
Very clean home. Food is excellent. Staff always friendly and helpful.J B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



Very clean home. Food is excellent. Staff always friendly and helpful.J B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



Cuttlebrook Hall care home in Thame offers a comprehensive range of high-quality care services for older people, all in a luxurious, purpose-built setting. The experienced and passionate team provides residential, dementia, and respite care with every resident receiving care that's personalised to their needs and wishes.
The team’s ethos of care is focused on supporting residents to enjoy a superb quality of life, with fulfilling experiences every day. Cuttlebrook Hall care...
Care Provided by Cuttlebrook Hall
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 68 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
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- 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
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Cuttlebrook Hall for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Cuttlebrook Hall 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Care UK
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Alana Corr(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2023
Room Information
- Single Rooms (68)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (67)
Cuttlebrook Hall Reviews (79)
Cuttlebrook Hall has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.864) out of 10, based on 55 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Cuttlebrook Hall has 79 reviews.
Reception is very busy and welcoming to friends and family. Cafe is in great use by residents and visitors. Medication is given as and when necessary. I don't have to remember to take it! Room is very pleasant and comfortable. I chose to have one chair from my home. Food is excellent - as is the service. Entertainment is good - take part or not as I wish.
thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience with Cuttlebrook Hall. We really appreciate your pleasant words and are incredibly pleased to see that you are having a positive experience with us.
Coming here after surgery has been the best decision I could have made. Staff are so helpful + kind, nothing is too much bother. The food is good with a varied menu. My room is excellent, so well laid out and all amenities to hand. Staff arrive when asked for with nothing being too much bother again. I highly recommend Cuttlebrook Hall. If it were necessary I would come here to stay again.
thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. It has been a pleasure meeting you, and supporting you following your surgery. Wishing you all the best from us at Cuttlebrook Hall!
Lovely care home, well run by management team. Carers are very kind and supportive, lifestyle team support residents to engage in a variety of activities should they wish to do so, and housekeeping team keep rooms and shared spaces immaculate. Every member of staff from reception onwards work hard to care for residents, many of whom told us how much they enjoy living there. Would recommend to anyone needing respite or residential care.
Thank you so much for taking the time to provide us with this feedback. It is lovely to hear about your positive experiences at Cuttlebrook Hall.
Following visits over the years to relatives in care, dad was not keen to go into respite but he clearly couldn't stay at home due to the risk of falling. During our tour at Cuttlebrook, where everything is new and spotlessly clean, we were greeted with smiling faces, happy residents and to dad's surprise - the on-site cinema and pub! He thoroughly enjoyed his time in respite, made friends with the staff and residents, loved the food and joined in the activities. We are considering the options for more permanent residency.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about dad's experience with us at Cuttlebrook Hall. We so pleased to hear dad's stay with us was a pleasant one; it has truly been a pleasure getting to know and support dad, and to see him flourish!
Aged 94 and living alone with family many miles away I had a bad fall (fractured pelvis) needing emergency hospital treatment to be followed by a period of recuperation. I was lucky to find Cuttlebrook Hall who provided me with a very high standard of general care and support with also medical support. This was provided with a most friendly and personal staff. I am very happy to recommend their services.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review, we really appreciate your feedback; and are thrilled to hear your stay with us was positive. It was a pleasure getting to know you and support you during your stay with us at Cuttlebrook Hall!
My mum took unwell following a fall but the staff were kind and attentive over the following days, seeking further professional help as appropriate and keeping me fully informed. I live in Scotland, so the regular updates by one particular member of staff was greatly appreciated and reassuring.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. We're glad to hear that we have been helpful in such a difficult time.
My dad has been at Cuttlebrook Hall for four weeks and the staff have been amazing. Very welcoming and caring. They encourage my dad to socialise and he is settled now. The food is amazing and it is great that he is eating again and building his strength. Thank you to all.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your dad's experience at Cuttlebrook Hall. We're honoured to have Dad staying with us, and have really enjoyed getting to know him more as the weeks pass!
My room was excellent. The caring staff were top notch, professional and friendly. There was a very good atmosphere among staff and between staff and residents. The team leaders and senior staff were very good and everyone went out of their way to be helpful. Food was excellent and tasty.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience with us. It was a pleasure to support you and help you with your transition back home.
The only criticism I have is with laundry - taken for washing, never to be seen again! Most male residents wear trousers not jeans but come back from laundry with no crease down centre of legs, but like jeans. This is not rocket science and is important to the elderly to look presentable. My husband has 8 pairs of underpants missing and pyjamas, shirts, pullovers - what happens to them?
Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback for Cuttlebrook Hall and rating your overall experience 5 stars. I am pleased to read you are happy with the care provided, lifestyle and food. We are sorry to hear your comments around the laundry, going forward please provide and feedback any...
My mother enjoys the variety of home cooked food provided, and various members of the family have enjoyed being able to have lunch with her, as well as popping in for a coffee or hot chocolate and a wonderful offering of cakes and biscuits. She particularly loves being visited by our golden retriever, who is always welcome too. Mum is really enjoying having company and a wide range of activities available.
I was dreading the stage when my mother would need to move into a care home but she is happier than I have seen her for quite a while and I can relax in the knowledge that she is safe and happy with a wide range of stimulating activities to engage with.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. It's wonderful to hear how mum has settled in so well, along with the trust in the care and support that mum is receiving. We're honored to be part of mum's journey, and to have mum stay with us.
The respite care the whole team at Cuttlebrook Hall have to my mother in law was excellent, friendly, inclusive and very caring. I would high recommend Cuttlebrook Hall for a home from home feel and care.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and provide us with this lovely feedback. We're pleased to hear that you, and your mother-in-law had a pleasant experience with us at Cuttlebrook Hall.
Accompanied family member before her 2-week stay for respite. Could not believe the quality of the surroundings and facilities. On collecting my mother in law, I was touched by the genuine bond that had been forged with the staff in such a short space of time.
Mum was very reluctant to go into a care home, but once we arrived with her for a 2 week respite, she was very happy with her surroundings. The staff were wonderful and caring which made her stay very happy for her.
As soon as you walk through the door at Cuttlebrook Hall, you can feel the warmth and care immediately. My father had a short illness recently and we decided he needed some respite care. From the moment he arrived, he was well taken care of with all his needs met, from medication to dietary needs. Once he was feeling better, we decided he couldn't live on his own anymore and he became a permanent resident at the home. He is thriving there and enjoys his days going to the cafe which offers a good selection of drinks and cakes which are made fresh at the home. Dad has always been social and he does like chatting to the residents in the cafe or when having his lunch/dinner in the dining rooms. The home also has a fantastic cinema room and Dad will often go and watch a film that is on offer. They also have a minibus to take residents out on trips, Dad particularly likes going to the market. All the staff are welcoming and warm and nothing is too much trouble.
He loves the home, more than he thought he would!
A great experience from start to finish. Respite care was received for two weeks. The onboarding process was thorough. The building and facilities are first-class. The staff are attentive and caring and all contributed towards, making it an enjoyable stay. I would not hesitate to use this home for long-term care in the future if required. It's not cheap but you get what you pay for. Thanks to all staff involved, the carers, cooks cleaners, and management you did a good job.
Cuttlebrook Hall is a welcoming residential home, ideal for respite care. The staff are attentive and provide a range of engaging activities.
Overall, my experience at Cuttlebrook Care Home was extremely positive. I would highly recommend Cuttlebrook Care Home to anyone looking for a caring and supportive environment for their loved ones.
Cuttlebrook Hall looks as good as a five-star hotel. The staff that I did meet and speak to were all very nice. In my honest opinion, I am very disappointed with my husband's two-week respite stay there. He has Alzheimer's and can probably be a bit difficult at times but I feel he was not cared for as well as he should have been. Rightly or wrongly I assumed all the staff would be trained to deal with and look after people with Alzheimer's/dementia. When he was assessed prior to admission to Cuttlebrook Hall I did inform the assessor of problems he may have. I put name labels on his clothes but he came home in jogging bottoms that were not his. When he went into Cuttlebrook Hall he had two jogging bottoms and one pair of trousers which were not returned with his belongings and his wallet. One of his prescription medicines was not returned and had not been given to him during his stay! It was left to me to return to collect these items.
Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to read your positive comments about our facilities and friendly staff but sorry to hear your husbands stay did not meet your expectations. We would like to assure you that every colleague receives expert dementia training to ensure our team delivers...
My husband stayed at Cuttlebrook Hall for 6 weeks of respite. He was extremely well looked after, the staff were lovely to him and his visitors. It is a wonderful clean and homely place to be with lots of activities going on. I would happily send him back there for respite again. I would highly recommend Cuttlebrook Hall.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 08 December 2025Outstanding
- CaringOutstanding
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledOutstanding
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 (46) & Events (0)
- 29 May 2026
Care UK’s commitment to supporting residents has been nationally recognised, as the organisation took home the large care provider of the year accolade at the 2026 Care Home Awards. At...
- 29 May 2026
Residents in Care UK homes love getting out and about in nature where they can and, for one Dorset-based home, they’re celebrating World Bee Day with a buzz! Wimborne-based home,...
- 29 May 2026
Colleagues across Care UK are celebrating after being shortlisted in eleven categories at the Stars of Social Care Awards, the most the company has ever been shortlisted in at the...
There are no upcoming events for Cuttlebrook Hall.
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Cuttlebrook Hall.
Meet the Team (1)

I joined Care UK in May 2021 because I love their passion for residents and the training and support staff are provided.
I have management experience in both residential and nursing homes.
As a manager you need to be caring, have a great amount of patience and resilience to any obstacles that come up. It is important to have good communication with your team and show compassion to the people we provide care for.
My favourite part of each day is in the afternoon when everyone is calm and relaxed and I can take time to chat to residents and ask about their day.
Information on this page is displayed without responsibility for its accuracy on the part of carehome.co.uk. Please contact Cuttlebrook Hall to verify any information. View our terms and conditions. Cuttlebrook Hall has an Enhanced Service -more info.