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CQC Rated — Good

A place your family can trust, since 1987

Rosewood House is a family-run care home in a converted Georgian manor, offering residential and dementia care for up to 34 residents. We've been doing this for over 35 years — and it still matters to us every single day.

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About Rosewood House

Run by the same family for three generations

When Margaret Ashworth opened Rosewood House in 1987, she had a simple idea: look after people the way you'd want your own parents looked after. Her granddaughter Sarah runs the home today, and nothing about that idea has changed.

The building itself is a Grade II listed Georgian manor with six acres of gardens. We've spent years adapting it for modern care while keeping the character that makes it feel like a real home, not an institution.

We take 34 residents, which is deliberate. It means staff know everyone by name. It means we notice when someone's having a bad day. It means something.

What We Offer

Care that works around each person

We don't force people into categories. Every care plan starts with listening.

Residential Care

For older people who need some help with daily life — getting dressed, managing medication, meals — but who want to keep as much independence as they can. Most of our residents come to us when living alone has become too difficult or too lonely.

Dementia Care

Our dedicated memory wing has 12 rooms, a secure garden, and staff trained specifically in dementia support. We focus on routine, familiarity, and patience. We also work closely with families so they know what to expect as things change.

Respite Stays

Short stays from one week upwards, usually to give family carers a proper break. We treat respite residents exactly the same as everyone else — same rooms, same meals, same attention. It's not a lesser service.

Day Care

We welcome day visitors three times a week. It's a chance for people living at home to have company, a hot meal, and some activities without committing to full-time care. It also helps families who work during the day.

Activities Programme

We have a full-time activities coordinator. On any given week you'll find music sessions, gardening, art, baking, armchair exercises, and visiting entertainers. We also do regular outings — garden centres, pub lunches, the local theatre.

Home-Cooked Meals

Our kitchen team makes everything from scratch with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Residents choose from a daily menu. If someone wants something that's not on the menu, we'll make it anyway. Special diets are handled without fuss.

CQC Rated: Good

Last inspected November 2023 — rated Good across all five categories.

What Families Say

Don't take our word for it

These are from real family members. Names changed for privacy.

"Mum was terrified about moving into a home. Within a week she was joining the singing group and telling us she didn't want to come back. The staff genuinely care — you can see it in the small things."
— Jennifer T., daughter of resident
"Dad has dementia and we visited about eight homes before we found Rosewood. The difference was obvious straight away. The memory wing is calm, the staff are patient, and Dad is settled. That's all we wanted."
— Robert M., son of resident
"We used Rosewood for a two-week respite stay while we went on holiday. Mum didn't want to leave. The food was better than ours, apparently. We've booked her in again for Easter."
— Anne S., daughter of respite resident
Our Team

The people behind the care

We have 45 staff across all departments. Here's who leads the team.

Sarah Ashworth, Home Manager

Sarah Ashworth

Home Manager

Sarah took over from her grandmother in 2015. She's a qualified nurse with 18 years' experience in elderly care. She knows every resident by name.

James Holloway, Deputy Manager

James Holloway

Deputy Manager

James has been with Rosewood for 11 years, starting as a care assistant. He leads our dementia wing and oversees all training programmes.

Dr Priya Patel, Clinical Lead

Dr Priya Patel

Clinical Lead

Priya visits three times a week and is on call for emergencies. She works with local GPs and hospitals to make sure our residents get quick, joined-up medical attention.

Get in Touch

Come and see us

We welcome visitors any day of the week. No appointment needed — but if you'd like us to set aside time for a proper tour, give us a ring.

Contact Details

Telephone

01234 567 890

Address

Rosewood House, Manor Lane,
Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire OX9 4PQ

Visiting Hours

Open daily, 9am – 7pm
No appointment necessary

Map: Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire