We have taken our mum for walks in the grounds which are really lovelyDiane J(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

treated with love and kindness, eating nutritious healthy food, singing and dancingGuy H(Son of Resident/Service User)


We have taken our mum for walks in the grounds which are really lovelyDiane J(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

treated with love and kindness, eating nutritious healthy food, singing and dancingGuy H(Son of Resident/Service User)


St Katharine’s House Care Home in the heart of Wantage, offers skilled and compassionate 24 hour care and support for older adults with residential, dementia and nursing needs.
Part of the multi-award winning Gold Care Homes group, St Katharine's House has all the features you would expect to enable residents to live well. Spacious lounges and dining facilities are complemented by a hair salon, a games area and a cafe...
Care Provided by St Katharine's House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 84 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
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Please note, our fees are subject to an assessment of an individual's needs and dependencies and are exclusive of FNC if granted. We will discuss funding and fees with you in greater detail during the course of your enquiry so that you are fully informed.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact St Katharine's House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact St Katharine's House 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
- Gold Care Homes
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Seema Thomas(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages from 18 to 120
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2011
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (84)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)
Visiting
- No restrictions, encouraged to eat with residence if arriving for meal times.
Parking
- 26 free parking space available
St Katharine's House Reviews (96)
St Katharine's House has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.596) out of 10, based on 29 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time St Katharine's House has 96 reviews.
On Thursday 21st May 2026. I was taken ill whilst visiting my friend, a resident in St Kathrine's house. I passed out, when I came round, I then was violently vomiting. The Nurse on duty took my blood pressure, pulse, tempeture & oxygen levels, while the carers held my hand, put a wet towel around my neck, cleaned me up, gave me clean clothes to put on & washed out my soiled clothes and waited with me until the ambulance came to take me to hospital I honestly can't praise the staff enough for the care they gave me, I have since learnt I had a TIA, mini stroke that day!!
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. It is our pleasure to care not only for our residents but also to support their family and friends whenever they need us. We wish you all the very best for your continued recovery.
All the staff were excellent, caring and nothing was ever too much for them. They were friendly to relatives and always helpful if anything was asked for. My husband's stay although a short one was what I had hoped it would be, safe, caring and with people who genuinely cared for him, and his welfare.
We're so pleased to hear that, although your husband's stay was a short one, it gave you the reassurance and comfort you had hoped for. Knowing he was cared for safely, with kindness and genuine compassion and...
The staff are excellent, very caring and thoughtful. The care home is meticulously clean and always smells fresh. The food is excellent quality and fresh. Mum always looks really comfortable and clean. She has a great relationship with the staff who are all so lovely and caring.
Thank you for sharing this. It's wonderful to hear that your mum is comfortable and well cared for here at St Katharine's House, and that she's built such a positive relationship with our team. That sense of familiarity and trust means so much.
Your lovely feedback means a lot to our whole team. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience.
Best wishes,Seema
Due to quite severe brain damage my brother has needed comprehensive care. The staff at St Katherines have been nothing short of superb. A high level of empathy, care and professionalism. He could not be in better hands.
St Katherines Care Home has a wonderful setting and the beautiful grounds with the trees and attractive lawns are a real selling point. The rooms and attached bathrooms are spacious and the standard of cleanliness is excellent. The care staff are friendly, helpful and well trained and show real interest in the needs of patients/residents in the nursing wing with the regard for their dignity and their welfare (both mental and physical) the food is wholesome, and alternative options are available on request. The overall atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with a nurse always available in each wing.
Thank you for sharing your experience of St Katharines House, we really appreciate your kind words and feedback. Best wishes, Seema
Move in went well. Staff very friendly and helpful. Only small negative was told there was a hairdresser that came every 2 weeks and podiatrist every week but could not get a podiatrist appointment until January so far not able to get a hairdresser appointment.
I am less happy with laundry as items are often not ironed or put away properly.
Lovely visit today. The Home is very clean throughout and the Residents appear to be well looked after and happy. The care staff were very welcoming and hospitable with hot drinks on offer as well as cold drinks. The rooms I saw were laid out in a more homely fashion.
Thank you for sharing your experience of our home. Seema
I am very pleased with help and excellent care that my husband has received whilst he has been here. The staff are first class and go out of their way to look after the patients.
Thank you for your lovely feedback, your kind words mean a lot to the whole team.
We are so blessed to have found St Katherines House. This is such a loving and caring environment. We have found every aspect of care to be of the highest standard at all times. The activities have been exciting and inclusive, and we have especially valued the attention given to residents emotional and spiritual welfare.
Thank you so much for your kind words. I will be sure to share your feedback with the team.
I visit my wife every day and have seen professionalism from every member of staff, cleaners, maintenance and carers. Administration staff are always available to help should anything needs to be attended to. Because I visit every day I see that it is consistent and the care provided is the best. Residents are well cared for, clean & tidy and happy. Catering staff also do a wonderful job and meals are plentiful and nutritious. The entertainment staff arrange a vast array of activities and social events.
Hello, it is wonderful to hear all departments recognised, thank you!
I have been pleased with the care my husband has received over the last two years. It would be good to have some meetings with management to discuss how resident is behaving and any ways that we might help.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. I operate an open door policy here at St Katharines House and welcome all feedback. We hold regular resident and relative meetings which you are most welcome to attend, and you can request a one to one meeting to discuss the care needs of your...
Excellent visit to a dear friend who is being well cared for by wonderful staff. Nothing is too much trouble to care for her every need. Staff informed me of her progress since she broke her pelvis and her day to day rehabilitation
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. Best wishes,
From the day my dad came to St Katherine's, Staff have been amazing, they care for my mum during this time which is hard on dad and the family. They do a great job caring for all the residents from what I have observed focused on dignity, respect and love. I would recommend without hesitation.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of our home.
Staff are always friednly and helpful. Sometimes the food is overcooked, and can't be eaten.
Thank you for your positive comments about our friendly team, it's greatly appreciated. I am sorry to read your comments about the food and so I would encourage you to speak with me directly next time you visit your loved one so that we can establish where the issues may be and seek to remedy them. Best wishes.
As usual my visit was comforting and reassuring to know my mum is in such caring and professional hands. Every single member of staff are amazing and I thank you all for looking after my mum.
We are very happy with care shown to my father. All his needs are met in an efficient, professional manner. The staff work hard but always have to time to talk and spend time with the family.
Thanks for leaving us a review. Best wishes, HM
You cannot go out whenever you want which is what I need to be happy. The laundry leave a lot to be desired, clothes take up to a week to be delivered. Visitors are very few and the carers are always busy which means they don't have to for everything.
I am so sorry to read these comments as the team works very hard to make sure that every resident receives the care and support they need to be happy. I am a little surprised by the laundry comments as this is done daily. I will speak with you directly so that we can look to resolve any issues you feel you may be experiencing. Best wishes, Seema
My mum sadly passed away (suffering from Alzheimers/dementia) in March after just over 5 years in the care home. I always found the care staff extremely caring and lovely and I think they genuinely loved my mum which was of great comfort to me. My mum was initially very frail going in to the home due to her illness but soon gained weight and appeared more calm and content. This was all during a very tricky time with covid. Thank you
Thanks for leaving us a review, it was our pleasure to care for your mother. Warm wishes, HM
I have been greatly impressed with the members of the staff, all of whom seem extremely efficient and also very pleasant to deal with. The care home is a beautiful place where all the patients appear to be very happy. In a couple of years, I will be ninety and would be well content to live somewhere like this if my health starts to deteriorate.
Thank you for your lovely words! We're so pleased you had a great time and would consider us for the future. Kind regards, Seema
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 29 March 2023Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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 (17) & Events (2)
- 22 Jul 2026
On 28th June, we threw open the garden gates and welcomed residents, their families, friends, our team, and members of the local community to our Annual Summer Fete at St...
- 16 Jul 2026
We were delighted to host a truly special Family and Friends BBQ in our garden to celebrate Care Home Open Week. With around 50 people joining us, including our wonderful...
- 13 Jul 2026
During Dementia Action Week, we headed out into the garden for a sponsored walk in support of the Alzheimer’s Society. Around 30 of us joined in, with our residents, team,...
- 14 Aug 2026Organiser: St Katharine's House
- 15 Aug 2026Organiser: St Katharine's House
Awards / Recognitions (10)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Gold Care Homes
- 28 Feb 2020Recipient: Gold Care Homes
- 03 Dec 2019Recipient: Gold Care Homes
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for St Katharine's House.
Meet the Team (1)

With 30 years of nursing experience across India, Italy, and the UK, Seema has developed strong clinical expertise and leadership skills. Her background includes working in diverse healthcare settings, from large care homes to fast-paced hospital environments. She takes pride in supporting and motivating teams and is confident that these strengths will help her thrive as a manager. Seema is excited to bring her experience, commitment, and positive approach to St Katharine’s, where she looks forward to contributing to outstanding resident care.
Frequently Asked Questions about St Katharine's House
What types of Care is St Katharine's House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does St Katharine's House have?
There are 84 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at St Katharine's House?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is St Katharine's House to the centre of Wantage?
0.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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