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22 August 2025
I received the most wonderful care at St Luke's following my knee replacement operation. I shudder to think how I (and especially my wife) would have coped without those first few days at St Luke's when every facility was geared to support an immobile patient in pain. Everyone I met was cheerful, kind, and endlessly encouraging. I would heartily recommend St Luke's to anyone needing a few days close attention following an operation like mine - indeed, I would call it essential!
17 July 2025
I spent six nights in St Luke's, following the removal of a large meningioma in the John Radcliffe Hospital. The kindness and good humour of the staff was notable, the accommodation and the food excellent. The physiotherapy session I undertook was delivered with great professionalism and made an important contribution to my regaining the confidence needed to walk and cope with stairs unaccompanied, important as I live alone. The management team could not have been more helpful. Access to the site for visitors is very straightforward. The Garden Room (and indeed the gardens) were an unexpected bonus.
17 June 2025
Very efficient and supportive respite stay for my Dad post hip op. Everyone was helpful and the room was nicely furnished with a clean and comfortable ensuite. Nothing was too much trouble when asked. The only thing that was slightly annoying was that it was hard to change the room temperature.
09 June 2025
I have just enjoyed a week's rest and recuperation at St. Luke's. I came direct from hospital, two days after a hip replacement op, feeling very wobbly and vulnerable. Immediately the staff made me feel welcome and safe. As well as meeting my medical needs, they helped me to regain my confidence and mobility. The care that I received was exemplary and at all times I was treated with respect, kindness and encouragement. The care home was immaculate, well equipped, but comfortable. The food was tasty, varied and mealtimes much anticipated! The beautiful garden was a joy to visit when I was able to do so. Having been too unwell in hospital to start physio, I was keen to take advantage of St Luke's in house services. These quite literally got me back on my feet. My physio, was encouraging, always sufficiently challenging, helping me to move forward in my recovery. By the end of the week I felt confident to return home and start to resume daily life. Thank you to Matron and her team.
04 June 2025
A warm, welcoming environment in which my step mum could convalesce, build her strength and confidence after a hip replacement operation. The hospital is immaculate whilst also offering a comfortable and safe place in which to rest and recuperate. The staff treated my step mum with humanity and respect. They showed professionalism and a cheerful willingness to encourage and support her at all times. With the physio's daily help, her strength, mobility and confidence improved significantly. A big thanks to Matron and the entire team!
03 April 2025
I stayed at St Lukes for two weeks after a knee replacement, The staff were universally helpful and pleasant, and the room was comfortable and clean. I had everything I needed, they have excellent gym and physiotherapy facilities for rehabilitation. Matron and admin were particularly helpful when my operation was cancelled at very short notice, to take place two days later than I thought, but they still found a place for me without fuss. I'm happy to recommend them without reservation.
28 March 2025
As my husband's carer I desperately need respite care. I have used St Luke's several times now and it is such a relief to know the minute my husband's suitcase enters his room that he is now in safe hands and the stress is taken off my shoulders. I don't know where I'd be without knowing this safety net is possible whenever I need it, usually for a week at a time. From admin to nursing staff to matron herself, there is always such a reassuring warm welcome. I can't imagine using anywhere else. The fact that my husband enjoys being there too says it all.
22 January 2025
My cousin has been at St Luke's for four years and has been extremely happy to be there. She has been looked after very well indeed and has lacked nothing. Her room is comfortable and spacious and always warm. She fell and broke her hip recently and was back at St Luke's with a new hip within a couple of days followed by good sessions of physiotherapy. She has always been very complimentary about the food and the care that she has been given by the staff. Also as her attorney, I have to say that all communications that I have had with both Admin and Nursing staff have been dealt with in a timely and efficient manner. Without question, I would highly recommend St Luke's.
22 January 2025
A second excellent week (the first was in 2023) recovering from a hip replacement. Kind and professional care and excellent daily physiotherapy enabled me to go home safely and to look after myself. Thank you.
09 December 2024
We were overwhelmed by the love, care, and attention the Staff at St Luke's showed our relative. During his stay at St Luke's, my cousin was looked after by kind and attentive Nursing Staff who devoted their time and energy to ensuring he was kept as comfortable as possible. The patience of the staff is humbling and we have nothing but admiration for the whole Team - Matron, Nurses, Reception, and Cafe Staff. We salute you as you are doing a wonderful job! Thank you.
24 October 2024
Since our beloved and most special Aunt was admitted to St Luke's in January 2021, she has received the most wonderful and amazing care, on all fronts. Nothing is ever too much trouble. The devotion of all staff never ceases. Lately, we have been in the process of setting up Video Calls with our aunt, which requires assistance from the team. What a difference this has made to our aunt, who can no longer hold a phone. Once more, the staff at St Luke's have shown that they will go above and beyond to care for their residents. Our aunt had always left instructions with us that St Luke's would be her absolute first choice for her care in later life if needed. This was certainly a good decision.
17 October 2024
I had a total hip replacement. Went to St Luke's for 9 days of rehab. It was very useful as anticipated, as I was able to go home, able to move confidently around and up and down, a two-storey house. Why St Luke's: 1. Dispensing medications and injections at appropriate times is helpful. 2. Knowing that the nursing staff will come with a buzzer (24/7) reassuring, indeed essential during my early days of recovery. 3. Constant check-ins by Senior Nursing staff and Auxiliary Nurses were greatly appreciated. 4. The physiotherapy sessions proved very useful; I was attended by a very competent therapist; besides targeting my disabilities, it's also preparation for home, and hazards faced when out of hospital. 5. The cleaning staff need to be thanked. They always came into my room with courtesy. 6. Free car park for visitors. 7. The considered menu was very good, the red wine on Sunday was a special highlight. 8. The garden with its view from the Garden Room provides a proud space to bring visitors.
18 September 2024
St Luke's was the ideal place to go for rehab after my knee replacement. The one-to-one physiotherapy exceeded expectations and the gym facilities were superb. All the staff were professional, friendly, calm, responsive and understanding. After only four days I was confident to go home having needed their respectful support less and less.
29 July 2024
Mum had a lovely stay, I couldn't have been happier with her reaction. The staff were all wonderful. They seemed to come and go all the time making Mum feel busy. Everyone was so kind to her and it didn't feel as if she was alone for long periods of time. Good activities. However, unresolved items: - No access to dining facilities to meet residents. - No footrest. Mum's ankles were a bit swollen. Resolved items: - Dirty toilet. - No towels. - No soap. - TV channels. These weren't correct, Mum couldn't remember the channels. - No adequate lighting for reading. Had to bring angle poise. - Not enough pillows to sit up. Brought another in myself. - Tea didn't always come at 7 pm meaning Mum was without a drink from 5 to 9 some days. - Side night light is impossible to find the switch. Put a sticker on myself. - No instruction on how to use the shower. - Trolly too high to eat off. Suggest a staff checklist for new residents to ensure appropriate arrangements are there and room works for the patient on day one.
19 June 2024
My best friend was admitted to St Luke's in December 2023 for end-of-life care, at the same time his mother was also taken into St Luke's from the hospital, St Luke's allowed them to be in the same room so they could be together for what time remained. The care, understanding and compassion shown to both of them, each with separate needs, was first class. As my friend was coming closer to the end we got his partner and daughter over from Thailand, my friend's mother died one month earlier. On the arrival of his family, St. Luke's allowed them to stay in the same room, with him, they also allowed them to get married both with a civil marriage and then one week later a Buddhist blessing. As St. Luke's became his home he asked on his passing if the funeral cortege could leave from there. This was not only allowed but supported by members of staff. I would like to thank all of St Luke's staff, from the cleaners, reception, nurses, and office staff. Thank you.
22 January 2024
I spent a week at St Luke's following a total hip replacement. I thought that this would give me time to get through much of the shock of the operation and anaesthetic and to adjust to using crutches, etc, before going home. I am so glad that I did this. I was very well cared for by friendly and well-trained staff and was particularly grateful for the professionalism and friendly advice of the 'staff nurses', i.e. the senior nursing staff on duty. I was grateful too that the Matron looked in most days. Especially helpful was the physio team, who helped me enormously to gain confidence in walking, climbing stairs and learning the exercises. My abilities were assessed, and I was gently encouraged each day to do more so that I was well set up to return home and not make too many demands on my husband. Very many thanks, St Luke's.
14 December 2023
My husband was admitted for rehab at St Luke’s following surgery to his hip. We were both impressed with the care, kindness and compassion he received during his stay. The staff were always professional and friendly to both patients and their relatives. I spent a lot of time visiting my husband and observed how well the staff interacted with other patients. The hospital felt homely, the food was good, ward and corridors kept clean and there were some nice little touches, including the offer of a glass of wine with Sunday lunch! The gym is an excellent facility with brilliant therapy staff. My husband received intensive physiotherapy each weekday, which has really helped to aid his recovery. The St Luke’s cafe is an added bonus, again with welcoming staff serving a varied menu. My husband and I were fortunate to spend an hour in the garden one Sunday afternoon, it was so tranquil and such a lovely addition for patients and their families to use. A very positive patient experience.
05 December 2023
My father came to you in August 2022 having decided that he couldn’t manage at home by himself. We researched a number of homes but he was adamant that he went to St Luke’s, having been a temporary rehabilitation resident previously. He settled in very quickly and responded really well to the attentive and caring staff. He was always very sceptical about being a resident but was very quickly engaged in the numerous and varied events that the staff arranged for the residents. In all the time he was in the home the staff were brilliant, particularly when his health faded and he needed more intensive nursing care. The home is well-run, has lovely gardens and always appears clean and welcoming but the overriding memory will be the wonderful staff.
15 March 2023
Kind nursing staff, very good physio but overall management very poor. It was very difficult to contact the nursing staff. We had to take my aunt for xrays in our car despite severe pain. Promised painkillers were not available on our return after a diagnosis of a fractured pelvis. On discharge, she was sent home unaccompanied in a taxi without medications and when the paperwork arrived later it was misleading. Visitors were not welcomed except for booked visits and had to wear masks. I have seen several nursing homes in my capacity as a doctor and would not recommend this one.
13 April 2022
St Lukes is an oasis in the middle of Oxford. I have just spent 3-weeks as a patient there, nothing was too much trouble, smiley faces, well-trained staff and a tremendous team of matrons, nurses, trainees, physios, cooks, cleaners, everyone and everything to make my life easier. I highly recommend St Lukes's and cannot think of anywhere better to rest and recuperate after a hip replacement operation. A number of staff had been there for over 10-years, which is a testament to a happy and positive environment. St Lukes's has a winning formula, and I wish everyone there all the best for the future.
Latest Reviews for St Luke's Hospital Nursing Home
22 August 2025
I received the most wonderful care at St Luke's following my knee replacement operation. I shudder to think how I (and especially my wife) would have coped without those first few days at St Luke's when every facility was geared to support an immobile patient in pain. Everyone I met was cheerful, kind, and endlessly encouraging. I would heartily recommend St Luke's to anyone needing a few days close attention following an operation like mine - indeed, I would call it essential!
17 July 2025
I spent six nights in St Luke's, following the removal of a large meningioma in the John Radcliffe Hospital. The kindness and good humour of the staff was notable, the accommodation and the food excellent. The physiotherapy session I undertook was delivered with great professionalism and made an important contribution to my regaining the confidence needed to walk and cope with stairs unaccompanied, important as I live alone. The management team could not have been more helpful. Access to the site for visitors is very straightforward. The Garden Room (and indeed the gardens) were an unexpected bonus.
17 June 2025
Very efficient and supportive respite stay for my Dad post hip op. Everyone was helpful and the room was nicely furnished with a clean and comfortable ensuite. Nothing was too much trouble when asked. The only thing that was slightly annoying was that it was hard to change the room temperature.
09 June 2025
I have just enjoyed a week's rest and recuperation at St. Luke's. I came direct from hospital, two days after a hip replacement op, feeling very wobbly and vulnerable. Immediately the staff made me feel welcome and safe. As well as meeting my medical needs, they helped me to regain my confidence and mobility. The care that I received was exemplary and at all times I was treated with respect, kindness and encouragement. The care home was immaculate, well equipped, but comfortable. The food was tasty, varied and mealtimes much anticipated! The beautiful garden was a joy to visit when I was able to do so. Having been too unwell in hospital to start physio, I was keen to take advantage of St Luke's in house services. These quite literally got me back on my feet. My physio, was encouraging, always sufficiently challenging, helping me to move forward in my recovery. By the end of the week I felt confident to return home and start to resume daily life. Thank you to Matron and her team.
04 June 2025
A warm, welcoming environment in which my step mum could convalesce, build her strength and confidence after a hip replacement operation. The hospital is immaculate whilst also offering a comfortable and safe place in which to rest and recuperate. The staff treated my step mum with humanity and respect. They showed professionalism and a cheerful willingness to encourage and support her at all times. With the physio's daily help, her strength, mobility and confidence improved significantly. A big thanks to Matron and the entire team!
03 April 2025
I stayed at St Lukes for two weeks after a knee replacement, The staff were universally helpful and pleasant, and the room was comfortable and clean. I had everything I needed, they have excellent gym and physiotherapy facilities for rehabilitation. Matron and admin were particularly helpful when my operation was cancelled at very short notice, to take place two days later than I thought, but they still found a place for me without fuss. I'm happy to recommend them without reservation.
28 March 2025
As my husband's carer I desperately need respite care. I have used St Luke's several times now and it is such a relief to know the minute my husband's suitcase enters his room that he is now in safe hands and the stress is taken off my shoulders. I don't know where I'd be without knowing this safety net is possible whenever I need it, usually for a week at a time. From admin to nursing staff to matron herself, there is always such a reassuring warm welcome. I can't imagine using anywhere else. The fact that my husband enjoys being there too says it all.
22 January 2025
My cousin has been at St Luke's for four years and has been extremely happy to be there. She has been looked after very well indeed and has lacked nothing. Her room is comfortable and spacious and always warm. She fell and broke her hip recently and was back at St Luke's with a new hip within a couple of days followed by good sessions of physiotherapy. She has always been very complimentary about the food and the care that she has been given by the staff. Also as her attorney, I have to say that all communications that I have had with both Admin and Nursing staff have been dealt with in a timely and efficient manner. Without question, I would highly recommend St Luke's.
22 January 2025
A second excellent week (the first was in 2023) recovering from a hip replacement. Kind and professional care and excellent daily physiotherapy enabled me to go home safely and to look after myself. Thank you.
09 December 2024
We were overwhelmed by the love, care, and attention the Staff at St Luke's showed our relative. During his stay at St Luke's, my cousin was looked after by kind and attentive Nursing Staff who devoted their time and energy to ensuring he was kept as comfortable as possible. The patience of the staff is humbling and we have nothing but admiration for the whole Team - Matron, Nurses, Reception, and Cafe Staff. We salute you as you are doing a wonderful job! Thank you.
24 October 2024
Since our beloved and most special Aunt was admitted to St Luke's in January 2021, she has received the most wonderful and amazing care, on all fronts. Nothing is ever too much trouble. The devotion of all staff never ceases. Lately, we have been in the process of setting up Video Calls with our aunt, which requires assistance from the team. What a difference this has made to our aunt, who can no longer hold a phone. Once more, the staff at St Luke's have shown that they will go above and beyond to care for their residents. Our aunt had always left instructions with us that St Luke's would be her absolute first choice for her care in later life if needed. This was certainly a good decision.
17 October 2024
I had a total hip replacement. Went to St Luke's for 9 days of rehab. It was very useful as anticipated, as I was able to go home, able to move confidently around and up and down, a two-storey house. Why St Luke's: 1. Dispensing medications and injections at appropriate times is helpful. 2. Knowing that the nursing staff will come with a buzzer (24/7) reassuring, indeed essential during my early days of recovery. 3. Constant check-ins by Senior Nursing staff and Auxiliary Nurses were greatly appreciated. 4. The physiotherapy sessions proved very useful; I was attended by a very competent therapist; besides targeting my disabilities, it's also preparation for home, and hazards faced when out of hospital. 5. The cleaning staff need to be thanked. They always came into my room with courtesy. 6. Free car park for visitors. 7. The considered menu was very good, the red wine on Sunday was a special highlight. 8. The garden with its view from the Garden Room provides a proud space to bring visitors.
18 September 2024
St Luke's was the ideal place to go for rehab after my knee replacement. The one-to-one physiotherapy exceeded expectations and the gym facilities were superb. All the staff were professional, friendly, calm, responsive and understanding. After only four days I was confident to go home having needed their respectful support less and less.
29 July 2024
Mum had a lovely stay, I couldn't have been happier with her reaction. The staff were all wonderful. They seemed to come and go all the time making Mum feel busy. Everyone was so kind to her and it didn't feel as if she was alone for long periods of time. Good activities. However, unresolved items: - No access to dining facilities to meet residents. - No footrest. Mum's ankles were a bit swollen. Resolved items: - Dirty toilet. - No towels. - No soap. - TV channels. These weren't correct, Mum couldn't remember the channels. - No adequate lighting for reading. Had to bring angle poise. - Not enough pillows to sit up. Brought another in myself. - Tea didn't always come at 7 pm meaning Mum was without a drink from 5 to 9 some days. - Side night light is impossible to find the switch. Put a sticker on myself. - No instruction on how to use the shower. - Trolly too high to eat off. Suggest a staff checklist for new residents to ensure appropriate arrangements are there and room works for the patient on day one.
19 June 2024
My best friend was admitted to St Luke's in December 2023 for end-of-life care, at the same time his mother was also taken into St Luke's from the hospital, St Luke's allowed them to be in the same room so they could be together for what time remained. The care, understanding and compassion shown to both of them, each with separate needs, was first class. As my friend was coming closer to the end we got his partner and daughter over from Thailand, my friend's mother died one month earlier. On the arrival of his family, St. Luke's allowed them to stay in the same room, with him, they also allowed them to get married both with a civil marriage and then one week later a Buddhist blessing. As St. Luke's became his home he asked on his passing if the funeral cortege could leave from there. This was not only allowed but supported by members of staff. I would like to thank all of St Luke's staff, from the cleaners, reception, nurses, and office staff. Thank you.
22 January 2024
I spent a week at St Luke's following a total hip replacement. I thought that this would give me time to get through much of the shock of the operation and anaesthetic and to adjust to using crutches, etc, before going home. I am so glad that I did this. I was very well cared for by friendly and well-trained staff and was particularly grateful for the professionalism and friendly advice of the 'staff nurses', i.e. the senior nursing staff on duty. I was grateful too that the Matron looked in most days. Especially helpful was the physio team, who helped me enormously to gain confidence in walking, climbing stairs and learning the exercises. My abilities were assessed, and I was gently encouraged each day to do more so that I was well set up to return home and not make too many demands on my husband. Very many thanks, St Luke's.
14 December 2023
My husband was admitted for rehab at St Luke’s following surgery to his hip. We were both impressed with the care, kindness and compassion he received during his stay. The staff were always professional and friendly to both patients and their relatives. I spent a lot of time visiting my husband and observed how well the staff interacted with other patients. The hospital felt homely, the food was good, ward and corridors kept clean and there were some nice little touches, including the offer of a glass of wine with Sunday lunch! The gym is an excellent facility with brilliant therapy staff. My husband received intensive physiotherapy each weekday, which has really helped to aid his recovery. The St Luke’s cafe is an added bonus, again with welcoming staff serving a varied menu. My husband and I were fortunate to spend an hour in the garden one Sunday afternoon, it was so tranquil and such a lovely addition for patients and their families to use. A very positive patient experience.
05 December 2023
My father came to you in August 2022 having decided that he couldn’t manage at home by himself. We researched a number of homes but he was adamant that he went to St Luke’s, having been a temporary rehabilitation resident previously. He settled in very quickly and responded really well to the attentive and caring staff. He was always very sceptical about being a resident but was very quickly engaged in the numerous and varied events that the staff arranged for the residents. In all the time he was in the home the staff were brilliant, particularly when his health faded and he needed more intensive nursing care. The home is well-run, has lovely gardens and always appears clean and welcoming but the overriding memory will be the wonderful staff.
15 March 2023
Kind nursing staff, very good physio but overall management very poor. It was very difficult to contact the nursing staff. We had to take my aunt for xrays in our car despite severe pain. Promised painkillers were not available on our return after a diagnosis of a fractured pelvis. On discharge, she was sent home unaccompanied in a taxi without medications and when the paperwork arrived later it was misleading. Visitors were not welcomed except for booked visits and had to wear masks. I have seen several nursing homes in my capacity as a doctor and would not recommend this one.
13 April 2022
St Lukes is an oasis in the middle of Oxford. I have just spent 3-weeks as a patient there, nothing was too much trouble, smiley faces, well-trained staff and a tremendous team of matrons, nurses, trainees, physios, cooks, cleaners, everyone and everything to make my life easier. I highly recommend St Lukes's and cannot think of anywhere better to rest and recuperate after a hip replacement operation. A number of staff had been there for over 10-years, which is a testament to a happy and positive environment. St Lukes's has a winning formula, and I wish everyone there all the best for the future.