St Katharine's House
St Katharine's House is a nursing home in Wantage, Oxfordshire (OX12 8EA). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About St Katharine's House
St Katharine's House is a nursing home in Wantage, Oxfordshire. We provide nursing care for older people and younger adults, we support people living with dementia, and we offer respite stays alongside permanent places. Admission is the part families find hardest, and we try to make it less bewildering than it often is. Before anybody moves in we want to know the ordinary details: how they take their tea, when they like to sleep, what they did for a living, who matters to them and what they find difficult. It sounds like small talk, and it is usually what decides whether somebody settles within a fortnight or spends months feeling like a visitor in their own room. Nurses are on duty day and night, so medication, skin care, nutrition and pain are handled here and changes in health are noticed early. We keep families informed rather than waiting to be asked. We also talk openly about what happens if needs increase and about end of life wishes. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please ring us or call in if you are considering nursing care locally.
Care provided at St Katharine's House
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 29 March 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about St Katharine's House
Where is St Katharine's House located?
St Katharine's House is a nursing home in Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 8EA. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does St Katharine's House provide?
St Katharine's House is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is St Katharine's House's CQC rating?
St Katharine's House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 29 March 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does St Katharine's House provide dementia care?
Yes. St Katharine's House supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does St Katharine's House offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. St Katharine's House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about St Katharine's House
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. St Katharine's House 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. St Katharine's House is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. St Katharine's House 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. St Katharine's House 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
St Katharine's House 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 St Katharine's House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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