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The home is a sociable place where residents can enjoy catching up with friends in the café, host family gatherings in the private dining room, or unwind in the cinema room, hair and nail...
Care Provided by Wellford Gardens
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 65 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
Other Care Provided
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Day 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
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Your fees cover several areas whilst in our care. These services covered in all care types (except Day Care) are: personal care, chiropody, newspapers/magazines, hairdressing, medication and toiletries. Services covered in all care types include: Accommodation, utilities, use of communal areas, meals, drinks and snacks, laundry (excluding dry cleaning), housekeeping, maintenance and participation in a range of activities run by the home.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Wellford Gardens for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Wellford Gardens 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
- The Orders of St John Care Trust
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Rachel Joyce(General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 63+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2024
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (65)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (64)
Visiting
- Wellford Gardens is located in Wheatley a pleasant village with a good mix of amenities: shops, cafés, pubs and green spaces. Make the most of your visit by visiting Wheatley Windmill, Shotover Country Park or the local heritage trails, one of which is about a mile in length, starting from the Merry Bells car-park. The home welcomes visits from relatives and friends. While specific “open-visiting” hours are not in place, the ethos supports flexible visiting. Visitors may join residents for meals if desired — letting the home know in advance is courteous and please be aware of protected meal service times (when dining rooms are at their busiest) so as to maintain calm and dignity for residents. Driving Instructions (from main roads) • If you are coming via the A40: from Oxford head east on the A40 towards Wheatley; take the exit / slip-road for Wheatley and follow signs for the village. The home is located on Park Hill, just off the A40. • Using a sat-nav, enter OX33 1ND. • From London / M40 northbound: join the A40 towards Oxford, then take the Wheatley turn and follow Park Hill to the home. • If using public transport: Wheatley is served by bus routes (e.g., the 400, 49) and has a stop near Park Hill Roundabout, just a short walk from the home.
Parking
- Visitors arriving by car should use the on-site parking/drop-off area at Wellford Gardens. If there is not an available spot or if in doubt come in the speak to the reception team that will also be able to assist you to the resident’s lounge or the resident’s private room. If on-site spaces are full, plan for a short walk from nearby parking in the village
Wellford Gardens Reviews (32)
Wellford Gardens has a Review Score of 10 (9.959) out of 10, based on 30 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Wellford Gardens has 32 reviews.
Recently my grandad has needed to go into care for his dementia. The staff at Wellford Gardens are amazing. The are kind and caring and always have his best interest at heart. This weekend we joined him for a meal on Father's Day. They made every part of the meal feel very special. He thoroughly enjoyed himself and is happy in their care.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that your grandad has settled well at Wellford Gardens and that he is happy in our care. It means a great deal to know that our team's kindness, compassion, and dedication have made a positive difference during what can be a...
Mum moved to Wellford Gardens in January this year after several months of being in and out of hospital. She has settled well, the staff are very caring. The best thing is how much better she is physically and mentally, her walking has improved and she is much more independent. Beautiful room, lovely facilities and so nice for us being able to have a meal or a drink with her. We feel part of the Wellford Community. Thank you!
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are delighted to hear that your mum has settled so well at Wellford Gardens and that you have seen such positive improvements in both her physical and mental wellbeing. It means a great deal to know that our team's care and support have helped her regain...
The Wellford Gardens appears to be a very attractive building inside and out. The staff seem very attentive, and caring, and kind to our friend and to us.
Thank you for your lovely review. We're so pleased to hear that you found The Wellford Gardens attractive both inside and out, and that our team made such a positive impression. Providing attentive, caring, and kind support to both our residents and their loved ones is at the heart of what we do....
I think for me my stay has been good value for money and I will certainly use you again .
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are really pleased to hear that Wellford Gardens was a good support for you during your recovery and that you felt well cared for, safe, and treated with dignity throughout your two week stay. It's especially lovely to know that the team...
It's great to see them both being well looked after, and indeed my stepfather is thriving in his new environment.
Many thanks and appreciation to Rachel and the team at WG
We have just celebrated our mother's 93rd birthday in the fine dining room at Wellford Gardens. The food and service was excellent. Our hostess went out of her way to make everything perfect. At the end of the meal - the chef and his colleagues and some of the carers presented our mum with a beautiful birthday cake and sang a round of 'Happy Birthday'! These small, thoughtful, heart-felt gestures underpin our confidence that Wellford Gardens is and the perfect care home for our mum.
It was our pleasure to host you, your brother and your families to celebrate with your Mum for her birthday.
We look forward to having you again in the future and we know Mum really enjoyed having you all together with her.
I am a volunteer with the table tennis club. I was invited to the fine dining room for lunch as a thank you. We had a wonderful time. Our hostess was magnificent, so friendly and the food was fantastic. A truly special occasion. Welford Gardens is so good at welcoming the local community.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and supporting Wellford Gardens as a regular volunteer . It means a lot to the team.
Thank you for being a part of our community and coming to our regular community events.
Looking forward to seeing you soon.
Our table tennis group (plays here every Monday) we're entertained in the fine dining room. Excellent service, beautifully cook meal.
Words can not express our gratitude for your support within our community, coming in every week to play table tennis with our residents and staff. Everyone at Wellford Gardens loves your company and commitment to always supports us with your presence and spreading the word of our events .
I was always very apprehensive about my nan going to a care home but after just one visit to Wellford Gardens I had never been more sure of what a great place it would be for my nan. You can tell that the staff go above an beyond to ensure the well being of their patients. I had not seen my nan so happy in a very long time!.
Our team strives every day to provide a welcoming, safe, and supportive...
By August 2025 Mums condition was becoming too much, even with the help of a carer. It was taking its toll on all of us, and the decision was made to research a care home. My brother and me visited several homes in the area, and all were very nice. Wellford Gardens felt right. A lady came out from Wellford Gardens to assess Mum. She was charming and reassuring, and I knew better times were ahead. Four months on Wellford Gardens was the best choice we made. All our lives are better for it.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience at Wellford Gardens. We are delighted to hear that you felt that we helped in such a difficult time and made you feel reassured about your decision . We proud ourselves on our approach and our team strives every day to provide a...
The occasion was lunch for my mother-in-law's 89th birthday. We pre-ordered a three-course meal, and it was served in the private dining room. The quality of food, portion sizes was absolutely perfect, along with a friendly, efficient service. The kitchen also provided a delicious birthday cake with no prompting, which we all thought was a very special touch. All in all, it was a wonderful experience, so thank you to all concerned.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience at Wellford Gardens. Birthdays are always very special occasions, and we encourage families to come and celebrate them accordingly. Our kitchen team makes us proud daily, and I am glad you had a chance to experience that yourselves. As...
My experience of Wellford Gardens was wonderful from start to finish. My mum was only at Wellford Gardens for 12 days; her decline was much quicker than expected. The staff cared for mum with genuine kindness and respect, making her feel safe and secure at all times. They also cared for us as a family during an incredibly sad time with such kindness, consideration, and nothing was any trouble. I am so grateful for the true care all the staff gave my precious mum and my family. Thank you all.
Our team strives every day to provide a welcoming, safe, and supportive environment for...
Wellford Gardens is an impressive modern care home with lovely bedrooms, great food, beautiful gardens and stimulating and enjoyable activities for the residents. But more importantly the staff are wonderful. Under their attentive care and kindness, our mother is thriving. She now has a quality of life that we thought was beyond her when she first moved into the home, and we have peace of mind knowing she is well looked after. We feel fortunate in our choice of Wellford Gardens.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience at Wellford Gardens. We are delighted to hear that you found that your mother is thriving and glad that she enjoys our stimulating activities as they are what enhances our residents' lives.
Our team strives every day to...
I recently had a respite stay at Wellford Gardens, it was a truly fantastic stay. Everyone was so welcoming and attentive to my needs, I felt like everyone made an effort to get to know me and what I needed during my stay. The home really does have a community feel and the teams are all fantastic. I will be coming back when I need to, this stay has really helped my overall health and wellbeing - Thank you everyone
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're so pleased you felt welcome and supported during your stay at Wellford Gardens, and that it made a positive difference to your health and wellbeing. The team will be delighted to know you felt part of the community, and we look forward to welcoming you back.
My mum has been living at Wellford Gardens for 15 months now, and I can't rate it highly enough. It really feels as if she is part of a big family. Carers know her well and always have time for her. There is always something going on that she can join in. Her quality of life is so much better than when she was living alone at home. Excellent on all fronts! Thank you.
Thank you so much for your ringing endorsement and 5-star review, the team really appreciate your positive feedback.
My gran lives in Wellford Gardens she is very happy. She has made friends, tonight I have attended the Greek Evening and seeing her in this environment was overwhelming. She is so content and interactions with the staff is lovely to see, they are all so caring. They do a great job! Thank you.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience at Wellford Gardens. We are delighted to hear that your gran is so happy and is thriving in our care. But above all that she has made friends and enjoys our themed events.
Our team strives every day to provide a...
We held a birthday party for my mum in the private dining room. The sole experience was lovely. A welcome glass of prosecco great food and endless tea and coffee. We felt very welcomed by the staff and the room looked lovely and we had flowers and cards from the home. It was just lovely!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience at Wellford Gardens. We are delighted to hear that you had a lovely celebrations for mum's birthday. Our private room is there for exactly these special moments, serving great food and that all important glass of sparkling...
We have been lucky to find Wellford Gardens. It has proven to be perfect for our mother. She is enjoying her calm and beautiful surroundings and regular meals and conversations with the staff - joining in with activities through the experience and knowledge of a well managed, very caring team that knows how to work with people living with dementia. Everyone's warmth, kindness and friendliness is second to none; each ensuring our mother can enjoy as much as possible within boundaries that she is comfortable with. For high days and holidays the proverbial 'boat is really pushed out' - high quality dining in a sumptuous dining room when the service and delivery is outstanding. Thanks to everyone at Wellford Gardens who make all this happen.
I've only had experience with 2 other care homes, but Welford definitely tops them all.
What a lovely home for my uncle! Amazing staff, food and facilities. Thank you so much team Welford Gardens.
Bed Vacancies
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News (1) & Events (0)
- 28 Jul 2026
The care home is run by not-for-profit care provider The Orders of St John Care Trust (OSJCT), which has also been recognised for the second year running as one of...
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Awards / Recognitions (9)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: The Orders of St John Care Trust
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: The Orders of St John Care Trust
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: The Orders of St John Care Trust
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Wellford Gardens.
Meet the Team (3)

I am the General Manager at Wellford Gardens, bringing a wealth of experience and heartfelt dedication to my role. I joined The Orders of St John Care Trust in March 2025 and progressed to General Manager in February 2026, reflecting my commitment, leadership, and passion for delivering exceptional care.
With an extensive career in health and social care, I have held management roles since 2017. I am particularly proud to have progressed from working as a carer to leading services, as this has given me a deep, practical understanding of the sector. My experience spans both domiciliary care and residential care homes, enabling me to support individuals and teams with insight, empathy, and expertise.
I am passionate about empowering people to live fulfilling lives enriched with new experiences. I am committed to ensuring that every resident receives truly person-centred care, supported by teams who take the time to understand each individual’s unique needs, preferences, and life story.
As a hands-on and approachable leader, I value building meaningful relationships with residents, their loved ones, and my team. I believe that strong connections are at the heart of outstanding care.
I am a Certified Dementia Care Mapper, having qualified through the University of Bradford, and I hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leading and Managing an Adult Care Service. I have experience working within CQC-rated Outstanding services and am dedicated to leading Wellford Gardens in delivering the highest standards of care every day.

I’m the Deputy Manager at Wellford Gardens. I have worked for The Orders of St John Care Trust since September 2025. I’ve worked in health and social care for 12 years, beginning my career as a carer and progressing through a range of roles to my most recent position as Deputy Manager. This has given me a broad, practical experience across many areas of care.
While I have a strong passion for dementia care, I genuinely enjoy all aspects of care and supporting people with different needs. My focus is always on promoting independence, dignity, and respect throughout each person’s journey into care. I hold a Dementia Diploma, and I am a certified Dementia Care Mapping, alongside an Honours degree in Health and Social Care.
Person-centred care is central to my approach, and I place high importance on compassionate, high-quality end-of-life care. I’m approachable, supportive, and committed to maintaining excellent standards of care. I really am honoured to support the people we care for and making a difference.

Bekie has worked with the Trust since December 2023, having been working as an emergency call taker answering 999 calls.
She had previously worked in a luxury residential care home as a Housekeeping Manager before moving to the ambulance service. During her time there, she missed the rewarding & enjoyable roles within a care setting, and so when the opportunity arose to work at Wellford Gardens, she was very keen to be part of the team.
Bekie’s background is in hospitality customer service within a number of different roles, but her passion will always be social care. She is really looking forward to managing a new team and providing outstanding service to residents.
Outside of work, she is studying for a psychology degree.
Bekie also enjoys watching crime documentaries and snuggling up with her rescue cat, Freddie.
Frequently Asked Questions about Wellford Gardens
What types of Care is Wellford Gardens registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Wellford Gardens have?
There are 65 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Wellford Gardens?
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, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Wellford Gardens to the centre of Oxford?
5.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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