Stowford House

Faringdon Road, Shippon, Abingdon OX13 6LN
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  • Stowford House, Abingdon
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 ones to stay overnight. Outdoors, the home features attractively designed gardens with accessible raised beds, offering a pleasant space to relax or spend time outside.

The experienced and well-trained team aim to create a caring and supportive community for residents and their loved ones. There is always something to look forward to with a schedule of regular activities, events and outings in the home’s own minibus.
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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 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)
  • 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 What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1650
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1650
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1900
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1900
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1798
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1800
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1900
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1900

Fees are subject to a pre-admission needs assessment which is required to fully understand the level of
care and support required by each individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge.


What’s included?
• 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


Please note, the weekly fee does not include hairdressing, chiropody or other healthcare visits or
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.

Contact Stowford House to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

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 (93)

9.7

Stowford House has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.673) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Stowford House has 93 reviews.

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Review from Joanne S (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father was a resident for a very short time from December 2018 until he died in January 2019. During this short time, he received excellent care from all the staff.
They were very friendly and approachable.
His room was lovely and overlooked the garden and was clean and comfortable. Although Dad
was a resident for such a short time, I feel he would have been very well looked after here.
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Review from D E (Son of Resident) published on 7 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Mum is treated with care and compassion. Staff are very good in sometimes challenging situations. The room is sometimes rather odorous but generally ok.
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Review from John S (Son of Resident) published on 31 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum came to Stowford House for end of life care. During her short stay, the staff were responsive to her changing needs. They made her comfortable. They kept my sister and me fully informed and involved. All the staff were very friendly and professional and supportive.
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Review from Vivien W (Friend of Resident) published on 24 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My friend appears to be well looked after. The surroundings are pleasant and the staff friendly.
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Review from Kelly D (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 17 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are very friendly and helpful. Made my nan feel very at home.
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Review from Katharine S (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent.
Stowford House felt good as soon as I arrived at my first visit, having a simple, calm and reassuring feel to it. We had to organise a room for poor Mum quite quickly, she was extremely frail with a lot wrong and the hospital could do no more for her.
My brother and I were quickly reassured.
The nurses are highly skilled, they kept us fully informed as they increased Mum's nursing needs, involving my brother and me in helping them make her comfortable. The nursing staff and care teams were really warm and kindly, and Mum's passing was handled with discrete tenderness.
In the end, they liaised with a palliative care nurse from another home. I'm so glad Mum didn't need the hospital again.
It's all still a fog, Mum died yesterday, 11 days after her arrival. But my brother and I are so grateful to Stowford House, my first good impressions being totally accurate, her being at Stowford is the thing that has made bearable the end of 5 ghastly months. We would recommend Stowford House without hesitation. All great professionals.
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Review from J B (Sister of Resident) published on 12 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Staff seem very friendly, some could be more helpful. Activities are being run by one person who is trying to do a good job but there were three activities staff. A lot of rooms need decorating.
Reply from Aileen Nimmo, Sales & Marketing at Stowford HouseWe thank you for taking the time to review our home. We are pleased to announce that a full time second activity co-ordinator has been recruited to start in 2 weeks’ time. We look forward to a newly energised program with fresh ideas and outings. We aim to create purposeful activities for our residents and are always happy to hear suggestions from family members to help us deliver an activity programme that is fun for everyone.
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Review from Teresa E (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mother first went to stay at Stowford House in July 18, for respite following a collapse at home resulting in two weeks in hospital where she had a pacemaker fitted. She suffers from short-term memory loss and confusion. We were advised at the hospital that she should not return home to live and
so she is now a permanent resident. Stowford House is light and airy with a lovely garden and the staff are very helpful and caring. Activities are planned every day and she has joined the poetry club where she is delighted that she has been asked to read. Although it is still early days she is beginning to settle in.
Reply from Aileen Nimmo, Sales & Marketing at Stowford HouseThank you for taking the time to submit a review. We are delighted you like our beautiful garden and that your mother is enjoying the pottery club. We would love to hear of any suggestions you may have to further enhance the activity offering as our aim is to create moments of joy for everyone at Stowford House.
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Review from L G (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Generally very pleased with my father's care but it is so expensive - all his life savings have disappeared nearly - he worked hard all his life, having come from Poland during the war after time in Siberia. He would be unhappy to know that all he accomplished has gone with the fees! But that is not
the fault of Stowford House.
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Review from Gwen G (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely, caring staff, so kind to my Mum. Thank you so, so much.
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Review from Maurice R (Brother of Resident) published on 17 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My sister moved in just over one year ago with Alzheimers which had made living alone impossible.
Throughout this year we have both been happy with the way she has been looked after. We made the right decision to move her into Stowford Hosue and recommend it.
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Review from John E (Friend of Resident) published on 16 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My friend has become a full-time resident at Stowford House from mid-September 2017. I have been visiting her on a regular basis.
I am impressed by the care given - particularly the friendly, cheerful and tactile approach.
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Review from Jane C (Niece of Resident) published on 27 November 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It was a difficult but necessary decision to place my aunt in a care home but we have been very happy as a family with the transition from her home. My sister has been in regular contact with my aunt and the staff and only gives glowing reports. I have visited my aunt a few times recently and been impressed
with all staff contact with her and the obvious caring relationship staff have with her. She refers to Stowford House as her home now and feels valued and content. Thank you all for caring for my aunt so well.
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Review from S L (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 November 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5
My mother has been in there for over 5 years. Throughout her time, the communication between nurses had been appalling. Carers do not read or act upon care plans, food has been poor both in terms of quality and nutrition. The whole place is grubby and shabby. Little attempt is made to (a) clean residents
hands prior to and after meals, (b) tables are dirty. Things go missing all the time. There has been massive staff turnover generally and we are now on the 6th manager in 6 years.


In the 18 months, the previous manager was in situ, things did improve but it was a massive task. The new manager is totally unapproachable, keeps her door closed, seems to work very short hours and takes forever to answer emails. When she does eventually respond to them, questions are not answered. Everything is now sliding very quickly back downhill. I despair.

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Review from Madeline R (Niece of Resident) published on 24 October 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Stowford House is a caring home with happy and caring staff.
The food could be improved. General care is good.
Cleanliness is good.
Residents could have more one to ones if they don't partake in activities.
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Review from R Y (Husband of Resident) published on 10 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My wife is happy and well looked after at Stowford House. I spend several hours with her every afternoon.
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Review from T T (Son of Resident) published on 3 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
I understand it must be a difficult job.
I feel that at times my mother's room is not that clean ie food on the floor and armchair dirty.
My mother's clothes and belongings go missing.
I do find the head nurse on my mother's wing very friendly and helpful.
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Review from P Y (Son of Resident) published on 26 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
All the care and nursing staff are very polite, caring and attentive, however they can be hard pressed and overworked at times, leading to delays at times when answering 'call buttons'.
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Review from P L (Resident) published on 26 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
My experience of Stowford House is that it is good. However, the food is poor and access is very limited.
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Review from J H (Husband of Resident) published on 12 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
In general, the behaviour and treatment of both carers and nurses is very good. Their behaviour towards my wife at all times is very good and shows understanding when she has difficulty in speaking to explain her requirements.


Staff are hard pressed to cope at meal times.

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.673)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.673) out of 10 for Stowford House is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 28 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 28 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 4.673 for Stowford House is calculated as follows: ( (235 Excellents x 5) + (87 Goods x 4) + (11 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 333 Ratings = 4.673
  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 Stowford House is based on 28 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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 53 registered maximum number of service users is 10.6, which has been reached with 28 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.

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Stephanie

Stephanie Jones

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2023

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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