Valerian Court

Lower Broadway, Didcot, OX11 8ET

01235616800

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

Not available

Provider

Priory CC5 Limited

Beds

70 beds

About Valerian Court

Valerian Court is a 70-bed nursing home located on Lower Broadway in Didcot, Oxfordshire. It is operated by Priory CC5 Limited and provides care for older people, younger adults, and those with dementia, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities. The home offers nursing-level care alongside specialist support tailored to residents' individual needs.

As a medium-sized facility, it combines the resources of a larger provider with a structured approach to residential and nursing care. The home has not yet received a CQC inspection rating. Didcot's location in South East England provides access to local amenities and transport links, with Oxford and Reading within reasonable proximity.

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

Facilities include en-suite bedrooms, a cinema room, hair salon and a private dining suite.

Published on the provider's website, checked 2 October 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

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.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Valerian Court, 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 Valerian Court, 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 Valerian Court'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