
The home provides great facilities ad care for our loved ones.Clare P(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

It is very comforting to see my dad joining in and enjoying himself.Karen C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


The home provides great facilities ad care for our loved ones.Clare P(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

It is very comforting to see my dad joining in and enjoying himself.Karen C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


Located in the heart of Oxfordshire, Stowford House is a luxury, purpose-built care home, providing round the clock residential, dementia and nursing care on a permanent and respite basis.
Residents at the Abingdon care home have access to a range of comfortable shared spaces, including welcoming lounges, an on-site café, and a dedicated hair salon. Bedrooms are all en-suite and thoughtfully styled, with options available for couples or for visiting loved...
Care Provided by Stowford House
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 53 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
care and support required by each individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge.
• All care and support including a monthly review of care plans
• All meals, snacks and drinks freshly prepared every day by our chef
• In-house café with homemade cakes, and a variety of speciality teas and coffees
• Use of in-house cinema
• Access to landscaped gardens
• Activities and lifestyle programme
• All utilities and other accommodation costs
• Housekeeping and laundry services
• WiFi internet access
appointments not covered by the NHS, toiletries, newspapers or magazines, any over the counter
medications that a GP wouldn’t normally prescribe such as paracetamol and indigestion relief, and any
other privately arranged healthcare. Should you require an escort to hospital appointments, we may apply
an agreed hourly charge for this service.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Stowford House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Stowford 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
- Care UK
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Stephanie Jones(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (53)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (52)
Stowford House Reviews (94)
Stowford House has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.660) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Stowford House has 94 reviews.
Stowford House is clean, light and well maintained. The staff are generally friendly and caring and both staff and management have been stable for several years. Their approach is flexible- focused on the residents, for example my parents were served their meals in the lounge. Now my father is very independent, and everyone has done their best to adapt to his wishes. The facilities are good- generous sized light rooms. Room to sit in outside or their own room. The food is great, home cooked and plenty of it!
Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience of Stowford House. We appreciate your feedback. Please let us know if there is ever anything more we can do to help.
Mum went into stowford early January I felt really apprehensive about putting her into residential care but I couldn't have chosen a better care home all the staff are very caring and considerate they are like a family and I haven't even known them for a month , would not hesitate to recommend stowford to family & friends
Thank you for taking the time to write us a review, and for your recommendation - that means a lot to us. It's been lovely to have your mum with us and we're glad she's settling well. Please let us know if there is ever anything else we can do to help.
My mum came into Stowford end of October it was a tough time for us I was dreading it Stowford is such a lovely home I know my mum is settling in now and safe I don't have to worry any more the staff are all so kind caring and friendly I just want to say a Big Thankyou to all the staff for making my life easier
Thank you for taking the time to write us a review - we really do appreciate it. We're delighted to see your mum settled with us, and so glad to hear that we've been able to support you as well. Please don't hesitate to ask if there is ever anything more we can do to help.
Yet again, the Management came to the rescue. We are so grateful as a family for all that the staff carry out; to make everyone's lives run as smoothly and as stress free as possible.
Thank you very much for taking the time to write us a review. We're glad that we've been able to support your family, and we'll always do everything we can to help - just let us know what you need, and we'll do our best.
The care has been very good and personal to my Dad's needs.
I also like the fact that upstairs is for people with milder dementia and downstairs is for residents with more advanced care needs.
I highly recommend Shamek and the home.
Thank you for sharing your thoughtful feedback. We're glad to hear your dad has settled well at Stowford and that the personalised approach taken by Shamek and the team made such a difference from the outset. It's wonderful to know you feel confident in the care he is receiving, and your recommendation is very much appreciated.
Stowford House is a very nice care home for the elderly. The staff are very friendly and caring to residents and families. We are always invited to join in with care home activities if we are able! My mum enjoys the activities and looks forward to craft, quizzes and games. I would definitely recommend Stowford House, well done to all.
Thank you for sharing this lovely feedback. We're delighted to hear that your mum enjoys the activities at Stowford House and looks forward to taking part - craft, quizzes and games are such wonderful ways to stay engaged and have fun. It's also wonderful to know that you feel welcomed and...
Mum was reluctant to move to a care home but needed full nursing care. Every member of staff helped her to adjust quickly because of their kindness and respect. She was able to enjoy the activities and outings despite severe mobility problems. Not last 6 months were spent at Stowford House and we could not have asked for better care from everyone.
Thank you for sharing such a heartfelt reflection on your mum's time at Stowford House. We understand how difficult it can be to make the move into full nursing care, and it's reassuring to hear that the kindness and respect shown by the team helped your mum to settle so well. It is lovely that she...
My father is recovering from an operation and is very frail. All the staff treat him gently, with a smile and respect.
My mother can no longer be left at home alone and she has blossomed since her arrival at Stowford, happily joining in most of the activities. She is making friendships and loves the tasty food.
My heartfelt thanks go to all the staff, for whom nothing is too much trouble.
Thank you so much for sharing such a thoughtful review. We're delighted to hear both your parents are settling in well and receiving the care, support and companionship they deserve. It means a lot to our team to know their efforts make such a positive difference. We'll be sure to share your kind words with everyone at Stowford House.
The food is very healthy, with the chef and his staff doing their utmost to provide dishes which the residents enjoy. I am particularly impressed with the home made gel sweets which are given to the residents during the extreme heat, which is good for hyrdration. Mum loves the cookies and cakes, she's always had a sweet tooth.
The special events are well advertised and always a pleasure to attend.
What more can I say, the manager and her staff are patient and amazing which gives Mum a relaxing home to live in.
Thank you for your heartfelt review and for sharing such a lovely insight into life at Stowford House. We are delighted to hear that you feel so welcomed each time you visit, and that your mum is enjoying not only the care and entertainment but also those special touches, like the homemade gel...
My Mum stayed at Stowford House for a respite break in July '25. She was kept safe and comfortable during her stay, which happened at a time of hot weather which must have been challenging for everyone in the home, and her time was enriched by the opportunity to go out on a trip with other residents. The manager and deputy-manager were both very approachable, and worked quickly to resolve any questions I had as they arose. The staff were lovely, incredibly kind and caring, and It felt like they cared about Mum and her experience, even though she was only with there for a short time. Another strength was the activities programme, which offered lots of opportunities for people to get involved in wellbeing activities. I would have liked to see a bit more time and attention given to Mum's food and her skin care, where she has some challenging specific issues, but overall I felt this was a good respite break, would use again, and I was very touched by the kindness and atmosphere of the home
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience of your mums recent respite stay at Stowford House. We're so pleased to hear that she felt safe, engaged, and cared for, and that the teams kindness and attention made a meaningful difference during her time with us. Your comments about the...
We find the staff at Stowford House to be pleasant. kind and caring. We believe our aunt is receiving the best of care. She herself has said that she is lucky to be in such a good care home.
Many thanks for leaving us a review, our team is dedicated to ensuring every resident feels safe, happy and is well cared for and we are pleased your aunt is happy with us. Your feedback will be shared with the team who will be delighted to receive it.
Since the resident has been in your care her needs have been met promptly and professionally. She is happy to be in Stowford and we are happy with her care.
Many thanks for your review and feedback, it is lovely to hear that she is happy with us at Stowford House and your happy with the care, your feedback will be shared with the team.
Mun enjoys the food from our experience which is somewhat tailored due to her condition.
The rooms are clean and well-maintained.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and it is lovely to hear your mum feels content with us at Stowford House and that she has been enjoying the food, it is important to us that delicious meals are served to our residents tailored to their needs / diets as well as their favourite dishes. Your feedback will be shared with the team who will be delighted to read it.
Our aunt became a resident in February 2025. She has suffered a fall at home and spent time in hospital. She was unable to look after herself and was reluctantly persuaded to take a trial at Stowfield House. It was obvious that the care provided suited her and her needs. We are delighted with her progress since she came into care. Thank you all for your help.
Many thanks for your review and kind words, it is wonderful to hear your aunt has made progress since being with us and we are pleased we could help and support your aunt and your family when you needed us. Your feedback will be shared with the team.
Well done Stowford House, keep up the good work.
From staff on reception, to maintenance to the chef, everybody is so caring
The staff are very welcoming and very helpful.
If I have one thing that is disappointing it is the cleaning of my mother's room which could be better. Also my mother needs a straw in order to drink her tea and other drinks, because of the collar she wears. Unfortunately very often she isn't given one.
Many thanks for taking the time to leave us a review about our home, our team is dedicated to ensuring every resident feels safe, happy, and well looked after, we value the feedback received and truly believe this enables continuous improvement.
My mother has been resident in Stowford House since February 2023. It is an extremely friendly home and she is very happy there. All residents are treated with respect and they are persuaded to join in the varied activities wherever possible. Christmas 2024 has been a particular highlight with carol services, a Christmas party and then, in the new year, a pantomime which have been much enjoyed.
It is wonderful to hear that your mother is happy and feels a part of the family at Stowford House, also that the varied activities are warmly received. We are pleased you could join us for our festive events and enjoyed them as I know we did and look forward to our future events.
Clean, well run with pleasant staff who are willing to listen to any request. Food good but needs to be served hotter and more in keeping with timetable. Activities are varied and well motivated. The exercise class given by the outside person is longer and with more interaction with the residents than the Scottish video exercises.
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review and for all your feedback. It is important to us to listen and action requests for our residents and their loved ones and we are pleased this has been your experience, it is great to hear that the varied activities are well received and that the in person exercise class is preferred.
There's no question that my father's health has improved considerably during the last 12 months directly due to the level of care provided by the staff at Stowford House. His room is always immaculate and very clean, as is the rest of the building, the carers are always attentive and the quality of the food is likely better than he has ever eaten. Thank you to all of the team for the fantastic job they're doing.
It is wonderful to hear that you have seen an improvement in your father's health since he has been with us and cared for at Stowford House and to hear he is enjoying the food as well is great. The whole team will be delighted to receive this feedback.
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News (60) & Events (0)
- 29 May 2026
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Meet the Team (1)

After qualifying as a registered nurse, I specialised in elderly care, working as a nurse consultant and modern matron.
This role involved managing several community hospitals and an NHS nursing home, which naturally led me into the management of care homes. Throughout my career, I have been committed to ensuring high standards of care.
I am deeply passionate about providing residents at Stowford House with the highest quality of care and support. I firmly believe that every resident deserves a tailored approach to their care, allowing them to live happily and meaningfully while maintaining the freedom to choose the support they wish to receive.
Building strong relationships with residents and their families is essential to me, as I recognise the vital role these connections play in the effective operation of a care home. My door is always open for any conversations or concerns, and I am dedicated to fostering an environment where residents feel valued, respected, and truly at home.
Frequently Asked Questions about Stowford House
What types of Care is Stowford House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Stowford House have?
There are 53 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Stowford House?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Stowford House to the centre of Abingdon?
0.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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