Framland
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds23
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia, Learning disabilities
- Last inspected2018-02-13
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The way families talk about feeling included here stands out. There's something about the atmosphere that makes relatives feel they're still very much part of their loved one's daily life.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement68
- Food quality68
- Healthcare70
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2018-02-13
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the February 2022 inspection. The published text does not describe the content of care plans, the frequency of GP or healthcare professional visits, dementia training provision, or how food quality and choice are managed. No specific observations or examples are recorded in the published findings.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the February 2022 inspection. The published report includes no inspector observations of staff interactions, no descriptions of how dignity and privacy are maintained, and no direct quotes from residents or relatives about how they feel treated. The Good grade stands without supporting narrative in the publicly available text.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the February 2022 inspection. The published text does not describe the activities programme, how individual preferences are recorded, how the home supports people who cannot join group activities, or how end-of-life care is planned. No detail about daily life or individual engagement is available in the published findings.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the February 2022 inspection. A named registered manager, Mrs Maraya Lee Rabuka, and a nominated individual, Mrs Maureen Mary Sim, are recorded as being in post. The home is operated by Pilgrims' Friend Society. The published text does not describe the management culture, governance processes, staff supervision arrangements, or how the home learns from incidents and complaints.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
Framland provides specialist support for people living with dementia and learning disabilities. They also care for adults over 65. For families navigating dementia care, finding somewhere that genuinely welcomes your continued involvement can make such a difference. The family-centred approach here could be particularly valuable when someone's world is changing. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Framland holds a Good rating across all five domains, which is a positive baseline, but the published inspection text contains very limited specific detail, observations, or direct testimony to support higher scores in any theme.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
The way families talk about feeling included here stands out. There's something about the atmosphere that makes relatives feel they're still very much part of their loved one's daily life.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
If you're looking for somewhere in Wantage that sees families as partners in care, Framland might be worth exploring.
Worth a visit
Framland, in Wantage, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in February 2022. The home is run by Pilgrims' Friend Society, a named registered manager is in post, and a desk-based review in July 2023 found nothing to suggest the rating should change. The home specialises in care for adults over 65, dementia, and learning disabilities, and has 23 beds. The main limitation of this report is that the published inspection findings contain very little specific detail: no inspector observations of staff interactions, no direct quotes from residents or relatives, and no descriptions of daily life inside the home. A Good rating is meaningful, but it tells you the baseline rather than the texture of daily care. Before making a decision, visit in person, ask to see last month's staffing rotas (noting permanent versus agency cover and night shift numbers), and spend time in a communal area observing how staff speak to and respond to the people who live there.
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In Their Own Words
How Framland describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Families feel genuinely included in life at this Wantage care home
Framland – Expert Care in Wantage
When families describe a care home as having a truly family-centred approach, it speaks volumes about the culture they've created. Framland in Wantage seems to understand that caring for someone means embracing their whole family too. This South East care home welcomes visitors not just as guests, but as part of their community.
Who they care for
Framland provides specialist support for people living with dementia and learning disabilities. They also care for adults over 65.
For families navigating dementia care, finding somewhere that genuinely welcomes your continued involvement can make such a difference. The family-centred approach here could be particularly valuable when someone's world is changing.
“If you're looking for somewhere in Wantage that sees families as partners in care, Framland might be worth exploring.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Framland holds a Good rating across all five domains, which is a positive baseline, but the published inspection text contains very limited specific detail, observations, or direct testimony to support higher scores in any theme.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
The way families talk about feeling included here stands out. There's something about the atmosphere that makes relatives feel they're still very much part of their loved one's daily life.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
If you're looking for somewhere in Wantage that sees families as partners in care, Framland might be worth exploring.
Worth a visit
Framland, in Wantage, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in February 2022. The home is run by Pilgrims' Friend Society, a named registered manager is in post, and a desk-based review in July 2023 found nothing to suggest the rating should change. The home specialises in care for adults over 65, dementia, and learning disabilities, and has 23 beds. The main limitation of this report is that the published inspection findings contain very little specific detail: no inspector observations of staff interactions, no direct quotes from residents or relatives, and no descriptions of daily life inside the home. A Good rating is meaningful, but it tells you the baseline rather than the texture of daily care. Before making a decision, visit in person, ask to see last month's staffing rotas (noting permanent versus agency cover and night shift numbers), and spend time in a communal area observing how staff speak to and respond to the people who live there.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Framland measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Framland describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Families feel genuinely included in life at this Wantage care home
Framland – Expert Care in Wantage
When families describe a care home as having a truly family-centred approach, it speaks volumes about the culture they've created. Framland in Wantage seems to understand that caring for someone means embracing their whole family too. This South East care home welcomes visitors not just as guests, but as part of their community.
Who they care for
Framland provides specialist support for people living with dementia and learning disabilities. They also care for adults over 65.
For families navigating dementia care, finding somewhere that genuinely welcomes your continued involvement can make such a difference. The family-centred approach here could be particularly valuable when someone's world is changing.
The home & environment
The home sits in a location that works well for bringing people together. The grounds have been used for community gatherings and outdoor events, suggesting pleasant spaces that connect with the wider Wantage area.
“If you're looking for somewhere in Wantage that sees families as partners in care, Framland might be worth exploring.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
