Bridge House Care Home

Thames View, Abingdon OX14 3UJ
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Bridge House Care Home is an award-winning Oxfordshire care home that provides loving and person-centred nursing, residential, and dementia care delivered by an expert team.

Rated ‘Outstanding’ by CQC*, awarded Best Care Team at the Oxfordshire Care Awards 2025, winners at National Care Awards and the Great British Care Awards in 2023, and platinum accredited with the Gold Standards Framework for compassionate end-of-life care, the home perfectly combines exceptional care in an elegant setting.

The welcoming home boasts bright and airy lounges, beautiful en-suite bedrooms, private dining room, and a bustling bistro, in addition to a stunning spa and hair salon, cinema and fitness suite. Tranquil landscaped gardens surround the home and calming indoor gardens are the perfect spot for rainy days. All just minutes’ walk from Abingdon's picturesque Abbey Gardens.

With a focus on making life meaningful every day, residents enjoy a holistic activities programme, including exciting trips out in their minibus or chauffeur-driven Mercedes, make a wish initiative, live music, Zumba and tai chi classes, language café, repairs café, reminiscence projects, and their very own ‘Little Bears’ toddler group.

And, with soothing lighting, aromatherapy, relaxing hand massages, and sound therapy, residents can experience multi-sensory relaxation as part of a group, or in the comfort of their own bedroom, during regular Namaste Care sessions.

Residents’ families and friends are an integral part of life at Bridge House, underpinned by strong community links through over 55s The Riverly Club, which creates a wonderful, vibrant home community for everyone to enjoy.

As part of Bridge House’s commitment to providing specialist care, its long-standing team receives extensive on-going training, professional development, and guidance to support all residents to live fulfilled and happy lives.

* CQC report January 2019.
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Care Provided

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 71 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Convalescent 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
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

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

  • Marta Leszko (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2025

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (71)

Bridge House Care Home Reviews (104)

9.8

Bridge House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.819) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bridge House Care Home has 104 reviews.

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Review from Ann S (Respite Resident) published on 9 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
No complaints
What a wonderful place to recover and get your strength back, I would have no hesitation in going back if needed.
The staff are amazing, I loved every minute.
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Review from C H (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Extremely kind and caring staff for Mum and us.
Nursing care was exemplary. Highly recommend.
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Review from Robert H (Respite Resident) published on 16 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A wonderful place to have a holiday before my wife joins me in recuperating from pneumonia from hospital.
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Review from Hilary M (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Visiting brother. The staff all seem very helpful + competant. My brother, much deteriorated since our last visit. Seems happy, clean + well cared for.
The home is lovely + well equipped.
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Review from S L (Sister of Resident) published on 26 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
So caring and respectful to the residents and to us visitors. An extremely well kept and well appointed home - very impressive!
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Review from Gwenda S (Respite Resident) published on 3 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My room was ready when I arrived. The meals were all generous portions and nicely served. The lunchtime meals in the bistro were shared with my visiting husband daily, with a granddaughter twice and with my daughter and her husband. All were made to feel welcome. It was useful to have the week's programme
and I attended most 11:30 programmes, the afternoon concert and quiz. The keep-fit class was positive and worth attending. The afternoon concert was very entertaining and a high standard. Safety and security, anyone could come in any time.
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Review from Anna B (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wow! This place blows me away. Since my lovely dad arrived in November, he has only received five-star treatment.
I cannot thank each and every staff member enough. Their positive and 'will do' attitude is outstanding.
Seeing my dad with a huge smile on his face is priceless and I will be forever
grateful. Thank you Bridge House Care Home from the bottom of my heart.
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Review from Joan W (Respite Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 14 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have come back for three weeks respite into Bridge House Care Home as I know I will be well looked after and cared for. The nurses and staff look after my every need and get me back to eating properly and ready to go home again.
This is my second time at Bridge House. The home is spotless and well-run.
My room is lovely. The staff are all helpful and friendly. Activities every day and plenty of tea and coffee and food. There is a cinema, gym, beauty and hair salon. You could wish for nothing else, it's a happy place.
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Review from Martin B (Son of Resident) published on 11 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Bridge House Care Home provides excellent care and service to the residents. My father was happy and well cared for in the ten weeks he was here.
His family were always treated with care and respect as was my father.
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Review from K S (Friend of Resident) published on 2 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My friend lives in Bridge House Care Home and loves the place. The carers are helpful, friendly. Housekeeper helpful. Such a lovely place. Clean, tidy and relaxing home. Enjoying coming in to see everyone.
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Review from M D (Son of Resident) published on 2 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been a resident as Bridge House Care Home for 4 months now. She has settled in very well and the family are extremely happy with the care she receives. All staff are polite courteous and caring to residents and visitors.
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Review from L J (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I recently spent a day at Bridge House Care Home and the experience was exceptional from the moment I arrived. Staff's warmth and professionalism made me feel welcome and at ease. The facility was spotless and the comfortable atmosphere contributed to a sense of peace and wellbeing. Overall, Bridge
House is providing outstanding care to my dad with a welcoming, clean and supportive environment. I would highly recommend it to anyone seeking high quality nursing home care.
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Review from M B (Relative of Resident) published on 2 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I visited bridge care home to see my uncle. It was a great experience. The atmosphere of the home was very pleasant. I loved the place and staff are very cooperative and trained. My uncle shared his experience with me. He was very happy.
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Review from Rosemary P (Respite Resident) published on 5 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The home is beautiful, like being in a stately home. There are carers ready to take account of your smallest need and to do it with a warm, friendly smile.
I stayed at the home for a short time as I have a lot of pain and have no one to care for me at home. However, I did find the lack of personal
autonomy difficult so will try to find additional support in my home.
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Review from Simon R (Husband of Resident) published on 22 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wife has been at Bridge House Care Home for two and a half years suffering from advanced dementia. She is generally happy in Bridge House and as I see her once a week, I have seen the high standard of care and life she has been encouraged to take part in activities, the home is good value for money
and hopefully, despite ing=flamitory costs, the increase next year will be less than 8%.
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Review from Philip M (Resident) published on 11 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are looked after very well.
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Review from Margaret G (Wife of Resident) published on 11 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When the 'A' team are on duty, excellent care, not always the same care by others, "little things matter"!
Wonderful home environment.
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Review from Dennis C (Resident) published on 5 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Extremely thoughtful and caring.
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Review from L H (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother loved her fortnight respite stay and was loved and cared for by all the lovely staff so much so that she was reluctant to leave! She looks so well and happy and was made to feel very welcome. She will be back when the next holiday comes along for my brother or me.
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Review from Colin W (Respite Resident) published on 25 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
You ask me not to mention names, but there are staff names that I will not forget. Each has become a friend in his/her unique way. Thank you. I will never know how you do it, but I can pass in a corridor someone I have never seen before and hear myself greeted by name! It has been a formative experience
for me, to sit at a meal and talk with stroke victims (or those with a minor degree of dementia) and to find that, with a little listening and a question or two, I can bring the table to life with happy, if sometimes incomprehensible, chatter. I have not given the highest rating for food, but I can see your difficulties.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.819)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.819) out of 10 for Bridge House Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 24 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 24 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.819 for Bridge House Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (236 Excellents x 5) + (41 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 282 Ratings = 4.819
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bridge House Care Home is based on 24 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 71 registered maximum number of service users is 14.2, which has been reached with 24 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 18 Jan 2019

Overall Outstanding

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Outstanding
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Outstanding
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Meet the Team (2)

Marta

Marta Leszko

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2022

Marta has been part of the Carebase family since 2015 and, as a registered nurse and trained Dementia specialist, she has extensive elderly care experience.


Marta spent an earlier part of her career as Deputy Manager at Bridge House, before returning as Home Manager in 2022. She holds a master’s degree and Leadership and Management qualifications.


Marta is passionate about enabling our wonderful residents to live life to the fullest and providing expert guidance and support to families.


Speaking about her role at Bridge House, Marta said: “Nothing beats seeing residents smile, knowing they are happy and fulfilled. I’m proud to support and develop our wonderful team to deliver excellent care.”


In her spare time, Marta enjoys keeping active by cycling and doing Pilates. She also enjoys travelling and likes to relax by going to the cinema and spending time with friends.

Anita

Anita Radecka

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2016

Anita has been part of our Bridge House family since 2016. From a young age, Anita knew her future was in the care sector when she completed work experience in a hospice and found herself staying late and returning every weekend to spend time with patients. She loved being able to make a positive difference in people’s lives and that passion has definitely transferred to our residents, families and team at Bridge House. And, with extensive care experience including roles as carer, senior carer, head of care, care services manager, and deputy manager, she was our perfect choice for acting home manager.


Speaking about her position at Bridge House, Anita said: “I love how every day is different and that every day you have the opportunity to make someone smile, to make their day better and to have a positive difference – it’s really rewarding. I’m also proud to support and develop our amazing Bridge House team – they truly are exceptional.”


In her spare time, Anita enjoys spending time with her family; her husband Leion and little boy Isaac as well as enjoying a good movie and nice ice cream!

Frequently Asked Questions about Bridge House Care Home

What types of Care is Bridge House Care 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 Bridge House Care Home have?

There are 71 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Bridge House Care Home?

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, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Bridge House Care Home to the centre of Abingdon?

0.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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