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It's like being part of a familyPamela B(Resident / Service User)

Excellent food with a good choice on the menuDiana B(Resident / Service User)


It's like being part of a familyPamela B(Resident / Service User)

Excellent food with a good choice on the menuDiana B(Resident / Service User)


Watlington is a stunning home in a rural village, with spectacular gardens overlooking the Chiltern Hills. But it’s the outstanding CQC rated team (April 2019) and the care they provide which makes it special.
So many of the team, who provide residential, dementia, nursing, palliative and pre-bookable respite care, have been at Watlington for over 10 years.
They are passionate about getting to know who their residents are as unique...
Care Provided by Watlington & District Residential and Nursing Home
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 60 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
Facilities
- Lift
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Our weekly fees are individual to each of our residents and are subject to a pre-admission assessment, which is required to understand the level of care and support needed. Our 2026 weekly care fees for residential care start from £1554 and for nursing care £2156, but may be in the region of 30% more*. This depends on your care needs and the type of bedroom that is right for you, from our standard rooms through to our premium bedroom options.
*If you require more specialist care such as 1-2-1 support, your weekly fee could be higher.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Watlington & District Residential and Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Watlington & District Residential and 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 £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Sanctuary Care Ltd
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Julie Cooper(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (60)
Watlington & District Residential and Nursing Home Reviews (159)
Watlington & District Residential and Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.925) out of 10, based on 47 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Watlington & District Residential and Nursing Home has 159 reviews.
I am so grateful to all the staff who have been caring for my dear dad, especially during the coronavirus crisis. They have, without exception, made the effort to individualism his care seeking additional support for him when needed. They have been concerned to make him as comfortable and happy as possible. Thank you.
My mother has been a resident at Watlington for six months and the staff were very helpful and supportive during the transition. Both the caring staff and nursing staff are cheerful, caring, compassionate and always willing to go the extra mile. Thank you.
Very pleased with every aspect of care.
Thank you for your kind words and good scores for our home. Best wishes
I have recommended this wonderful home so many times.
Thank you for such a wonderful review and I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your husband. Our team will be so appreciative of your kind words. Best wishes.
A good and clean environment. Convenient for the town centre, with pleasant grounds, friendly and helpful long-standing staff.
Thank you for your kind words Nigel, I will be sure to pass your feedback onto Julie and the team. Best wishes, Fae.
Every time I visit my aunt, I drive away knowing that she is in the very best place. Watlington & District Nursing Home is a very special place. The staff are outstanding and really know her. They are her family.
A tremendous team.
They dealt with her needs. There was always someone popping in to see if she needed anything or just a chat.
She was very happy with the choice of food and the quality and portions.
Thank you for your lovely review. I am so pleased you were happy with the care your aunt received and she felt content in the home. Mealtimes are also such an important part of the day and to hear she enjoyed the food quality and dining experience is wonderful. Kindest regards, Sophie Middleton
I and my family would like to thank all the staff for there kind and loving care of our mother during her stay of 2 years. High standard of cleanliness and personal hygiene were given and always with dignity,
Dear Susan, thank you for your kind words. I will be sure to pass your thanks onto the manager and the team. Best wishes, Fae
I have enjoyed every day on the unit.
Dear Pauline, thank you for your feedback. It is wonderful to hear that you are content with us here. I will be sure to pass that onto the team. Best wishes, Fae
Mum is back in now and was here in the summer and I have fought to get her back here as they did so much for her last time.
Staff all great!
Dear Karen, thank you so much for your kind words - it is great to hear how pleased you are with the care provided at Watlington. I will be sure to pass your feedback onto Julie and the team. Best wishes, Fae.
This is a wonderful care home. The staff are absolutely brilliant and my mum could not be anywhere better. The home is very well run and it is a pleasure to visit.
Dear Sally, thank you so much for your lovely review - I will be sure to pass your kind words onto Julie and the team at Watlington. Best wishes, Fae
It is a fantastic place. It's like being part of a family. They are so kind, they attend to all your needs. Nothing is too much trouble. My children say it's like an inclusive holiday hotel.
Dear Pamela, thank you for your kind words. It is really wonderful to hear how settled and happy you are at Watlington - your feedback is invaluable to future residents and their families. Best wishes, Fae
My uncle has been at Watlington since February 2018 after we moved him from another home as it was too far from us to travel and we were his only visitors. The care from being picked up at the old care home door to take him to Watlington has been second to none. The driver was helpful and very friendly. On arrival, everyone greeted us as though they knew us. From cleaners to the receptionist. This has never ceased. The only thing that annoys us is we didn't move him sooner. I cant recommend this home enough. It's amazing.
Wow - what a lovely review, thank you for taking the time Angie! Your feedback is invaluable to us, and to the families of our potential residents. I will be sure to pass your kind words onto the manager and the team. Best wishes
My father has been looked after in an extremely professional and sympathetic way. His needs have always been met and he appears happy and relaxed in his environment.
Dear David, thank you so much for taking the time to review Watlington, your feedback is invaluable to us. I will pass your kind words onto the manager and the team. Best wishes
Although she says she wants to go home I feel this is the best home for her needs.
Thank you for your kind words about Watlington. We know how difficult the transition into care can be for both our residents and their loved ones so we are happy to hear that your mothers health has improved. I will pass this onto the manager and the team. Best wishes.
My stay here has been without exception marvellous. I could not have been in a better place. The care and attention was excellent.
Dear Derek, Thank you for such a lovely review. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your time at Watlington; you are more than welcome to visit anytime to catch up with our residents and wonderful team. I will be sure to pass your kind words onto the manager and her team. Best wishes
It was a very good experience. All aspects of my care and wellbeing were taken care of in a caring and professional manner. My mobility issues were tackled and when I went home, I was able to mobilize in a safe way. All the staff, care, facilities, food and activities were of the highest standard.
Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review Angela - it is wonderful to read such comments and I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay. Kind regards, Sophie Middleton.
Encouragement from OT and physio without anything other than encouragement to do every step and be positive.
All the staff were extremely pleasant, helpful and supportive. I had a lovely rest and was very well looked after.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 19 April 2019Outstanding
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- SafeGood
- Well-ledOutstanding
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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (4) & Events (0)
- 27 Jul 2026
We're incredibly proud to share that we've been recognised in the Lottie Awards 2026, receiving not one but two outstanding accolades: Top 100 Care Home Top 10 for Outdoor Space...
- 21 Apr 2026
93-year-old resident at Sanctuary Care’s Watlington & District Residential and Nursing Home has joyfully celebrated a milestone in his faith, proving that you can achieve your dreams at any age....
- 03 Feb 2026
It was the red-carpet treatment for our team at Watlington in Oxfordshire, recently, when they scooped victory at the prestigious Caring UK Awards 2025. Watlington and District Residential and Nursing...
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Awards / Recognitions (9)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
Meet the Team (7)

Julie has worked at Watlington and District Nursing Home for nearly two decades, proudly leading her devoted team to their CQC 'Outstanding' rating in 2019.
Julie has a very loyal and long-serving team, who are passionate about enriching the lives of their residents each and every day.

Samantha has been working as a care assistant since 2020 and loves making her residents smile.

After working with us at Watlington since 2022, it now feels like home for our registered nurse Quenie.

Leila loves helping people and has been our administrator for over a decade at Watlington.

Maggie has nearly worked at Watlington for an amazing 20 years and loves the family feel to the home.

Hassa has worked with us since 2022 and really enjoys caring for our residents. She says Watlington is a lovely home to work and live in.

Marion has also worked at Watlington for nearly two decades. She says Watlington is such a happy place to be, and her residents and fellow colleagues are just the best.
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