Valerian Court Care Home

The Broadway, Didcot OX11 8ET
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  • Valerian Court Care Home, Didcot
Valerian Court Care Home in Didcot, Oxfordshire delivers luxury living with the reassurance of a full continuum of care. This purpose-built home offers elegant en-suite accommodation for up to 70 residents, supported by state-of-the-art facilities and a strong clinical team with extensive experience in hospital and advanced care settings.

Designed to be spacious, light and homely, Valerian Court enables residents to enjoy companionship, choice and a vibrant lifestyle, all while knowing professional, person-centred care is available around the clock. The dedicated team is equipped to support evolving and more complex care needs with confidence.

Residents benefit from a rich range of communal spaces - including beautifully appointed lounges and dining rooms, a cinema, library, café, creative studio, salon, private dining room and impressive rooftop gardens and balconies. The home’s chefs prepare nutritious, home-cooked meals tailored to individual tastes and dietary requirements.

With an engaging activities programme and a committed clinical and lifestyle team, Valerian Court ensures residents can flourish, stay connected and feel fully supported at every stage of their care journey.
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Care Provided by Valerian Court 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 70 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

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
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1475 – £1600
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1500 – £1700
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1550 – £1800
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1550 – £1800
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1475 – £1600
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1475 – £1700
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1550 – £1800
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1550 – £1800

Valerian Court offers luxury all-inclusive living.

The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Valerian Court Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.

Contact Valerian Court 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.

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Good to Know

Person in Charge

  • Andrei Joanta (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 2022
  • Last Refurbishment: 2022
  • Number of floors: 4

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (70)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (70)

Visiting

  • Visitors are welcomed to Valerian Court to see a loved one or to enquire for themselves or a loved one. Feel free to pop in or get in touch to make an appointment.

Parking

  • Onsite parking is available for visitors to the home.

Valerian Court Care Home Reviews (75)

9.8

Valerian Court Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.807) out of 10, based on 42 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Valerian Court Care Home has 75 reviews.

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Review from Andrew S (Son of Resident) published on 17 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I could not recommend Valerian Court highly enough for anyone looking for Residential Care for a loved one.
Following an unpleasant experience in hospital, I wanted Mum to have a positive respite stepping stone, before returning home.
I visited and had a full tour and discussion with the manager.
I was so impressed with the interaction he had with every resident and the care staff on his excellent team.
Mum had two weeks respite residency and enjoyed her stay, the friends that she made, the activities and the wonderful care she received.
The whole experience from the moment she walked through the door to the moment she walked out, in tears, as she had such a lovely time, was excellent.
The resident rooms, facilities, and communal spaces are stylish, bright, fresh, and comfortable, feeling like a home from home.
All the staff at Valerian Court, Reception, Nursing and Care Assistants, Housekeeping, Maintenance and the Kitchen/Dining crews are professional, compassionate and caring.
Reply from Andrei Joanta, Home Manager at Valerian Court Care HomeThank you so much for the kind words. It means the world to us to know that Mum had such a good time here. Once we welcome you into our family, you will always be part of it. We hope that your mother gets better at home with the support you've arranged. We will be thrilled to welcome you to our home in the future.
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Review from Betsy E (Friend of Resident) published on 5 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We paid our first visit to the Valerian care home in Didcot today to see a friend who moved there recently. We were so warmly welcomed by the lady who was in reception. She did everything she could to make us feel at home, even making a cup of tea and bringing it to the room where we were visiting.
She even found a bowl of water for our little dog! We met several members of staff while we were there and they were all so kind and helpful. It was lovely to see our friend being well cared for in clean, attractive surroundings.
Reply from Andrei Joanta, Home Manager at Valerian Court Care HomeThank you for such a lovely review. We pride ourselves that we are a home for our residents but also for their loved ones. We are always happy to welcome the little fury friends as they bring joy and smiles on our faces. I will pass your kind words to our colleague in reception.
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Review from H B (Son of Resident) published on 20 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Dad has been a resident at Valerian Court for the past three weeks and our family's experiences so far have been really positive.
We've all been made welcome at all times and it certainly feels very homely.
All the staff we've met so far have been lovely - Two ladies at reception always provide
a warm welcome; Two carers in particular and the care team have looked after Dad so well; The registered and deputy manager and the management team have been so helpful.
When we leave Dad after a visit we know he will be very well cared for and that's a great feeling. Thanks all.
Reply from Andrei Joanta, Home Manager at Valerian Court Care HomeThank you so much for such a lovely review. It is a great honour to look after your father and to welcome you into our family. I will share your kind words of appreciation with our colleagues.
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Review from Angela B (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 3 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We used this care home as respite for my father-in-law who has vascular dementia. We picked the home because I felt it was the home which best met all of our needs.
The staff were caring and professional. My father-in-law was well cared for, even when confused at difficult times. He settled down really
well.
During his stay, he actually improved with a marked improvement in his ability to communicate, going from almost non-verbal to being able to talk to me on the phone!
I would be happy to use Valerian Court Care Home again.
Reply from Andrei Joanta, Home Manager at Valerian Court Care HomeThank you very much for your kind words. We were honoured to care for your Father-in-Law and we are delighted to hear that you felt that his respite stay has been so beneficial for him. We can't wait for him to join us again in the future. You are always welcome to come and say hello and have a cup of tea with us.
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Review from P L (Son of Resident) published on 18 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A modern, clean, and well-appointed facility. All staff engagements have been professional, friendly, and most important, caring. It's early days for my mother but we feel we have made the right choice.
Reply from Andrei Joanta, Home Manager at Valerian Court Care HomeThank you for your kind words, the team will be thrilled to hear about how you feel your mum is supported. Making such an important decision is not easy and we feel honoured that you have chosen Valerian Court. We look forward to continue to support your mum and make her new home a safe and happy place.
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Review from J R (Regular Volunteer) published on 18 December 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been volunteering at Valerian Court for about a year and my first impressions of a warm and caring environment have only been reinforced. The reception team are always cheerful and friendly and the residents are always happy and relaxed. I haven't seen many of the care staff but those I have
met are so caring in their approach to and care of their residents treating them with kindness, dignity, and respect. I look forward to my times with the residents doing craft work or knitting or just chatting and always have a feeling it has been time well spent.
Reply from Andrei Joanta, Home Manager at Valerian Court Care HomeThank you for your kind support for our residents. The local community involvement is very important to us and having you as part of our big family has helped to enrich the lives of our residents. Our residents are enjoying the knit and natter sessions and looking forward to many more mornings with you. Thank you.
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Review from C L (Friend of Resident) published on 31 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I found the decor amazing and facilities very good but I found/experienced a lack of caring from the staff. They were doing what was required. Feeding one client she was on her phone, and another client had requested toast and tea but was not forthcoming. No consultation certainly a lack of communication.
Should do better.
Reply from Ruth Ann Christie, Manager at Valerian Court Care HomeThank you for your review and we are delighted that you found the decor and facilities to be of a very high standard and the needs of our residents has been very much considered in the total design of the home. We take great pride in providing the very best care for our residents and one of the ways we use technology is to assist us is with our electronic care plan system called Nourish. Through mobile handsets our team members can record and log all interactions with our residents at the moment in time. We are always keen to enhance the care and support we offer and your observations are welcomed and I extend an invite for you to meet with me over coffee to discuss your concerns in more detail.
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Review from M S (Son of Resident) published on 22 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From start to finish, the care provided was of an excellent standard. The understanding and respect shown to my mother meant I could relax whilst away on holiday, in the knowledge that any significant change would be relayed immediately.
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank the management and
carers for the way they nursed my mother; it was invaluable.
Thank you.
Reply from Kathy Francis, Deputy Manager at Valerian Court Care HomeWe would like to thank you for taking the time to leave this review. It was a pleasure to be able to look after your mother and we are glad to hear that you were happy with the care we gave. Your mother was a joy to look after on each of her respite visits. Here at Valerian Court Care Home, it is important for our relatives to feel they can leave their loved ones with us, safe in the knowledge that they will be well looked after. While you were able to have your own holiday, I'm sure your mother appreciated her time with us too - she certainly used to enjoy having her hair and nails done whilst here!
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Review from Rosemary F (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 26 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Administrative staff are very friendly and helpful at all times. arers do all they can to help residents in all ways, and have great patience. Visiting entertainers are greatly enjoyed and having animals come is really welcomed.
Reply from Kathy Francis, Deputy Manager at Valerian Court Care HomeThank you very much for your kind review! We are very happy to hear that you feel our team are friendly and helpful at all times. Our new Activities Lead will be starting soon and so we hope that there will be even more exciting activities for you, and your loved one, to enjoy very soon!
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Review from W S (Friend of Resident) published on 26 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have continued to visit my friend after they moved into Valerian Court as part of the Didcot Good Neighbours Scheme. The team all seem very friendly and welcoming. The lounge areas are very well equipped and extremely comfortable for catching up with the resident. The resident appears to have really
flourished being in Valerian Court.
Reply from Kathy Francis, Deputy Manager at Valerian Court Care HomeThank you very much for your kind review! We are very happy to hear that you find our staff friendly and welcoming and that your friend is "flourishing" at Valerian Court Care Home. You, and they, will be glad to hear that we have recently recruited a new Head Chef, and our new Activities Lead will be starting soon. Hopefully, your next review will be able to give 5 stars for those areas too!
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Review from Cecilia W (Sister of Resident) published on 20 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My brother was transferred here from another care home - a different organisation, in July. I visited the home he is now a resident in twice. Each time I was very impressed by the warm welcome from all the staff, both the reception and the care/nursing staff. The rooms were very spacious, and most importantly
for my brother, was the depth of the window in the rooms. In his previous home, his bed faced a wall and he had not been able to see out of a window or view his television properly. He now has a view out of his bedroom window where he can see trains passing by and also trees! The furniture and furnishings are very lovely and so his room feels more like home and very comfortable when the family come to visit him.
The staff have responded to his special needs and the food served to him is excellent (he has a very healthy appetite) - the staff have to feed him and cut up his food as he is disabled. Overall, myself and family are delighted with the home.
Reply from Ruth Ann Christie, Manager at Valerian Court Care HomeThank you very much for your review. We are so pleased that you felt able to give us lots of 5s! Providing great care is at the heart of what we do. A number of our residents love watching the trains. Including the British Pullman part of the Orient Express group! Thank you again.
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Review from David M (Son of Resident) published on 20 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It was my mother's 97th birthday and a party was provided for the whole family who could make it, and it was a very nice thought, plus many other times. There are a few other areas that could be improved as more activities, but in general, am well pleased with the staff and care given.
Reply from Ruth Ann Christie, Manager at Valerian Court Care HomeThank you so much for taking the time to write us a review - and we are so glad that we scored many 5s! We have now recruited an activity lead. And can't wait for her to start! I know with her broad experience - the home is going to be even more lively! We also have a new head chef - who is already having a very positive impact.
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Review from Margaret W (Wife of Resident) published on 20 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband was adamant, he didn't want to go into care, and I didn't want him to either. However, right from the word go, I was extremely satisfied with events as things progressed. My husband has Parkinson's and dementia, which is obviously progressing, but all staff have made him happy and comfortable
the whole time he has been at Valerian Court. Nothing is too much trouble for them. He has had falls, not their fault I might add, but they have taken immediate action, and have notified me immediately. His room is always clean and tidy. They all call both me and my husband by our Christian names and welcome me every time I go to see my husband. There has been one small issue, of which they have now sorted to my satisfaction. I can't commend them high enough.
Reply from Ruth Ann Christie, Manager at Valerian Court Care HomeThank you very much for your review. 99% 5s! We are very happy that your husband has settled into the home with us, and that you feel welcomed. We do always strive for Valerian Court to have a friendly and family environment - and want everyone to feel acknowledged and comfortable. I'm glad that we addressed the small issue for you. Thank you again
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Review from T H (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother stayed for two weeks for respite care and felt very safe and secure. She made many friends and enjoyed chatting to the wonderful staff and residents.
She said all the staff at the home were very caring and helpful with anything that was needed.
It had the feel of a hotel with its light bright
colours and the wonderful Bistro area where family and friends could come in and visit. With my mum, she had a friend who came in for a game of scrabble!
We were very happy with this care home and will definitely be back!
Reply from Ruth Ann Christie, Manager at Valerian Court Care HomeThank you so much for taking the time to review us. And we are so glad that we achieved a lot of 5*s! I note 4*s for Food & Drink. We now have a very experienced Head Chef in place - so I hope that the next time your mum stays with us - 5*'s for that too! We look forward to seeing you all again.
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Review from E F (Relative of Resident) published on 26 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A big thank you for the wonderful care given to my sister. It was so nice to see all the smiling faces from all the staff. The nurses , carers, reception staff and management were so kind and supportive to us The care home is truly magnificent with amazing facilities and a most welcoming environment.
Reply from Kelly Walker, Regional Director at Valerian Court Care HomeThank you for your wonderful review. We are so pleased your sister has been so well loved after. We will ensure the team receive the feedback as this will be very welcomed. We hope your sister continues to enjoy the services provided.
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Review from Geoffrey J (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 31 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
This was a learning curve as it was the first time she had gone into respite. Overall a good experience and it would have scored a 5, but for a few areas of improvement needed. Some communication didn't go right at the start with the pre-meeting at our home, I had to chase if someone was attending,
I think the appointment had been lost, but someone still came around in the end so all got sorted. We completed a check-in list, but no checkout list was done and we are still missing a pair of blue trousers which I have chased, but nobody has found them yet. My mother-in-law concedes she is fussy with food and difficult to please, but some of the food wasn't good in her view, fish pie with rice for instance. There was confusion with how the hair appointment was booked, getting a shower and newspaper delivery to start, but all got sorted into week 2.
Reply from Ruth Christie, Interim Home Manager at Valerian Court Care HomeThank you for taking the time to write a review and thank you so much for 5 stars in a number of categories - it is very much appreciated. Regarding cleanliness - I can't see anything in your narrative so I am unsure as to what you are referring to but it is always a priority for us not least for infection control reasons. Whilst we are recruiting a head chef we are putting agency chefs in place to support our residents having a very enjoyable dining experience. Also whilst we recruit an Activities Lead - we are in the process of having a number of activities assistants and staff in post to enhance our activity and lifestyle program. I apologise that your experience with a couple of our processes wasn't as we expected them to be. Once again thank you very much for your feedback.
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Review from A L (Son of Resident) published on 30 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are always helpful, caring, happy to help with any questions or circumstances to do with my mother nothing seems too much.
The staff have made the transition from the hospital to the care home nice/smooth and painless all round.
Which is reassuring for myself and the family.
Reply from Ruth Christie, Interim Home Manager at Valerian Court Care HomeThank you for taking the time to contact us. And I am very pleased to see that 9/12 categories received 5 stars! Thank you so much. Regarding our current food offering - we are actively recruiting for a head chef. In the meantime we have put experienced agency chefs in the post to ensure our residents are satisfied with the food and meal experience. We are also actively recruiting for an activities lead. In the meantime we now have a number of activities assistants coming into post and other staff supporting activities. Thank you again for your valuable feedback. And if you would like to meet with me to discuss anything further please do ask.
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Review from Julia N (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Whenever visiting Dad I notice that the activities coordinator creates so many activities. Dad is always busy with something, or being entertained by events that have been organised. For Dad's birthday, she even beat us to it, with a cake, balloons and banners round his door, always making him feel
very special. Thank you.
Reply from Sonia Kasese, Manager at Valerian Court Care HomeThank you for taking time to acknowledge a demonstration of our values. We hope the team continue to create meaningful person-centred memories and experiences for your father and other residents in the home.
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Review from I C (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 1 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My grandma has just had a short stay in Valerian Court, for respite care. The facilities were excellent - the whole place was clean and fresh, with modern bedrooms, and lovely communal areas where the residents can spend time together. All of the staff were friendly and professional. The care workers
were kind and attentive to the needs of all the residents. My grandma was well looked after, and kept comfortable and safe.
Reply from Sonia Kasese, Manager at Valerian Court Care HomeWe were so honoured to host your grandmother for her respite period and we would be so excited to see her back for any future respites. Until then we hope to keep in touch and to see her at our numerous fun-packed summer of fun at Valerian Court Care.
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Review from Mandy C (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father started a 2-week respite care stay and chose to become permanent. From the initial visit to the current day, the staff are friendly and kind and always greet my father and I by name. Staff are able to tell me what he has done each day. He has settled in well and has made friends with other
residents. He has used the hair salon, library and cinema room. He enjoys good food in the social dining area and has been encouraged to play games and do armchair fitness. His room is well furnished, light with a large window and a safe bathroom. He is currently personalising his room with items and pictures from home. My father is happier and more relaxed than I have seen him for a while. When his oxygen levels fell low, staff immediately contacted me and took action by calling paramedics to check him over. I feel he is in safe and caring hands and I can relax knowing he is well cared for and taking his medication. He has grown in both strength and confidence as his stay has progressed.
Reply from Sonia Kasese, Manager at Valerian Court Care HomeIt has been a pleasure from day one meeting your family and your father. Having him move into the care home has been a pleasure for all of us. He has shown us such patience and warmth the staff and other residents have immediately warmed to him. We are glad to provide a safe and happy environment for the next chapter of his life with us.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.807)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.807) out of 10 for Valerian Court Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 42 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 42 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.807 for Valerian Court Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (410 Excellents x 5) + (61 Goods x 4) + (12 Satisfactorys x 3) + (3 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 486 Ratings = 4.807
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Valerian Court Care Home is based on 42 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 70 registered maximum number of service users is 14, which has been reached with 42 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Bed Vacancies

5 Bed Vacancies

Posted: 08 Apr 2026

Offering residential, nursing and dementia care we welcome enquiries to our beautiful, purpose built luxury care home.

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Meet the Team (33)

Andrei

Andrei Joanta

Job Title: Registered Manager Joined: 2024

Andrei is a registered nurse with experience in hospitals and nursing homes. He has been managing care homes for the last 4 years and is excited to have joined Valerian Court Care Home. His philosophy is that care is not a job but a mission where we all come together to support our loved ones. He believes we continuously learn every day with one goal in mind: to create a home away from home for our residents.


He is honoured that, together with his team they can be part of this beautiful extended family.

Kathy

Kathy Francis

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2023

Kathy is our Deputy Manager here at Valerian Court and has been a Registered Nurse within the NHS for more than 11 years. She initially specialised in renal care before becoming Ward Sister and later Matron of Acute General Medicine wards. Prior to qualifying as a nurse Kathy worked in a care home and enjoys delivering person-centred care once more. Kathy has a wealth of knowledge and experience in nursing and leadership and is excited to be part of the team at Valerian Court.

Anna

Anna Sharp

Job Title: Registered Nurse Joined: 2023

Anna is an experienced Nurse who has a background in critical care, having worked in Intensive Care for 12 years.


She became part of the team here at Valerian Court to continue her passion for nursing and commitment to ensuring all residents receive the best care.

Doris

Doris Amponsah

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Doris is a competent and dedicated registered general nurse with a commitment to providing patient-centred quality health care directly and indirectly whilst developing her nursing knowledge to meet the ever-changing needs of nursing care. “Not only does Valerian Court have a serene environment for its residents but also the lovely people here make you want to stay.

Pooja

Pooja Rani

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Pooja is a dedicated member of our team, initially joining as a Senior Care Assistant before progressing to Registered Nurse after completing her Adult Nursing qualification.

Judy

Judy Mens-Harrison

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Judy has a passion and commitment for caring for individuals and is always ready to go out of her way to make others happy and feel better.

Daisy

Daisy Mafuka

Job Title: Team Leader

Daisy is committed to her work and strives to provide the best care possible. She has a genuine passion for making a difference in people’s lives, which drives her to deliver exceptional care.

Ellen

Ellen Owusu

Job Title: Team Leader

Ellen is a registered nurse/midwife in Ghana with five years experience. She is very supportive and compassionate. Ellen’s top priority is seeing the residents well, happy and comfortable with the care she delivers to them. Ellen will continue to gain experience alongside her formal training and examination to gain her UK registration.

Comfort

Comfort Konamah

Job Title: Team Leader

Comfort is a registered general and critical care nurse from Ghana with 16 years experience of working in healthcare.


She has recently been promoted to Team Leader and we look forward to working together as she continues to develop her healthcare career in the UK.

Vicencia

Vicencia Entsey

Job Title: Team Leader

Vicencia is a compassionate and supportive worker, specialising in caring for those with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs.


She has recently been promoted to the role of Team Leader.

Sarbjeet

Sarbjeet Kaur

Job Title: Team Leader

Sarbjeet has joined our team with an array of experience in care and loves to make sure all the residents feel safe and supported.

Vera

Vera Musanda

Job Title: Team Leader

Vera has previous experience in domiciliary care, live-in care and dementia care and has recently relocated to Didcot. She is dedicated to providing the utmost care to our residents and supporting them whilst they continue to do what they love most.

Kenneth

Kenneth Ranasinghe

Job Title: Care Assistant

Kenneth is passionate about providing around-the-clock care for our residents, ensuring everybody is happy and comfortable at all times.

Jane

Jane Owulezi

Job Title: Care Assistant

Jane is a positive and hardworking member of our team who loves to help and care for all in need.

Syama

Syama Sasidharan

Job Title: Care Assistant

Syama has joined our team here at Valerian Court as a Care Assistant and is happy to be learning and gaining experience every day. Syama looks forward to greeting the residents and supporting and assisting them throughout the day.

Ernestina

Ernestina Acheampong

Job Title: Care Assistant

Ernestina has many months of experience working in care and has developed a compassionate approach. Ernestina works hard to get to know residents so that she can help them meet their needs.

Udeme

Udeme Okon

Job Title: Care Assistant

Having worked as a volunteer staff in hospitals back in Nigeria after Udeme left her job as a confidential secretary in an oil and gas company. Udeme joined Valerian Court as a Care Assistant and is willing to learn in order to gain experience daily. Udeme looks forward to supporting and assisting the residents each day. Putting in her best to make sure the residents are safe and happy as well.

Olena

Olena Marchuk

Job Title: Care Assistant

Olena has joined the team with a lot of experience in care and is a great addition to the care team. She is very friendly and loves nothing more than to bring a smile to the faces of our residents.

Evandro

Evandro Da Silva

Job Title: Care Assistant

Diligent and resident-focused, Evandro approaches his role with calmness and professionalism, ensuring those he supports feel safe, comfortable, and well cared for.

Susan

Susan Lynch

Job Title: Care Assistant

Susan has a passion and commitment for caring for individuals and always goes out of her way to make others happy and feel better.

Yedu

Yedu Sasikumar

Job Title: Care Assistant

Yedu has previous experience working in care homes and is committed to providing the highest quality of care to our residents.

Sorin

Sorin Tiron

Job Title: Maintenance Manager

Sorin brings years of experience to our team, not only by carrying out day-to-day maintenance tasks but also meeting and getting to know our residents and caring for their safety and wellbeing.

Harish

Harish Kaniyanthara Raghavan

Job Title: Head Chef Joined: 2025

Harish joined the team in June 2025 as Head Chef. His passion for gastronomy comes from his mother and you can feel the love in every dish he is cooking. The last 8 years of his career, Harish worked as head chef in care homes delivering a person-centred menu that catered for all tastes.

Oleksandra

Oleksandra Yablonska

Job Title: Second Chef Joined: 2023

Oleksandra is originally from Skadovsk, Ukraine and has extensive experience working as a chef before joining our team in November 2023 as our second chef.

Jurgita

Jurgita Tauciute-Staugiene

Job Title: Kitchen Assistant

Jurgita has previous experience of working in kitchens and has previously worked at restaurants in Oxford. She shows great attention to detail and is an excellent addition to our kitchen team.

Viktoria

Viktoria Rigler-Pikhely

Job Title: Kitchen Assistant

With her valuable experience in the hospitality industry, Viktoria has seamlessly integrated into our kitchen crew and has been a fantastic addition, rounding out our team perfectly.

Vicky

Vicky Munday

Job Title: Activities Lead Joined: 2025

Vicky has joined as our new Activities Lead. She has 4 years experience of leading activities in other care homes and is looking forward to implementing a busy diary of events, including music therapy, crafting, baking and days out.

Bess

Bess Sanders

Job Title: Activity Co-Ordinator

Bess joined our team as activities co-Ordinator; she loves to get residents involved in Arts & Crafts and Baking. She greets the residents with a smiley face and gets them excited for the day!

Kels

Kels Robertson

Job Title: Head Housekeeper Joined: 2025

Kelly joined the team in June 2025, bringing with her a massive experience in cleaning. Kelly is very passionate about excellence in cleaning and she’s looking forward to leading a team that provides an immaculate environment for our residents.

Linda

Linda Connolly

Job Title: Housekeeping Assistant

Linda has previous experience of working in care homes and has worked as both a carer and a housekeeper. She has previously looked after people with learning disabilities and dementia and strives to ensure Valerian Court is an immaculate environment for all of our residents

Freya

Freya Selwood

Job Title: Receptionist

Freya takes pride in being the first to greet everybody who comes through our doors with a smiling face. Being surrounded by all of our lovely staff and residents makes her day.

Eliza

Eliza Jacobs

Job Title: Receptionist Joined: 2022

Eliza has 20 years of experience working in various roles within the NHS and most recently as a GP receptionist. She is a kind and caring person who enjoys talking and listening to the older generations’ life stories and is looking forward to bringing a smile to the residents’ next chapter in life.

Kelly

Kelly Roberts

Job Title: Hairdresser Joined: 2022

Kelly is a fully qualified hairdresser having worked in the hair industry for over 15 years. She loves her job and the uplift it provides whether it be a trim, blow dry or something new.


Kelly cannot wait to meet all the residents and provide a pampering service.

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