
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.
I am very lucky to have chosen such a good care home as I need both nursing and care.
Thank you for your very kind review. It is our pleasure to have welcomed you into our Chawley family and we are delighted to see how happy you are each day. You are an asset to our home and we look forward to making many more memories with you.
My husband's stay was very short but he felt immediately comfortable and cared for. He thought the meals were excellent and loved his lovely en-suite bedroom. The whole atmosphere was calm and reassuring. The building itself is wonderful, airy and bright. It felt very homelike, especially with the resident dogs!
Thank you so much for your very kind review, it genuinely does mean the world to us. We loved having your husband with us no matter how short the stay and it was our pleasure to welcome you both into our Chawley Grove family.
We hope that you know that you are always welcome to come and visit us for a cuppa and a chat whenever you feel like, it is always lovely to see you.
Well maintained and decorated new building. Helpful staff. Menu choices look to be good, although I didn't see any of the meals to judge. Room sizes are good and we were able to move things around to suit Dad. Communication online was good. Still waiting on some of Dad's items to be found - was there any point in an inventory. We are still missing one item that came in with him and have had to buy a new one. Dad came home with an open wound/sore on his bottom - I suspect he was left to manage on his own with the toilet and cannot use his hands properly so maybe did not clean himself adequately - leaving a sore. He also did not move around enough, maybe not encouraged to as possibly short-staffed.
We were sad...
We, like many, had worries about putting my father-in-law in a home but after our initial visit to Chawley Grove Care Home and meeting the manager we had all our worries put to rest. We had visited other homes but this one stood out by miles. The home itself is like the grandest hotel and there are lots of different activities for the residents to partake in if they so wish. The food is wonderful, the staff are outstanding and the grounds and rooms and mutual sitting areas (private and social) are all that we could have wished for him. He has settled well and is enjoying everything this home has to offer. We can not recommend it enough.
Thank you ever so much for your very kind and lovely words. We are passionate about welcoming new residents and their families into our family. We are so pleased to read that you are all happy and we look forward to making many new memories together.
I am only ground crew in the royal air force and think the garden is well looked after, the laundry is well kept. The manager is working very hard trying to get more clients in.
Thank you so much for your kind review. We very much look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
The staff are wonderful and always so friendly and welcoming when we visit. The atmosphere is so calm and relaxing, this has had a great effect on my relative's well-being and progress. The food is always great and prepared with care. We are very happy.
Thank you for your wonderful review - we are so proud of our dedicated team.
Chawley Grove Care Home has been a fantastic step forward for my father. I see it as an improvement in his quality of life and being there has enabled him to achieve things again that would have not been possible in his home environment. The facilities are well managed and all the staff are caring, kind and considerate. My mother (who also suffers with dementia) is able to visit on a daily basis and everyone is kind and welcoming to her. My father’s behaviour has been challenging at times but he has received nothing but love and kindness. I would not hesitate to recommend this facility to others.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this lovely review - we are incredibly proud of our wonderful team
I had been in hospital for nearly three weeks with stomach ulcers and had had strong medication to avoid operations etc. When I arrived I was very weak but getting better. The noise and short staffing added to shouts of dementia patients made sleep impossible. So by coming here the peace and comfort, added to the kind staff, soon made me feel relaxed and peaceful. I now feel able to look after myself and go home. The food is beautifully cooked too. It's interesting to meet such diverse staff.
The staff are kind, caring and careful, building excellent relationships with the service users and their nearest and dearest.
We are delighted to have found a beautiful care home with such a wonderful, person-centred care team.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this wonderful review - we are so proud of our dedicated team.
The staff did everything possible to support, care and help him; I cannot praise them highly enough.
The home is beautiful and really well equipped.
Whilst protecting the residents from this awful pandemic, they have also looked to be responsive with the changing rules to enable residents to have as much contact as possible with friends and family, recognising the huge benefits that contact bestows.
I thoroughly recommend Chawley Grove to anyone looking for care for an elderly one in the Oxford area.
Thank you for your kind words, and we're are glad to have been able to support Dad with his care needs. We are very proud of all our staff. Stay safe.
Mums been with the care home for the past several months and has flourished since being in the care home. The staff are lovely caring and supportive. The food is excellent! The management are knowledgeable and communicate and update me on all that’s going on in the home and government guidelines. I highly recommended them!
Thank you for taking the time to review our lovely care home, I will pass on to all the staff your thanks.
I cannot recommend Chawley Grove highly enough. The home itself is delightful - it has a lovely atmosphere and everything is modern and very clean. But what really makes it special are the people who work there. Everyone I met had such a clear interest in making my aunt's stay with them as happy and comfortable as possible. My aunt was very ill when she arrived - it was clear that she did not have long to live after an extensive stay in hospital. The staff at Chawley Grove could not have been kinder and more welcoming and did everything they could to make her last days as happy as possible. I particularly appreciated the way that they bent over backwards to help us see my aunt so that we could spend as much time as possible with her within the Covid-related guidelines. This meant that the people closest to her could say goodbye properly. She received first-class medical care, and it was clear that the highest consideration was being paid to her needs and wishes.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this wonderful review - we are incredibly proud of our dedicated team and will make sure we share your kind words with them, thank you again.
Chawley Grove stands out amongst other care homes I am acquainted with in every way. The staff are exceptionally helpful and friendly and have done everything possible to make my stay comfortable, supportive and centred around my individual needs. I have appreciated the quality and availability of the nursing staff who are on hand 24 hours a day. Likewise, the physiotherapy service which is knowledgeable, person-centred, friendly and supportive. The quality of the meals and the flexibility of the menu, for someone like myself who has a special diet, has been delicious and reassuring. The spaciousness of the rooms, the decor and comfort are unique in my experience of care homes. The environment is light, airy and contemporary and feels more like a hotel than a care home. There is a good choice of activities, including a cinema and hairdresser. This home has provided the perfect environment for convalescing from an operation and I would return and recommend it without hesitation.
Thank you so much Niki for taking the time to write this wonderful review - we are incredibly proud of our dedicated team and will make sure we share your kind words with them, thank you again.
My husband received wonderful care at Chawley Grove, having been transferred there following a long stay in hospital. The staff were all flexible, caring, professional and kind. They adjusted to his needs, which changed over time, they understood his personality and treated him with respect, and had an interest in his life. They were attentive to his personal and health needs. They were responsive to my queries and requests. They managed to keep Covid out of the home, while creatively developing a variety of ways for me to stay in touch (and even visit) with him - a great testament to their excellent combination of personal care and high standards, with clear guidelines. Every staff member I met was pleasant, articulate, and sensitive to his needs. I feel fortunate indeed that my husband was placed at Chawley Grove. I would highly recommend it.
Stay safe
My mother went to Chawley Grove as a respite package for 1 month. The staff were extremely helpful in setting this up for her. Getting the covid 19 test delivered to her house before finalizing dates for going into the home. First impressions were good ones. No word of a lie mum didn't like the isolation period, but the staff were brilliant and would go and talk to her and stimulate her throughout the day. The staff set up zoom meetings with me, so we could see and talk to her. When mum was aloud out of the 2-week isolation the staff encouraged her to walk around and build her strength up. Mum always said the food was first class and plenty of it. We could book visits to see mum in the secure room that they have converted to keep everyone safe. Mum did like the activities that they had on the time table and thoroughly enjoyed them. Mum commented that all staff were friendly and kind. Nothing seemed too much trouble. A good first experience.
Thank you so much for your wonderful comments - we are very proud of our dedicated team.
My Mum moved into Chawley Grove just over a year ago. She was admitted to a different home as an emergency following a sharp decline in her Dementia and we transferred her from the emergency placement to Chawley Grove in a terrible state. I cannot believe that two care homes can be so different. The care and attention she has received since being at Chawley Grove are exceptional. The staff have taken the time to get to know Mum and what her likes, dislikes and triggers are making her comfortable and welcome and loved. I don't think that there is another care home like this in Oxfordshire and cannot praise or recommend them more highly. The staff are like family to the residents when we can't be there. They are supportive and caring and above all treat Mum like their own Mum, with the kindness and the understanding she deserves. If you are looking for a perfect place then Chawley Grove really is an excellent choice.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this wonderful review - we are incredibly proud of our dedicated team.
My husband was only in Chawley Grove for 2 weeks before he sadly died. He had been in hospital for several weeks with no family contact due to the Covid19 restrictions but as soon as he arrived at Chawley Grove he received wonderful caring nursing. He appeared settled and content for the last days of his life and for this I will always be so grateful.
My mum spent the last six months of her life at Chawley Grove and the care she received was outstanding in every respect. In addition to the 'All-inclusive 5 Star hotel' facilities, the care home was truly a home from home for Mum, with professional, caring and responsible Homemakers who treated her with dignity and respect at all times. She felt safe, happy and secure in the knowledge that she was cared for by genuinely compassionate staff who took an interest in her and not just her physical needs. I would highly recommend Chawley Grove to anyone who is looking for an outstanding home for themselves or a loved one.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this wonderful review - we are incredibly proud of our dedicated team and will make sure we share your kind words with them, thank you again.
Chawley Grove has a beautiful garden and outlook. Care is loving and cannot be faulted. Food and dining experience is very good. Staff are very helpful and caring, nothing is too much trouble. I would be happy to be a resident myself when the time comes.
Staff are welcoming, you can see they have a passion for the care they provide, coffee and cake was provided (very lovely). We were shown around the home, very surprised to find a pub and cinema within the complex, this will certainly make us feel at home if we were to stay.
The home has numerous facilities to keep you busy and active which are brilliant, the last thing you want to be doing is nothing!
Overall, I would happily bring my parents in when the time is right, costs are competitive with others in the area, but the facilities are second to none.
I hope this helps anyone who is reading, rest assured the care within this home is outstanding from what I have seen. I look forward to returning to have a pint or two.
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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