Elmbrook Court Care Home
Elmbrook Court Care Home is a nursing home in Wantage, Oxfordshire (OX12 7BY). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Elmbrook Court Care Home
We at Elmbrook Court Care Home are proud to offer specialist nursing and dementia care in the historic market town of Wantage, Oxfordshire. Our home provides a warm, welcoming environment where residents receive skilled clinical support alongside the everyday kindness that makes a house feel like home. Nestled within the OX postcode area of Wantage, our setting benefits from the gentle character of this well loved Oxfordshire town, whilst offering residents a peaceful base from which to enjoy familiar surroundings, local visitors, and the rhythms of community life. Families travelling from across the South East will find us accessible, and we work hard to ensure that every corner of our home feels calm, comfortable, and dignified for those who live here. Our team is experienced in supporting a broad range of needs, and we take the time to understand each person as an individual before shaping the care around them. We provide nursing care for older people whose health requires the reassurance of qualified clinical support around the clock, as well as dedicated dementia care for residents living with memory loss or cognitive change. In practice, this means gentle routines, familiar faces, meaningful activity, and an environment designed to reduce anxiety and encourage moments of connection. We also welcome younger adults and residents living with physical disability or visual and hearing impairment. For these individuals, our approach focuses on independence, communication, and enabling each person to continue doing the things that matter most to them, with the right support quietly in place. Whether that means adapted equipment, clear sensory cues, or simply patient, attentive companionship, we tailor our approach thoughtfully. For families navigating a period of recovery, illness, or the need for a short break from caring at home, we offer respite care. This can be a valuable opportunity for a loved one to enjoy company, activity, and professional support whilst family carers rest and recharge, knowing their relative is in safe, capable hands. Our most recent Care Quality Commission inspection, carried out in August 2022, awarded us an overall rating of Good, with Good ratings across every domain: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well led. For families, this independent assessment offers reassurance that our home meets the standards expected across safety, the effectiveness of care, the kindness shown to residents, the responsiveness of our team, and the quality of our leadership. We remain committed to building on this foundation every single day. Choosing a care home is one of the most significant decisions a family will ever make, and we understand the weight of that choice. If you are exploring nursing or dementia care in Wantage or the wider Oxfordshire area, we warmly invite you to get in touch, ask any questions on your mind, and arrange a visit to see our home for yourself. We are here to listen, to guide, and to offer the reassurance you and your loved one deserve.
Care provided at Elmbrook Court Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 3 August 2022
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Elmbrook Court Care Home
Where is Elmbrook Court Care Home located?
Elmbrook Court Care Home is a nursing home in Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 7BY. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Elmbrook Court Care Home provide?
Elmbrook Court Care Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Elmbrook Court Care Home's CQC rating?
Elmbrook Court Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 3 August 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Elmbrook Court Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Elmbrook Court Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Elmbrook Court Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Elmbrook Court Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Elmbrook Court Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Elmbrook Court Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
Yes. Yes. Elmbrook Court Care Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Elmbrook Court Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Yes. Elmbrook Court Care Home supports younger adults as well as older people.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the South East
Elmbrook Court Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,200 to £1,550 per week per person, typical range
- Nursing care: £1,350 to £1,750 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Elmbrook Court Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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