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But it’s the team, who provide residential, dementia, nursing, palliative and respite care, that make it special.
The staff spend so much time getting to know who their residents are, their life histories and what they love to do, so they can enrich their lives.
There is so much to do each and every day. From...
Care Provided by Yarnton Residential and Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 60 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
- Parkinson's Disease
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Our weekly fees are individual to each of our residents and are subject to a pre-admission assessment, which is required to understand the level of care and support needed. Our 2026 weekly care fees for residential care start from £1512 and for nursing care £2006, but may be in the region of 30% more*. This depends on your care needs and the type of bedroom that is right for you, from our standard rooms through to our premium bedroom options.
*If you require more specialist care such as 1-2-1 support, your weekly fee could be higher.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Yarnton Residential and Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Yarnton Residential and Nursing Home 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
- Sanctuary Care Ltd
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Caroline Holdsworth (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (60)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (60)
Yarnton Residential and Nursing Home Reviews (56)
Yarnton Residential and Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.186) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Yarnton Residential and Nursing Home has 56 reviews.
As a family, we are so pleased that Mum is happy and settled at Yarnton Residential and Nursing Home. The home is set in lovely grounds, and there are brilliant activities on offer for the residents to take part in. The home is very professionally led, and management is always doing their utmost to go above and beyond. All staff are friendly and caring. Thank you to you all.
My mum moved into Yarnton Residential and Nursing Home in October this year. Most of the staff are great and friendly, always welcoming when we go in. Mum seems to be happy. She is able to mix with other residents, so has people to talk to when the family are not there.
As a family, we have always been very pleased with the care home. Recently the staff went out of their way to ensure my nan could be involved in a family event. My son was being christened, and the service was live-streamed. The staff decorated the lounge, sent out invites, and laid on a special breakfast for my nan and other residents. It meant so much to us that my nan could take part and was made to feel special.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our home and for your kind words. It's so lovely to hear that your Nan was able to be a part of your special day - our team really do pride themselves on celebrating our residents' lives and family. Best wishes.
My friend was in residence for approximately three years, during which I visited her weekly. In my view, the most important thing is the attitude of the staff and I observed that my friend was treated not merely with dignity but with real kindness and affection, which made her stay a happy one. I have no personal knowledge of some of the aspects listed, which in some cases is why I have ticked good rather than excellent.
Thank you for taking the time to review our home and for your kind words. It is so lovely to hear that your friends time with us was happy. Best wishes, Fae
Very good. Nice garden to walk around. Very pleasant people working here. The food is pretty good. Activities are generally good.
Always welcoming a beautiful home with beautiful people caring for my parents. Always there to listen and answer questions. Nothing is too much trouble. The health and well being of residents is paramount to the staff.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review Yarnton Residential and Nursing Home and for entrusting us with the care of both of your parents. Your kind words about our care and team are so appreciated. Best wishes, Fae
I am so thankful that they could help my mother when she needed care and will not hesitate to rely on their services when the time comes for residential living.
I and 3 other volunteers visited this care home for an elderly resident who was at ‘end of life’. The resident was a Muslim resident at this care home who was by now unable to express her last wishes which led to a chain of remarkable events. The manager, set up a meeting with myself to learn what they should be doing to respect the resident’s wishes. The manager is a very receptive individual who I believe goes beyond her call of duty. She made notes and immediately put into play a couple of the points raised whilst I was still on site. I found the staff to be genuinely inspired by our visits, given we were not friends or relatives of the elderly resident. All the staff we met or interacted with were very welcoming and helpful. In short, this is a well oiled ship steered by a compassionate captain. I would like to thank you, and your lovely staff for the incredible difference you all made at such a critical time.
I was extremely anxious about staying as I had never stayed anywhere other than in hospital before. However, the staff made me feel very welcome. They are very, very hard working and very, very kind. The food is fantastic with a good choice especially the puddings! I really enjoyed the lady from the kitchen coming to see me and having a dance to my ABBA CD with me. I have had my hair done which is lovely and my nails done. Everyone here is really friendly, and I’m really happy that I came here for respite. The only thing I didn’t like was not being able to pop to the shops.
Mum moved to Yarnton Care Home in March 2021 after a fall, knocking over her 90yr old husband and carer and he broke his hip. She initially came to be cared for by me in Yarnton (she has dementia) and moved to Yarnton Care Home when my Dad was discharged from hospital to recover at my house. I can't thank the manager and the team enough for responding so quickly in a time of great stress and crisis for us and for helping Mum to feel settled and safe. It was the first time she had been separated from her husband of 65yrs and was therefore a frightening and sad time for her. It speaks volumes for the care and reassurance she has had that, despite her confusion and upset, she has never asked us to take her home and tells us she feels cared for and happy and enjoys the activities there - including her 89th birthday celebration. The relief we feel is tremendous. Covid restrictions have been frustrating and we look forward to a time when we can visit freely. Thank you, all of you.
The love, care and attention my father receives is unbelievable. It is a lovely quiet place with dedicated and friendly staff who take care of my father's needs and requirements. We cannot fault the home in any way.
My friend seems happy but not yet very settled.
My father lived in this care home, initially with my mother until she died in 2017 and then until his death at the end of February 2021. The level of care was adequate when they first arrived, but now, in 2021, the care home is professionally run, has exceptionally high standards of care, obvious safeguarding procedures that staff are expected to follow, excellent reporting processes to families, a personal interest in the residents and an understanding of specific needs and likes, and an ability to treat residents with dignity (even those who are suffering from dementia and exhibiting difficult behaviour). The manager has high expectations of her staff. My father gradually declined and as his capabilities became more limited, he was treated with care and concern and genuine compassion. He was always clean and well looked after, even with severe incontinence issues, and there was no odour around him or in the room. Our family is grateful for the care and understanding they gave.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our home. Your thorough feedback and kind words about our team and management is so appreciated. Best wishes, Fae.
My Mother moved to Yarnton in April 2020, during the pandemic. She has acute MS and had recently undergone life-threatening surgery. The transition from being an independent woman living alone in her own home, to becoming a resident, has not been an easy one. Especially during a difficult time for all. I cannot thank the manager enough for the welcome she had and for the excellent care she and her team continues to give. My mother has recovered well and looks amazing and feels more settled. The pressure of looking after a disabled parent can be very overwhelming and causes anxiety. The manager is always at the end of the phone should I need to have a chat and she really understands where I am coming from. The home has taken a great weight off my shoulders and I can now concentrate on being a daughter to my mother and not her carer. The staff are always friendly and helpful. I cannot wait until this pandemic is over and we can all get together more often. Thanks, guys.
Thank you for such kind words about our home, team and management - it is wonderful to hear how well your mother is doing with us at Yarnton. We can't to welcome you properly to Yarnton soon. Best wishes, Fae.
My 'Auntie' was, until very recently, a resident at Yarnton and I just wanted to say thank you very much to all the staff for the care and dignity that you provided for her over the years. It was always a pleasure to visit her at Yarnton. It was always such a lovely relaxed atmosphere, with some really nice activities and a beautiful garden. If I find myself in need of a care home, Yarnton would be the place I would like to stay. Well done everyone. 10/10.
Thank you for such a wonderful review. Your kind words about our team really are so appreciated, now more than ever. Best wishes, Fae.
My grandfather came to Yarnton after a serious fall, which hospitalised him. The care, understanding and professionalism was second to none. Through such a hard time, not only did my grandfather receive excellent care and security, but as a family, we felt comforted that he was being so well looked after. Communication was excellent at all times and during a time of uncertainty (COVID), it was difficult for all of us, however, his spirits were kept high. I would highly recommend it.
Thank you for your kind words and review of our home - it is wonderful to hear how pleased you were with your Grandfather's care at Yarnton. Best wishes, Fae.
My father was a resident in the care home from March 2020 until he passed away in February 2021. He entered the home at the start of the lockdown and all the political fall out from that. The best way I can describe the way the home dealt with it was a can-do attitude. I had regular contact with my father on the telephone - my choice and regular visits, when permitted. During this time, my two sons were also able to visit their grandfather. When I read stories about other care homes, this does not compare to my experience. I was kept up to date with what was happening in respect of the care home and national guidelines. When my father initially went into the care home, he was very impressed with the food and considering he was thrust into this situation, he did adapt to life in care well. This was, in no small part, due to the professionalism of the staff.
Thank you for taking the time to review our home and for your kind words. I am very sorry to hear about the passing of your father, I am sure the team will miss him at Yarnton. Best wishes, Fae.
My wife has been a resident for nearly two years, following an accident that left her seriously disabled. She has been well looked after by friendly staff, kept clean, safe, and comfortable. Activities and visits have been curtailed by Covid, but staff have been able to maintain her contact with the family through twice-weekly Skype conversations and a weekly person-to-person visit. Very relieved that they have been able to keep the home coronavirus free.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our home - it is so appreciated by our team. Best wishes, Fae.
My father has been resident at Yarnton Sanctuary for just over a year and is extremely happy there. He frequently mentions how well he is looked after and has developed a very good relationship with the staff. As a family, we have been very impressed with the level of care, the professionalism of the management and staff and their excellent management of the Covid pandemic.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our home. It is wonderful to hear how happy your father is with us at Yarnton - the team will be thrilled to hear that. Best wishes, Fae
My brother was admitted to Sanctuary Care Home in Yarnton in March this year, for the end of life care. He had been diagnosed with cancer in the last stages, and it had affected his brain. He had been extremely confused and frightened in the hospital, but the staff at Yarnton made him comfortable and were so kind, that he became much more cheerful and settled. This meant the world to me. The manager was so competent and personable that I was reassured he would be treated with kindness and expert care, and indeed this proved to be the case. The building was light and cheerful, his room was lovely, overlooking trees. The care to keep the covid virus out of the premises was extremely impressive, and the fact that it remains so bears testament to the efficiency and vigilance of the manager and indeed all the staff. A lot of other homes would do well to copy their methods. My brother died as was expected a few weeks later, and the whole process was dealt with respectfully and with kindness to myself.
Thank you for your such kind words about our home and team; they really are so appreciated and incredibly valuable to our team and the care we provide. Best wishes.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 21 June 2019Good
- 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 (1) & Events (0)
- 02 Oct 2024
Our flexible respite care stays can also help during an unexpected emergency – we talk to Margaret Margaret and her sister cared for their mother, Anne, for several years following...
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Awards / Recognitions (9)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
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Meet the Team (2)

I started working at Yarnton as a nurse and I became deputy manager in February 2023.
I love spending time with our residents and their families - I spend most of my time here and it's like having another family!
The staff are so friendly and it really feels like a home for home. When you come here you can feel how friendly it is straight away.

I love being a carer, making sure all of our residents' needs are met. I get great satisfaction knowing that our residents feel safe and loved during their time with us at Yarnton.
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