Merryfield House Nursing Home

33 New Yatt Road, Witney OX28 1NX
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  • Merryfield House Nursing Home, Witney
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 windows. With an inglenook fireplace, the main lounge area is an ideal space for residents to relax and socialise in while enjoying views of the garden.

Rated overall 'Good' by CQC in December 2017 and 'Outstanding' in the Responsive category, Merryfield’s staff are all trained to a high standard, holding NVQ levels two, three or four in Care and Management, as well as customer care and training in hospitality, which gives residents that little bit extra as they and their families receive care at Merryfield.

The home's chef uses fresh local produce to provide a wonderful choice of meals on a daily basis. Residents may choose where they take their meals, be it in the privacy of their own room or together with other residents (and often friends and relatives) in the dining room.

All bedrooms are fully furnished and come equipped with an electric bed, SMART television, call bell. Telephone and Sky TV facility available on request. The home has fibre Wi-Fi available for all residents and a dedicated guest network throughout. iPad tablets, FaceTime, Zoom and Skype access enable regular communication between residents and their relatives. The home cinema provides access to Netflix and Amazon Prime.

The home has exceptional activities coordinators who arrange a varied programme of events and outings with its bespoke minibus, including visits to local stately homes, animal therapy, musical entertainment, yoga, virtual reality headsets, and gardening.
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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 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 What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1585 – £2205

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Merryfield House Nursing Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

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)

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.

Contact Merryfield House Nursing Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

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)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (20)

Merryfield House Nursing Home Reviews (109)

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Merryfield House Nursing Home has a Review Score of 10 (9.992) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
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Review from M W (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Jane R (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Stephanie Z (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Amanda S (Son of Resident) published on 25 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Mark R (Son of Resident) published on 17 April 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Kate S (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 April 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The home that looks and feels like a real family home.
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.
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Review from S C (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 17 March 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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!
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Review from D K (Son of Resident) published on 28 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum receives excellent care at Merryfield.
The staff are helpful and welcoming. This is the collective view of the whole family.
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Review from Denise B (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 12 December 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Lisa B (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 19 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I do not have enough adjectives to describe how reassured we are by my grandfather's care. He is safe, clean, loved and happy but the team go above and beyond to treat him holistically, compassionately and as the person he still is, despite the challenges of age. I work in the NHS, I know what good
care looks like and they have the care x factor. Thank you!
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Review from Philip B (Son of Resident) published on 13 July 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic gardens. We have lovely visits with Dad in the garden and the staff are wonderful as always, bringing us tea, biscuits and cake. The staff are so dedicated to the people, it's lovely, they always seem happy and smiley - a beautiful place.
Thank you to the lovely staff.
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Review from N B (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 17 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really accommodating staff, who are very quick to help our family out when visiting. Grandad is enjoying his time here and is getting to know other residents very well. The activities are amazing and tailor-made for the residents. It is so lovely to see how happy Grandad is. The staff are amazing and
the facilities are very good.
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Review from Emily L (Niece of Resident) published on 10 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very clean and well-kept home. Staff are very friendly and welcoming too!
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Review from Peter B (Son of Resident) published on 10 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a lovely nursing home and a perfect environment for Dad in his current situation. The lovely staff are so attentive and encouraging to him and putting him at ease where his dementia confuses him. He loves the food and enjoys the music and bingo! The facilities here and the general ambience make
it a calm oasis for Dad at this time. All of the staff at Merryfield are so caring and patient, all clearly experts at elderly care. We, the family, could not be happier.
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Review from J B (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 10 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am happy with my care. The staff are kind and considerate.
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Review from Gordon H (Son of Resident) published on 6 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I think my mum gets excellent care.
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Review from S W (Sister of Resident) published on 4 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My sister is very happy and relaxed and says she feels as if she is at home and in good hands.
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Review from Carolyn B (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Merryfield are an exemplary caregiving home from home. They have cared for and protected my parents through the COVID crisis. When Dad arrived to join Mum he wasn't given long but the medical diagnosis and care has really helped them both. Mum has a cramped hand due to her dementia and they made her
a special paintbrush and now she loves painting. Outstanding!
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Review from G D (Niece of Resident) published on 4 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My aunt likes living here and is very happy. The food is good and she has plenty to keep her occupied.
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Review from Julia G (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my parents have been residents at Merryfield for over a year and I couldn't have asked for a nicer home for my parents to stay in. Hygiene is immaculate, food is delicious and staff are so friendly and make you so welcome. What more could you wish for? I would highly recommend the home to anyone,
as we looked in the area and just fell in love with Merryfield. This has made a very hard decision to make very reassuring. Thank you!
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.992)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.992) out of 10 for Merryfield House Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 22 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 22 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 4.992 for Merryfield House Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (262 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 264 Ratings = 4.992
  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 Merryfield House Nursing Home is based on 22 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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 24 registered maximum number of service users is 4.8, which has been reached with 22 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.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 9 Dec 2017

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Outstanding
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Meet the Team (2)

Fran

Fran Torres

Job Title: Registered Manager Joined: 2012

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.

Aida

Aida Lardizabal

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2003

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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