Watlington & District Residential and Nursing Home

Hill Road, Watlington OX49 5AE
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9.9 143 Reviews
  • Watlington & District Residential and Nursing Home, Watlington
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 individuals, the things that matter most to them and bring them joy. And the loved ones of residents are very much embraced into life in the home, giving it a warm, family feel.

There are so many activities to enjoy, from trips out into the community in the home’s minibus, to music, baking, animal visits and games on the Magic Table. This is an amazing piece of technology where residents play interactive games together.

And the surroundings at Watlington are very special. The gardens, which include an orchard, water feature and magnificent lawns, go all the way around the home. The bedrooms and communal lounges and dining rooms have beautiful views of the gardens and surrounding countryside. And there are often Red Kites flying above.

There is a beautiful, light and airy orangery. And there are large lounges to relax in with family and friends, who are welcome to visit at any time.

The home also has a hairdressing salon, for regular appointments with a mobile hairdresser.

The residents enjoy delicious home-cooked meals in the dining room, with freshly baked cakes served every day with afternoon tea.

Run by not-for-profit Sanctuary Care, the home is situated close to local shops and restaurants and has a neighbouring GP surgery.
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Care Provided

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 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

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1466
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £2034
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1466

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 2025 weekly care fees for residential care start from £1466 and for nursing care £2034, 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.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Watlington & District Residential and Nursing Home 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

Person in charge

  • Julie Cooper (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (60)

Watlington & District Residential and Nursing Home Reviews (143)

9.9

Watlington & District Residential and Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.901) out of 10, based on 52 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Watlington & District Residential and Nursing Home has 143 reviews.

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Review from Joan H (Resident) published on 22 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care I receive while at Watlington & District Nursing Home was completely satisfactory. The staff were always helpful and kind and life was made as easy as possible. The food was excellent and varied during my stay.
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Review from J D (Resident) published on 5 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It is a wonderful care home. They are so kind and everybody was so good to me. I would recommend it to everybody. The physiotherapists had me fixed in four weeks rather than six. If I ever have to go into a home Watlington & District Nursing Home is the home I want to go to.
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Review from E B (Husband of Resident) published on 23 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This home was recommended by a friend and was excellent in dealing with my wife's Alzheimer's and her consequent difficulties. The management, nurses and carers are all first rate, and the building and it's facilities, especially lounges, were so much better than other homes inspected, and everywhere
was immaculate and clean. All my wife's visitors thought it was much the best home they had ever visited, an opinion with which I concur.
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Review from Patricia G (Resident) published on 23 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I had a wonderful experience at Watlington & District Nursing Home. The staff were very helpful at all times. They were always on hand when help was needed. We seemed to bond like a family.
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Review from Marian G (Resident) published on 19 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been very comfortable and trouble fee here and feel I can return home with more confidence. The staff here have been kind and patient throughout.
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Review from M W (Resident) published on 28 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
First time for me so nothing to compare with. But listening to friends and reading comments in the media this care home seems to be as good as one can expect so I regard myself very lucky to have been a resident with so many caring people.
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Review from A D (Resident) published on 24 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very comfortable and very attentive.
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Review from Muriel W (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 28 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Comfortable to the extent of being luxurious as a community hospital. Caring and kind staff with excellent facilities. A perennially cheerful and helpful welcome.
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Review from B T (Resident) published on 28 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely fantastic. Full of kindness and compassion, nothing is too much for the staff.
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Review from Muriel B (Resident) published on 28 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff are very kind (except shouting at you, expect you to be deaf).
The food and laundry service is excellent.
The rooms and facilities are very pleasant although the bed is hard and narrow.
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Review from Agnes C (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 August 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A very good experience. Staff very kind and only too pleased to help.
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Review from Caroline L (Wife of Resident) published on 28 June 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Following several falls my husband (aged 90) was in Watlington Nursing Home for several weeks where he had an NHS intermediate care bed. The care he received was exemplary. All the staff, without exception, were professional, helpful, cheerful and full of humour. The pervading atmosphere was calm and
happy. The home cooked food was excellent and helped with his recovery. The rooms were light and airy, attractively decorated and kept spotlessly clean. This is an exceptional nursing home.
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Review from Aubrey G (Resident) published on 27 June 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It is a very good place and staff are good, food is also good.
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Review from Vera (Resident) published on 16 June 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent care in every way at Watlington & District Nursing Home. Wonderful staff in all departments. Nothing is too much trouble however busy they all are. My stay has been very happy and have prepared me to be able to go home.
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Review from Sheila P (Resident) published on 27 May 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Could not have better treatment. Carers, nothing too much for them. Visitors like the place.
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Review from Jo D (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 May 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the moment we met the manager, I knew that this was going to be the right place for my dad. It was going to be his first time in a care home as my mother was having her first period of respite. The staff were incredibly compassionate, caring and attentive. They were also honest and always had time
to answer my questions.
Most of all, they spent time getting to know my father (who has advanced alzheimer's), interacting with him and ensuring he had a lot of fun and stimulation. I would recommend it to anyone.
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Review from Arthur H (Resident) published on 4 May 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Following my leg operation I transferred from hospital to Watlington Care Home for treatment and rehabilitation. On entering I was lucky enough to be given what was probably the best room in the home. The care has been second to none I could not have asked for better. I found the food is varied and
interesting always a choice and sufficient. Medial staff have been particularly genuine and understanding.
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Review from Daphne W (Resident) published on 5 April 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A warm welcome and soon made to feel a part of a family and not just another body to be mended. Help is always readily available, at the same time encouragement is given to be independent and work your way for your return home.
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Review from Carol (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 April 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has dementia, the staff have been so good with her. Anything you want to know, they will let you know. Mum had a water infection and fell, they got in touch with me straight away, very efficient. Mother is always clean, can't fault the home, I know she is safe.
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Review from Angela P (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 March 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The care given to my father was first class in providing meals, caring for him 24/7, doctor availability and continued assessment. A more recent assessment should have been completed once the care plan was available, as his needs had changed. Also, pleased look at the future needs of the patient. For
my father mobility and eating should have been encouraged more. The home was clean and friendly with excellent cleanliness and facilities.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.901)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.901) out of 10 for Watlington & District Residential and Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 52 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 52 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 4.901 for Watlington & District Residential and Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (551 Excellents x 5) + (55 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 608 Ratings = 4.901
  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 Watlington & District Residential and Nursing Home is based on 52 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 60 registered maximum number of service users is 12, which has been reached with 52 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: 19 Apr 2019

Overall Outstanding

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Outstanding
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Outstanding
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Awards / Recognitions (8)

Meet the Team (9)

Julie

Julie Cooper

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2005

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

Samantha May

Job Title: Care Assistant Joined: 2020

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

Quenie

Quenie Pastrana

Job Title: Nurse Joined: 2022

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

Leila

Leila Verran

Job Title: Administrator Joined: 2010

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

Maggie

Maggie Lloyd

Job Title: Team Leader Joined: 2005

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

Hassa

Hassa Belarhino

Job Title: Nurse Joined: 2022

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

Marion Stevens

Job Title: Team Leader Joined: 2004

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.

Billi-Jo

Billi-Jo Stone

Job Title: Care Assistant Joined: 2019

Billi-Jo loves to make her residents happy and is passionate about her role as a care assistant.

Samantha

Samantha May

Job Title: Care Assistant Joined: 2020

I really love making our residents smile.

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