The Homestead
24 Flax Crescent, Shilton Park, Carterton, Oxfordshire OX18 1NA
24 Flax Crescent, Shilton Park, Carterton, Oxfordshire OX18 1NA
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Operator's Description
"The Homestead, newly opened in 2008, is a purpose-built property with state-of-the-art facilities designed to support individuals with nursing and dementia care needs. The name dates back to the 1900..." Show more "The Homestead, newly opened in 2008, is a purpose-built property with state-of-the-art facilities designed to support individuals with nursing and dementia care needs. The name dates back to the 1900s when Carterton began.The accommodation is divided over three floors, each individually named with all 68 bedrooms having en-suite bathrooms. There are a number of communal areas and quiet spaces for residents. Each floor has a separate dining area. There are assisted bathrooms on each floor. Additional facilities include a fully fitted kitchen from which residents have a choice of good wholesome foods, a laundry where staff ensure that personal clothing is laundered and returned to the resident within 24 hours, a hairdressing salon, a holistic therapy room, a café and a large day area leading out into an enclosed therapeutic garden area.
The Home Manager says “MHA staff recognise that individual needs can change from day to day, particularly when working with individuals living with dementia. The ethos and structure at MHA ensures a flexible approach to care and the staff treat all residents with the dignity that they would wish for themselves and respect each person as a unique individual.”" Show less
Main Facts
Care home with nursing
Conditions cared for: Older people generally / People with physical difficulties / People with sensory impairments / People with a mental disability / People with dementia / People with a terminal illness
Care period: Trial stay / Long stay.
This home accommodates 68 residents in 68 single rooms (68 en suite). It was purpose built in 2008 and has a garden. Overnight visitors can usually be accommodated.
bus stop 0.25 mile(s); shop 0.5 mile(s); post office 3 mile(s); town centre 3 mile(s); GP 1 mile(s); social centre 0.5 mile(s);
Residents may bring their own furniture. There is a lot of flexibility about meals. Activities are arranged daily. There are opportunities to pursue hobbies and to help with gardening.
Housing Authority: West Oxfordshire
Social Care Authority: Oxfordshire
Cost: Not available. Local Authority rates accepted. NHS Continuing Care Funding rate accepted.
Info updated: 29/05/2024