St Katharine's House
Nursing home · Wantage
Ormond Road, Wantage, OX12 8EA
Run by GCH (St Katharine's) Limited
- GoodCQC · Mar 2023
- 8.0Our score
- Beds84
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01235 762739
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 29 March 2023
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- St Katharine's House
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-138447816
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About St Katharine's House
St Katharine's House provides residential and nursing care in Wantage, with dementia and respite support also available. Its nursing service offers 24-hour specialist clinical support from registered and qualified nursing staff, while residential care assists with daily activities such as washing, dressing and cooking.
Residents can take part in activities and wellbeing programmes, with the home’s wider approach focused on independence, choice and fulfilment. The service is part of Gold Care Homes, which also provides information about dementia support and care planning. 24-hour specialist clinical care is available through its registered nursing staff.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Wantage
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSJCT StirlingsWantage | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| Wantage Nursing HomeWantage | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Elmbrook Court Care HomeWantage | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| FramlandWantage | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Charlton LodgeWantage | 0.9 miles |
What stands out
What stands out
- Day, respite and palliative care options
- 24-hour registered nursing support
Suits: Older people needing nursing, dementia or palliative care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
Ormond Road, Wantage, OX12 8EA
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Questions families ask
Is 24-hour care available for older adults?
Yes. St Katharine's House provides compassionate and skilled 24-hour care and support for older adults in a comfortable, homely environment.
What types of care do they provide?
The home offers residential, dementia, day, respite, nursing and palliative care.
Do qualified nurses provide the nursing care?
Yes. Qualified nursing staff provide specialist clinical care and support, including for ongoing illness and recovery from short-term illness such as stroke.
Do they provide dementia care?
Yes. The home provides dementia care with an inclusive approach that supports residents to retain their independence for as long as possible.
How much does St Katharine's House cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask St Katharine's House for its weekly fee. As a guide, Oxfordshire council paid on average £1,123 a week for a nursing care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £1,102 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.