Did you know that two-thirds of people admitted to hospital are 65 years old or over, and an increasing number of those are frail or have dementia? Once hospital care has been provided, the elderly patient will likely need care afterwards. However, sometimes, it’s difficult for relatives or loved ones to provide this vital care…
With so many care settings now available for older people, knowing which one will suit each individual best is challenging. What’s more, moving a loved one into a care home can be emotional and stressful, so knowing exactly what the different types of settings available are can be extremely useful for everyone involved. What is…
The Health Bus comes to Oxford House thanks to Health & Wellbeing Slough (HWS) Oxford House Community Care and Oxford House Nursing Home are pleased to work with Health and Wellbeing Slough (HWS). HWS offered Oxford House staff a free health check/general health assessment this week. Our employees signed up to the appointments to find…
Moving a loved one into a care home can be emotionally challenging for everyone involved, especially if you’re uncertain about what to expect. That doesn’t have to be the case, though. Having a better understanding of what takes place in a care home can help make the decision, and in fact, the entire process so…
Oxford House Nursing Home has a new garden feature We are very excited to announce we have invested in a large parasol for the Nursing Home garden. It has pre-installed lighting and heating so the residents can enjoy the garden all year round. It will keep residents cool in the shade in the summer and…
Oxford House Nursing Home Awarded Food Hygiene Rating 5 - Very Good Our kitchen was inspected on 29th November 2021 in line with The Food Safety and Hygiene (England) Regs 2013. We are very pleased to advise we were once again awarded the highest rating of 5 stars. Thank you and well done to Anna…
When it comes to a loved one moving into a care or nursing home, it’s rarely an easy process. The experience is likely to trigger all sorts of conflicting emotions for you, including upset, guilt, and relief. If that sounds familiar, then first thing’s first, how you’re feeling is totally common. However, one thing for…
Oxford House Nursing Home - Our residents' stories We love listening to our residents and hearing about what they have done in the past and what they have achieved in life. We wanted to share a few of their stories with you and what they think about Oxford House Nursing Home. Margaret's story Hi, I…
Moving into a nursing home can be extremely stressful and emotional for everyone involved, including the person moving, their loved one and carers. For some, the move might come suddenly. For others, it might have been in the pipeline for a while. Whatever the circumstances, it’s a huge adjustment, so don’t be too hard on…
