
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.
Thank you so much; it has truly put my mind at rest knowing that she is somewhere safe, being taken care of and enjoying a much better quality of life.
Thank you so much for your kind words and review. We are pleased that your aunt has settled well and enjoys her stay.
During Covid, the staff and carers at Stowford House have truly become my mothers family. It is so reassuring to observe the warmth of her response to their care, and I have appreciated their professionalism and safe care.
It has been a very challenging year for everyone, but we will continue to ensure all residents are as happy as possible and hope you continue to visit whenever you can.
Stowford has been home to Mum and Dad for 20 months down almost all in lockdown. Both are well cared for. Staff have all been very friendly and compassionate. I now have peace of mind knowing they are being well cared for. Thank you to the manager and staff.
Thank you for a lovely review, we appreciate your kind words. During this difficult period, our priority has always been to keep our residents safe and well.
We have been very happy with the care that Dad has received since moving to Stowford House in November 2019. The home is well run and the staff have been amazing throughout lockdown. Any concerns about Dad are communicated immediately with us and any queries or worries we have are dealt with professionally and with understanding. We feel very reassured that Dad is living in such a caring environment whilst having to cope with such a difficult illness.
We’d like to thank you for taking the time to write this review, our caring team will be extremely happy to hear your kind words.
It has been extremely difficult during Covid with limited access to my mum. All the staff have been extremely helpful when phoning and when talking to them when we were able to visit. The "pod" was our only direct way of meeting Mum, which was of great benefit to us all. It is a shame it was not possible for weekend visits, as Mum's grandchildren all work, but with staff shortages due to Covid and Brexit, it is completely understandable. Staff are always "upbeat" despite the obvious difficulties they are working under.
We’d like to thank you for taking the time to write this review. Although we might face challenges due to Covid and Brexit, the wellbeing of our residents and their families is always the top priority.
During the short time my father was with you, he received the best care anyone could wish for. Nothing was too much trouble. In difficult times, he was treated with the utmost care and respect. The family cannot thank you all enough.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review! Our residents are our priority and we strive to deliver exceptional service.
From the moment I first contacted Stowford House, I was me with total understanding, compassion, patience and genuine desire to help our family through an extremely difficult time. Stowford House staff have all worked so hard to help my mum settle in. Everyone I have been in contact with seems to care so much about the residents, keen to understand individual needs and interest, displaying a genuine warmth.
A big thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on the team and their kindness shown in supporting you and your Mum. We are so pleased to read your Mum has settled in and is now a part of the Stowford Family.
My mother is extremely happy at Stowford House. She always says she is well looked after and all the carers are excellent. This gives me peace of mind, and I have been really impressed with how everyone has dealt with the pandemic!
Unfortunately due to lockdown, I have little experience of inside Stowford as Mum and Dad went in on 23rd Feb 2020. Lockdown for them came 16th March, Dad seems to have settled well, Mum not so as she has dementia and finds it difficult to understand what is going on in the outside world. All the staff I have had contact with have been excellent and I am happy mum and Dad are well cared for. This is something I am entirely grateful for and look forward to more normal times.
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on Stowford House. It has been a most challenging year and I am happy to read staff are communicating well with you and keeping you updated. I am sure once we get some normality back in the home and visitors return both your parents will be equally settled. I have no doubt they are missing you as much as you must be missing them.
The staff very helpful and friendly. The atmosphere in the building is of a safe and caring community. Everywhere very clean and homely. My relative is comfortable and very content with her surroundings and seems very fond of all the staff who care for her.
My mother initially came to Stowford House back in January for two weeks respite, following the death of my father. Because mum suffers from vascular dementia, it was agreed that she would be unable to return home. Fortunately, Stowford had a room for her and so it was decided that she would become a permanent resident. Mum can be quite difficult at times due to dementia, but the staff at Stowford have been extremely kind and understanding, getting to know her and therefore dealing with her dementia mood swings. She seems to have settled in well, giving me the peace of mind that she is being well looked after.
Thank you for sharing your review regarding Stowford House, we are pleased to read that you have peace of mind that your Mother is well cared for and that she has settled in well.
My mother has been so thoughtfully cared for by the staff across the home, from management and nurses to chefs and carers and housekeeping, maintenance teams. She feels loved. Nothing is ever too much trouble and any concerns, when she was so ill earlier this year, were well managed and we, as a family felt well supported. I can't speak highly enough about the quality of care.
Your kind words will be shared with the team who are always committed to keeping our residents safe and happy.
My father has been a resident here for three months now. We have nothing but praise for the patience and professionalism of the staff. Without exception, everyone has been so caring and done their very best to help dad settle in. He is treated with dignity even though he can be difficult at times. His room is lovely and cleaned every day. His clothes are kept clean and not lost. The staff are easy to approach and will update you as often as you wish on how your loved one is. This Coronavirus must be testing them to their limits but they have been swift in putting in measures to keep all the residents safe. Well done Stowford team.
It is always nice to know residents families are so understanding and recognise how hard we are working to keep our residents safe. Thank you.
My mother has been at Stowford House since July 2019. She is very very happy, she likes her food and she has no complaints. She is happy with the staff, they all like her comments, quite funny. My wife and I love the staff also, they work extremely hard. Nothing is too much trouble and I hope things get back to normal soon.
Thank you for your kind words, it really is much appreciated. Our staff are committed to our residents and they always like knowing families understand some of the challenges they face. Especially during these unprecedented times.
As her relative I was always welcomed and although I imagine my daily phone calls were at times an extra task, staff were always so helpful in ensuring she could speak to me, and indeed encouraged this for her benefit. The nursing and care staff were excellent and reception and administration welcoming and helpful. I would absolutely recommend Stowford House.
Thank you for your kind words. Your review will be shared with the team who made your aunts experience of care such a positive move.
My wife has been in Stowford House for 7 months, some 3 years after being diagnosed with Alzheimers. I see her about 5 times a week and although I know her behaviour is sometimes challenging, I get considerable peace of mind when I have to leave here knowing that she is comfortable and well looked after there. The carers seem always kind and friendly both to her and me, indeed to all. It is difficult to find fault with their diligence in caring for all needs. The nurses are almost always willing to discuss her well-being and update me with anything relevant. The home always seems well organised with care taken to see all staff have a positive attitude to those in residence.
Thank you for taking the time to review Stowford House. We are pleased to hear that the care team are always kind and friendly and that the level of care provided has been of a high standard. We are glad to hear communication has always been maintained with you and that you have peace of mind knowing your wife is in our home. Thank you for your feedback.
My mother has been a resident here for 18 months. She is living with the final stages of dementia and is vulnerable. The care she receives here is excellent. A lot of effort is made to ensure she is safe and comfortable. She entered with a stage 4 bed sore which the staff addressed very quickly. Specialist equipment has been purchased to ensure her safety. Her dignity is always respected and the staff are very caring.
Thank you for taking the time to review Stowford House. We are pleased to hear that you find our dedicated team caring and that you find the care are services provided are excellent.
My husband has recently been unwell but the care and compassion given to him at this time has been amazing. All the staff were very understanding towards him.
I would have no hesitation in recommending Stowford House as a first choice for residential care.
I cannot thank all involved enough for the attention and care shown to my mother and me at all times.
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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.
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