The Old Prebendal House

Station Road, Shipton-under-Wychwood, Chipping Norton OX7 6BQ
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  • The Old Prebendal House, Chipping Norton
An award-winning nursing and residential care home, The Old Prebendal House is a sumptuous Grade II Listed care home of justifiably great renown throughout Oxfordshire.

This historic care home is richly appointed with everything necessary for a modern, person-centred level of 24-hour residential respite and nursing care for those seeking choice, independence and long term security.

The fully registered care home (CQC rated Good in October 2021) includes residential apartments, beautiful characterful large bed-sitting rooms, and 24-hour residential and nursing care in spacious single rooms. All accommodation is en-suite with most bedrooms boasting wet-rooms.

The Old Prebendal House further benefits from spacious, stunning, and easily accessible gardens for residents to enjoy. Within the grounds sits Prebendal Court – a selection of exclusive retirement properties for those who wish to benefit from a care home (The Old Prebendal House) on site but require more independence.
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Care Provided by The Old Prebendal House

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • 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 40 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
  • Day Care

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
  • Bar/Café
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1600 – £1700
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1830 – £1900
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1900 – £2030
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1900 – £2030
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1600 – £1830
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1830 – £1900
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1900 – £2030
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1900 – £2030

These prices are only a guideline, please contact The Old Prebendal House to find out the exact price for your requirements.

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.

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Val Baggott (Director of Care)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2021
  • Number of floors: 3

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (36)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (36)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (2)

Parking

  • Car Park provided on-site.

The Old Prebendal House Reviews (55)

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The Old Prebendal House has a Review Score of 10 (9.952) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
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Review from L C (Friend of Resident) published on 19 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The residents of Old Prebendal House are shown consideration on an individual basis. The staff (eg., all staff) are cheerful and extremely kind. The staff make my friend very happy.
Reply from Michelle Little, Manager at The Old Prebendal House

I'm pleased to hear you feel so happy with the staff and they make you both happy. Thank you for your response.

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Review from John R (Resident) published on 19 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After living here for 2 years, I find this nursing home suits me very well indeed.
Reply from Michelle Little, Manager at The Old Prebendal House

It gives us great pleasure to look after you, thank you for your lovely review.

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Review from Paul H (Husband of Resident) published on 18 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wife spent her final days at The Old Prebendal House. From the initial assessment at the hospital, the home showed nothing but kindness and positive encouragement. The standard of care during her short stay was exceptional; nothing too much trouble, and the nursing staff very attentive. I know my
wife appreciated the attention she got. A very warm atmosphere pervaded. I do not think we could have found a better place.
Reply from Michelle Little, Manager at The Old Prebendal House

Thank you so much for your kind words. It was our pleasure at The Old Prebendal House to care for your wife even though it was a short time.

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Review from Tim H (Son of Resident) published on 18 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Mother was a resident at The Old Prebendal House for a short time after a lengthy stay in hospital. From the start, the Manager made us all feel very welcome. She visited my Mum in hospital to do an assessment and told us she would be delighted to welcome Mum as a guest at TOPH. From the day she
arrived, the care she received was excellent - nursing, support and even down to the Maintenance Manager who couldn't have done any more to make the room nicer. With new owners and rumoured new investment, I think it can only get better. All in all, I'd highly recommend TOPH.
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Review from Judith M (Sister of Resident) published on 6 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My sister with mild learning disabilities and vascular dementia has been here for over 3 years. She is very happy here, loved and spoiled by staff and she calls it home. The staff are always respectful to her and to me. There is no smell, lovely rooms and ambience and flowers everywhere. My sister is
as happy here as I have seen her in other residential homes for over 20 years. The place feels calm and happy generally.
Really lovely care.
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Review from Sarah W (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our 91-year-old mother lived at The Old Prebendal House for 2 years before she became ill. She chose to return to the home to spend her last few days. She was warmly welcomed back from the hospital and she felt very much at home. The staff were all very sensitive and caring to her and also to me and
my sister who chose to stay with her until she died. I strongly recommend the home for its excellent care.
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Review from Philip H (Son of Resident) published on 6 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
At 99 years of age, my mum moved to The Old Prebendal House after a terminal diagnosis meant that she could no longer live in her own flat.
We couldn't be more pleased with the care that she received. Everyone was so kind and the whole atmosphere of the place helped her feel at home and gave the family
confidence that she was in the right place.
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Review from Elisabetta (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother spent the last few weeks of her life in this wonderful place from October to December 2017.
The Old Prebendal can claim to be outstanding, in my view, not only due to the homeliness and comfort of it being a genuine and not a purpose-built home, but because every single member of staff treated
my mother with the care and dignity that she deserved.
The kindness and affection shown towards her was very heartwarming, given the trauma she had been through during three months in hospital.
I visited frequently and was always welcomed with a smile. I knew all the carers and nurses by name and everyone was friendly and approachable as well as hugely supportive during the last three weeks when her health declined by the day.
I would not hesitate in recommending this home to anyone who, unable to look after their loved one at home, would like the reassurance that they are being well cared for by genuinely caring and very experienced staff.
With heartfelt gratitude to you all,
Thank you.
Reply from Nael Shibli, Home Manager at The Old Prebendal House

Thank you very much for the review. Much appreciated.

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Review from C H (Son of Resident) published on 22 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent care of my mother in all respects. Thank you.
Reply from Nael Shibli, Home Manager at The Old Prebendal House

Thank you so much for reviewing the care and services at The Old Prebendal House Care Home. Our staff team will be so happy to know that their hard work and dedication has been recognised.

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Review from Sue H (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is an excellent home. The staff are all very caring and compassionate. The manager is very professional and takes a personal interest in every resident. The home supported my mother through some difficult medical problems and at all times her treatment and care was of the highest standard and there
was good communication with family members.
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Review from Richard J (Son of Resident) published on 20 June 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Mother stayed at Prebendal House at a particularly vulnerable, both physically and mentally, stage in her life. The care was both caring and professional.
The home is run like an extended family and she was very happy and comfortable in the home. She would happily return to their care when the
time comes.
Prebendal is a very friendly community and most welcoming. The home is elegant and comfortable and the food is excellent.
Reply from Nael Shibli, Home Manager at The Old Prebendal House

Thank you so much for reviewing the care and services at The Old Prebendal House. Our staff team will be happy to know that their hard work and dedication has been recognised! It will also give other family members searching for care a real picture of how care is delivered in The Old Prebendal House

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Review from Michael D (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 15 June 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother in law recently spent just over a week at the The Old Prebendal House for respite.


It was a difficult and anxious time for us as she has only ever been cared for by family and she has poor eyesight and hearing, but we needn’t have worried!


The care staff and nurses were amazing and

we couldn’t have looked after her better ourselves. So much so that she was quite tearful leaving all her “lovely people” as she put it!


Thank you, everyone, for making her little holiday and ours so smooth and carefree!

Reply from Nael Shibli, Home Manager at The Old Prebendal House

Many thanks for the positive feedback you have given about the care and services at The Old Prebendal House. Your comments are very much appreciated.

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Review from Marjorie W (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 23 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My stay was extremely pleasant and comfortable. The room was large and airy with a beautiful window overlooking the garden.
The food was excellent. The staff were very kind.
Reply from Nael Shibli, Homemanager at The Old Prebendal House

Thank you very much for reviewing the home. Your comments will certainly help those who are searching for a home on behalf of their loved ones.

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Review from James G (Resident) published on 7 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Most beautiful setting and buildings. Care staff first rate. Management congenial, food well gauged to be acceptable but avoid over-eating. Strongly recommended.
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Review from Gretha D (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 November 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother was a resident at Old Prebendal House from January 2009 following a serious stroke, followed by very poor treatment at hospital. She arrived with grade 4 bed sores, bed ridden, doubly incontinent and in a poor state. The nursing staff at Old Prebendal House managed to heal the bed sores, to
care for her in a humane, sensitive way and latterly to cope with her increasingly demanding mood swings. Not the most practical of spaces or the best equipped home, the care, nevertheless was excellent. Mostly mum was happy, was treated as an individual and I as a regular visitor, felt that is was very much her home.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.952)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.952) out of 10 for The Old Prebendal House 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 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 11 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 4.952 for The Old Prebendal House is calculated as follows: ( (118 Excellents x 5) + (6 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 124 Ratings = 4.952
  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 The Old Prebendal House is based on 11 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 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 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 40 registered maximum number of service users is 8, which has been reached with 11 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: 24 Nov 2021

Overall Good

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  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Meet the Team (6)

Val

Val Baggott

Job Title: Director of Care Joined: 2023

You can be assured of a very warm welcome from our Director of Care, Val Baggott.


Please feel free to contact us to arrange to come and meet us and see our beautiful facilities and landscaped gardens at The Old Prebendal House.

Fiona

Fiona Brown

Job Title: Lifestyle Support Joined: 2000

Fiona has been an integral part of the Old Prebendal family for the last 22 years - planning lots of fun and engaging activities to ensure our residents live their best possible lives with us!

Adrian

Adrian Silman

Job Title: Maintenance Manager Joined: 2000

Adrian will be celebrating 20 years as Maintenance Manager at The Old Prebendal House in January 2020!


Adrian's job role is varied - looking after all things maintenance in the main house and also with the independent living cottages and apartments. He ensures all equipment at the home is regularly serviced and is also our chief Fire Warden.


He is a familiar face to our Court Residents who he drives to Burford weekly for their shopping trip!

Kathy

Kathy Allum

Job Title: Head Chef Joined: 2008

Having been with us since 2008, Kathy is truly an essential part of our team here at OPH. As Head Chef, Kathy uses her culinary skills to create delicious, nutritious meals that meet the individual requirements and requests of our residents; Whilst also supporting and encouraging our catering and hospitality team to provide the best possible service.

Sandra

Sandra Purchase-Rathbone

Job Title: Head Housekeeper Joined: 2001

Sandra has been part of the foundation at The Old Prebendal House for 21 years! The Housekeeping team are calm and resourceful, always dependable, working together for a number of years and know the needs and requirements of each resident.


Sandra and her team keep The Old Prebendal House spotlessly clean and tidy and manage the laundry service for all areas.

Theo

Theo Thomopoulos

Job Title: Groundsman Joined: 2017

Theo started with us at the Old Prebendal House in 2017 as a Care Assistant, since then we have supported him to explore a different career path as our Groundsman; Allowing him to put his horticultural skills to good use by sculpting and maintaining the beautiful gardens and outdoor spaces on the Estate.

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