A warm welcome to our home
Longlands Care Home is situated a quiet residential location in Blackbird Leys in Oxford. Our home is at the heart of a very active local community. We offer a friendly, comfortable environment with a skilled and enthusiastic team that is all about person centred care.
- Residential Care
- Respite Care
There are quiet sitting areas for relaxation, perhaps with a cup of tea and the newspaper or a good book. Equally, our large dining room and bar provides a great space for activities and entertainment.
Residents can enjoy the daily social activities going on in the central communal areas with the hairdressing salon open during the week. Our cosy lounges give more privacy for socialising with friends and family or watching TV.
Set in peaceful and beautifully well-tended gardens, residents can take a seat on one of the homes patios or stroll among the colourful flower beds. Our lovely landscaped gardens are there to enjoy throughout the year.
Services & Facilities
The team
Food
Activities
Events
Pricing and Key Facts
About the team
Our key actions against Coronavirus
- Testing for employees and residents means that asymptomatic cases are picked up early.
- Plentiful supplies of PPE.
- Vibrant, fun and socially distanced social bubble activities for all residents.
- Indoor safe visitor spaces installed across the Trust.
- Rigorous cleaning including the use of the latest high-tech electrostatic devices.
- OSJCT is proactive in participating in the latest in research such as ‘instant’ Lateral Flow Tests and the Vivaldi2 antibody study.
We understand there may be a lot of questions and concerns at this time and to provide guidance to those looking to move into a care home view our admissions page.
Meet the team
Food
The talented chef and kitchen team prepare tasty, home-cooked meals on site daily from our own kitchens. We source quality produce for our excellent breakfast, lunch and dinner menus. All-day dining is available for lighter meals and snacks and all dishes are carefully balanced to get the best nutritional value and cater for individual dietary requirements and preferences.
Seasonal produce is chosen whenever possible and of course, relatives and friends are always welcome to join us. The menus change daily and the kettle is always on. Our chef bakes every day so there is always a fresh cake for residents and visitors to enjoy.
Residents are also encouraged to help prepare their own food and to make snacks whenever they choose.
Activities
Whether it’s wet or dry outside, we at OSJCT feel that activities are essential in providing the best caring environment to live in.
Hobbies don’t simply stop when living with us at Longlands. We have a dedicated Activities Co-ordinator who works closely with our residents to create a programme of fulfilling activities and events, tailored around each resident’s requests, hobbies and interests. The programme of events and activities provide a source of fun and laughter, to help each resident live their life to the full and make new friendships.
We are also fortunate to have the support of many volunteers of all ages from the local community, strengthening our links to this thriving market town.
Here is a sample of activities on offer:
- Trips to garden centres, cafés, pubs, sporting events, National Trust parks, wildlife parks, aquariums and museums.
- Visit from Pets as Therapy Dogs
- Exercise and wellness activities, for example Seated Yoga, Zumba
- Fun activities with the local toddler and nursery group
- Board game competitions and quizzes
- Music therapy sessions
- Gardening
- Arts and crafts
- Music Therapy
- Seated Bingo
- Visiting entertainers
- Communal Church services
Download sample activities schedule
With so many well-being activities for body and mind on offer, we also recognise that everyone needs some personal space for relaxation and mindfulness for personal reflection. The cosy lounges offer an opportunity for some quiet time or to host family and friends.
And that’s not all:
We’ve had silent discos, hoe downs, Chinese banquets, Oscar parties and so much more.
Many of the activities feature Reminiscence Therapy to aid those living with Dementia to remember events, people and places using sight, touch, taste, smell and sound.
Events
Located in the bustling town of Wallingford, there's never a dull moment. We run regular activities for all to join in:
- Coffee mornings
- Care Home Open Day
- Summer and Autumn fetes
- Christmas parties
View our full events calendar below to see more upcoming events taking place at Longlands.
Pricing
Care fees vary depending on the level of care required and this will be confirmed upon completion of a care assessment prior to moving into the home.
Below is indicative pricing for self-funded residents per week.
| 0 | Care Type | Fees From | Fees To |
|---|---|---|---|
| £1 | Residential long term | £1155 | £1230 |
| £2 | Residential respite | £1285 | £1360 |
Our home charges self-funder rates for the services we provide. We accept third party top ups for individuals funded by the Local Authority up to the self-funder rate.
We understand that paying for long-term care can often be a complex subject, and with several options available to you it can be confusing. You will find helpful guidance on our Paying For Care page.
Key Facts
The Key Facts document contains information regarding this care home which can be used in comparison with other care homes or can be printed for reference and brought with you when you visit the home.
Meet the team
Our homes' professional services are provided by the Management team, Carers, Nurses and Dementia support teams (where required), Admiral Nurses, Support Workers, Activities Co-ordinators, Housekeeping, Handy Person, Administrators and the home's Chef and Catering team. We also have health professional support from Doctors, Nurses and personal services who will regularly come into the home.
Kelly Marie Allen
Odeth Dawkins
Megan Palmer
Navjot Lahori
Elaine Eadle
Home Manager
Kelly-Marie is the Home Manager at Longlands. She has over 10 years of experience in the care industry. She joined the Trust in 2014, having previously worked as a Care Coordinator in domiciliary care. Kelly-Marie has a QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care, and she is also a moving and handling trainer. Kelly-Marie completed her Level 5 in Leadership and Management in 2022.
Kelly says, “I love my job, and love how no two days are ever the same. I am very proud of my team at Longlands; the residents are at the heart of everything we do in the home.”
In Kelly-Marie’s spare time she spends with her three children and family. She also enjoys reading.
Head of Care
Odeth embarked on her journey in the realm of care back in 2016. Her tenure within the trust began in 2019, assuming the mantle of a care leader at Avonbourne care centre. Her trajectory then led her to the esteemed position of Head of Care (HoC) at Bemerton Lodge in 2021 before transitioning to Longlands in 2022. Prior to her venture into the care domain, Odeth had contributed her expertise as a Logistician for the British Army.
Within her current role, Odeth finds fulfillment in its dynamic nature, relishing its robustness and constant activity. Her responsibilities afford her the chance to engage with a diverse multidisciplinary team, an aspect she thoroughly enjoys. Building connections with residents and their families holds a special place in her heart, fostering a deep bond with her team members.
Outside work, Odeth's world revolves around her family. Married with two children, she treasures the moments spent with her loved ones. While her previous days included playing netball, her current passion lies in passionately following the sport through televised broadcasts.
Activities Coordinator
Megan joined the trust in October 2021 as a carer during the pandemic.
Before the pandemic she worked in the hospitality and catering industry but as the pandemic hit she was in desperate need of a job so decided to try her hand at care, not realising how much shewould enjoy it, she went for other positions within the home. In September 2022 she took on the role of Activities Coordinator as she loves having fun and making the residents smile , she finds this very rewarding.
In her spare time she enjoys taking her dog Storm on long walks.
Chef
Navjot started working at Longlands as a Housekeeper in 2009 and this was her first working experience in life and she really enjoyed it.
After a month, Navjot became a carer, she also helped out with activities and in the kitchen, she then became the Chef and this is her current job at Longlands. She says "I really enjoy working every day",
Her hobbies include cooking however her baking isn't her strong point. She also enjoys music. Navjot has been married for 23 years and has 2 amazing children who have now gone off to University. She is very proud of them.
Admin Assistant
Elaine started in the care sector 13years ago as a domiciliary carer and joined Longlands six years ago as a carer. Four years ago she started in the office as an admin assistant.
She loves working for OSJCT as every day is different, there's never a dull moment working in the care sector! She enjoys working front of house as she has good relationships with the residents and families and the staff and volunteering team.
When she is not working she spends time with her son who’s a professional dancer, so she does a lot of travelling, watching him perform. She loves going on long walks with her dog.
