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 (112)

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Merryfield House Nursing Home has a Review Score of 10 (9.993) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Merryfield House Nursing Home has 112 reviews.

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Review from Margaret R (Friend of Resident) published on 26 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I visit Merryfield most weeks to take a resident to church.
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.
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Review from Leanne L (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 December 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a family, we have found Merryfield to be absolutely fantastic.
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!
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Review from Sheila N (Wife of Resident) published on 23 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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?
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Review from Cicley C (Mother of Resident) published on 22 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has used this facility for almost 7 years now.
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.
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Review from Donald T (Resident) published on 22 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy here. No complaints. Staff very good.
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Review from Cheryll D (Niece of Resident) published on 21 November 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Uncle, who was bed bound and had cancer, stayed at Merryfield with palliative care needs.He had a total dependency for both his medical and personal needs.
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.
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Review from B B (Resident) published on 2 October 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is an outstanding home - I am very happy here.
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Review from Luci B (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 September 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Felicity B (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Theresa W (Regular Volunteer) published on 24 May 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.

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Review from Darren T (Son of Resident) published on 3 May 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Jill Timms, Quality Assurance Manager at Merryfield House Nursing HomeThank 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.
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Review from Julie S (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 3 May 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Jill Timms, Quality Assurance Manager at Merryfield House Nursing HomeThank 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.
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Review from Jenna G (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 19 April 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely family feel, Grandad is very happy and well cared for. All the residents know one another and the staff, so the community at Merryfield House Nursing Home is very friendly and loving. I came when activities were taking place and many residents were actively taking part and enjoying the range
of things available for them to take part in together - felt more like a group of friends sharing time together than a nursing home. Really excellent.
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Review from J W (Resident) published on 17 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy with the home, but sometimes find it quite noisy. The staff are very helpful and kind. Activities are good and varied.
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Review from V L (Sister of Resident) published on 17 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my brother arrived here the change in him has been remarkable. He is happy always laughing very clean and tidy, he is trying very hard to speak now which he hasn't done for a long time. All the staff have been very welcoming on my visits I am pleased with his progress since arriving here.
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Review from S N (Niece of Resident) published on 25 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I visit the home on a weekly basis and have always found the management and staff very friendly and helpful. Each resident is given a weekly programme of activities which shows a good mix of interests and entertainment. I feel the residents are well looked after in every respect.
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Review from R N (Nephew of Resident) published on 25 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We normally visit every Monday pm we enjoy our visits very much as everyone here is always very helpful and usually happy and smiling. Our uncle is always happy when we see him and also other residents also seem to be happy. Overall the home seems to be run extremely well and I would not hesitate to
recommend this home to anyone.
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Review from John M (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 9 November 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been at Merryfield for five months. I have a very comfortable room but it is a bit small. The room has a toilet and wash basin but no shower. I get taken to the shower twice a week and showered by a carer. The food is excellent. The staff are very kind and considerate. I can walk from my room
into a small garden. The home looks after our mental and physical health, by providing quizzes and scrabble club etc, and exercises to music.
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Review from Jonathan K (Son of Resident) published on 31 October 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Myself my brothers and sisters are so pleased with everything Merryfield is doing. My father has been cared for faultlessly. We are 100% happy with Merryfield in every way.
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Review from Lesley H (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 13 October 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent care and understanding in all aspects of my father-in-law's care, who has been a resident for over six years and who we would not place anywhere else. Staff are very knowledgeable of all their residents who are all cared for on an individual basis.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.993)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.993) 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 25 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 25 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 4.993 for Merryfield House Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (298 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 300 Ratings = 4.993
  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 25 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 25 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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Awards / Recognitions (18)

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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