
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.
I had a very pleasant experience volunteering at Merryfield House Nursing Home. The carers are very welcoming and polite and have been very kind to me as well as everyone else at the care home. All of the residents are also very kind as well and seem to enjoy themselves, especially when I see them during the activities.
When faced with the huge worry of making decisions about mum's respite care, the manager and the team ensured that mum was cared for, listened to and safe. As family members making decisions, the staff kept us informed, reassured us and took a real interest in our situation. Many thanks at a very difficult time.
Wonderful welcoming atmosphere. The staff are so kind and attentive and I knew my mum was in very good hands. The building is light, bright, with big windows and extremely clean and well maintained. I can't thank everyone enough for looking after my mum while she was in respite care.
When I visit she is always well dressed, usually eating, she is always happy and the staff are friendly and helpful. The manager is always approachable.
Since coming to this home we have been nothing but pleased with the care they've shown my father. They look after him so well, he's always clean, shaven, dressed well and has freshly cut nails. Their communication is brilliant, we're always kept updated. The staff run wonderful activities and always make us feel so very welcome. We couldn't be happier.
The staff and management at Merryfield house, I have found to be very caring, pleasant and always very helpful and informative. My mother has to go for a hospital appointment every week, this they organise which takes the strain from me taking time off work. They have been fantastic to mum since she has been there, settling in was quite distressing for my mother, but they were amazing and I would recommend Merryfield House to everyone.
Since volunteering here, I have seen a fantastic connection between the residents and staff. Everyone is treated with dignity and kindness. Not only has Merryfield House shown me how valuable their care is but also how much they value their residents.
In the 6 months that my father-in-law has been here, the care has been fantastic. Such friendly staff who have given everything for him and given their time up to help every person in Merryfield may the great work continue guys.
I have always been impressed by the good atmosphere and attention to residents spiritual and social needs.
Although my experience of the personal care provided is more limited, I have never seen any signs of neglect or anything to cause me concern.
My dad is being incredibly well cared for here and all his needs are being met without any doubt.
He's settled and calm and this is all thanks to the lovely staff.
We are grateful every day that this is where my dad can call home!
My husband has advanced Alzheimer's and has been a resident for two months. I visit him almost every day and I am always impressed by the standard of care all residents receive. Staff are always visible, bells are answered so quickly and carers always address residents by name, with a smile. The house is clean, fresh-smelling and accessible to visitors but secure for residents. I usually stay an hour, but I always see a senior nurse, (Manager of Deputy) either attending to medicines or, usually, assisting a carer "hands on". It cannot be easy with dementia patients, but I have never heard a cross or reproachful word. My husband appears to be more content than when he was at home and the smiles of the staff bring out a smile from him. What more could I ask for?
It is known to locals as the best nursing home in the area.
From the time one enters the main entrance you sense comfort and class about the place - always freshness greets one.
If I needed the services of these facilities this would be my/our choices.
No faults.
It has kind and courteous staff.
Rating - superb.
I am very happy here. No complaints. Staff very good.
At all levels, the staff were caring and attentive. The Staff were very efficient at liaising with the various agencies to get my Uncle the help he needed. The home has a very good relationship with the local GP practice. I was a regular visitor to the home and I was invariably met with a warm greeting and friendly update on my Uncle. A nurse or manager was always available to answer my questions and the daily records were in his room at all times so I could check on his day. The staff ratio in this home is very good and I believe this is the secret to the excellent service they provide. Even when my Uncle sadly passed away they were amazing. I cannot ever repay the care they took of my Uncle (and me) but I hope this review will help reassure others that, in my view at least, this is an excellent nursing home.
This is an outstanding home - I am very happy here.
My mother has been a resident for 5 months at Merryfield and couldn't be happier. She enjoys the food and activities and all the staff have been wonderful. We have been so impressed with everything that Merryfield offers for all the residents.
Mum has only been living at Merryfield House for a few months and she's very happy. They have made her feel so welcome and the care is first rate. She enjoys all the meals and the many varied activities especially singing, scrabble and gardening. Her health and morale have improved immensely since she moved and it is a relief for all of us to know she is so well looked after. The staff all seem to go the extra mile for all the residents and treat everyone with great respect and dignity.
I spent most Wednesday afternoons from January to May 2017 supporting a gentleman with a learning disability to volunteer at the home. During this time I was so impressed with the kindness, care and patience shown by all staff to everyone – each other, the residents, visitors etc. Nothing was ever too much trouble for anyone, the home was always spotlessly clean and tidy, as were the residents. Merryfield is such a shining star in the world of care homes and so different to those we read about in the press. I have had very little experience of residential care homes and so wasn’t quite sure what to expect and as a result was pleasantly surprised by everything I witnessed during my time there.
I sincerely hope that none of my family ever have to leave their homes and spend the remainder of their days in residential care, but should this ever be the case I would have no hesitation in suggesting to them that they consider Merryfield as an option based on what I have seen there.
I could not wish for a better home for my father-in-law. The carers, staff, food and surroundings are beyond excellent and my father-in-law is treated with dignity, love and respect and as a person rather than just a number. Despite his advanced Alzheimers, at Merryfield there is a marked improvement in his condition and they have succeeded in giving him back a quality of life and always go out of their way to involve him in activities and constantly think of ways to help him and assist him. It is such a caring, friendly place that is always welcoming and spotlessly clean with lovely homely touches. I cannot recommend it highly enough. My father-in-law is the healthiest and happiest we have seen him in a very long time. Thank you Merryfield House.
Thank you for your comments and feedback Julie. We really appreciate it. Fran is away for a few days, but I know she would be saying the same. Thank you again.
I couldn't be more impressed with Merryfield House. The staff are so caring and helpful and the home is always so friendly, homely and clean. My father has severe dementia but myself and my relatives have all been amazed by the improvement in his condition since coming to Merryfield. He talks a lot more and communicates better. He looks happy, healthy and content and absolutely loves the food! The staff are all so attentive to him and involve him in all the activities to stimulate him and give him interest. I am so grateful to the home that they have gotten my father to be the best that he can be despite his illness and have enabled us both to enjoy precious time together. I wouldn't want him to be anywhere else and am looking forward to better weather when we can spend some time together in the beautiful garden.
Thank you for your lovely comments, Darren, we really appreciate it. Always good to get feedback. Fran is away for a few days, so I am replying on her behalf, and I am sure she would agree. Thank you again.
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
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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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