Our goal, through thorough assessments, regular reviews and effective communication, is to ensure our residents’ optimal physiological health, so that we can help people to enjoy the life they want to with as few worries as possible. We are part of a group with a reputation for innovative, outstanding dementia care and what we learn in one home, we use in all of them. For our residents living with memory loss, there is no better place than Esmere Gardens to ensure that your needs are met.
By joining us for a short break, you’ll discover that not only do you have access to the very best in care, but you also have access to all the outstanding facilities that our full-time residents do. Dignity, compassion and respect are as intrinsic to high quality care as the roof on the home itself. Our residents relish the company that being in a larger home brings and the 24/7 help when they need it.
Nursing Care
Dementia Care
Respite Care
Residential Care
Care Home Services in Moreton-in-Marsh
Residential, nursing, dementia, respite and urgent care in the North Cotswolds—supported by an all-inclusive approach and dedicated onsite private GP access.
Which type of care does your loved one need?
You do not need to know the answer before calling. Tell us what has changed, what help is needed and what worries you most; a careful assessment can then identify the safest option.
Families often reach this page after a fall, hospital stay, change in memory, increasing frailty, carer exhaustion or a sudden loss of support at home. The names of care services can feel confusing when decisions are urgent.
In simple terms, residential care supports daily living without routine nursing needs, while nursing care adds 24-hour support from registered nurses. Dementia support can sit within either route depending on the person’s assessed needs. Respite is temporary, while an urgent admission is arranged at short notice when it is safe and a suitable room is available.
Five care services, shaped around the individual
Every resident has their own history, routines, relationships and health needs. Our assessment looks beyond a label to understand the whole person.
Residential care
For someone who wants a safe, comfortable home with help close at hand. Residential care can include support with personal care, medication, mobility, meals and everyday routines, alongside companionship and meaningful activity.
- Individual care planning
- Help available day and night
- Comfort, company and choice
Nursing care
For people whose assessed health needs require registered nursing support as well as help with daily life. Nurses are available 24 hours a day, working with the wider care team and relevant health professionals.
- Registered nursing support day and night
- Care for more complex health needs
- Ongoing observation and care-plan review
Dementia care
Person-centred support for people living with dementia, built around life history, familiar routines, communication preferences and what helps the person feel secure. We assess whether residential or nursing support is the right pathway.
- Personal routines and preferences respected
- Calm reassurance and meaningful engagement
- Family knowledge included in care planning
Respite care
Temporary residential or nursing care for recovery, a planned carer break, extra reassurance or an opportunity to experience life at Esmere Gardens. The length and type of stay depend on assessment and availability.
- Planned short-term support
- Recovery or carer breathing space
- The same welcome and personalised approach
Urgent and emergency admissions
When care at home has broken down or hospital discharge is imminent, our team can consider a short-notice admission. We move quickly, but never skip the essential checks that protect the person: assessment, medication information, safe transfer planning and confirmation that we can meet their needs.
- Rapid initial conversation
- Prompt needs assessment where possible
- Clear, safe admission planning
Residential, nursing or dementia care?
These services can overlap. The assessment—not a webpage—determines the right level of support.
Residential care may suit someone who…
Needs help with personal care, meals, medication or mobility but does not routinely require care from a registered nurse.
Nursing care may suit someone who…
Has complex, changing or ongoing health needs requiring the oversight and availability of registered nurses 24 hours a day.
Dementia care may suit someone who…
Needs understanding support because memory, orientation, communication or behaviour has changed. Nursing needs are assessed separately.
All-inclusive care and dedicated onsite private GP support
Care decisions are easier when families understand both the support and the regular cost. Our all-inclusive approach is designed to bring accommodation, care, everyday living and a wide range of regular services into one clearer package.
Dedicated onsite private GP support is included for residents, adding valuable medical continuity alongside the home’s nursing and care teams. It does not replace emergency services or every NHS pathway, and the team will explain how the service works before admission.
Watch Plus Ten care
Plus Ten uses health information to support closer oversight, illness-prevention learning and earlier recognition of potential change. Ask the team how it is used in residents’ care.
A calm route from first call to a safe welcome
Tell us what has changed
Share the person’s current situation, health needs, mobility, medication, timescale and what matters to them.
Needs assessment
We consider the right care pathway and whether Esmere Gardens can meet those needs safely.
Visit and clear answers
Meet the team, view the home and discuss availability, fees, inclusions, GP support and funding questions.
Personalised welcome
If the home is right, we plan the move around familiar routines, relationships, preferences and clinical information.
A home should offer more than support with tasks
Good care protects dignity, but it should also make room for appetite, laughter, quiet, friendship and purpose. Residents can choose company or time alone, take part in activities, enjoy comfortable shared spaces and remain connected to the people and routines that matter.
Our care, nursing, hospitality, wellbeing, housekeeping, maintenance and leadership colleagues work together because a good day depends on the whole experience—not one department.
Care services near Moreton-in-Marsh
Esmere Gardens Nursing Home
Stow Road, Moreton-in-Marsh
Gloucestershire GL56 0DS
01608 692222
Families contact us from communities across Gloucestershire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire and Oxfordshire, generally within roughly 25 miles. Travel times vary; use the directions link to check your route.
- Moreton-in-Marsh
- Blockley
- Longborough
- Bledington
- Stow-on-the-Wold
- Upper Slaughter
- Lower Slaughter
- Bourton-on-the-Water
- Chipping Campden
- Broadway
- Shipston-on-Stour
- Chipping Norton
- Kingham
- Hook Norton
- Northleach
- Burford
- Evesham
- Stratford-upon-Avon
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Care services FAQs
What care services does Esmere Gardens provide?
Esmere Gardens provides residential, nursing, dementia, respite and urgent admission care in Moreton-in-Marsh. Every placement is subject to an assessment of needs and current availability.
What is the difference between residential care and nursing care?
Residential care supports daily living, personal care, meals, medication and safety. Nursing care includes this support plus 24-hour availability and oversight from registered nurses for people with assessed nursing needs.
Who is residential care suitable for?
Residential care may suit someone who can no longer live safely or comfortably alone and needs regular help with personal care, mobility, medication, meals or everyday routines, but does not routinely need registered nursing care.
Who is nursing care suitable for?
Nursing care may suit someone with complex, changing or ongoing health needs that require the support and oversight of registered nurses. A needs assessment determines whether nursing care is appropriate.
Does Esmere Gardens provide dementia care?
Yes. Esmere Gardens supports people living with dementia using person-centred care shaped around identity, life history, familiar routines, communication and dignity. The assessment also identifies whether residential or nursing support is required.
Can someone stay for respite care?
Yes, subject to assessment and room availability. Respite care can support recovery, give a family carer a planned break, provide extra reassurance or allow someone to experience the home before considering a longer stay.
Can Esmere Gardens arrange an urgent care home admission?
Esmere Gardens can consider urgent or short-notice admissions when a suitable room and care team capacity are available. A prompt assessment, accurate medication information and confirmation that the person’s needs can be met safely are still essential.
Can care change if a resident’s needs increase?
Esmere Gardens offers several care pathways within one home, so the team can review changing needs and discuss the appropriate response. Continued support always depends on whether the home can safely meet the person’s assessed needs.
How does the care assessment work?
The assessment considers health conditions, medication, mobility, personal care, cognition, communication, nutrition, risks, routines and preferences. It helps the team decide which service is appropriate and whether Esmere Gardens can provide safe care.
Are registered nurses available 24 hours a day?
Registered nurses are available 24 hours a day for residents receiving nursing care, supported by the wider care team. Ask about the current staffing arrangements and how they relate to your loved one’s needs during assessment.
What does onsite private GP support mean?
Residents have access to dedicated onsite private GP support, adding medical continuity alongside nursing and care teams. It does not replace emergency services or every NHS pathway; the team will explain the current service and its boundaries.
What is included in the all-inclusive care package?
The all-inclusive approach is designed to combine accommodation, assessed care, everyday living and a wide range of regular services into a clearer fee. Ask for the current written schedule of inclusions, exceptions and terms before admission.
Can respite care be used as a trial stay?
A respite stay may help someone experience the home before deciding about longer-term care, subject to assessment and availability. It should not be treated as a guaranteed route to a permanent room.
Can you support a hospital discharge?
Yes, Esmere Gardens can liaise with the person, family and discharge professionals when considering admission. The home needs sufficient clinical information, a completed assessment and confirmation that it can safely meet the person’s needs.
How are families involved in care?
With the resident’s consent and in line with legal authority, families can share life history, preferences and important routines, take part in reviews and raise questions. The resident’s voice, rights and choices remain central.
How much do Esmere Gardens care services cost?
Fees depend on the room, assessed needs and current terms. Ask for a written quotation explaining the all-inclusive package, any exclusions, review arrangements and possible funding routes before making a decision.
Which areas does Esmere Gardens serve?
Esmere Gardens is in Moreton-in-Marsh and welcomes enquiries from across the North Cotswolds and surrounding areas, including Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water, Chipping Campden, Broadway, Shipston-on-Stour, Chipping Norton and nearby communities.
How do I check availability or arrange a visit?
Call Esmere Gardens on 01608 692222 or use the website contact form. The team can discuss current needs and timescales, explain the assessment process and arrange a visit when appropriate.
Tell us what is happening. We will help clarify the next step.
Whether you are planning ahead or facing an urgent change, a confidential conversation can make the choices feel more manageable.