
If you are looking for a perfect place then Chawley Grove really is an excellent choice.Julie M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I would highly recommend Chawley Grove to anyone who is looking for an outstanding homeClaire(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The home itself is like a 5-star hotel! The surroundings are fantasticCherina S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

If you are looking for a perfect place then Chawley Grove really is an excellent choice.Julie M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I would highly recommend Chawley Grove to anyone who is looking for an outstanding homeClaire(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The home itself is like a 5-star hotel! The surroundings are fantasticCherina S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Chosen as Best New Care Home in 2020, Chawley Grove offers luxurious living and an outstanding level of care.
Part of the Hamberley Care Homes group, the Oxfordshire care home has been rated as ‘Good’ in all areas by the CQC (May 2021).
Situated on Cumnor Hill, Chawley Grove offers a truly luxurious environment, with a superb range of features and facilities. Within the home you’ll find a bistro café where residents...
Care Provided by Chawley Grove Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 70 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
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- 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 home provides person-centred dementia care, as well as respite stays for those seeking a short-term break or convalescence care following illness or surgery.
Weekly fees vary depending on room availability and an individual care needs assessment.
For those requiring nursing care, you may be eligible for Funded Nursing Care (FNC). If awarded, this contribution will be deducted from your weekly fee.
Please call to discuss availability and arrange a visit.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Chawley Grove Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Chawley Grove 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)
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
- Hamberley Care Homes
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Sonya Kasese (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2019
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (70)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (70)
Visiting
- Visitors are welcome anytime, please give the home a call to schedule an appointment with the team or you are welcome to drop into the home to see them.
Parking
- Parking on-site
Chawley Grove Care Home Reviews (80)
Chawley Grove Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.895) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Chawley Grove Care Home has 80 reviews.
Nothing is too much trouble and residents are thoroughly entertained with many excellent activities.
A home from home environment.
Would quite like to move in myself.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. Our Wellbeing and Activities Programme is focused on making every day special for our residents. They love the variety and the physical and mental stimulation our programme provides.
There is a varied and imaginative entertainment programme, broad-ranging enough to encompass the varying levels of abilities of the residents and provide little pockets of fun and laughter in what could so easily become a mundane routine. As a fairly well person, I was very impressed with the level of dedication, respect, and unpatronising compassion shown by the staff to people who are quite poor and need TLC, whilst preserving their dignity.
Thank you so much for sharing your inspiring thoughts on your recent stay at Chawley Grove. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us and very grateful for your heartfelt feedback for our compassionate and dedicated team. It was such a pleasure to have had the opportunity to care for you during your period of convalescence. Thank you for choosing Chawley Grove.
Chawley Grove is welcoming in every way, from the first enquiry to the knowledge that if it was necessary there would be a warm welcome further down the line for a return.
Thank you.
Thank you very much for taking the time to provide us with your review. We are delighted to know how much you enjoyed your stay with us and your experience of the outstanding personalised care and compassion from our dedicated team. We look forward to the privilege of looking after you again in the future.
My Father only had a short stay at Chawley Grove (7 months) as he sadly recently passed away. It was a lovely place for him to reside and the staff provided very tailored care for him that met his needs. All staff were very friendly, professional and welcoming - nothing was ever too much trouble. It was peace of mind for me that my Father was safe and well looked after. Thank you to everyone at Chawley Grove.
Thank you very much for your kind review. It was a privilege to care for your dad here at Chawley Grove. We are delighted you have experienced our absolute commitment to providing outstanding personalised care for our residents, and a piece of mind for families, through our dedicated and compassionate team.
During recent months, Hamberley Care Homes have recruited a new manageress. Together with the clinical lead, she has started successfully to rebuild the home and team to give the quality of care and experience that was promised initially and we all wish for.
There are still some issues to resolve and the key to this is induction, training, and staff retention which the new manager is addressing and all the while doing fantastic work driving up the standards of care, quality and cleanliness. The manager and the team have made an excellent start.
Thank you so much for taking the time to provide us with your review. We feel privileged that you have entrusted the care of your mum to us. We hugely appreciate your feedback, and we are delighted you have experienced our absolute commitment to providing outstanding personalised care and a luxury environment, through our dedicated and compassionate team.
I noticed during the late afternoon they were left to get on with things themselves, carers were on their phones. I had a call a few days ago at 7:12 a.m. to say my mum had a fall! I said did she fall out of the bedroom. They said they didn’t know even though the week before they said they checked their rooms every hour during the night! Not good.
My mum's clothes are always soiled and my brother is left to get on with it, etc.
Thank you for taking the time to write this review – we’re sorry to hear your feedback, our team are committed to delivering an outstanding care experience for our residents, and we hope we can address this with you, and to also provide clarification around the feedback made. For example, our team...
The activities they get up to from time to time are out of this world, and the care they give to residents is top-notch - always done with a touch of extra care.
Thank you very much for your kind words. We do all we can to ensure each day is special for our residents. We very much enjoy having your friend as part of our family and look forward to seeing you soon.
I cannot recommend Chawley Grove Care Home highly enough. My Dad at 97 is thriving under their loving care and I really feel I’ve got my dad back rather than this old man I didn’t know. The staff are so kind and patient and they look after the whole family, not just my dad. We had a really rocky start with Dad not wanting to be in a care home but management and staff were so supportive he came through it and is now very happy. The facilities are excellent, the whole family can visit at the same time and it is just as if we are at home. The entertainment laid on is fabulous and really enjoyable. Thank you all so much I really appreciate all you do to keep Dad happy and well looked after. It takes away all the worry.
Thank you ever so much for your very kind review. It is our pleasure to have Dad and all of you as part of our family here at Chawley Grove Care Home and we look forward to making many more new memories with you all.
My friend lives in Crawley Grove Care Home and loves it. The care that she receives is excellent with nothing being too much trouble for the staff. The activities they put on are amazing from the monkey's visit to the coronation chicks. The hairdresser visits every week and there’s always plenty going on and we can join in too when we’re visiting. The food is lovely which we can have for a fraction of the price of a restaurant and the coffee bar in the atrium is always welcoming. I would recommend this care home to anyone looking to find a place for their loved ones.
Thank you so much for your kind words about Chawley Grove, it is our pleasure to have your friend here as part of our family and to welcome you on your visits. We look forward to making many more memories with you all.
Why did we choose Chawley? Having visited four other care homes - what placed Chawley in a league of its own was 1 - it is purpose-built, 2 - it is clean, light and not at all like the archetypal care home and 3 - most importantly, the staff are kind, caring, encouraging and respectful.
Thanks for making my mother so welcome.
Thank you ever so much for your very kind review. It is our pleasure to have your mum here with us and we are so pleased that she feels part of the Chawley family. As always, if there is ever anything we can do for you or Mum, please do let us know.
After an appalling few days at another care home who had wrongly assessed my father’s needs, he went to Chawley Grove Care Home in August 2022. From day one he has been happy there and the staff are very caring. Their knowledge of and respect for residents living with dementia is brilliant. It is a lovely care home, very bright and no mean feat to keep it looking so good. Very kind atmosphere. I’m very grateful to the manager and her team for looking after dad.
Thank you so much for your lovely review, it is our pleasure to have Dad (and you) as part of our family.
The building and facilities are more five-star hotel than care home. Thank you sincerely for all your assistance and care.
Thank you for your lovely review. It was our pleasure to welcome your loved one for a respite stay here with our Chawley family. You are always welcome to come and see us for a cuppa at any time.
Excellent facility. Kind, helpful and professional staff. Thank you.
Thank you very much for your kind review. It has been our pleasure to have you as part of our family here at Chawley Grove.
Chawley Grove Care Home exceeded all our expectations. My uncle, a spritely 85-year-old, required short-stay convalescence post-cancer surgery. All staff, without exception, provided exceptional care with genuine affection. They were able to meet his care needs and support him to maintain his independence, always with a smile. The food was excellent. Three cooked meals a day - just what he needed. His stay definitely improved his expectation of residential care and he was delighted to receive and invite to pop in and join them for lunch.
Thank you for your lovely review. It was our pleasure to have your uncle and all of you join our family whilst he recovered. We look forward to welcoming you back for lunch in the near future and hope to see you at our summer fete in July.
Exceptionally friendly staff welcoming us on our first visit. Nothing was too much bother for any one of them. First class care home,with happy residents in beautiful surroundings. All staff were sincere and knowledgeable regarding our resident there, thank you for your care.
Thank you ever so much for your kind review, we are so pleased to read that you had a wonderful first visit to our home and felt welcomed and cared for. You are always welcome here and we look forward to seeing you soon!
I was here for respite care with nursing support. The carers were warm, sensitive to the patients and well-trained. They came quickly, usually when called. There was a positive, cheerful and cooperative attitude binding carers/nurses and management. In a way, there was a good team atmosphere. Difficult patients were handled kindly and professionally. These patients with problems of claustrophobia, but good mental and physical health, can be reminded by the carers that they are free to leave the building. The cooked breakfast here was superb!
Dear John, thank you for your lovely review. It was our absolute pleasure to help you convalesce and to have you as part of our family.
Our long-term friend and neighbour began her stay at Chawley Grove Care Home just before Christmas 2022. We are really impressed by the staff and the facilities. She is being well looked after and is very happy. She is enjoying getting to know the staff and has developed good, friendly relationships with them. As visitors, we are always made to feel welcome.
Thank you for your kind review, I am so pleased to read that you are impressed with the care of your long-term friend and neighbour. It has been our pleasure to welcome you all into the Chawley family and we look forward to making many memories with all this year.
Staff were extremely kind and helpful on the phone and when we visited, making us feel welcome and included.
Day to day care was good. Facilities are excellent and we are grateful for the care provided at short notice.
Thank you ever so much for your very kind review. It was our pleasure to assist you and your family through a difficult period with a positive outcome for all. It was a pleasure to have you all as part of the Chawley family.
A calm atmosphere pervades on entry and all staff are courteous and helpful. Numerous activities are arranged for residents and a diary of events is published and distributed to each resident. Any minor problems that may arise are quickly and efficiently dealt with by the home manager. A pleasing place for my wife to live.
Thank you ever so much for your kind review. We are so pleased that you are happy with your wife's care here and that you feel we provide a high standard of service to our residents and their families. We very much value you and love seeing you each day.
Sincere thanks to all the staff involved in Mum's end-of-life care at Chawley Grove Care Home. As Mum's health declined the communication and support from management, nursing and care staff was excellent. The care we received as family members, as well as Mum, helped us navigate her last few weeks as positively as possible and ensured that she had a peaceful and pain-free death in a supportive, comfortable environment. Over the six months that Mum lived at Chawley Grove, the staff were efficient and respectful. They did their very best to ensure Mum felt welcome and had the opportunity to engage in activities that she could enjoy. When we visited we felt like we were part of the Chawley Grove family - greeted cheerfully and with updates on how Mum was doing. When things were challenging we especially valued the openness and honesty of the management team and their respect for our views and suggestions. Few people actively want to live in a care home but, for those who need it, we recommend Chawley Grove as a safe, comfortable, cheerful and caring environment. To everyone involved in delivering Mum's care - an enormous thank you, you do an amazing job!
Thank you ever so much for the kind review. It was our pleasure to welcome Mum and all of you into our family and our honour to care for her in the last six months of her life. The memories that we have made with you all will continue to be cherished and we would like you to know that you are all always welcome to Chawley.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 27 May 2021Good
- 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 (3) & Events (0)
- 05 Mar 2026
Residents at Chawley Grove Care Home in Cumnor recently enjoyed a vibrant Hawaiian-themed day designed to brighten the winter months. The home was transformed with colourful decorations and tropical scenes,...
- 04 Feb 2026
We’re pleased to share the launch of Steve’s Creative Art Corner, a relaxed and welcoming creative group held regularly at Chawley Grove. These friendly afternoon sessions are all about creativity,...
- 18 Feb 2025
We are thrilled to announce that Hamberley Care Homes has been selected as a finalist for Residential Elderly Care Provider of the Year (Medium Group) at the HealthInvestor Awards 2025!...
There are no upcoming events for Chawley Grove Care Home.
Awards / Recognitions (6)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Hamberley Care Homes
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Hamberley Care Homes
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Hamberley Care Homes
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Chawley Grove Care Home.
Meet the Team (2)

Sonia Kasese is the Home Manager at Chawley Grove, bringing over 23 years’ experience in health and social care, including senior leadership roles within luxury care settings. She combines strong clinical expertise with a clear focus on quality, compliance and continuous improvement.
Sonia is passionate about delivering resident-centred care, building confident and well-supported teams, and maintaining consistently high standards, with the ambition of achieving an Outstanding regulatory rating. Her hands-on approach ensures dignity, safety and compassion remain central to everyday life at the home.
"I’m proud to be Home Manager at Chawley Grove, a beautiful, purpose-built home where we focus on creating a warm, caring and luxurious environment that truly feels like home. Our Homemakers are dedicated to supporting meaningful relationships, everyday enjoyment and personalised care for every resident"

Ana is Chawley Grove’s dedicated Clinical Lead. Qualifying in Spain with a Degree in Nursing before gaining a Level 5 NVQ in Health & Social Care Management, Ana has thrived in Health & Social Care since 2014, working in care roles in Germany and in Oxford. Ana's expertise spans complex health needs, notably dementia care and care home management. Outside of work, Ana is a qualified Personal Trainer and enjoys keeping fit.
"As the Clinical Lead at Chawley Grove, I am dedicated to ensuring nursing care excellence for all the people we support. Every day, I lead a team driven by a shared passion for enriching lives and creating a support environment within our luxury home.”
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