
The home and gardens are absolutely beautiful throughout the home, a true home from home.R W(Wife of Resident/Service User)

All staff are diligent, kind, friendly and very good communicators.G H(Son of Resident/Service User)

the days are busy with interesting and purposeful recreational activities.R W(Wife of Resident/Service User)

The home and gardens are absolutely beautiful throughout the home, a true home from home.R W(Wife of Resident/Service User)

All staff are diligent, kind, friendly and very good communicators.G H(Son of Resident/Service User)

the days are busy with interesting and purposeful recreational activities.R W(Wife of Resident/Service User)

The expert team at Benson Care Home can support a range of care requirements. They have a team of fully trained nurses with specialist expertise, chosen for their compassion and experience. The home is a purpose-built luxury care home that provides quality nursing, residential, and dementia care for up to 70 residents on a permanent and short-stay basis.
The home is luxuriously furnished, giving a homely feel. There are a range...
Care Provided by Benson House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 70 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
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Near Public Transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Benson House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Benson 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
- Caring Homes Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Cathy Deocadez(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (70)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (70)
Benson House Reviews (82)
Benson House has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.740) out of 10, based on 51 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Benson House has 82 reviews.
operation. On first visiting Benson House we were impressed by
the ambience of the place which felt more like an upmarket hotel
than a care home. It is modern, clean, cool and the staff were all
very welcoming. During his stay Philip received care and attention
of the very best. Thank you to all.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, Wendy. We are pleased to read your positive comments about the quality of care that you husband received at Benson House, and we hope his recovery continues to go well. Your feedback will be passed on to the team.
From the moment he arrived everyone was friendly, helpful and caring.
He was treated with respect, kindness and understanding.
After his death the tea and cake was especially welcome.
I felt we were lucky his last few days were in such a special place - Thank you
Thank you, Sarah, for your kind words and recognition of the team at Benson House. We are sorry for your loss, and we're glad the tea and cake were welcomed at such a delicate time. Your comments will be passed on to the team.
The only negative would be that one SRN (Nurse) on duty on my mother's floor 2 was always quite abrupt and rude and she never answered alarm bells, we witnessed this first hand - we reported this to the home's General Manager.
Saying that there were a lot of caring staff who were lovely to my mother.
We always liked the atmosphere in the home which we normally found to be very friendly, calm, and relaxed.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, Ian. We are pleased to read your positive comments about the quality of care at Benson House, and that you liked the atmosphere created by the team. Your feedback will be passed on to the team.
The Care Home is first class. The staff are brilliant and should be commended on everything they do. They care for my mum in the same way as I have all my life. That says it all.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, Mark. We are so pleased to read your positive comments about the team at Benson House as we continue to meet your expectations. Your feedback will be passed on to the team who will be delighted with your review.
Benson House treat dad with the utmost dignity and respect he deserves. All the staff are welcoming, friendly and delightful to be around. As a family we have come through an exceptionally challenging 9 months since Dad suffered such a serious fall. But we know it is the best decision we have made to move dad here. He is safe and so well cared for. Despite the sadness of our personal.situation, I look forward to my visits several days a week. I can't say thank you enough for all that they do for my beloved father.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, Jude. We are so pleased to read your positive comments about your father's care at Benson House and that you look forward to visiting him here. Your feedback will be passed on to the team who will be delighted with your 5* review.
Staff were all so kind, patient and good-humoured - even under difficult circumstances - and I had regular updates from staff and care reviews. Access to a GP was much appreciated. End of life care was respectful and compassionate, and as a family we all felt very much cared for.
Thank you for your kind words and recognition of the team at Benson House. We are sorry for your loss, and we are glad your family felt cared for in the difficult moments. Your comments will be passed on to the team.
I find it very relaxed but I have everything I want
When and if I have to ring the bell someone always comes quickly. Although the staff are busy they are always pleasant and helpful.And not bullying in any way.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so pleased to read your positive comments about the care at Benson House and that you're enjoying the atmosphere that the team create. Your feedback will be passed on to the team who will be delighted with your review.
Staff are always great and helpful
Dad has settled in well and says often that we have done him proud to choose Benson house it's a nice light well equipped room with good food and very helpful staff and he also likes the humour and banter he gives and gets back from the staff respectfully
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so pleased to read your positive comments about your father's care at Benson House, and it is lovely to hear he's settled in so well. Your feedback will be passed on to the team who will be delighted with your 5* review.
The local church includes the home with visits and services, which is very inclusive and uplifting. Its lovely that whatever time we are able to visit, we are made to feel part of the community too.
A big thank you to you all.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, Susan. We are so pleased to read your positive comments about your mother's care at Benson House, and it is lovely to hear she enjoys the activities that the team arrange. Your feedback will be passed on to the team who will be delighted with your 5* review.
The food was not acceptable as what was written on the menu was often not what was produced . Often cold and the chef / cooks had no idea what ingredients are required to make certain meals and presentation poor also lack of green vegetables . There must be a great deal of food wasted. Considering I was visited in hospital and asked what I like to eat you couldn't even provide natural yogurt. Frankly the hospital food was better.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are always trying to improve the care and service for each resident that lives at the Home, so we will be in contact with you very soon to discuss the issues raised below to rectify them and how we can meet your expectations in the future.
The Manager came to visit us when we were hoping my husband would be admitted. When she came, I observed with great admiration the highly professional and very experienced way in which she handled my dementing and tetchy husband. A bond was formed between them through mutual medical work experience. (he is a retired doctor).
When he arrived for admission at the Home, she was waiting for him with open and welcoming arms and assuring him they would look after him.
The horror and exhaustion accompanying a rapidly progressive dementia will be recognised by all who experience it. I can only say that my husband's admission has provided me with great relief. I feel he is in the best possible place and cared for by the best possible people. I am extremely grateful.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so pleased to read your positive comments about your husband's care at Benson House, and it is lovely to hear that him being at our care home has provided you with the peace of mind that he's being well looked after. Your feedback will be passed on to the team who will be delighted with your 5* review.
The majority of Carers we cannot fault: for their empathy and kindness, to both our Mum and to us as a family.
There has been more frustration with comms and management. We don't always hear back. It seems like simple systems could be put in place to help new families with no idea how a Care Home works. We sometimes worry about the staffing numbers and think more knowledge of dementia would be helpful. The Carers and Nurses do their best with what they know. Leaving a loved one in someone else's hands is a huge thing. Benson House has the potential to become truly excellent with better management.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for your comments about our home and team. We are always trying to improve the care and service for each resident that lives at the Home, so we will be in contact with you very soon to discuss the issues raised below to rectify them and how we can meet your expectations in the future.
clean, tidy, and loving home. She received exemplary care from the many kind
personable carers who fussed over her with busy hands and friendly smiles on
a daily basis. Visitors were treated with the same genial courtesy, invited
to share the hot drinks and delicious cakes which mum enjoyed so much.
She celebrated her 90th birthday in some style up in a room on the first
floor with friends, family, and staff alike. As her physical health
deteriorated and she became essentially bed bound, the carers and
nursing staff continued their duties regularly turning her in bed to prevent
pressure sores, which she never suffered from as a result of their diligence.
In her final week of life this excellent care continued and an
appropriate end-of-life pathway was embarked on with the emphasis being on maintaining her dignity to the end.
Care homes do not come any better than this.
Thank you, Jeremy, for your kind words and recognition of the team at Benson House. We are sorry for the loss of your mum, and we are pleased that we were able to give her the dignity she deserved while with us. Your comments will be passed on to the team.
My almost 90 year old father has spent a couple of periods in respite care at Benson House where he has been looked after by the kind and experienced staff there. It's been a huge relief to the family knowing that he is in safe hands, and we've been made to feel very welcome whenever we spend time with him there. Benson House has been really understanding and responsive to situations when they've proved urgent and always demonstrate patience and a very personal approach. They handle delicate situations with consideration, respect and professionalism and we have hugely appreciated the care they have been taking of him.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, Helen. We are so pleased to read your positive comments about your father's care and the team at Benson House. It is lovely to read that you have complete confidence that he's in safe hands with our team. The care and services we provide to our...
Since my wife has been in Benson House, now for over a month, she has been shown nothing but kindness and respect from all members of staff while she continues on her Dementia Journey. I highly recommend Benson House.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, Anthony. We are so pleased to read your positive comments about your wife's care at Benson House and it is lovely to hear you fully recommend our home. Your feedback will be passed on to the team who will be delighted with your 5* review.
I would like to thank Benson House for the outstanding care they all gave my brother, Patrick, during his three months of care. Everyone was so kind to him and the facilities there were second to none. Unfortunately Pat passed in their care and the dignity given to him will always be remembered by all his family and friends.
Thank you, Susan, for your kind words and recognition of the team at Benson House. We are sorry for the loss of your brother, and we are pleased that we were able to give him the dignity he deserved while with us Your comments will be passed on to the team.
A very good level of care for my father, understanding and compassionate staff. Excellent communication about an issues arising with my Dad's care. Very comfortable and caring environment. The afternoon tea was excellent, with some of the best cake, and for both residents and visitors.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, David. We are so pleased to read your positive comments about the team and your father's care at Benson House, and we're glad you enjoyed our afternoon tea with cake! Your feedback will be passed on to the team who will be delighted with your review.
I have been very impressed by the kindness of all of the staff I have met and by the wonderful facilities
We would like to thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for your positive comments about the home and team at Benson House. All comments will be passed on to the team.
Our uncle only had 3 months in Benson House. As a family we were impressed with everyones friendliness and professionalism. He required some specialist care to keep him comfortable. This was achieved. He shared jokes with the nursing staff and was never in pain. The staff are thoughtful and compassionate we have been happy that he was able to pass his last 3 months in such a good place. He never left his room and had difficulty with his appetite hence the satisfactory ratings below. Thank you for looking after our uncle.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, Jonathan, we are so sorry for your loss. We are pleased that your uncle received the care that he needed while with us, and that he was comfortable with our team. Your comments will be passed on to the team.
I visited several care homes before choosing this one and I can highly recommend Benson House as being the best in the area.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, Penny. We are so pleased to read your positive comments about the team and your husband's care at Benson House, and we're glad to have been able to support you in the difficult times. Your feedback will be passed on to the team who will be delighted with your 5* review.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 17 October 2025Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (3) & Events (1)
- 29 Sep 2025
At Caring Homes, we love to get involved in Care Home Open Week and our team at Benson House is no exception, always looking to deliver an action-packed day. Last...
- 22 May 2025
Dementia is an umbrella term for a range of progressive neurological conditions that affect memory, thinking, behaviour and the ability to perform everyday tasks. It is most associated with Alzheimer’s...
- 12 Aug 2024
With a beautiful stretch of the River Thames just minutes away from Benson House Care Home in Wallingford, the home’s idyllic Oxfordshire location is perfect for those residents – and...
- 17 Sep 2026Organiser: Benson House
Awards / Recognitions (13)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Caring Homes Group
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Caring Homes Group
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Caring Homes Group
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Benson House.
Meet the Team (3)

As the Home Manager of Benson House, Cathy is dedicated to enhancing the lives of residents, ensuring they can live a fulfilled life. She fosters an inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels welcome, creating a friendly environment that is a wonderful place to live, work and visit.
Cathy’s commitment to inclusivity and well-being defines the exceptional care provided at the home. First qualified as a licensed nurse in 1996 in the Philippines, then as a Registered Nurse in the UK in 2004, she has now been working as a Senior Nurse for over 12 years.
Cathy is passionate about being able to support and develop my team and take pride in seeing each one of them grow in their role. All the team members at Benson House are dedicated to offering the best care and environment possible for residents.
In her spare time, she enjoys cooking and creating new dishes for family and friends.

As a Customer Relationship Manager, George brings a wealth of experience. He has supported many families through important care decisions. He is always available to answer questions and provides compassionate guidance. During personal tours of Benson House, he helps families find the best care solution for their loved ones.

Andy is our dedicated maintenance man and ensures Benson House is always safe and well-maintained. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for fixing, he keeps our facilities running smoothly. Creating a comfortable environment for all residents. His expertise and friendly demeanour are invaluable to our team.
Frequently Asked Questions about Benson House
What types of Care is Benson House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Benson House have?
There are 70 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Benson House?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Near Public Transport, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Benson House to the centre of Wallingford?
1.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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