
The home always treats the residents with the dignity and respect that they deserve.SarahJane J(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Ottley staff are amazing my dad has been here for around 18 months and has settled in greatSamantha D(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

welcoming home. The staff are always friendly and caring, nothing ever seems to be too much trouble.Paul W(Day Care Service User)

The home always treats the residents with the dignity and respect that they deserve.SarahJane J(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Ottley staff are amazing my dad has been here for around 18 months and has settled in greatSamantha D(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

welcoming home. The staff are always friendly and caring, nothing ever seems to be too much trouble.Paul W(Day Care Service User)

Ottley House makes the most of pleasant grounds and a versatile interior to provide top quality nursing and residential care, with professionals available round-the-clock and also skilled in care and support for physical disabilities and dementia.
They are proud to be one of the first homes to be accredited as part of Barchester’s 10-60-06 Dementia Care programme, reflecting the enhanced quality of dementia care and improved quality of life experienced by...
Care Provided by Barchester Ottley House Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 72 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent 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
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
This Weekly Fee rate is an indication only of a typical standard fee rate for a resident living in a standard, comfortable room. A final Weekly Fee rate will be confirmed once we have carried out a pre-admission needs assessment.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Barchester Ottley House Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Barchester Ottley House Care 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
- Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Kuda Munyira(General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2018
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (68)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
Barchester Ottley House Care Home Reviews (86)
Barchester Ottley House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.600) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barchester Ottley House Care Home has 86 reviews.
The manager has an 'open door ' policy and I have certainly taken advantage of that, he is true to his word. As problems arose with mum as they invariably do with this type of illness, the staff have kept me fully informed.
The care staff are always kind and attentive and the program of activities is varied and delivered by enthusiastic carers who really brighten the residents' day.
I can honestly say there is a genuine feeling of belonging to ' The Ottley Family'.
My mother has dementia and is in the Memory Lane unit. From the moment mum joined the unit I have been satisfied that she is in a safe and secure environment with guaranteed 24/7 care. All the bedrooms are on the ground floor allowing residents to walk freely from their bedrooms to the lounge and dining area. There is always staff on the unit supervising the residents. The care and nursing staff are all professional and friendly and importantly use the residents' names when talking to them and are not afraid to give a reassuring hug when needed (to the residents or the resident's family). The living areas are always kept clean and fresh and any accidents are quickly sorted out by the carers or cleaners with minimum fuss preserving the dignity of the resident. There is always a cheery welcome at the reception in person or on the phone. The quality of the meals is excellent. Management and clerical staff are helpful and approachable. The overall maintenance of the home and grounds is very good.
In early May this year, my mother (aged 97), suffered another serious stroke and as a family, we opted to have her nursed at Ottley House rather than in hospital. She is familiar with the staff and her surroundings which was important.
Although she can no longer move independently, she is being assisted with all food and drink in addition to all her personal care. She is always clean and well presented. The carers still put her make-up on and do her hair nicely whether she is getting up or not.
When we visit, Mum no longer knows who we are but still smiles at us. It is obvious that she is well cared for and is very happy and comfortable. The staff welcome us and offer the support which helps us cope with this sad phase in Mums life.
I cannot rate this home highly enough or praise the dedicated staff enough for the TLC shown to all the family at this difficult time.
Our grateful thanks to everyone.
She had absolutely no quality of life before she came here and was constantly angry about everything but now I often see her joining in with activities, usually with a smile on her face.
The staff are absolutely dedicated and treat all the resident's with dignity and respect and I feel like they actually love my mum, which is so heartwarming to see, especially when her mood is very up and down.
There is staff constantly in attendance, to both the mobile residents and those who can hardly lift a finger.
All are treated as individuals and the interactions are lovely to see, my mum is a human being again.
The environment is clean and tidy and well maintained with even the maintenance men knowing all the residents by name. It really is a lovely place to live and to visit.
At a time when our whole life was turned upside down, we were treated with empathy, respect and concern. We needed to be guided through a sequence of events that were strange, scary and at times terrifying. Ottley House provided us with support and clear instruction on how to make the right decision of care for our dearest mum. The Head of Unit staff member organised the resettlement of Mum and gave us the strength to go forward. We were offered and still are offered opportunities to discuss and implement our mother's care. Nothing is too much trouble. The Manager cares about what happens in the home, his staff, clients and families. We as a family are very lucky. Mum is happy, hence we are too.
Since arriving at Ottley House in September. My mother has thrived. She is well cared for, the staff are lovely, treating her with care and kindness at all times. Although she has dementia, she says how lovely all the staff are. They are patient and include her in all the activities, no matter how much trouble it is. We have peace of mind knowing she is taken care of so well.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 11 February 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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.
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Awards / Recognitions (93)
- 09 Jun 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- 09 Jun 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- 15 Apr 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
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Meet the Team (10)

Hi, my name is Kuda and I am the General Manager here at Ottley House Care Home.
I undertook my nurse training in Zimbabwe and qualified as a registered nurse in 2007. I joined Barchester Healthcare as an overseas nurse in August 2016.
Through dedication and commitment to excellence, I developed through various leadership roles leading up to my current position.
My role as the general manager at Otley House is overseeing daily operations, ensuring high standards of care, and maintaining regulatory compliance. My approach is centred on creating a nurturing environment where residents feel safe, valued and well cared for. My leadership is characterised by my ability to inspire the team fostering a culture of empathy, respect, and continuous improvement.
My fantastic team and I look forward to welcoming you into our home

I started at Ottley House in 2002 as a carer. I then gained my care practitioner certificate in 2016. I am a passionate and motivated care practitioner who strives for the best, as I feel that everyone we offer support to deserves the best. I was recently promoted to Deputy General Manager.

I started working at Ottley House in 2012 as a senior carer. Unfortunately due to an injury, I was no longer able to carry out this role. I really enjoyed working at Ottley House so when the position of Admin Assistant came up in 2014, I applied and was lucky enough to be offered the role. I am here at reception to greet all our visitors with a warm and friendly welcome. I also assist the home administrator in the financial department. I have just completed my NVQ level 2 in Business and Administration.

Hi I am Gill and I started working for Barchester in 2015. my role is to ensure that we provide the very best care for each resident, ensuring they are treated with dignity and respect.

I joined Ottley House in October 2015 as a carer on the Ann Carter unit, I was then promoted to senior care assistant in June 2019. In my role I am responsible for inducting new staff members, to mentor them in providing high quality care. I recently completed my NVQ 2 which I passed with distinction, I hope to progress to the next level soon.

I first worked here at Ottley House as a carer when I was a student nurse. I qualified as a nurse in 2009. I re-joined the team at Ottley as a qualified nurse in December 2018.

I came to England from Romania in 2017 with my wife, who is also a registered nurse here at Ottley House. We started as senior care assistants until our PIN came through a few months later. Making sure the residents receive excellent care is what I'm here for - it's all about them!

A friend asked me if i was interested in working a few hours here and there at Ottley House to help in the housekeeping department, that was in 2016 and i have never looked back. i am proud at how our team keeps the house clean and tidy, chatting to the residents as i go.

I joined the "Ottley family" in 2013 as a care assistant. I had never done care work before but after looking after my nan for a few years, I knew I wanted to make a career out of it. Providing excellent care is my top priority.

I have worked at Ottley House ever since I left school 16 years ago. My previous roles in the home have included care, cleaning and in the kitchen, My role now is laundry assistant. I am hard working and get along with everyone.
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