
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.
The lifestyle coordinators work really hard and encourage residents to join in and try new activities.
The party arranged for my mother's 100th birthday was fantastic.
I would not hesitate to recommend Bridge House.
I cannot comment re value for money - it's very expensive but is on a par cost-wise with other care homes - what price can you put on a loved ones well being and safety?
Our Mother suffers from a rare terminal neurological illness, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. She has been a resident of Bridge House for three years. Over that time both her nursing and care have been carried out by the staff with the greatest of kindness and professionalism. The fact that despite her illness progressing steadily, she has never had an infection and always looks her best is a great testimony to the high standards at Bridge House. I would recommend them without hesitation.
Thank you for your kind words and it is an on-going pleasure to care for your Mum! Feedback is always welcome as you know.
In early 2015 my wife was diagnosed with 'Lewy body' dementia, and by November of that year she was admitted to Bridge House Care Home, Thames View, Abingdon for specialist care in one of their south-facing rooms. While she was a little resentful at the beginning of her stay, it was only the professional care of the staff that led her to accept her situation. After 22 months however, her health deteriorated suddenly and she died on 4th September 2017. I am happy to recommend Bridge House to future clients.
A most relaxing fortnight with helpful and pleasant staff. We feel much better for our stay with you.
When you walk into Bridge House Care Home it feels more like a hotel than a care home. Beautiful en suite rooms spacious and with all "mod cons" suited all ages and disabilities. Lovely communal areas, plenty of space for walking inside and out. Food was always well presented and good choice on offer. Nothing was too much trouble. The staff were all superb, well trained and very caring. Nursing staff were always on duty. Laundry and in house cleaning to a high standard. I loved The Bistro for coffee and lunch. A perfect place to stay.
The facilities are 2nd to none and nothing was too much trouble for any of the staff whether it be the nurses, carers, domestic/maintenance staff the two absolutely fabulous lifestyle coordinators, hairdressers and reception/driving staff. What really makes a difference is how all the staff act as "one family" under the guidance of the manager. Unbelievable care.
We have been priviledged that you chose us to nurse your mum. It was a pleasure to get to know you and your family.
Mum and Dad had a wonderful time - they felt the two weeks of respite care was like a holiday. They were very pleased with the friendliness of the staff and the quality of all the services. Mum loved the high-quality furniture and curtains. They made a lot of friends and are thinking of going back permanently.
Thank you so much! We loved having your parents and look forward to meeting them again. They were a breath of fresh air.
Our mother came to Bridge House at very short notice, with a progressive brain tumour and a short and difficult life expectancy. Bridge House bent over backwards to accommodate her quickly and make her feel instantly at home. Bridge House feels like a good hotel, but with confident and exceptional care and, most important of all, great compassion and humanity. My mother received excellent care, tailored to her physical needs, but was also recognised for the individual she was and treated with dignity, humanity and compassion, but also kindness and genuine friendship throughout her time there. All that care was also extended to her family and we were supported and cared for right up until the end of her life and beyond. Bridge House and its staff felt like an extension of our own home and family and we were made to feel completely comfortable there, day or night, even after our mother died. It manages to be an exceptional care home, without ever feeling like a care home at all. We are very grateful to them.
Mum's declining mental and physical health necessitated 24hr care. I researched a few local options but when my son and I visited Bridge House our tour of the facilities surpassed our expectation and unannounced viewing let us see it on a normal day today and we were impressed. All the residents looked happy and entertained and all the staff were friendly and kind. The facility was more like a tasteful hotel than a care home. Amazingly mum not only settled in quickly but she seemed genuinely happy. In the year she spent I have nothing but praise for the dedication of the staff and exceptional standard of loving care.
The weeks that my husband stayed at Bridge House were very satisfactory. Personal carer medication were done well. The latter is very important with multi drugs been prescribed which takes care to administer correctly. Main difficulty is availability- currently there is no vacancy and also no 1-week respite care. My name is on the waiting list.
I consider that my ex-husband is being very well looked after at Bridge House. The staff are attentive and caring, and treat the residents with kindness and respect. There is good rapport between the staff and the residents who are encouraged to feel that Bridge House is their home. The staff are always welcoming to visitors and there is a general feeling of quiet calm which is re-assuring to everyone.
Mums room overlooked the garden and park, a lovely view and adequately furnished.
The staff are all very caring and helpful.
After one week Mum had a stroke. For the final week of her life Mum was looked after with amazing care and attention. The staff also looked after us as a family with numerous cups of tea and food. Her care was second to none and I can't thank the home enough.
The management were also very caring and helpful.
Over the night 22/23 March we had a smouldering electrical wire which resulted in the fire brigade coming and ended up with 24 hrs of very limited services ie electricity, no lifts or TV. The staff and team at Bridge House have been amazing as they kept us safe, informed and entertained. Everything has been restored to normal within 24 hours, but we always felt safe and looked after.
A wonderful smart, clean home, with ever so helpful kind, caring staff. That doesn't smell and have old people sat in a row in chairs looking bored. A large variety of activities offered to the residents and encouraged to do. Far too much food offered all the time. Any concerns are not a problem and soon dealt with. All the residents appear happy.
After initial problems nearly 2 years ago when my husband first went in, concerning wether they would accept him as a permanent resident with early onset Alzeimers, which caused me much distress. I am very happy with his care in Bridge House. Changes in staff are always a concern but this is a problem in most care homes. Any other concerns are are discussed and dealt with in an open way, having always been resolved. There is a friendly and all permanent staff are cheerful and welcoming with a nice buzz about the place. The location is excellent and the mix of non-dementia residents plus members of the public belonging to the Rivaly Club ensure a 'normal' atmosphere as well as a caring one, which is what I was looking for.
Very good care. Lovely staff and great food.
My mother has been a resident in Bridge House for 6 months. She has settled in remarkably well. She feels secure and valued. The staff are really caring everyone stops to talk to each of the residents if they see them alone or even just to keep them company. There are activities every day and Mum loves being able to go to the Bistro to have a change of scenery. Visiting is open and you are always made to feel welcome.
Staff v friendly and helpful. Also kind, considerate and attentive to my Dad. The activities are good, although Dad only seems to join in occasionally. His bathroom could be kept cleaner. Thank you.
A kind and welcoming place in entrance hall. Smiling people who appear committed and happy in doing their duties when required, they are quick and relaxed in dealing with patient needs. My personal experience rates it as high.
All the staff have been excellent. They have made the process of my mother moving onto the next stage of her life much easier.
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!
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