St Andrew's
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
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Staff warmth score
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Good to know
- Registered beds24
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia, Mental health conditions
- Last inspected2018-08-10
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The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families visiting St Andrew's often comment on the friendly atmosphere they encounter. The sense of homeliness appears to come naturally here, with staff who know how to make both residents and their loved ones feel comfortable and valued.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement60
- Food quality60
- Healthcare65
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2018-08-10
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good. This covers care planning, dementia training, healthcare access, nutrition, and hydration. Dementia is listed as a registered specialism, which means inspectors would have looked at whether practice reflects that specialism. The published report does not include specific observations about care plan quality, GP access arrangements, or the content of dementia training received by staff.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good. This domain covers dignity, respect, privacy, compassion, and whether residents are supported to maintain independence. A Good rating indicates inspectors found staff interactions and the overall approach to residents acceptable. The published report does not include direct quotes from residents or relatives, nor specific observations such as whether staff used preferred names, knocked before entering rooms, or allowed time for residents to respond at their own pace.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good. This covers activities, individualised care, and responsiveness to changing needs including end-of-life care. The home lists dementia and mental health conditions as specialisms, which means responsiveness to those specific needs would have been considered during the inspection. No specific activities are named in the published report, and there is no detail about how the home supports residents who are not able to join group sessions.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good. Mrs Debbie Hodgson is confirmed as the registered manager and Mr Stephen Longthorpe is the nominated individual. A Good rating in this domain indicates inspectors found governance processes, leadership culture, and accountability structures to be satisfactory. The published report does not include information about how long the current manager has been in post, staff turnover rates, or how the home handles complaints and learning from incidents.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
St Andrew's specialises in caring for adults over 65, including those living with dementia and mental health conditions. As a home that welcomes residents with dementia, St Andrew's provides specialised support for those navigating memory challenges. The team understands the importance of creating a stable, reassuring environment for residents with dementia. 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
St Andrew's Residential Care Home scores 74 out of 100. Every domain was rated Good at the most recent inspection, which is a solid, consistent result, but the published report contains limited specific detail, observations, and resident testimony, so many scores sit in the mid-range rather than the higher bands.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families visiting St Andrew's often comment on the friendly atmosphere they encounter. The sense of homeliness appears to come naturally here, with staff who know how to make both residents and their loved ones feel comfortable and valued.
What inspectors have recorded
The team at St Andrew's has built a reputation for being both professional and caring. Staff are noted for their efficiency in handling daily care needs while maintaining that personal touch that makes such a difference to residents and families.
How it sits against good practice
For families exploring care options in Oxford, arranging a visit to St Andrew's could help you get a real feel for whether it might be the right fit.
Worth a visit
St Andrew's Residential Care Home at 184 London Road, Oxford received a Good rating across all five inspection domains at its most recent inspection, carried out on 31 January 2022. That is a consistent, stable result and means inspectors found no significant concerns about safety, care practice, management, or responsiveness. A named registered manager, Mrs Debbie Hodgson, is confirmed in post alongside a nominated individual, which indicates an accountable leadership structure. The main limitation of this Family View is that the published inspection report is brief and does not include specific observations, direct quotes from residents or relatives, or detailed evidence about daily life in the home. A Good rating tells you the basics were in order, but it cannot tell you whether your parent will feel settled, engaged, and known as an individual. Visit the home during a mealtime or activity session, speak to staff who are actually on the floor rather than just the manager, and ask specifically about night staffing numbers, dementia training content, and how the home keeps families informed.
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In Their Own Words
How St Andrew's describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where professional care meets genuine warmth in Oxford
Residential home in Oxford: True Peace of Mind
Finding the right care home often means looking for that delicate balance between clinical expertise and real human kindness. St Andrew's Residential Care Home in Oxford seems to understand this well, creating an environment where residents receive attentive, professional support in surroundings that feel genuinely welcoming.
Who they care for
St Andrew's specialises in caring for adults over 65, including those living with dementia and mental health conditions.
As a home that welcomes residents with dementia, St Andrew's provides specialised support for those navigating memory challenges. The team understands the importance of creating a stable, reassuring environment for residents with dementia.
“For families exploring care options in Oxford, arranging a visit to St Andrew's could help you get a real feel for whether it might be the right fit.”
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
St Andrew's Residential Care Home scores 74 out of 100. Every domain was rated Good at the most recent inspection, which is a solid, consistent result, but the published report contains limited specific detail, observations, and resident testimony, so many scores sit in the mid-range rather than the higher bands.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families visiting St Andrew's often comment on the friendly atmosphere they encounter. The sense of homeliness appears to come naturally here, with staff who know how to make both residents and their loved ones feel comfortable and valued.
What inspectors have recorded
The team at St Andrew's has built a reputation for being both professional and caring. Staff are noted for their efficiency in handling daily care needs while maintaining that personal touch that makes such a difference to residents and families.
How it sits against good practice
For families exploring care options in Oxford, arranging a visit to St Andrew's could help you get a real feel for whether it might be the right fit.
Worth a visit
St Andrew's Residential Care Home at 184 London Road, Oxford received a Good rating across all five inspection domains at its most recent inspection, carried out on 31 January 2022. That is a consistent, stable result and means inspectors found no significant concerns about safety, care practice, management, or responsiveness. A named registered manager, Mrs Debbie Hodgson, is confirmed in post alongside a nominated individual, which indicates an accountable leadership structure. The main limitation of this Family View is that the published inspection report is brief and does not include specific observations, direct quotes from residents or relatives, or detailed evidence about daily life in the home. A Good rating tells you the basics were in order, but it cannot tell you whether your parent will feel settled, engaged, and known as an individual. Visit the home during a mealtime or activity session, speak to staff who are actually on the floor rather than just the manager, and ask specifically about night staffing numbers, dementia training content, and how the home keeps families informed.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how St Andrew's measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How St Andrew's describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where professional care meets genuine warmth in Oxford
Residential home in Oxford: True Peace of Mind
Finding the right care home often means looking for that delicate balance between clinical expertise and real human kindness. St Andrew's Residential Care Home in Oxford seems to understand this well, creating an environment where residents receive attentive, professional support in surroundings that feel genuinely welcoming.
Who they care for
St Andrew's specialises in caring for adults over 65, including those living with dementia and mental health conditions.
As a home that welcomes residents with dementia, St Andrew's provides specialised support for those navigating memory challenges. The team understands the importance of creating a stable, reassuring environment for residents with dementia.
Management & ethos
The team at St Andrew's has built a reputation for being both professional and caring. Staff are noted for their efficiency in handling daily care needs while maintaining that personal touch that makes such a difference to residents and families.
The home & environment
The care home provides well-regarded meals that families appreciate, and residents enjoy lovely rooms in what visitors describe as pleasant surroundings. The home also arranges for visiting services like opticians to come directly to residents.
“For families exploring care options in Oxford, arranging a visit to St Andrew's could help you get a real feel for whether it might be the right fit.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
