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Galanos House

Banbury Road, Southam, Warwickshire CV47 2BL
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Galanos House, Southam
Galanos House, Southam
Galanos House, Southam

Galanos House is situated on the edge of Southam, a small market town in the heart of the Warwickshire countryside. The home is set within a number of attractive landscaped gardens. The home organises regular shopping trips in their minibus, as well as visits to the nearby historic towns of Warwick, Stratford-upon-Avon and Rugby.

At Galanos House, they recognise the importance of residents’ shared experiences. People there form special bonds and...  

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Care Provided by Galanos House

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 101 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • 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

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,668From £1,668
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,774From £1,774
Nursing CareFrom £2,046From £2,046
Nursing Dementia CareFrom £2,113From £2,113

Contact Galanos House 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

Person in charge

  • Jo-Anne Wilson (Registered Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • Ages 65+
  • A care home for Ex-Service men and women and their dependents

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 2002
  • Last Refurbishment: 2023
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (101)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (101)

Visiting

  • Open visiting.

Parking

  • On site parking including accessible parking

Galanos House Reviews (99)

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9.9

Galanos House has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.930) out of 10, based on 41 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Galanos House has 99 reviews.

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Review from Carolyn T (Power of Attorney of Resident) published on 11 October 2023 Submitted via Website
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The resident always looks clean and well cared for when I visit. The atmosphere is very pleasant, usually things going on. I cannot comment on entertainment as I’ve not seen it and the resident is not able to talk well enough to describe. Staff friendly and communicative.

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Review from A H (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 October 2023 Submitted via Website
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I have been so impressed with the nursing care my mum has received from all members of the care staff. They have spent time providing advice as and when it was required in a friendly and non-judgemental way. The atmosphere at the care home is happy, friendly and uplifting - even when times get tough with challenging days.

Mum's room is kept clean and the laundry service is wonderful. She is supported on hospital appointments and always included in activities provided at the home by regular invitations to become involved by the staff. I have seen her mental well-being improve 100% due to this socialisation and her needs are met with respect and understanding.

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Review from Claire T (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 6 October 2023 Submitted via Website
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It’s the most caring home I’ve ever visited. My grandma is in her element there, I’ve never seen her so happy! The staff are wonderful and make everyone so welcome.

The care is out of this world and there’s so much for the residents to do. The community are brought into the food with events and a coffee shop.

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Review from Elizabeth T (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have been absolutely delighted with the care offered to my mum by Galanos House. My mum is a resident in the dementia unit. She is cared for beautifully. Mum enjoys participating in the wide range of activities and trips out. She particularly likes having the company of others and the stimulation of physical activity and fun. The staff are brilliant and the atmosphere in the home always positive and supportive.

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Review from Ann S (Niece of Resident) published on 31 July 2023 Submitted via Website
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My aunt has been a resident of Galanos House for 4 years. She has received an unprecedented level of care from all the staff especially considering her disabilities. Her room and facilities have been adapted to ensure she can be as independent as possible whilst the nursing staff have also tendered to her every medical need. I and her family cannot praise the home enough. There is stability in the home through guidance from an experienced and long-serving senior management team which enables it to be run efficiently and effectively. The caring and supportive attitude from all levels of staff is reflected and experienced not only by the residents but by myself and her family. We are always kept up to date with regard to my aunt's health, wellbeing and needs and it is lovely to know that she is in a safe, clean and supportive environment. It really is home to her. I believe she is in one of the best care homes in the country thanks to everyone involved.

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Review from S F (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 June 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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I found the staff at the meeting very helpful. They wanted to know what we thought about all aspects of Galanos House Care Home. Any questions we asked they answered and gave good reasons as to why things are done a certain way. I find all residents are treated with great patience and care and feel my mother is well looked after and I have great gratitude to know she is safe and being so well cared for.

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Review from C T (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 June 2023 Submitted via Website
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I'm pleased to have my Mother in Galanos House. I can’t visit often, but always know she is being well looked after. Great environment. I’m impressed with infection control / Covid measures. Food looks good. Staff seem patient and caring with my Mother, despite her challenging behaviour. Security is good regarding entry/exit of the PoppyLodge dementia unit.
The 6 monthly phone reviews are comprehensive and my input is valued.
As I work, I can’t get to carers meetings - so I’d love them to be held via Zoom also, and for minutes to be published for me to read.
It’s sometimes difficult knowing who to contact via phone/email if I want to communicate with staff.
I don’t like sending money through the post, so would like to be able to send cheques/money electronically for her “pocket money”.

I am most impressed with Galanos House though, and would recommend it to others.

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Review from J B (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 April 2023 Submitted via Website
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Mum has spent many years as a resident at Poppy Lodge, initially giving her a new lease of life and companionship that she really needed at a time when her quality of life appeared diminished. Mum has become part of the family there as we have ourselves.
All the staff are warm and welcoming and the level of care is excellent. Mum is supported, nourished and protected by the Poppy Lodge family and by extension Galanos House.

In my experience, Poppy Lodge is beyond comparison in the care and support it offers residents and their families, it has given us peace of mind knowing that Mum is cared for in a lovely environment.

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Review from Richard C (Regular Volunteer) published on 6 April 2023 Submitted via Website
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I enjoy volunteering in the sporting memories sessions hosted by Galanos House. We have a small but regular group of attendees who seem to appreciate the conversations and activities. I admire the skill, enthusiasm and dedication of the staff and other volunteers involved.

One disappointment has been the rescheduling of the sessions from fortnightly to monthly, which means that on several months in the future they will clash with another activity for me, which takes place on the alternate week to sporting memories. As a result, I shall miss sessions.

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Review from Bruce D (Regular Volunteer) published on 5 April 2023 Submitted via Website
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I’m a relatively new volunteer at Galanos House but every time I attend for one of the very many varied activities it always strikes me what a happy, caring and homely place it is.
It’s not just a home but each individual’s actual home where the staff are so caring and enthusiastic, always ready with a smile or cheery comment but equally importantly providing care and support in a comprehensive and dignified way for each resident.

The décor and amenities encapsulate the warm feel of the place, after all it's home so somewhere to be comfortable and happy as we would all want to be in our latter years.

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Review from A H (Regular Volunteer) published on 5 April 2023 Submitted via Website
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Dementia Day Care offers excellent supportive care. Volunteering there is very enjoyable as the staff are very friendly and welcoming. The care offered is very well structured and geared to fulfilling a diverse array of activities for the day residents to participate in.

The environment is very relaxed and respectful.

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Review from M D (Regular Volunteer) published on 5 April 2023 Submitted via Website
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Consistently brings new innovations to the care of veterans and their families. All residents/beneficiaries are given the chance to be as involved as they wish in countless activities every day; from learning a language to taking part in international competitions. Nothing is beyond the scope of this wonderful home.

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Review from T P (Wife of Resident) published on 6 February 2023 Submitted via Website
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I have found that over the five years my husband has been a resident of Galanos House, I have been welcomed into the family that is Galanos. Nothing is too much trouble and there is always a member of staff at hand if need be.
The level of care is excellent, I know that my husband couldn't be in a better place, he is supported emotionally as well as physically and it is a joy to see my husband enjoying the activities that are on every day.

Thank you Galanos for all you do and the support you give.

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Review from Janet K (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 January 2023 Submitted via Website
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Have found that the care received is of a good standard and our relative always appears clean and well cared for. Relative's room is always clean and tidy. Laundry is always returned promptly and of a good standard. The staff are always friendly and helpful. Would like more communication from senior management.

Reply from Jo-Anne Wilson, Manager at Galanos House

Thank you for your review. I am so pleased you are happy with the care and housekeeping. I am sorry you feel our communication is not what you would like, please do come and see me when you are next visiting.

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Review from K M (Son of Resident) published on 30 January 2023 Submitted via Website
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Very happy with the level of care. The staff are very helpful, courteous and genuinely caring of the residents. It's reassuring for the family members to know that the resident is being looked after, has regular good quality meals and is treated with dignity.

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Review from L K (Niece of Resident) published on 27 January 2023 Submitted via Website
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My aunt has been a resident at Galanos House for the last few months. I am so impressed with the care she receives and the kindness, knowledge and enthusiasm of the staff. I would certainly recommend Galanos House.

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Review from J N (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 January 2023 Submitted via Website
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My mother has been a resident at Poppy Lodge, Galanos House for nearly three years and we are so pleased with how well she has settled. The atmosphere at the home is excellent and all the staff make everyone feel welcome and cared for at all times. We all feel so confident in the care that my mother receives. Lots of activities and things to do make the days so interesting. We could not be happier.

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Review from S H (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 January 2023 Submitted via Website
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Lovely care home and the wonderful staff take great care of my relative. They know the residents well, know their foibles and are quick to let us know of any changes in their condition. The facilities are excellent and the activities plentiful and varied. Couldn't recommend it enough.

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Review from Charles M (Brother of Resident) published on 26 January 2023 Submitted via Website
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My brother has been a resident at Galanos House since 2006. Throughout this period, I have been immensely impressed with every aspect of the care he has received. In particular, I have valued the various friendly personal contacts I have had with the staff at every level. I greatly admired the range of activities which continued to operate during the difficult days of the 'lockdown'.

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Review from John J (Husband of Resident) published on 26 January 2023 Submitted via Website
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My wife went to Galanos House in February 2017, when she was taken ill with an infection of the urine. She has had the best care continuously since that date. The nursing staff and the care staff are very conscientious, indeed, helpful, caring and concerned. She has received exemplary treatment, I don't think is possible anywhere else in the world.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 16 July 2025
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  • CaringOutstanding
  • EffectiveOutstanding
  • ResponsiveOutstanding
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledOutstanding
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  • 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Galanos House

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Jo-Anne Wilson, MBE
Jo-Anne Wilson, MBEJob Title:Registered ManagerJoined: 2003

Jo-Anne became the Registered Manager of Galanos House in 2003. Since then she has made a difference in not only the lives of many residents, but also staff members past and present, volunteers, and all the friends that come through the doors of Galanos House.

Jo-Anne was presented with an MBE by His Majesty King Charles III in February 2023; in addition to this, Jo-Anne holds the title of Queen's Nurse and sits on many boards including the Quality Matters board, the Task and Finish group for the RCN, and is the chair of the South Warwickshire Registered Managers Network for Skills for Care.

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