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Charlton Lodge

3 Buttercup Road, Wantage, Oxfordshire OX12 7GD
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His care is excellent and he is treated with respect and kindness by all of the staffSarah G(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Charlton Lodge, Wantage
Charlton Lodge, Wantage
Charlton Lodge, Wantage

Charlton Lodge is a new, purpose-built care home in Wantage, Oxfordshire. The experienced and dedicated team offer high-quality residential and dementia care on a permanent and respite basis. They also offer convalescent and compassionate end of life care.

Residents can enjoy a range of luxury facilities including a welcoming café, cinema room and hair and beauty salon. The bedrooms are individually decorated with a private, en-suite wet room. Many ground floor...  

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Care Provided by Charlton Lodge

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 72 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • 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

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,631From £1,834
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,726From £1,941

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. Nursing fees include the Funded Nursing Contribution (FNC) if you are eligible.

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

• 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.

Contact Charlton Lodge 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

Person in charge

  • Carla Kell (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 2024
  • Number of floors: 3

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (72)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (72)

Charlton Lodge Reviews (50)

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9.9

Charlton Lodge has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.894) out of 10, based on 50 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Charlton Lodge has 50 reviews.

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Review from Lauren D (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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Mum spent two weeks at Charlton Lodge while we had a holiday. She was very comfortable and happy while staying there. She joined in with the activities, something we did not expect, made friends with other residents and enjoyed many films in the cinema.
I felt the care team were interested in her, and they made the transition from home to care home so easy for me and reassuring for mum.
The furnishings and facilities are second to none, and the cafe is a wonderful temptation in between meals.

We have no hesitation in using the home in the future, knowing how wonderful Mum's care was.

Reply from Mark Young, Reviews Team at Charlton Lodge

thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. We are so pleased your mother enjoyed her stay with us and also that she asked to stay a few more days at the end of her initial respite period - we look forward to welcoming her again next month.

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Review from D A (Partner of Resident) published on 31 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My former partner stayed at Charlton Lodge for the whole of January 2025 whilst her permanent live-in carer took a well deserved and overdue holiday. I visited her several times in this month, and was always impressed by the friendliness and helpfulness of every member of staff that I met and talked to. The facilities are excellent for both resident and visitor. The staff were attentive and professional with my former partner at all times, and she was happy and contented whilst at the home. I would be very happy for her to stay at this excellent care home again.

Reply from Mark Young, Reviews Team at Charlton Lodge

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience we were so pleased you were made to feel welcome on your visits and look forward to seeing you all again soon. At Charlton Lodge Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.

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Review from C S (Friend of Resident) published on 29 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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We could not have chosen a better care home. The staff are all incredibly kind and caring and show a genuine interest in their residents, family and friends. The home itself is beautiful and it's obvious a lot of thought has gone into making a homely atmosphere, with easy access to all areas. It's such a relief and comfort to see how our loved one is being looked after.

Reply from Mark Young, Reviews Team at Charlton Lodge

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience and we are pleased to hear about your positive comments about our staff who enjoy what they do. At Charlton Lodge Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.

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Review from G W (Friend of Resident) published on 23 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Every time we have visited the staff have been so friendly and welcoming. We have always been offered refreshments. All the staff we have met so far seem very kind and caring and definitely seem to have the residents needs and requirements as their priority. The home seems more like a hotel than a care home.

Reply from Mark Young, Reviews Team at Charlton Lodge

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience and for your wonderful comments. At Charlton Lodge Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.

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Review from Mark R (Friend of Resident) published on 21 January 2025 Submitted via Website
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Staff always very welcoming whenever I visit, always offering refreshments, very kind and considerate. Facilities look very homely and residents appear very well cared for. Have been regularly visiting a friend, who is now a resident, and also recommended the facility to others, with another friend recently attending the stroke sufferers get together and my mother in law attending the dementia cafe / get together, both thoroughly enjoyed their time there.

Reply from Mark Young, Reviews Team at Charlton Lodge

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience here at Charlton Lodge we are pleased to hear your wonderful comments about your visits to Charlton Lodge. At Charlton Lodge Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.

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Review from Megan D (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 January 2025 Submitted via Website
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My dad suddenly became quite unwell and I quickly had to find somewhere for him to be cared for. I looked around a few of the different homes in the area and I just got a good gut feeling as soon as I walked into Charlton Lodge. One staff member greeted me and was super friendly and gave me a detailed tour around the place answering any questions that I had. All of the staff that I've met have been very welcoming and have looked after my dad by putting his safety and best interests first. The manager has been very attentive at what my dad needs to make his recovery as quickly and smoothly as possible and has been amazing at keeping me in the loop as I don't currently live in the country. I could not recommend Charlton Lodge enough!

Reply from Mark Young, Reviews Team at Charlton Lodge

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience and that you chose us for your father. At Charlton Lodge Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.

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Review from J R (Grandson of Resident) published on 9 January 2025 Submitted via Website
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The care home is beautifully furnished and modern. My grandmother is extremely happy with the staff and services. All the staff are very friendly. They all have a personal relationship with residents and provide excellent care. It is very clean and tidy. In the summer it will be beautiful, there are plenty of outside spaces that allow for privacy. Would highly recommend.

Reply from Reviews Team, Reviews Team at Charlton Lodge

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience and for the lovely feedback. At Charlton Lodge Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.

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Review from Jennifer G (Resident / Service User) published on 30 December 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have settled in and am enjoying my time here very much. I feel very at home here in such a short time.

Reply from Reviews Team, Reviews Team at Charlton Lodge

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience, we are so pleased you have settled in with us so easily and quickly. At Charlton Lodge Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.

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Review from Clive R (Son of Resident) published on 15 December 2024 Submitted via Website
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My mother recently went to this brand new care home becoming their first resident. Due to a fall some 3 days prior to the agreed date of her moving, I had to ask the staff if it would be possible for my mum to be admitted straight away rather than going to her local hospital. They couldn't have made it easier for me saying they would be ready for her. This was a huge relief as a hospital visit would have been so confusing.
The care and management teams have been unbelievable since she arrived, and within a few days you could see the improvement in my mum's mind and general well being.
She seems so more like her old self with a smile on her face and has so much to talk about, she loves the company and the beautiful surroundings of this "5 star hotel".

You always worry about the effect a move like this can have on an elderly dependant, but upon review it has been the best thing for her. I feel confident that she will be well cared for,which is piece of mind for us all.

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Review from S R (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 15 December 2024 Submitted via Website
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I cannot recommend this Care Home highly enough. From our initial, impromptu visit on one of their open days, to the day my mother-in-law moved in, everything was extremely well organised and smooth.
It is a beautiful home. Everything has been carefully thought out and facilities are second to none.
The staff are amazing. Nothing is too much trouble. They are very approachable and attentive. They care for not only the resident, but their family members too, ensuring everyone concerned is completely satisfied with all aspects of the care being given.

I am happy because my mother-in-law is now safe and exceptionally well cared for.

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Meet the Team (1)

Carla Kell
Carla KellJob Title Home ManagerJoined 2024

I’m excited by the challenge of working at a newly commissioned care home.

A good Home Manager needs to be calm, patient, proactive, and empathetic. I understand through extensive experience that the small details make a huge difference. I’m always happy to talk through any questions or concerns residents or their families have.

I value being a trusted face within the home and the wider community. I like to get to know everyone I meet, whether it’s residents, families, colleagues, health professionals or entertainers. I enjoy these informal moments and these conversations are what hold a home together.

I ensure the home offers a safe, stimulating, and fun place to spend time in. It’s a place where CQC standards are maintained or exceeded at all times. My priority is to create an open, positive, and inclusive atmosphere. A home that advocates dignity, independence, choice, and self-fulfilment for all residents.

I strive to ensure my team always provides the professional and empathetic care everyone deserves. Under my leadership with a previous team, we won the ‘The Team of the Year’ and ‘West Berkshire Business of the Year’ awards.

I’m married with two grown-up children and I’m a keen runner. I love walking our dog or enjoying chilling out with a coffee after some retail therapy.

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