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St Luke's Hospital in Oxford is a specialist nursing home that provides nursing care for long-term residents as well as short term care for rehabilitation, respite and palliative care patients. The charity has recently invested in its facilities to create one of the best nursing homes in the region. The care home has a 'Good' rating from the Care Quality Commission (November 2020) and received a special award from Age UK in 2016 for its outstanding care.
The multidisciplinary team of staff include a full physiotherapy team and Occupational Therapist on site. This means that patients coming to St Luke's can continue their physio programme without delay.
The care home has 62 bedrooms across three floors with a variety of patient communal spaces including a garden room, dining room, activities room, library and garden pod. There is a café on the ground floor which is available to all patients and visitors to the Hospital. St Luke's is located in a quiet residential area in Headington, Oxford and has its own extensive private gardens.
Care Provided by St Luke's Hospital Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 63 Service Users
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- 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
Contact St Luke's Hospital Nursing Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
We have one double room for couples at £1,506 per week each.
Other extras are hairdressing, chiropody and newspapers.
We charge a booking fee for short stay bookings
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact St Luke's Hospital Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
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
Good to Know
Owner
- St Luke's Oxford
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Vendula Waine (Matron)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2025
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (61)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (32)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Visiting
- Visitors most welcome following Covid-19 protocols. Please contact the enquiries team for details.
Parking
- Visitor parking on site. Alternatively, pay and display parking nearby.
St Luke's Hospital Nursing Home Reviews (29)
St Luke's Hospital Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.798) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time St Luke's Hospital Nursing Home has 29 reviews.
St Luke's was the ideal place to go for rehab after my knee replacement. The one-to-one physiotherapy exceeded expectations and the gym facilities were superb. All the staff were professional, friendly, calm, responsive and understanding. After only four days I was confident to go home having...
St Luke's was the ideal place to go for rehab after my knee replacement. The one-to-one physiotherapy exceeded expectations and the gym facilities were superb. All the staff were professional, friendly, calm, responsive and understanding. After only four days I was confident to go home having needed their respectful support less and less.
However, unresolved...
However, unresolved items:
- No access to dining facilities to meet residents.
- No footrest. Mum's ankles were a bit swollen.
Resolved items:
- Dirty toilet.
- No towels.
- No soap.
- TV channels. These weren't correct, Mum couldn't remember the channels.
- No adequate lighting for reading. Had to bring angle poise.
- Not enough pillows to sit up. Brought another in myself.
- Tea didn't always come at 7 pm meaning Mum was without a drink from 5 to 9 some days.
- Side night light is impossible to find the switch. Put a sticker on myself.
- No instruction on how to use the shower.
- Trolly too high to eat off.
Suggest a staff checklist for new residents to ensure appropriate arrangements are there and room works for the patient on day one.
Thank you very much for taking the time to submit a review regarding your Mum's stay. We appreciate the feedback; I have looked into the matters you have raised. I can see from our records that your mother was assessed by our physiotherapist and no suggestions of alternative chair and/or seating...
Thank you very much for taking the time to submit a review regarding your Mum's stay. We appreciate the feedback; I have looked into the matters you have raised. I can see from our records that your mother was assessed by our physiotherapist and no suggestions of alternative chair and/or seating requirements were raised. Routinely we instruct our physiotherapy team to assess the patient for use of footrest. Some patients are recommended to rest on their bed with elevated lower legs instead. We have dining facilities available and I'm sorry that we did not offer those at the time. We serve our patients and residents with a cup of soup from 5 pm and supper from 5.30 pm. Night staff offer a refreshment during the round. I understand your mother was able to drink independently and there were no concerns regarding her oral intake. Our records show that only twice did she accept a drink from the night staff. We appreciate the feedback review and we are sorry for those issues shared.
My best friend was admitted to St Luke's in December 2023 for end-of-life care, at the same time his mother was also taken into St Luke's from the hospital, St Luke's allowed them to be in the same room so they could be together for what time remained. The care, understanding and compassion shown...
On the arrival of his family, St. Luke's allowed them to stay in the same room, with him, they also allowed them to get married both with a civil marriage and then one week later a Buddhist blessing.
As St. Luke's became his home he asked on his passing if the funeral cortege could leave from there.
This was not only allowed but supported by members of staff.
I would like to thank all of St Luke's staff, from the cleaners, reception, nurses, and office staff.
Thank you.
Thank you Tom. It was a privilege to care for your friend and family. Everyone should have a friend like you.
I was very well cared for by friendly and...
I was very well cared for by friendly and well-trained staff and was particularly grateful for the professionalism and friendly advice of the 'staff nurses', i.e. the senior nursing staff on duty. I was grateful too that the Matron looked in most days.
Especially helpful was the physio team, who helped me enormously to gain confidence in walking, climbing stairs and learning the exercises. My abilities were assessed, and I was gently encouraged each day to do more so that I was well set up to return home and not make too many demands on my husband.
Very many thanks, St Luke's.
Thank you very much, Veronica, for taking the time to write a review for St Luke's Hospital - we really appreciate this. Really good to hear that your recovery is going well post-surgery.
My husband was admitted for rehab at St Luke’s following surgery to his hip. We were both impressed with the care, kindness and compassion he received during his stay. The staff were always professional and friendly to both patients and their relatives. I spent a lot of time visiting my husband and...
The gym is an excellent facility with brilliant therapy staff. My husband received intensive physiotherapy each weekday, which has really helped to aid his recovery. The St Luke’s cafe is an added bonus, again with welcoming staff serving a varied menu. My husband and I were fortunate to spend an hour in the garden one Sunday afternoon, it was so tranquil and such a lovely addition for patients and their families to use. A very positive patient experience.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review for St Luke's Hospital - it is greatly appreciated! We hope your husband is continuing well with his post-op recovery.
My father came to you in August 2022 having decided that he couldn’t manage at home by himself. We researched a number of homes but he was adamant that he went to St Luke’s, having been a temporary rehabilitation resident previously. He settled in very quickly and responded really well to the...
He was always very sceptical about being a resident but was very quickly engaged in the numerous and varied events that the staff arranged for the residents. In all the time he was in the home the staff were brilliant, particularly when his health faded and he needed more intensive nursing care. The home is well-run, has lovely gardens and always appears clean and welcoming but the overriding memory will be the wonderful staff.
Thank you so much for your review. Your father was a lovely man and will be remembered fondly by us all.
Kind nursing staff, very good physio but overall management very poor. It was very difficult to contact the nursing staff. We had to take my aunt for xrays in our car despite severe pain. Promised painkillers were not available on our return after a diagnosis of a fractured pelvis. On discharge,...
Kind nursing staff, very good physio but overall management very poor. It was very difficult to contact the nursing staff. We had to take my aunt for xrays in our car despite severe pain. Promised painkillers were not available on our return after a diagnosis of a fractured pelvis. On discharge, she was sent home unaccompanied in a taxi without medications and when the paperwork arrived later it was misleading. Visitors were not welcomed except for booked visits and had to wear masks. I have seen several nursing homes in my capacity as a doctor and would not recommend this one.
In respect of your auntie's discharge, we have followed up guidance from members of family. We were instructed to assist your auntie in a taxi only, as a...
Many thanks indeed for sharing the review. We regret the disappointment as we always strive to deliver high standards and outstanding service.In respect of your auntie's discharge, we have followed up guidance from members of family. We were instructed to assist your auntie in a taxi only, as a member of her family was waiting for her at home.
To minimise risks of infections, we ask our visitors to wear fluid-resistant masks in our corridors and communal areas. We are asking all visitors to book their visit using an online system and our receptionists offer support to visitors to explain the process and help for those who are unable to do so.
The management team reviews all comments and takes them seriously.
As St Luke's is set as a charity to service a community, we always endeavour to address issues as it may lead to aligning our processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
Kind regards,St Luke's Management team
I have just spent 3-weeks as a patient there, nothing was too much trouble, smiley faces, well-trained staff and a tremendous team of matrons, nurses, trainees, physios, cooks, cleaners, everyone and everything to make my life easier.
I highly...
I have just spent 3-weeks as a patient there, nothing was too much trouble, smiley faces, well-trained staff and a tremendous team of matrons, nurses, trainees, physios, cooks, cleaners, everyone and everything to make my life easier.
I highly recommend St Lukes's and cannot think of anywhere better to rest and recuperate after a hip replacement operation.
A number of staff had been there for over 10-years, which is a testament to a happy and positive environment.
St Lukes's has a winning formula, and I wish everyone there all the best for the future.
No one asks to be ill, but when we are, we are fortunate to find a bed and the wonderful care at such a private hospital as St Luke’s in Oxford. Over the years, I have stayed three times due to different illnesses. The multicultural staff are kind, efficient, well trained and observant. Their...
There are many facilities to cater for all tastes (and ages!), a lovely scenic garden room and a beautiful garden to sit out in. Social meetings are held in the large lounge.
Comfort for patients is a prime consideration. Doctor visits routinely, as do physios and hairdresser. Cooking is fine with varied menus. Car parking for your visitors is fine.
So do consider St Luke’s if you or relatives need special care; you won’t regret it
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 16 September 2020Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- 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
2 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 30 September 2026We currently have a vacancy for a long-stay residential patient. We also have one space available for a short-stay respite or rehabilitation patient.
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 01 Nov 2016Recipient: St Luke's Hospital Nursing Home
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Meet the Team (6)

Nikki brings over 30 years of industry experience, with 20 years of leadership experience across healthcare, training, and education services. Having...
Nikki brings over 30 years of industry experience, with 20 years of leadership experience across healthcare, training, and education services. Having held senior healthcare leadership roles for the past decade, she has successfully led teams and organisations through improvement, transformation, and growth. Nikki is passionate about improving people's health and wellbeing, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care, and creating positive outcomes for residents, families, and colleagues.

Vendula qualified as a Registered Nurse in 2005. Since that time, she has developed a broad range of skills and experience across different...
Vendula qualified as a Registered Nurse in 2005. Since that time, she has developed a broad range of skills and experience across different healthcare settings including working in a range of care homes and hospital units. Vendula joined St Luke's Hospital as Deputy Matron in 2014 and was promoted to the position of Matron in 2017. Throughout her nursing career, she has continued her professional development; Vendula was awarded a Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care in 2017.

Joanna graduated in 2010 with a MSc in Physiotherapy in Poland. She moved to Oxford and 2012 and since has been working in the private sector. In...
Joanna graduated in 2010 with a MSc in Physiotherapy in Poland. She moved to Oxford and 2012 and since has been working in the private sector. In 2015, Joanna undertook two years Cranio-Sacral Therapy training at the College of Cranio-Sacral. Joanna has experience treating a wide range of patients. She has been in the Physiotherapy Department at St Luke’s Hospital since 2017. Joanna treats adults with complex needs, including, but not limited to neurological, orthopaedic, musculoskeletal and age related conditions. Joanna is passionate about a holistic approach towards health and believes that our bodies and minds have great potential that can be discovered and enhanced in everyone; regardless of age or condition.

Leandra has a Master's degree in physiotherapy with a specialisation in neurological rehabilitation (children and adults), which proved to be very...
Leandra has a Master's degree in physiotherapy with a specialisation in neurological rehabilitation (children and adults), which proved to be very relevant in the intervention and development of clinical reasoning in MSK. Leandra is experienced with acupuncture for physiotherapists applied to MSK: Face and Spine, Upper and Lower Limbs. She has 12 years experience as a physiotherapist and has been a lecturer for seven years, with a Bbachelor's degree in physiotherapy.

During her career, Wendy has worked with many aspects of Physiotherapy. Initially, she specialised in Neurology at the Churchill Hospital before...
During her career, Wendy has worked with many aspects of Physiotherapy. Initially, she specialised in Neurology at the Churchill Hospital before moving to work in Orthopaedics at the Nuffield Orthopaedic centre. Later on, her career took her to work at the Radcliffe Infirmary to work with the elderly. Wendy joined St Lukes in a senior role working mainly with elderly patients with age related conditions. Wendy has also worked in the community and with outpatients at St Lukes following discharge to provide a continuation of care. She is part of a strong multidisciplinary team that are able to combine their skills to help patients with their physical and mental needs.

Belinda has over 25 years clinical experience in the physical rehabilitation of adults and older adults. She has worked in both acute and community...
Belinda has over 25 years clinical experience in the physical rehabilitation of adults and older adults. She has worked in both acute and community settings across Oxfordshire and has a diverse network of professional contacts and connections. Belinda continually updates her knowledge in the field of rehabilitation and feels very fortunate to work alongside such highly skilled colleagues in the fields of nursing and physiotherapy. She enjoys learning, recently gaining a distinction in the field of Systems Thinking with the Open University and currently studying to become an ARNI registered Stroke Specialist.
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