Iffley Residential and Nursing Home

Anne Greenwood Close, Iffley, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 4DN

01865718402

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

26 September 2019

Provider

Sanctuary Care Limited

Beds

76 beds

About Iffley Residential and Nursing Home

Iffley Residential and Nursing Home is a nursing home in Oxfordshire, providing accommodation and nursing care for older people, including those living with dementia. The findings below set out the CQC's most recent assessment of the service.

Iffley Residential and Nursing Home provides accommodation, personal and nursing care for people aged 65 and over, including those living with dementia. The service accommodates up to 76 people across three floors, with 72 residents at the time of inspection. People remain safe at the service, with staff trained to protect them from harm and risks properly assessed and recorded.

There are enough suitably trained staff to maintain safety, and people receive their medicines safely and as prescribed.

Staff support residents to have maximum choice and control over their lives in the least restrictive way possible, respecting their best interests. Residents have access to health care services when needed and speak positively about the food provided, with their nutritional needs being met. Staff are caring, compassionate and respectful in their approach to care.

Source: CQC inspection report, 19 October 2019

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service with nursing
Registered capacity: 76 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · OX4 4DN

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 19 October 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 26 September 2019.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Iffley Residential and Nursing Home's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Iffley Residential and Nursing Home, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Iffley Residential and Nursing Home, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Iffley Residential and Nursing Home's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees