
It feels like a real family - the staff are so friendly.V L(Sister of Resident/Service User)

My wife and I are extremely impressed with the outstanding care provided by all staffPete E(Son of Resident/Service User)

Merryfield is a very welcoming and friendly home.Stephanie Z(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

It feels like a real family - the staff are so friendly.V L(Sister of Resident/Service User)

My wife and I are extremely impressed with the outstanding care provided by all staffPete E(Son of Resident/Service User)

Merryfield is a very welcoming and friendly home.Stephanie Z(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Located in a beautiful 1922 Cotswold stone manor house, Merryfield House Nursing Home is set in tranquil gardens on the outskirts of Witney market town. Formerly the home of a ‘Witney Blanket’ family, it offers residential and nursing care for up to 24 people.
The main house boasts an impressive entrance hall with a sweeping staircase to public rooms, while a purpose-built ground floor area provides single en-suite bedrooms with French...
Care Provided by Merryfield House Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 24 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
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Contact Merryfield House Nursing Home 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Peverel Court Care
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Francisca Torres (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2022
Room Information
- Single Rooms (24)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (20)
Merryfield House Nursing Home Reviews (120)
Merryfield House Nursing Home has a Review Score of 10 (9.995) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Merryfield House Nursing Home has 120 reviews.
Staff excellent. Kept in formed of anything to do with Mum.
Many thanks for everything.
We're really pleased to hear that you were happy with how quickly we were able to support your mum's respite stay and that you felt well informed throughout. Clear communication and being responsive to families is something we place great...
I am so pleased Merryfield was recommended to us, moving a 95 year old is a big decision! But for us, the best decision, as for the last few months of his life we felt he was cared for, and it has been a pleasure to see how all the Merryfield staff go beyond the call of duty to give exceptional care to their residents making sure they feel part of the Merryfield family.
During the last few months I felt my farther-in- law was given his dignity back and cared for. I am finding it impossible to singe out a member of staff as they are all exceptional. They always made us feel welcome when we visited and even arranged a tea part to celebrate his 96th birthday 3 weeks prior to his death. A wonderful memory for his family
Thank you Merryfield
We are very sorry for your loss, and we appreciate you taking the time to write with such warmth and generosity at what we know is a very difficult time.
We're truly honoured that you entrusted Merryfield with your father in law's care, and we're...
Nice, calm, peaceful place with good care from the staff. Well-prepared birthday party from the team. Well done
What a fantastic place. My father is so well looked after. Many thanks to all concerned. I am so pleased that my father is as well looked after as could be.
A nice property with plenty of caring, friendly and helpful staff - to resident and visitor alike. Activities and food on offer appear to be plentiful and of good quality.
We were so pleased that Merryfield was recommended to us when looking for a care home for Dad, it has not disappointed and has exceeded our expectations, much praise and thanks must go to the staff and management for helping Dad with the transition. It's like a home from home! He is happy and is receiving excellent care and his needs are being fully met, we are delighted! Thank you!
Great place for Dad to be, we are very happy.
I find the carers very friendly and caring, bringing cups of tea and having a chat. I love coming to see my sister and having a chat with the staff and others. It's good to know that my sister is well cared for.
Moving a parent to a care home is a huge and sometimes difficult decision but we knew, immediately, that we had chosen the right place. Every member of staff is friendly, caring and highly professional. We are delighted and our dad would award yu all 110% if he could - his words! Thank you to everyone.
Writing on behalf of my whole family, we would like to thank all the staff at Merryfield Nursing Home for looking after my father with such dignity, care and attention during his final weeks. There is a happy atmosphere at Merryfield and the staff are all so lovely to be around. There is a feeling of genuine, humble service and personal, caring attention to the residents. My father was really well looked after, had his own room and bathroom, and was checked regularly. Family were free to come and go as needed and we developed friendships with staff who were always available to answer concerns. Our doctor said that Merryfield is the nicest nursing home he has visited in Oxfordshire and I can believe it. We are so happy that we made the decision to take my father to Merryfield. We miss you all!
All the staff are gentle, kind and professional. Despite my father-in-law's memory being poor, he seems to have formed a relationship with them. He is courteous to them and they respond in kind and I think this helps him maintain some measure of sociability. I believe he is the best place but his life is very difficult.
Merryfield is a home-from-home, small enough that each resident is known personally by each member of staff and therefore their individual needs are met and they are always treated with dignity. Guests are also welcome to come and go as they please and also much supported by the staff, very impressed.
We moved Dad a couple of months ago into Merryfield. He has dementia and was quite depressed. Since moving, we have noticed an incredible change. He is more settled and joining in daily activities such as bingo, poetry, and singing which we never thought we would see again. He is settled and mixing with other residents. We are really pleased and know we don't have to worry about him.
My family and I have been very impressed by the care and dedication given to my mum over the past year. She loves it here and enjoys a lot of the activities offered including meeting the pets and therapy dog.
Merryfield is a very welcoming and friendly home. It is only small but all the better for it, because it retains the feel and atmosphere of a real home from home. The staff are brilliant, very caring and professional. I would recommend it without reservation.
Although I live a bit further away from my parents than my sister, I am never in any doubt at all that 'the folks' are in very good hands which is very reassuring indeed. The staff are all real characters and so kind.
As soon as I stepped inside I knew it was where I wanted my parents to live. Their happiness shows that I made the right decision. Beautiful surroundings, excellent staff and fantastic experiences and activities.
We are always made very welcome and offered drinks. My nan's needs are always taken care of in a swift and courteous manner, having regard to her feelings at all times. Thank you!
The staff are helpful and welcoming. This is the collective view of the whole family.
The continued care provided at Merryfield is of a very good standard. The staff are always friendly and willing in their daily jobs, providing excellent care in a professional manner.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 09 December 2017Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- 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 (7) & Events (1)
- 10 Aug 2026
What better way to celebrate summer than with a music festival in the beautiful gardens at Merryfield Nursing Home! Our annual summer party was a wonderful afternoon filled with sunshine,...
- 22 Jul 2026
Residents from Merryfield House Nursing Home recently enjoyed a fantastic afternoon on the River Thames, thanks to a wonderful boat trip with the River Time Boat Trust. With the sun...
- 13 Mar 2026
Merryfield Nursing Home recently took the opportunity to mark International Women’s Day to acknowledge the strength, resilience, and achievements of the women who enrich our community. Many of the individuals...
- 01 Aug 2026Organiser: Merryfield House Nursing Home
Awards / Recognitions (20)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Merryfield House Nursing Home
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Peverel Court Care
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Merryfield House Nursing Home
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Merryfield House Nursing Home.
Meet the Team (2)

With a career spanning over two decades within the realm of care home management, I continue to approach each day with an unwavering enthusiasm. Merryfield holds a special place in my heart, a true embodiment of a welcoming abode. As a seasoned and qualified nurse, I’ve been in the role of Registered Manager for over seven years. My dedication to care has fostered a deep-rooted connection, and I derive immense satisfaction from hands-on interaction with our cherished residents.

Two decades of service within the care home sector have been a testament to my unwavering commitment. This journey is one I embrace with wholehearted passion.
Holding the mantle of a Nurse, and Deputy Manager, I ardently ensure that my residents receive the finest care possible.
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