
genuinely caring, gentle and loving, and unfailingly cheerfulTom K(Son of Resident/Service User)

All staff are to be commended for their ongoing kindness, support and patienceM S(Goddaughter of Resident/Service User)

one could not ask for better service from a care homeM B(Son of Resident/Service User)

genuinely caring, gentle and loving, and unfailingly cheerfulTom K(Son of Resident/Service User)

All staff are to be commended for their ongoing kindness, support and patienceM S(Goddaughter of Resident/Service User)

one could not ask for better service from a care homeM B(Son of Resident/Service User)

Located in the pretty village of Iffley, the care home has beautiful large gardens in a very tranquil and peaceful setting.
Not only do the team provide residential, dementia, nursing and palliative care, they also provide respite care, which can be booked in advance. This is ideal if you are caring for a relative at home and would like to take a break, with the peace of mind of knowing...
Care Provided by Iffley Residential and Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- 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 76 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- 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 2025 weekly care fees for residential care start from £1675 and for nursing care £2054, 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 Iffley Residential and Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Iffley 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
- Emma Worrell(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (76)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (76)
Iffley Residential and Nursing Home Reviews (78)
Iffley Residential and Nursing Home has a Review Score of 8.6 (8.584) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Iffley Residential and Nursing Home has 78 reviews.
Absolutely fantastic care home. Everyone is so friendly and helpful. It was a stressful journey finding the right place for my elderly father, however as soon as we walked into Iffley we were made to feel welcome and my mind was put at rest. I can not thank everyone enough for their kindness and they way they look after my Dad.
Thank you so much for such a heart-warming review for our home and team. It is so appreciated!
Buildings and facilities well designed, well maintained and fit for purpose.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're so pleased to hear you found our team caring and dedicated, and that our facilities met your expectations. Your kind words mean a lot to us and inspire us to keep delivering the best care possible.
The staff are excellent, polite, caring. The place is always clean and odour free. The food is always good quality, however some strange things on menu, vegetables need more cooking.
Thank you for your kind words about our caring staff and the cleanliness of our home - we truly appreciate your feedback. We always strive to provide the highest quality, home-cooked meals, and of course we understand that preferences can vary. Please rest assured that we always offer alternatives...
The facilities are kept very clean and the food is of high quality and well presented. It looks nice and you want to eat it! Thanks to all the staff at Iffley.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback for Iffley, the team will be proud to read your kind words. We're delighted to hear that your mother is being so well cared for and that you appreciate the hard work of our dedicated team. It's wonderful to know you're happy with the cleanliness and...
End-of-life care for my father. The staff treated him with dignity and respected any choices he made. The admin staff are excellent saw we needed a long bed and ordered it for him. Warmingly greeted by the staff and management when entering the building/floors.
Thank you for sharing your experience, the team will be touched to read your kind words. Our staff at Iffley strive to ensure that both residents and their families feel so supported, and we're glad that they made such a difference during such a difficult time. Your feedback means a lot to us and we will be sure to pass it on to the team thank you.
My father was admitted to the care home in August for palliative care. He was treated with the utmost respect and dignity and nothing was too much trouble. The staff took their time to explain everything to us and were always polite and friendly. If we had any concerns or worries they were there to listen to us any time the the day or night. Gold Star! The level of care my dad received was outstanding, compassionate and dignified.
Thank you for your review of Iffley. We're touched to hear that your father received such outstanding care and that you felt so supported throughout his stay. Your recognition means so much and the team will be extremely proud to read your comments. Thank you again for your feedback, especially during such a difficult time.
My mother really did not like this place. She was admitted to the residential floor which wasn't too bad. They put her on a table for all meals with a man who didn't speak and failed to engage her in any of their activities (maybe Mum's fault). She was moved upstairs to the nursing floor when she got worse. I was not impressed with the room she was given. The staff here varied a lot. Some of them were lazy (on their phones when Mum's fingernails were black) but the nurse was good. The worst thing was they forgot her 98th birthday but made amends by holding a party later for her. The food, I'm afraid, was pretty awful. She wasn't the easiest resident - but I expected a more caring attitude.
We are deeply sorry that your mother's experience fell so short of the high standards we strive for, we sincerely regret the isolated incident regarding her birthday and your concerns about staff attentiveness. Since you came to the home in January, we have employed a fabulous new home manager and...
Very impressed. Only a slight blip - no one on the desk when I arrived and no one to say what to do or where to go. Similarly needed help to get out and didn't know what to do. This could have been indicated on arrival. Lovely home. My cousin looked very well.
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear that you were impressed with the home and that your cousin looked so well. We apologise for the confusion at the front desk and any inconvenience it caused. We appreciate your suggestion and will work on improving our arrival process. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we hope to provide an even smoother experience next time you visit.
Thank you to all the staff for your support on a difficult journey.
Thank you for leaving such a beautiful review for Iffley, especially at such a difficult time. The team will be proud to have been able to help create these wonderful moments for your family to treasure.
His walking has become very difficult and unsteady. The staff are very patient in helping him to the toilet, washing him and changing his clothes. His room is wired with security devices such that, if he gets up from his chair or bed alone, an alarm goes off.
I feel there are too many snacks, willpower being weak, and have felt I could say so!
Knowing my husband’s condition will only get worse it is good to know that there are nursing facilities on the top floor. I am pleased that, if our life had to take this turn, I was offered a place at Iffley.
I have been very happy with my mother’s care at Sanctuary over the past 3 years. The staff are excellent and the atmosphere in the home is very positive and friendly. There are regular opportunities to provide feedback and attend relatives’ meetings.
Thank you for your review for Iffley, the team will be delighted to read your comments about your mother's care over the last three years.
What an excellent place! The carers, caterers, cleaners and management are brilliant. They all care for the residents with compassion. The atmosphere is uplifting with lots of laughter!
Quite happy with the friendly staff. They deal with any issues I have. She occasionally has other people's clothes placed in her room. Perhaps more attention should be given to labelled clothes. Mum enjoys her activities especially Bingo.
Thank you for your review for Iffley, we will be sure to pass your comments back to the team.
We have been very happy with the standards of service provided for my mum. The staff are always, friendly, and really easy to chat to about Mum and offer lots of support for us as a family as it has been a difficult decision putting Mum in a home for all of us. She seems very settled and happy now. She has put on some weight as eating so much better and the nurses really seem to care and engage well with her. Admin and reception have always been super helpful and informative. I have only had one negative experience of a staff member who I felt spoke to me and Mum quite abruptly and came over as quite rude. I rarely see her on the floor so I hope that she has very little to do with my mum and next time will flag to management if I feel uncomfortable. Apart from that, all the staff have been so very lovely.
Thank you for your review for Iffley, the team will be delighted to read your comments and we are so pleased your mother has settled in so well.
At first we thought he would be happy there but circumstances soon proved otherwise.
With one or two exceptions the staff are lazy and the managerial team uncooperative. My father was semi mobile when first admitted but on many occasions we would arrive at midday to find him still bed bound and unwashed. He was put on a “behavioural chart” following one incident that I agree was unacceptable but was basically “name calling” and certainly did not warrant the action taken. We found food trodden into the carpet which had been left in situ for over 24 hours, incidents of prescribed medication not being administered, being left in a soiled condition for hours during the night and staff not answering residents' bells when they were being called. If your relative is bed bound and does not require much care Iffley is ideal. If they wish to have some kind of life look elsewhere!
We are sorry you feel your fathers experience fell short of our usual high standards and as you are aware, we are fully investigating your complaint. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.
Warm friendly staff. Nice room/facilities. Possibly not enough care staff: my dad had not had a shower during his stay. Previous visits I noticed my dad had not had a shower for 12 days. He was a bit under-stimulated on his previous visit but more people seemed to be around recently.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we are so happy you have continued to choose Iffley for respite care. Sometimes a resident may refuse a certain aspect of personal care, but please rest assured we do work very hard to try to persuade them.
The worst part of the holidays was the poor standard of frozen processed food we were given. The chef's special at supper was bad quality, the gala pie did not have much pork in it and I don't know what was in the mini flans because all I could taste was pastry.
I want to make it plain that none of this was the chef's fault, he can only cook with what he is given.
I think that the top management at Sanctuary must have cut the food bill and spent the money on redecorating the corridors and doors and refurbishing the kitchens. The doors are all white so it is difficult to know when you are near your room. Also, all the members of staff wear the same coloured dental uniform so it looks and feels like I am living in a dental surgery.
Thank you for taking the time to feed back your views. While we received many compliments from our residents and their loved ones about the Christmas lunch, we are sorry to hear you weren’t happy and I believe you, the home manager and chef have been discussing this. The scheme which is being...
As a friend, I visit him every two weeks and have always found him well looked after and cared for.
All staff are helpful and friendly. My aunt seems to be well cared for and as happy as she can be.
Thank you so much for your review! It's wonderful to hear that your Aunt is happy with us at Iffley. Best wishes, Fae
She is well looked after. The home is very homely, and the care staff are very professional and caring.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 19 October 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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (2) & Events (0)
- 21 May 2026
Residents, families and staff at our Iffley Residential and Nursing Home | Oxford Care Home enjoyed a night to remember as the home hosted a lively, charity quiz with a...
- 10 Feb 2025
A talented young musician from Oxford, 15-year-old Zimo, has been recognised for his kindness and dedication to volunteering as part of ITV Good Morning Britain’s ‘1 Million Minutes’ campaign. Since...
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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
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Iffley Residential and Nursing Home.
Meet the Team (8)

I grew up in Nepal, and I am a Nurse. I am passionate about providing compassionate care and supporting others. I value Kindness and empathy.
Outside of work, I love being in nature, and I love animals, especially my cat.

I have worked at Iffley for many years, and I am very proud to be a nurse! I really do enjoy everything about my role.

I feel very privileged to have worked in our residents' homes for so many years.

The thing I love most about my job has to be our wonderful residents, they come from all backgrounds and cultures and have some fascinating stories to tell.
I originate from Oxford and joined Iffley in June 2012 as the Home Administrator, previous to this, I was a Bakery Manager in the local area.
I have never looked back and I absolutely love working with our residents.
No two days are the same in the office at Iffley, with it being the main hub of the home, it’s a busy and friendly place to be.

I love working here at Iffley, the people are lovely and friendly and the setting is so pretty!
My job is very varied which keeps it interesting. One of my favourite parts of the job is chatting to the residents and putting a smile on their faces.

I joined Iffley Care Home in April 2022, While I have been a Chef for many years this is my first role within a care home setting. I have enjoyed getting to know the residents through daily interactions, they come with a wealth of life experience and are keen to discuss the menu around their likes and dislikes.

I was born in Bulgaria in 1965 and graduated from the Military University in 1987 as a military engineer. I have been working at Iffley since 2018. This profession gives me great pleasure. I try to help everyone who I come into contact with in the home.

I came to work here just over 5 years ago having never worked in care. It is a role that is very rewarding and I discovered that I really enjoy working with the residents and being in a care home environment.
My current role gives me the chance to interact with all the residents living in the home on a daily basis and make sure that their rooms are clean and homely.
Frequently Asked Questions about Iffley Residential and Nursing Home
What types of Care is Iffley Residential and Nursing Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Iffley Residential and Nursing Home have?
There are 76 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Iffley Residential and Nursing Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Iffley Residential and Nursing Home to the centre of Oxford?
1.9 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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