
The activities staff worked hard to ensure the residents were stimulated.Gregory P(Husband of Resident/Service User)

The manager is very approachable with a very caring and compassionate manner.M B(Son of Resident/Service User)


The activities staff worked hard to ensure the residents were stimulated.Gregory P(Husband of Resident/Service User)

The manager is very approachable with a very caring and compassionate manner.M B(Son of Resident/Service User)


Located in the grounds of Oaken Holt Estate, Wytham House provides round the clock residential, nursing and dementia care on a permanent and respite basis, as well as compassionate end of life care.
Residents at the Oxford care home can enjoy quality facilities including cosy communal areas, a cinema room and hair and beauty salon. The bedrooms at Wytham House are tastefully decorated, each with their own en-suite bathroom. Outside, relax...
Care Provided by Wytham House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 40 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
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent 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
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- 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 Wytham House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Wytham 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
- Latoya Edwards(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2016
Room Information
- Single Rooms (40)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (40)
Wytham House Reviews (51)
Wytham House has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.505) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Wytham House has 51 reviews.
We are very grateful for the care my mother receives at Whythan House. The care home manager is brilliant, always supportive and genuinely caring. She has helped with everything from reassuring my mum when she struggled to sleep in her bed at night to guiding us through the process of securing additional care. My mum's dedicated nurse is exceptional, as are all the nurses and carers. Mum's nurse knows Mum was well and consistently goes above and beyond to ensure Mum is safe, comfortable and well looked after. The care home keeps the family informed. Most importantly, my mum is happy, settled and treated with dignity and respect. As a family that gives us real peace of mind. Thank you for all your care and support.
My relative can not tell us what is happening - but I can see that she feels settled and staff are very warm and caring with her. There are regular in-home activities and good engagement with residents' relatives (regular relatives' meetings are very useful as are care plan reviews). I will always feel hyper-vigilant and protective of my very vulnerable sister, but her named nurse is remarkable - and addresses any concerns we have swiftly, without being defensive, and it feels like we are on the same team to support my sister. I am also pleased with the sensitive and direct way in which forward planning is considered around potential problems, medical emergencies or future end of life care needs.
Thank you for your thoughtful and heartfelt feedback. We understand how important reassurance, communication and trust are, and we're so pleased to hear that your sister feels settled and cared for by the team. Your kind words about the support from her named nurse and the collaborative approach to...
I am thankful for the respect and kindness shown to my mum from everyone who works at Wytham House. It feels like a whole team effort focused on making her life as positive and comfortable as possible. The leadership team is approachable and dedicated to proving high standards.
Thank you for your kind feedback. We're so pleased to hear that your mum is treated with such respect and kindness, and that our team's efforts make a positive difference. Your support means a great deal to us.
The staff have really helped my father settle in after he joined the end Oct 2025. They are very patient and provide person-specific support. The facilities and activities at Wytham House are excellent. It is a huge relief to know that he is being looked after so well and seems much more peaceful and at ease with his circumstances.
Thank you for taking the time to write us a review - we really do appreciate your feedback. It's been great to see your father settling in with us, and if there is ever anything else we can do to support him, or you, please just let us know.
Mum was at the home for two years, nine months. She was well looked after and loved. We were updated on any changes to her conditions and the follow-up actions required. We were always welcomed to the home and given tea and cakes during our visit. The communication between the home and family was excellent.
Thank you so much for sharing your feedback. It was an honour to be able to care for your mum, and a pleasure to get to know your family. We appreciate you taking the time to write us a review, and if there is ever anything more we can do to support your family, please don't hesitate to ask.
The level of care is outstanding , every health professional involved with her treat her with kindness ,respect and humour and this extends to the other residents as well.
As all our family live some distance away we cannot visit very often , so it's very reassuring for us to know she is in safe hands.
She doesn't realise that she is in a beautiful and tranquil location ,so good for stressed visitors but she doesn't demand to go home anymore , I think she knows it's her forever home.
So thank you so much Wytham house.
Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful and moving review. We're so pleased that your sister has found the care and understanding she needs at Wytham House, and that you feel reassured knowing she is safe and well supported despite the distance. Your kind words about the team's compassion and approach will mean a great deal to everyone involved in her care.
She came to Wytham House at the beginning of October after being in hospital for 3 months and the difference since she has been there is remarkable. The staff are amazing in their approach and I can't praise them enough for the care they give to her. It is good to know she is in a safe and caring environment.
Thank you for sharing such thoughtful feedback. We're so pleased to hear about the positive difference you've seen since your sister came to Wytham House. Knowing she feels safe and well cared for is so important, and your kind words about the team's dedication and approach will mean a great deal to everyone involved in her care.
The care team at Wytham House are so caring and wonderful with my dad. They take time to listen and understand what he needs and treat me with love, care and respect which is really appreciated. Thank you to everyone from the nurses to the cares and activity team. You are amazing!
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! It was an honour to have cared for your dad during his time at Wytham House, and we're so glad that both he and your family felt supported throughout. We are truly sorry for your loss. On behalf of everyone at Wytham, please accept our sincere condolences.
On my first visit to Wytham, I was impressed with the premises, layout, cleanliness and suitability for my husband to walk around freely and safely. The staff are friendly and well trained, with understanding of the needs of dementia sufferers. After 2 1/2 years I am still happy with my husband's care and the way he is made to feel part of the Wytham family. Activities staff are kind and helpful even though my husband is unable to participate in anything.
Thank you for your review and positive comments regarding our home and colleagues. We're delighted to hear that your husband is receiving such great care at Wytham House. It means a lot to us that you continue to feel confident in the support he receives and that he feels part of the Wytham House...
My sister has complex needs, attention to detail, & continuity of care, is vital and I'm seeing this delivered with skill and real affection for, & knowledge of, her.
I also value good communication with family members, and myself as her deputy, to ensure we work together to ensure person-centred care for her as an individual. This has been very evident in recent interactions & there's a sense of developing openess: sharing information + consulting promptly & appropriately; understanding the role of LPAs/Deputies; & following through on promises for change. I particularly appreciate the transparency & problem-solving approach that's been developed under new leadership.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We're so pleased to hear that your sister is receiving great care at Wytham House and that you've noticed an improvement in communication. Our team is dedicated to providing the very best care for all our residents, so your...
Mum spent 3 1/2 years at Wytham House myself and my family were very happy with the staff and how well she was looked after. I used to visit her from the States and everyone was always very accommodating whenever I came over. I left a positive review quite a while ago, sadly Mum passed in December 2024 and I have had time to reflect on things. I have nothing but praise for the way Yvette dealt with the whole situation given that I was back in Florida at the time. We were in constant communication on the day it happened and it was possible for me to talk with Mum. I know they did everything they could to make her comfortable.
I would recommend this home to someone whose family don't want to get caught up in local traffic and parking issues and be in lovely surroundings combined with excellent staff.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review.! We're happy to hear that your mum received such great care during her time at Wytham House and that we were able to provide comfort during a difficult time. I will pass on your kind comments to Yvette and the whole team. We are really sorry for your loss and would like to pass on our sincere condolences to you and your family.
I would not hesitate to recommend Wytham House to anyone.
Thank you for your kind words and recognition of the team at Wytham House. We are really sorry for your loss and we hope we made your mother’s last weeks as peaceful as possible and helped the family as much as we could. Your comments will be passed on to the team.
As a family we feel very lucky to have chosen Wytham House for my father, who is blind and also has dementia. The staff are extremely caring, and clearly make a great effort to treat residents with respect and make them feel at home. It is easy for friends and family members to visit my father: we are always made to feel welcome. The home itself is always clean and well-organised, and the location is good for walks around the grounds.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for your wonderful comments about the care your father is receiving, as well as our home and grounds. Your feedback has been shared with the team.
My wife was content during her brief stay in Wytham House. The staff were patient, caring and friendly. The facilities were clean and tidy. The activities staff worked hard to ensure the residents were stimulated.
Thank you Gregory for taking the time to leave us a review and for your lovely comments about our home, team and activities on offer. Your feedback will be shared with the team.
Sadly, my Aunt has just died after 5 years at Wytham House. Five years ago we rescued her from a horrible home where social services had put her, and could not be happier with our choice, which gave her a lively and caring environment to spend her last few years. We were so happy that she was able to stay there until she died gently and naturally.
Thank you, Nicholas for taking the time to leave us a review at this difficult time and for your kind words and recognition of the team at Wytham House. We are really sorry for your loss, your comments will be passed on to the team.
The home has had some serious issues and has at times failed residents and relatives - but now things are looking very good. I am very impressed with the manager, deputy, reception, kitchen staff and activities staff. There are some incredible nurses and carers but unfortunately, there are care staff who do their job but do not connect with the residents - perhaps not having dementia training?
Thank you Lorraine for taking the time to leave a review and for your kind words and recognition of the team at Wytham House. Your feedback has been shared with the team, we take reviews of our services seriously as they help to inform our continuous improvement plans.
Lovely that drink is always available now, it would be great if it could be offered more frequently!
Thank you, Carolyn, for taking the time to leave us a review and for your kind words and recognition of the team at Wytham House. Your comments will be passed on to the team.
Overall a good experience, considering the sad circumstances. Thank you.
On behalf of the Wytham House team, we would like to thank you, Leonie, for taking the time to leave us a review and for your feedback. The care and services we deliver as a team to our residents and families are extremely important to us. Your feedback will be shared with the team.
I have always found the home where my mum is living to be extremely good. The staff are friendly towards us and more importantly, treat my mum with great care and respect. This is a great source of comfort to me as I know my mum is well looked after.
We are so pleased to read your wonderful comments about the care your mum receives at Wytham House. The team work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. Your feedback will be passed on to the team.
We find the care home very friendly and welcoming to both residents and visitors. We always find our mother-in-law very happy and content and the staff friendly, caring and attentive. any requests are always dealt with swiftly and appropriately. We have no concerns regarding the care or welfare of my mother-in-law.
Thank you for your lovely comments Hywel. The care and services we deliver as a team to our residents and families is extremely important to us. Your feedback will be shared with the team.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 23 April 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.
Bed Vacancies
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News (45) & Events (0)
- 29 May 2026
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Meet the Team (1)

As a dedicated home manager, I’m committed to creating a supportive and positive environment for both the team and residents, where compassion, respect, and dignity are at the heart of everything we do.
I have 11 years of nursing experience and 4 years as a deputy manager within a care home, during which I developed strong leadership and operational skills. I hold a Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management and am driven by the motto, ‘failure is not an option’, which helped me achieve my goal of becoming a home manager.
The most joyful part of my job is seeing the smiles and gratitude from residents and their families. I also take great pride in witnessing the growth within my team and knowing that I’ve made a positive impact on the lives of those I’ve had the privilege to connect with.
Frequently Asked Questions about Wytham House
What types of Care is Wytham House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Eating Disorders are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Wytham House have?
There are 40 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Wytham House?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Wytham House to the centre of Oxford?
3.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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