Vale House was founded in 1990 with one clear purpose: to care for people with dementia however severe or complicated, and to support their families. We know that everyone experiences dementia differently and we respect the dignity and uniqueness of each of our residents.

Vale House was founded in 1990 with one clear purpose: to care for people with dementia however severe or complicated, and to support their families. We know that everyone experiences dementia differently and we respect the dignity and uniqueness of each of our residents.

Admission to Vale House We welcome enquiries from anyone looking for the right Home to care for their relative. Please contact us on 01865 718467 if you would like to visit Vale House to talk about this. When you visit, we will show you round the Home and answer any questions you have, and will give you an application form.

At Vale House we understand how difficult it can be for families to find a suitable respite placement for their loved one. Looking after a person with high level of needs can be …

Support for families is a defining characteristic of Vale House and we owe a debt of thanks to Cicely Saunders who made relationships with families, a key component in her pioneering model of hospice care.

Vale House was designed by Robin Edwards Dip Arch (SBU) RIBA of gbs architects, based in Oxford. “My understanding of this condition came first as a son when my mother developed acute dementia and then later as an architect while designing Vale House.

Morning time at Vale House is quiet and unhurried. The early shift begins at 7.30am, when twelve care assistants arrive to begin their day. They work in pairs, helping residents to shower/bath and to enjoy their breakfast.

The quality of the work of Vale House rests on the skills and commitment of its staff. We believe in choosing them well, teaching them and encouraging them to work as a team

If you are taking up a challenge please think of Vale House. Either have your own sponsorship form (we can provide you with one), or it is easy to set up a fundraising page on Just Giving and this service (which is free to you), is both efficient and effective.

Vale House is located on the Sandford Road which runs between Littlemore and Sandford-on- Thames. Approached from Littlemore, Vale House is on the left, shortly after crossing the bridge over the A4074 Oxford/Henley Road.