Valerian Court Care Home

The Broadway, Didcot OX11 8ET
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  • Valerian Court Care Home, Didcot
Valerian Court Care Home is located in the town of Didcot, Oxfordshire. This luxurious, purpose-built, private care home offers elegant en-suite accommodation for up to 70 residents, and the very best in person-centred care with state-of-the-art facilities.

Valerian Court Care Home is designed with residents in mind and is spacious, light and airy whilst retaining a warm and homely setting. Residents will be able to enjoy a lifestyle that offers companionship, variety and maximum choice, while being safe in the knowledge that professional care and support is available around the clock.

The residents at Valerian Court Care Home are at the heart of everything, and are provided with the very best in person-centred care by the professional and dedicated team.

There is a variety of communal facilities that encourage community living with like-minded people. These include a choice of beautiful lounges and dining rooms, cinema room, library, café, arts and craft room, hair salon, beauty salon, private dining room, rooftop garden and balconies where residents and their loved ones can relax and socialise.

The home has a team of resident chefs who offer home-cooked, nutritious food of the highest quality, with each resident's tastes and dietary requirements taken into account to ensure a pleasurable dining experience every day. The extensive activities programme enables residents to flourish and enjoy an enriched, fulfilling lifestyle in which no two days are the same.

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Care Provided

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

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1365
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1365
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1470
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1470
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1365
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1365
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1470
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1470

Valerian Court offers luxury all-inclusive living. Easy transport links. Walking distance to a variety of shops & cinema & theatre.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Valerian Court Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

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 £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Andrei Joanta (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • 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 (64)

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9.7

Valerian Court Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.743) out of 10, based on 49 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Valerian Court Care Home has 64 reviews.

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Review from C K (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Valerian Court Care Home put on a fantastic, enjoyable evening for Burns Night. We had a delicious meal of haggis, neeps and tatties followed by pudding of cranachan. The host played the bagpipes and recited poetry and told some very funny riddles. The audience also got involved. Thank you to all the
staff.

Reply from Sonia Kasese, Manager at Valerian Court Care Home

We are so grateful for your support with our home's activities and celebrations. We are glad you enjoyed the evening as much as we did. We look forward to welcoming you to many more events that will take place in the home.

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Review from Karen B (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father enjoyed his time here for a rest. He joined in the activities provided by the team which he enjoyed immensely. He said he felt well provided for and liked the attention he was paid as well as his privacy. I loved the security of the home with restricted access via the front door. Yet freedom
for friends and relatives to visit any time of day. He would love to stay again later in the year.

Reply from Sonia Kasese, Manager at Valerian Court Care Home

It is always a pleasure to know that our resident enjoyed his time during his stay with us. We are very glad his family also enjoyed their visits. We thank you for your feedback and the team at Valerian Court Care Home look forward to welcoming you all back.

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Review from Neale M (Son of Resident) published on 9 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I'm delighted to express my total satisfaction with my mother's experience of becoming a resident at Valerian Court Didcot. I have been struck from the very first visit by the professionalism, competence and care shown to my mother. The home itself is impressive in decor and furnishings with all staff
being totally welcoming and fully committed to providing excellence.

Reply from Sonia Kasese, Manager at Valerian Court Care Home

Thank you for your feedback and your encouraging comments that have been passed to the whole team.

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Review from Claire A (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot rate Valerian Court highly enough. Everything about it is superb and a very anxious elderly mother with quite significant care needs is now as happy as Larry, which says it all.
The facilities are 5* and the staff feel like family already. Mum loves her food, which is outstanding.
I couldn't
be happier for mum, but also selfishly for myself as I know she's in the best place with the best care.

Reply from Sonia Kasese, Manager at Valerian Court Care Home

Thank you for the feedback and confidence in our service. We are delighted that both you and your mother have had a positive experience.

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.743)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.743) out of 10 for Valerian Court Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 49 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 48 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.743 for Valerian Court Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (458 Excellents x 5) + (82 Goods x 4) + (15 Satisfactorys x 3) + (7 Poors x 2) + (3 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 565 Ratings = 4.743

  • b) 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 48 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 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 48 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Bed Vacancies

5 Bed Vacancies

posted 18 Aug 2025

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

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Meet the Team (13)

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.

Keith

Keith Hutchinson

Job Title: Maintenance Manager

Joined: 2023

Keith joins our team at Valerian Court as Maintenance Manager.


He is a retired Police Officer, having worked with Thames Valley Police for over 30 years. Keith uses his organisational and management skills to help out around the home. He strives to provide the best support to our residents and to make sure that the home continues to be well-maintained and fit for purpose.

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.

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.

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.

Rachel

Rachel Manu

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Joined: 2023

Rachel joined Valerian Court Care Home after qualifying as a Registered Nurse in Ghana. Rachel is committed to making residents comfortable during their care.


Rachel has recently gained her NMC pin and is now a Registered Nurse. She is passionate, a good team player and always goes above and beyond.

Nisha

Nisha Karki

Job Title: Care Assistant

Joined: 2022

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

Riki

Riki Das

Job Title: Activities Coordinator

Joined: 2023

Riki has been working at Valerian Court Care Home for approximately one year. Riki was originally employed as a carer and moved to support the Activities Team earlier this year and is thoroughly enjoying her new role. She is vibrant and energetic and shows the same enthusiasm whether supporting with group activities or one-to-one sessions.

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.

Kim

Kim Thomas

Job Title: Receptionist

Joined: 2022

Kim is one of the receptionists at Valerian Court and will often be one of the first people you come into contact with whether it be in person or by phone. Being local to the home


She has great local knowledge to be able to assist residents and relatives alike.

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.

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.

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