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St Katharine's House

Ormond Road, Wantage, Oxfordshire OX12 8EA
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We have taken our mum for walks in the grounds which are really lovelyDiane J(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
St Katharine's House, Wantage
treated with love and kindness, eating nutritious healthy food, singing and dancingGuy H(Son of Resident/Service User)
St Katharine's House, Wantage
St Katharine's House, Wantage

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... 

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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 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

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential Care£1,450 - £1,600£1,800
Residential Dementia Care£1,450 - £1,600£1,800
Nursing Care£1,650£1,850
Nursing Dementia Care£1,650£1,850

Contact St Katharine's House to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

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.

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 choose 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.

Tours

Onsite Tours of St Katharine's HouseUsually available on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun(between 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM)Please do visit our home so that we can chat in person with you about the type of care and support your loved one needs, as well as allowing us the opportunity to show you everything our home has to offer.
Remote Tours of St Katharine's HouseUsually available on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun(between 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM)It is always better to visit in person so that you can get a real feel for our home and the care we provide. If however, you are unable to visit in person, we will be delighted to accommodate an alternative solution such as a meeting with you by video conference.

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Seung Ping Riggs (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)

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9.6

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.

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Review from Joanna A (Friend of Resident) published on 8 July 2026 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Dorothy R (Wife of Resident) published on 18 May 2026 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Nicole B (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 April 2026 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from David C (Brother of Resident) published on 19 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from C N (Wife of Resident) published on 16 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from A O (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 6 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Linda H (Wife of Resident) published on 10 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Suzanne F (Friend of Resident) published on 30 September 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Joan W (Wife of Resident) published on 24 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from C B (Wife of Resident) published on 24 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Ray T (Husband of Resident) published on 23 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Gwendoline L (Wife of Resident) published on 7 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from A G (Friend of Resident) published on 1 July 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Review from L P (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from I B (Niece of Resident) published on 23 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Tim B (Son of Resident) published on 6 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from N M (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from A H (Resident / Service User) published on 29 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Julia W (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 April 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Review from K H (Father of Resident) published on 17 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 29 March 2023
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  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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Bed Vacancies

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News (15) & Events (2)

News
  • 08 Oct 2026

    One of the things we love about a trip to the seaside is that there’s no single way to enjoy it. For some of our residents at St Katharine’s House,...

  • 10 Sep 2026

    On 14th August, around 100 residents, relatives, friends, colleagues and members of our local community joined us for Carnival Day, and we loved seeing St Katharine’s House so full of...

  • 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...

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Awards / Recognitions (10)

  • 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Gold Care Homes
  • 28 Feb 2020Recipient: Gold Care Homes
  • 03 Dec 2019Recipient: Gold Care Homes

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Meet the Team (1)

Dina Lee Rodriguez
Dina Lee RodriguezJob Title Care Home ManagerJoined 2026

We’re currently preparing our Home Manager profile and look forward to sharing more about the person leading our wonderful team very soon. Please check back shortly to learn more, or contact us if you have any questions about the home.

Frequently Asked Questions about St Katharine's House

How much does St Katharine's House cost?

The care home lists weekly fees per person between £1,450 and £1,600 for residential care (respite of £1,800), between £1,450 and £1,600 for residential dementia care (respite of £1,800), of £1,650 for nursing care (respite of £1,850) and of £1,650 for nursing dementia care (respite of £1,850). Funding accepted: Self-Funding (Private), Local Authority with Top-up, Local Authority, NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC).

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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