Wantage Residential and Nursing Home

My dad has just returned from a successful weeks respite. The home were very accommodating when trying to set the visit up as we were very nervous and anxious about him going, they couldn't have done any more for us, even allowing both of my parents to visit for lunch the week before, to help with the transition. The staff are so friendly and welcoming and all gave my dad hugs when we went to collect him. We are so relieved that it went well and will definitely use again for respite in the future.

I am a resident that lives in this care home. Since the day I started, I have found everyone to be friendly. All the care workers have been really kind and helpful. I explored other homes but this one felt more homeley. It has lived up to my expectations

I thoroughly recommend the Sanctuary to all who need care or end of life care.

All staff were helpful and happy, if required I would be more than happy for either of my parents to be a resident. Excellent service all round at all time.

I have a great deal of respect and gratitude to all the staff for the excellent care given to my husband, who has Alzheimer's. The issues they face on a daily basis are often very challenging, and I am so grateful that my husband is in a safe, caring environment, and I am always made to feel welcome whenever I spend time there.

Residents are treated with dignity and well cared for.The catering team try their best to provide good meals, which are well received.The food is of good quality and well presented with an excellent chef!

Strongly recommend. There are lots of activities and support is never far away.

Dad's been at Wantage nursing home since 2021, the care has always been excellent, the staff show genuine compassion and respect for the residents and we never dread going to visit as it's such a happy environment with lots of engaging activities going on. The team even set up a private room for us this weekend to celebrate Dad's 80th, with a birthday banner and a little buffet, a completely lovely surprise! We couldn't be happier with the care Dad receives here, the team are a credit to the industry.

My mother was treated with care, respect, understanding and patience. Not an element of her care gave me any concerns, and I was forever impressed with the staff's cheery dispositions. When her time came the whole thing was handled with care and tact. Quality compassionate care over her stay.

My mother arrived at Sanctuary after being discharged from hospital following an illness. She was underweight and had lost her mojo! Within a very short space of time, she was back to herself because of the care, patience and fantastic food provided by everyone at Wantage. I cannot thank everyone enough for bringing my mum back to me.

My wife has now entered her fourth year of residence, and I continue to visit her almost every day. Two years have passed since my first review and I now record my continuing admiration of, and gratitude to, the staff providing her with the appropriate care and attention far beyond what I could do myself. It is no longer possible to tell how aware my wife is of her surroundings, but every day she is hoisted into her wheelchair to spend the day in the company of other people. Her room is always immaculate, her food is individually prepared, and any health changes are promptly discussed with me. Many of the staff clearly love their jobs, and their frequent laughter provides the home with a happy ambience.

We were really impressed by the compassion and professionalism offered by all your staff. They definitely went the extra mile to show dignity and love in the last days. We cannot thank them enough for all they did - they were amazing. Their gentleness and caring for the guests who were suffering memory look was so inspiring. Your team should be very proud of the wonderful environment they created to make it feel just like home.

Mum came for respite following a very bad fall. We were told she would not survive. She has, and I believe if she had not gone to sanctuary, she would not be here now. Staff are amazing, friendly and patient & very caring. Staff was incredibly supportive at such a stressful time for the family/ Such special memories of you all & lovely lunches, amazing food, and meeting residents too.

We were extremely happy with the care that our Mum received at Wantage Residential. Unfortunately, Mum deteriorated very quickly but the staff were amazing, always polite, caring and patient. We could not have asked for more. The manager was excellent and helped us with all the paperwork. A special thank you to a particular nursing sister who was brilliant at explaining things and to another lady for helping Mum to eat.

My grandma unfortunately had a fall at her flat and needed some short term respite care. She chose this care home as we'd visited when she'd moved from her previous home and we were sussing out housing options with her.

Grandmas been surrounded by incredible staff, the carers are funny, kind, supportive and make such an effort when we as family have come in, sorted her medications and tests from the home.

Grandma wasn't eating much after the fall and thanks to the incredible chef she is eating normally again and we massively put her rate of recovery down to the joyful staff team and nourishing meals.

Management have answered all our queries too, been there every step to guide and support our family. We are blown away with the amount of care and attention that is shown.

We feel confident that if and when the time comes that grandma wants full time care we have a place she will happily return to.

The team are always available, kind and compassionate.

I'm at the home regularly and see the hardwork that the team put into their roles. It's a lovely environment for my loved one. I like that they regularly seek feedback too.

The care home my mother is a resident in is excellent, the management and staff are very professional and nothing is too much trouble for them to make my mother's stay there a happy one. I know my mother is getting the best care, and I know she is very happy there. It is very pleasing to know that she is in safe hands and we as a family are delighted that she has settled in her new surroundings.

My mum came to stay for two weeks when we went away for our annual holiday. The staff in the sanctuary in Wantage are all lovely. Very professional and caring. My mum enjoyed her stay, particularly the food which she said was outstanding. I'm hoping she can continue coming to the sanctuary for care in the future when we go away. It gave me huge relief to know she was safe and cared for and I was able to relax on my holiday.

Wantage Nursing Home is an absolutely wonderful place with friendly, caring and compassionate staff who treat their patients with dignity and respect. It is warm and welcoming, tastefully decorated and is truly a home from home. There is a great deal of social interaction - fun, laughter, games and music. It is a very happy environment. The food is also delicious!

The manager is also extremely effective and knows all of the residents well.