St Katharine's House

Ormond Road, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 8EA

01235762739

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

21 February 2023

Provider

GCH (St Katharine's) Limited

Beds

84 beds

About St Katharine's House

St Katharine's House is a nursing home in Oxfordshire, offering personal and nursing care to older people, including those living with dementia. Full details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

St Katharines House provides personal and nursing care to up to 76 older people across three wings, including those living with dementia. At inspection, 61 people were using the service. Staff supported people to have maximum choice and control over their lives and used the least restrictive approaches in their best interests.

Staff demonstrated understanding of the Mental Capacity Act principles.

Inspectors noted that while policies and systems supported person-centred practice, recording of mental capacity assessments could be improved. A recommendation was made to strengthen documentation in line with Mental Capacity Act principles.

Source: CQC inspection report, 29 March 2023

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 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service with nursing
Registered capacity: 84 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · OX12 8EA

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 29 March 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 21 February 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 18 July 2019: Good
CaringPublished 18 July 2019: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read St Katharine's House'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 St Katharine's House, 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 St Katharine's House, 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 St Katharine's House'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