Watlington and District Residential and Nursing Home in Watlington, Oxfordshire
Our ‘Outstanding’ CQC-rated Watlington care home is beautiful in both appearance and location, overlooking magnificent gardens and the Chiltern Hills.
We’re extremely proud of our devoted care and nursing team, many of whom are long-standing staff members - some with 10 years of service! They are available around the clock for residents.
The variety of care services we provide at our Watlington nursing home ensures we can provide high-quality care and support for a variety of complex health conditions. These services include; nursing, dementia, residential, palliative and end-of-life care.
Additionally, we also offer pre-bookable respite care breaks, which are the perfect solution for caregivers who need a break from their day-to-day care responsibilities, or for convalescence following a spell in hospital or emergency respite.
With wonderful activities, excellent home cooking and our own minibus for outings, our Watlington care home is a wonderful place to reside. We also have our GP service right on our doorstep at The Chiltern Surgery.
'Outstanding rated Watlington Nursing Home
‘Outstanding’ rated Watlington Nursing Home
We are so proud of our Outstanding Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating at Watlington, which is a testament to our amazing staff. Julie has been managing the home for 16 years.
One of the CQC report’s many glowing comments from our residents, their family and friends, included: “I am in awe of the kindness and friendliness of the staff. Nothing is too much trouble".
Another highlight was the praise for Julie, who was described as being a “driving force to all staff which demonstrates how they are happy to go beyond the call of duty.”
Watlington Dementia Care Home Location
Watlington dementia care home location
In the picturesque spot in South Oxfordshire, Watlington overlooks the Chiltern Hills, with breathtaking sights of red kites flying overhead. With rolling lawns, a water feature, peaceful walkways and seating areas, the gardens are a beautiful area of the home for residents to enjoy. The Orangery is a magnificent extension of the nursing home, where our residents enjoy afternoon tea and activities.
Enriching Activities for Residents of our Watlington Care Home
Enriching activities for residents of our Watlington Care Home
Our glorious gardens are perfect for our green-fingered residents during the summer. We have raised planters which are ideal for our residents with increasing needs.
We also have a Magic Table – an amazing piece of technology designed in the Netherlands which was donated by the Watlington Hospital Charitable Trust. It features interactive light games, designed for older people who live with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia or memory loss.
Our team and residents love to get involved in anything involving singing or dancing, and we often welcome live entertainers into our home. There are games, flower arranging and our weekly ‘Watlington Bake-Off’. We also have a hairdressing salon, where a mobile hairdresser regularly visits us, along with other nursing homes in Oxfordshire.
Exploring the local area
Exploring the local area
With access to our own minibus, our residents enjoy trips into Abingdon, Thame, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and beyond. A popular spot is the Age Concern café on Watlington's High Street and even Blenheim Palace. There are shopping and cinema visits to High Wycombe and Oxford, as well as Notcutts Oxford Garden Centre.
High-quality care to meet complex needs
High-quality care to meet complex needs
Our nursing team is highly qualified and experienced in caring for older people with a range of complex health conditions and increasing needs. Providing nursing, palliative and end-of-life care, some of our residents have complex nursing requirements following a stroke, cancer, diagnosis of Parkinson’s or heart disease. Watlington dementia care is second-to-none, with our team providing dignified care to residents with cognitive impairments such as Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia and memory loss.
We also offer short-stay and longer-term planned respite care breaks at our Watlington care home, which give care givers a fantastic opportunity to take a well-deserved break, while their loved one receives the care and support they require. Emergency respite stays are also available in the event of something unexpected. Considering moving to our care home in Watlington permanently? Respite is also a perfect option for those wanting to get a taste of what our home can provide.
For information about life at Watlington or indeed any of our other nursing homes in Oxfordshire, please fill out our online webform below or speak to our Enquiry Support Team on 0800 046 4903.
Funding and pricing information for Watlington care home
Funding and pricing information for Watlington Care Home
It is common for residents in care homes to contribute to the cost of their care home fees. Some people have the resources to pay for this in full, whilst others make means-tested contributions.
Our weekly fees are individual to each of our residents, depending on the level of care required, and are subject to a pre-admission assessment. Our 2024 weekly care fees for nursing care start at £1,873 but may be in the region of 30% more*, dependent on individual needs and the style of bedroom best suited to you, whether that’s our standard or premium options. Get in touch to discuss your requirements and different bedroom options.
*If you require more specialist care such as 1-2-1 support, your weekly fee could be higher.
Visit our Paying for Care page for information on how to pay for care at Watlington and District Nursing Home.
Based on a survey completed by our residents and their loved ones.
Facilities at this home
Accommodation
- Ensuite
- Hairdressing salon
- Independent cooking facilities
- Wheelchair accessible garden
- Wifi
Activities
- Arts and crafts
- Card games
- Children visits
- Day trips
- Flower Arranging
- Live entertainment
- Magic table
- Minibus
Care and support
- Chiropody
- Hairdressing
- Home cooked meals
- Physiotherapy
- Podiatry
- Respite Care
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Where to find us
Hill Road, Watlington, Oxfordshire, OX49 5AETravelling to see us? View home on Google Maps
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Stories from the home
“I’m happier now than I have been in years”
Rosie and David's journey
“There’s no other place. I looked round so many homes and none of them were right for him. But at Watlington I can’t praise them enough.”
Home manager Julie celebrates 20 years!
Our amazing home Julie was overjoyed with a surprise celebration for her 20th anniversary at Watlington.
Daring Dave’s skydive fundraiser
Dave is jumping from a plane at 13,000 ft, inspired by his wife Susan, who is one of our wonderful residents.
Grow Your Own Way
This summer the residents have loved taking part in their ‘Grow Your Own Way’ project, where they have grown and nurtured their own produce in the greenhouse, harvesting it to use in the kitchens.
Julie Ann
We are celebrating our nurse Julie Ann – finalist in the National Care Awards 2021 for her devotion to Watlington, her residents and team.
Special visit
Professor Deborah Sturdy hears all about our nurse development programme.
Outstanding nursing home
We recently celebrated our ‘Outstanding’ CQC report with our residents, loved ones, colleagues and local professionals.