Oxfordshire care home shortlisted for Best New Care Home at the 2025 Care Home Awards

A Thame care home is celebrating after being shortlisted at the prestigious 2025 Care Home Awards.

Cuttlebrook Hall, located in Thame, Oxfordshire, has been nominated for the Best New Care Home category, recognising architecture, interior design, technology and services working together to enhance wellbeing for residents and staff.

Having opened in 2023, Cuttlebrook Hall offers a full range of care services, from permanent residential and specialist dementia care to short-term respite care. Each room at Cuttlebrook Hall is beautifully furnished and individually decorated and with its own en-suite wet room, with ground floor rooms also having their own patio and garden access. The home also has a café, pub, hair and beauty room, cinema and landscaped gardens. 

The layout of the care home includes multiple communal lounges, activity rooms, and outdoor areas, designed not just for aesthetic appeal but to foster engagement, activity, and comfort. From intimate sitting areas for one-on-one conversations to larger spaces for group activities, Cuttlebrook Hall offers the perfect balance between privacy and community.

In addition to its communal spaces, Cuttlebrook Hall is equipped with modern healthcare facilities, with its private, en-suite rooms featuring adjustable furniture and assistive technology to ensure maximum comfort and independence. 

At the heart of Cuttlebrook Hall is its unwavering commitment to person-centred care, ensuring that each resident’s individual preferences, needs, and aspirations shape the care they receive. Whether it’s a dietary preference, preferred activity, or daily routine, every detail is considered to ensure residents lead fulfilling lives.

Commenting on Cuttlebrook Hall’s garden, resident Jean Davidson, aged 96, said: “One of my favourite things about living here is the beautiful garden. It’s so peaceful, and I love spending time outside. Whether it’s enjoying the flowers or just sitting in the sunshine, it makes every day feel special.”

Alana Corr, Home Manager at Cuttlebrook Hall, said: “We are absolutely delighted to be shortlisted for the Best New Care Home award. This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team in creating a space where residents feel at home, valued, and supported.

“From our modern healthcare facilities to our thoughtfully designed communal areas, every aspect of Cuttlebrook Hall has been crafted with the wellbeing of residents in mind. We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved and are looking forward to the awards ceremony in May.”

The winners of the 2025 Care Home Awards will be revealed on 16th May 2025 at the Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington.

Cuttlebrook Hall is a state-of-the-art care home which provides full-time residential, dementia and short-term respite care. The care home incorporates plenty of space for leisure activities and hobbies and includes its very own cinema, hair and beauty salon and café.