Watlington and District Nursing Home

Nothing is too much trouble and we care for our residents as if they were part of our own family. And for some members of the team, the home is like a second family. One of our much-loved nurses Louie, who relocated all the way from the Philippines to Watlington, highlights the devotion of staff to the residents:

“One memory that has really touched me since working for Watlington and District Nursing Home is the time I spent with a resident who was 101 years old at the time. One night she felt very ill and could barely speak. I stayed with her the whole night as she was getting scared. When she recovered she said that the simple act of not leaving her side meant a lot. She felt cared for, loved and it was the nicest feeling to know that I was there for her.”

At Sanctuary Care we recognise meal times have always been a focus for residents in our homes which is why we invest in fantastic chefs and catering staff who can deliver delicious, nutritious menus and create an enjoyable dining experience for our residents. Some of our residents enjoy getting involved in the preparation and serving of food!

Cooked or continental? Sandwiches or hot food? The choice is yours with residents being involved in creating seasonal nutritional menus from old favourites to trying something new…there’s also always freshly baked cakes to enjoy for afternoon tea.

Midnight snack? No problem, refreshments are available to residents throughout the day and evening if they get a little peckish.

We encourage meal-times where residents can eat together and socialise in a relaxing environment but understand that residents may wish to enjoy food when they and where choose to have it.

Our trained staff understand the importance of eating well and staying hydrated and supporting residents living with dementia to enjoy food in their environment – making food more visible through coloured crockery and more appealing whether it's pureed, finger foods or moulded.

Adapting their support to meet the needs of every single resident, the team at Watlington enrich their lives in every way possible. For our residents living with dementia, you will often find us playing songs from decades gone by on the keyboard and having a good old sing along. Often, we will choose songs from weddings and special family occasions to bring back happy memories.

We make the very most of the South Oxfordshire community, with our very own minibus and designated driver. One of our residents’ favourite places to visit is the Age Concern café on Watlington's High Street, which serves the most amazing hot chocolate. Some of our residents have even been to Buckingham Palace in the minibus!