
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.
The home itself is like a 5-star hotel! The surroundings are fantastic, and you are free to use anything available. The staff are very caring and helpful. The thought of a home had been a concern, but my mother loved it. The beds are particularly comfortable.
I have often attended the coffee morning when visiting and tried some of their homemade cakes. Much watch the waistline.
I can see that my friend is finally very happy and has everything she needs to live out the rest of her life in comfort with people who really care.
Chawley Grove offered exactly what I needed for my father’s respite care; a home from home with excellent facilities where he was looked after by a caring and responsible team, so I knew he was perfectly safe and very comfortable.
Staff are perfect. The outlook and decoration are second to none. The care cannot be faulted. The bathroom facilities are to die for, the spa feature is absolutely amazing! The food is very good and tasteful. Everybody is very helpful and chatty. I will return in future for sure.
Really can’t sing the praises of this home, they really do care for everyone who steps foot into the premises.
He's just told me he remembers playing scrabble and a bit of drawing!
All the staff are so welcoming, and nothing is too much trouble, right down to the "welcome back" card, signed by everyone, that my mother receives each time she stays.
The facilities are excellent and the surroundings equally inviting. I recommend Chawley Grove Care Home ofter and just recently to three colleagues.
We have already recommended it to others.
The staff are all lovely, friendly and supportive. Chawley Grove itself is modern but homely and I highly recommend checking out the views from the balconies on the first and second floors.
Our mum looks ten times better than she did when she was in her own place; nice hairdos and manicures. She is relaxed and safe and we are comfortable knowing she is receiving the care she needs and deserves.
I would like to thank everyone at Chawley Grove for looking after my husband, making him feel welcome. He feels he is on holiday with beautiful well-served food, all staff happy and chatty. My husband stopped talking about Christmas-time 2018 and the day he came to Chawley Grove he spoke to everyone with a smile. It was as if he had come alive again after being so low for so long. Once again a very big thank you.
Thank you so much for your review - we are very proud of our wonderful team at Chawley Grove, and are so pleased to have such positive feedback - thank you.
The care my father received was excellent. The staff made him feel at home and very safe. He could always ask for help at any time, it was given professionally and kindly. The setting for Chawley Grove is relaxing and quiet if needed. The food was also good and he was able to eat and drink whenever it suited him. The staff quickly got to know his preferred routine and his care was very much tailored for his needs. Staff were quickly responsive to any concerns, he felt very valued and part of a family.
I have only the highest of praise for Chawley Grove Care Home. My mother spent 2 weeks respite at Chawley Grove where she received first class care. The staff are friendly, welcoming and highly professional. The rooms and facilities are excellent. It has a beautiful relaxing garden and a number of lounges, coffee areas, dining room and even a mini cinema to relax in. In short it has every facility to ensure the residents and visitors alike, feel at home.
Thank you for your lovely review. We're very proud of our beautiful home and wonderful team.
My mother is a resident at Chawley Grove for a period of respite care. I visited many care homes in the Oxford / Abingdon area before choosing Chawley Grove. When I first visited I was struck by the beautiful setting, furnishings and facilities. However, it is the professionalism and warmth of the homemakers and all the staff at Chawley Grove that has made my mother’s stay so happy. The attitude of staff is exemplary. I thoroughly recommend Chawley Grove to you.
We're so pleased your mother is enjoying her stay with us - thank you for this lovely review!
Overall I'm very happy here and feel at home. I like the price and how everything is included in the price with no hidden extras. I liked the Homemaker role and that's what prompted me to come and stay. The food is very nice and flexible. The decor is modern and the furniture is nice. The staff are very nice and helpful. I feel I'm treated with dignity and respect and my view is listened to. I would recommend this home.
Thank you for your lovely words, and taking the time to write this review for us!
My husband has spent a week's respite at Chawley Grove and I cannot speak highly enough of it. The staff are all extremely friendly and competent and the concept of 'homemakers' is a revelation! The rooms, building and general surroundings are so clean and welcoming and the garden is wonderfully accessible. I have some experience of other homes and can honestly say there is no comparison. Hopefully, he will become a permanent resident very soon.
I visited four times while my client was on respite. Each visit lasted four hours. The staff were so welcoming and helpful, had lunch which was super. We visited the beauty salon where she had her hair done. She did painting classes which she loved, very impressed with everything. Well done.
Thank you for your wonderful comments - we're very proud of our beautiful home and fantastic team!
My Mother spent 2 weeks respite care following the death of my father. She was extremely well looked after and was very happy there. The food, her room and facilities were excellent and the staff were very caring.
Thank you so much for your lovely review – we’re so proud of our wonderful home and we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us!
During the past month visiting on a regular basis, the staff are friendly, caring and have the welfare of the residents as priority. The bedrooms and communal areas are very attractive and homely and are kept clean. The food provided by the chef is first class and caters for all tastes. All in all, I have found Chawley Grove to be outstanding in all aspects and would not hesitate to recommend this beautiful care home.
My father moved into Chawley Grove a few weeks ago and I am extremely happy with his care. I thought choosing a school for the children was hard, but finding the right care home for my father was even harder. We visited Chawley Grove and immediately felt this would be the right place for him. His room is modern and comfortable, with attention to detail. We have been able to take in some of his own furniture for his new home. He receives excellent care and attention, day and night. It is a weight off my mind, knowing that he is safe 24/7. The staff are very friendly and nothing is too much trouble. The food is always well presented and of good quality, with plenty of choice. In the short time that he has been there, he has gained 5kg in weight. Previously he didn’t have much of an appetite and I’m sure it helps that the homemakers sit down and eat with the residents, and this is encouraging him to eat. I have no hesitation in recommending Chawley Grove and have already done so.
Enjoyed my two weeks respite stay.
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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