Specialist dementia care in a beautiful Oxfordshire home where residents are free to live the as they wish and keep their independence
Over 60 years of outstanding care
Experience our caring philosophy and specialist dementia care, including excellent nursing care, a homely environment, tasty meals, welcoming gardens and grounds, flexible visits and the beauty of the Oxfordshire countryside; all led by our dedicated team.
Address:
Wardington House
Wardington, Banbury
Oxfordshire
OX17 1SD
Wardington House, founded in 1965, is a family run home with an outstanding reputation for caring for people with dementia, particularly those with Alzheimer’s disease, without the use of routine tranquillisation medication .
Homely environment
Wardington House offers a relaxed, stress-free comfortable environment, in which residents can retain their freedom of choice and individuality. Residents can choose how they spend their day whether socialising in the spacious sitting rooms or spending time in the gardens.
The way of life at Wardington House and the absence of tranquillising medication have produced surprising improvements in the health, happiness and wellbeing of many who have come here.
Philosophy of care
Residents are cared for by our team of dedicated and experienced nurses and nursing assistants who are led by our Matron.
Staff have been chosen for their nursing and caring skills. Our staff are thoughtful, calm, kind and respectful of a resident’s individuality and personal choices. The staff's expertise and experience enables the home to care for people with dementia and the physical frailties of old age; no matter what the future may hold.
Our Gallery
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A Review From a Resident’s Son...
“All the residents at Wardington House have dementia and that makes for a very special environment; residents are free to come and go around the large house and grounds.
It is a very peaceful, kind, open and happy place. The staff are local people, friendly, diligent and very professional. The nursing care is absolutely exemplary.
My family could not be happier with the home, which will be my mother’s last. Her GP told me, memorably: ‘In all my years as a GP, I have never set foot in a better-run nursing home’.
I don’t have those comparators, but I reckon that’s right.”
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us,
we’re always here to help.
How do I know if Wardington House is right for my loved one?
Before a resident is admitted to the home the family will have visited Wardington House and had a full discussion about the prospective residents care.
Our Matron then visits the prospective resident in their own home, no matter where they live in the country, to assess their needs and learn more about their family and life. Families’ contributions to the care planning process are important and we encourage families to write short biographies so that our staff can engage with residents on subjects that are dear to them.
What activities and daily routines do you offer?
We help each resident to live each day as they choose, surrounded by familiar faces and opportunities to engage, relax and simply be themselves.
Our daily approach is rooted in freedom, respect and individuality. Residents can decide how they spend their day — whether that’s joining in with group activities, spending quiet time alone, enjoying the garden or having a chat with another resident or one of our team.
Our activities team offer a range of meaningful experiences, from music, theatre, trips out in our minibus, or a drink at our local pub or garden center.
How can family members visit and stay involved?
We welcome families and visitors at any time convenient to the person they are visiting. We have hosted special birthday parties and a wedding ceremony.
We also share regular updates, photos and invite families to events, so you stay close even when you’re not here.
