
Outstanding standards of care and compassion shown to all residents, witnessed on a daily basisD B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I have been constantly impressed by the high degree of genuine, heartfelt care given.A D(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff are excellent. Nothing is too much trouble and they are all kind and caringLindsey O(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Outstanding standards of care and compassion shown to all residents, witnessed on a daily basisD B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I have been constantly impressed by the high degree of genuine, heartfelt care given.A D(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff are excellent. Nothing is too much trouble and they are all kind and caringLindsey O(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

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...
Care Provided by Bridge House Care 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 71 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
- 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
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Bridge House Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Bridge House Care 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Carebase
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Marta Leszko(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2025
Room Information
- Single Rooms (71)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (71)
Bridge House Care Home Reviews (112)
Bridge House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.766) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bridge House Care Home has 112 reviews.
Food and drink plentiful everyday, with so many choices, you will be spoiled for choice.
Nursing care is excellent, giving peace and mind.
All staff friendly and go above and beyond.
Thank you to each and every one of you.
Initially a poor joiner-in, with staff encouragement she became really quite active in the less strenuous of the numerous activities on offer such as animal therapies, crafts, music and would show enthusiasm and interest
in what was coming up and despite being confined to a wheelchair took advantage of quite a few outings.
I have nothing but praise for the politeness and friendliness of all staff I had dealings with. Should I have any questions or concerns I felt well able to approach anyone and if they were unable to fully answer, they made it their business to steer me towards somebody who could. They all seemed prepared to go above and beyond!
Sadly, my mother passed away April 2026, but the care she received right until the end was a credit to all the team at Bridge House.
My mother has been receiving first class nursing care and support from the whole team at Bridge House. I have nothing but praise for the way they consistently help her to live her best life with kindness, professionalism and compassion. Despite the many challenges of her medical conditions, she is happier at Bridge House than she has been for a long time. The team members go out of their way to understand her needs and wishes, making each day special for her. I know she is in the safest of hands at Bridge House and I thank the whole team for all their kindness, patience and hard work.
My mother recently relocated to Bridge House from a care home where, as a family, we were unhappy with the standard of care she was recieving. The change in her has been nothing short of incredible. She is noticeably happier, more settled, and I have not seen her smile so much in years. It has been very reassuring for our family to see such a positive transformation. I truly cannot praise the staff enough for their kindness, dedication, and genuine care they show every day.
General impression for my stay was good. The exception was not having a different option to indicate quality of the food & choice of fluids. The help with the catheter was some what hit & miss so I felt fortunate to have some knowledge myself of it's working. I sadly will add if there was a separate option to comment on food that option would be poor.
Bridge House is a caring community. The staff are committed to caring for the residents. All aspect of care appear to be well managed and dignified. The wide range of activities enhances the experience for residents and families.
Due to necessity I desparatley needed respite care for my husband and was reluctant to leave him in the care of others. After visiting several care homes I knew that Bridge House was the place - how lucky I was to find such a place. He was made so welcome I immediately felt love and care from all. Time has past with my husband having regular respite and daycare at Bridge House it has become our second family. Everyone knows each other and the love and expertise from all staff and a excellant, caring management. The support by all in Bridge House has been amazing for which I am most grateful.
However my mum loves motorbikes and we do take her to Oxford Speedway. Bridge House did a residents wish to go to the motorbike café. The trip was full but the lovely Chantelle found a way that my mum and I could be included. We all had the best time and the cake was yummy.
This is what makes The Bridge House Care Home special - they will always try to go above and beyond for their residents and families.
Thank you x
My aunt found being in a care home quite traumatic at first but with time and the care and gentle persuasion of the staff she has now settled in. The entertainment programme is varied and well thought out from quizzes, exercise classes and day trips. It also helps to have the same carers most of the time as residents get used to them. As a visitor I find it very welcoming
My mother has lived here with worsening dementia for over 3 years now. It is a wonderful humane place where they treat residents with respect, care, love and a sense of joy. Nothing is too much trouble. Kindness is in everything each staff member does. There is a real sense of energy and fun. Food is wonderful, family and friends are welcomed and celebrated, premises and grounds wonderfully clean and well maintained, there is a fantastic programme of events and activities, care is considered, appropriate and respectful, nothing is hidden. I could not be more grateful for the staff's tireless smiling efforts every single day.
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.
Nursing care was exemplary. Highly recommend.
A wonderful place to have a holiday before my wife joins me in recuperating from pneumonia from hospital.
The home is lovely + well equipped.
So caring and respectful to the residents and to us visitors. An extremely well kept and well appointed home - very impressive!
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.
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.
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.
His family were always treated with care and respect as was my father.
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.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 18 January 2019Outstanding
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- SafeGood
- Well-ledOutstanding
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 (10) & Events (1)
- 16 Jul 2026
Residents at an award-winning care home in Abingdon have created a sustainable garden, a space they are proud of and one which brings them joy. The initiative began in March,...
- 11 Mar 2026
Residents at an award-winning care home in Abingdon have been inspired to get creative thanks to a popular community book club held at the home. The monthly event at Bridge...
- 14 Oct 2025
The team and residents at an award-winning care home in Abingdon have been celebrating their 12-year anniversary with a party complete with royal blue and gold balloons and a cake...
- 14 Aug 2026Organiser: Bridge House Care Home
Awards / Recognitions (21)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Carebase
- 06 May 2025Recipient: Bridge House Care Home
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Carebase
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Bridge House Care Home.
Meet the Team (2)

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 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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