All-Inclusive Care Home in Moreton-in-Marsh
One clearer care package bringing together accommodation, personalised support, daily living and dedicated onsite private GP access—with the final fee and inclusions confirmed in writing after assessment.
What does all-inclusive care mean at Esmere Gardens?
It means bringing the regular services a resident needs into one clearer fee, so families can compare care with more confidence and face fewer routine surprises.
When a loved one needs care, the emotional weight is already heavy. Families should not also have to decode a growing list of ordinary charges. At Esmere Gardens, the package brings together 24-hour care and supervision, clinical support, dining, activities, transport, personal services, accommodation and dedicated onsite private GP access.
The exact fee depends on the resident’s assessed needs and room. Before admission, we explain the current price, what is included, any genuine exclusions, how reviews work and the circumstances in which the arrangement may change.
Our master package includes far more than everyday care: hairdressing, planned transport, appointment escorts, external activities, physiotherapy support and podiatry are included. Dry cleaning is excluded, pet care requires prior approval, and any other exclusion or additional charge must be confirmed in writing before admission.
What the all-inclusive care package is designed to include
From clinical support and personal services to dining, trips and appointment transport, the package is designed to remove the routine extras that often make care-home fees difficult to compare.
Care and clinical support
- 24-hour care and supervision
- Personalised care plans
- Medication management
- High staff-to-resident ratios
- Chiropody and podiatry services
- Physiotherapy support
- Incontinence products
- Dedicated onsite private GP access
Dining, food and drink
- All meals, snacks and non-alcoholic drinks
- Alcohol, where appropriate to the resident
- Seasonal menus and individual dietary planning
- Private dining experiences
- One complimentary private-dining lunch for up to 11 guests
- One bottle of wine or champagne for special events
Lifestyle, activities and wellbeing
- Daily and individually tailored activities
- Organised entertainment
- External activities and trips
- Full use of the cinema, pub, lounges, gardens and café
- Opportunities for companionship, interests and quieter choices
Transport and appointments
- Transport to appointments
- Transport for organised outings
- Escorted visits where required
- Escort to hospital appointments where required
Personal services
- Hairdressing and grooming
- Laundry service, excluding dry cleaning
- Newspapers
- Telephone access
- Internet access
Accommodation, facilities and family benefits
- Private ensuite rooms
- 24-hour visitor access
- Landscaped gardens and safe outdoor spaces
- Hospitality-led communal areas and facilities
- Regular family communication
- Care and maintenance of resident pets, subject to approval
Clear boundaries: dry cleaning is excluded and care or maintenance of a resident’s pet is subject to prior approval. Alcohol is provided only where appropriate for the resident’s preferences, health and care plan. Any other exclusion, limit or additional charge must be explained and confirmed in writing before admission.
Do not compare the headline weekly fee alone
Two care homes can use the same words while including different services. Compare the final total, care capability, likely extras and what happens when needs change.
| What to compare | Esmere Gardens approach | What to ask every care home |
|---|---|---|
| Final weekly fee | Confirmed after assessment | What exact total will we pay? |
| Care and accommodation | Brought into the package | Does the fee change with care bands? |
| Meals, laundry and utilities | Core everyday inclusions | Are there usage limits or supplements? |
| Activities, trips and shared facilities | Included within the package | Are external activities or outings extra? |
| Appointment transport and escorts | Included where required | Are journeys or staff escort time charged separately? |
| Hairdressing, newspapers, phone and internet | Included personal services | Which personal services carry extra charges? |
| Private GP support | Included resident benefit | What does the service cover and exclude? |
| Physiotherapy and podiatry | Support included | How are appointments arranged? |
| Named routine exception | Dry cleaning is excluded | Are any other exclusions confirmed in writing? |
| Fee reviews | Explained in the agreement | When, why and how can fees change? |
| Absence or hospital stay | Check contract terms | What remains payable while the room is retained? |
Dedicated onsite private GP support
For many families, the most valuable inclusion is not a hotel-style extra. It is easier access to a doctor who can become familiar with the resident and work alongside the home team.
Esmere Gardens’ dedicated onsite private GP service is intended to add continuity, timely clinical input and reassurance when health questions arise. It sits alongside registered nursing, NHS services, community teams, emergency services and external specialists where appropriate.
- A familiar medical relationship within the home
- Closer communication with care and nursing colleagues
- Support when a resident’s health or medication needs review
- Less pressure on relatives to coordinate routine private GP access themselves
It does not replace 999, urgent NHS pathways or every external clinical service. Ask the team to explain the current scope and arrangements.
How your individual all-inclusive fee is agreed
Initial conversation
Tell us what has changed, the care required, preferred timescale and what matters most to the resident and family.
Care needs assessment
We consider health, nursing, mobility, medication, cognition, personal care, nutrition, risks, routines and preferences.
Room and package
We discuss suitable room availability, the appropriate care pathway and the services forming the individual package.
Written confirmation
You receive the current fee, inclusions, exclusions and key terms to consider before agreeing to admission.
Eight questions to ask before signing
A trustworthy provider should welcome these questions and give important answers in writing.
All-inclusive support for different care needs
The right service is identified through assessment. Tell us what is happening; you do not need to diagnose the care category yourself.
All-inclusive pricing does not remove funding questions
Esmere Gardens is primarily a private, self-funding care home. Some residents may qualify for support following assessment, including local-authority assistance, NHS-funded nursing care or NHS Continuing Healthcare. Eligibility is decided by the relevant public body—not by the care home.
NHS-funded nursing care is a contribution paid directly to a nursing home for eligible residents assessed as needing registered nursing care. NHS Continuing Healthcare is a different package for people whose assessed primary need is a health need.
Ask how any contribution is reflected in your individual quotation and contract. Esmere Gardens can explain its fees and supply assessment information, but does not provide regulated financial, legal, tax or investment advice.
All-inclusive care near Moreton-in-Marsh
Esmere Gardens Nursing Home
Stow Road, Moreton-in-Marsh
Gloucestershire GL56 0DS
01608 692222
Families enquire from communities across Gloucestershire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire and Oxfordshire, generally within roughly 25 miles. Travel times vary, so please check your route.
- Moreton-in-Marsh
- Blockley
- Longborough
- Bledington
- Stow-on-the-Wold
- Bourton-on-the-Water
- Chipping Campden
- Broadway
- Shipston-on-Stour
- Chipping Norton
- Kingham
- Hook Norton
- Northleach
- Burford
- Evesham
- Stratford-upon-Avon
All-inclusive care home fees FAQs
What does all-inclusive care mean at Esmere Gardens?
It means one clearer fee brings together 24-hour care and supervision, personalised care planning, clinical support, dining, activities, transport, personal services, accommodation, facilities and dedicated onsite private GP access. The individual quotation and agreement confirm the final fee and terms.
Does all-inclusive mean every service listed on this page is included?
Yes, the services listed in the master package are included subject to the stated conditions. Dry cleaning is excluded, pet care requires prior approval, and alcohol is provided only where appropriate to the resident’s preferences, health and care plan. Any other exception must be confirmed in writing before admission.
How much does all-inclusive care at Esmere Gardens cost?
Fees depend on the chosen room, type of care and the resident’s assessed needs. Call 01608 692222 or use the contact form to discuss current fees and arrange an assessment; the final offer will be confirmed in writing.
Why is there no single weekly price shown on this page?
A single figure could create a misleading expectation before the resident’s needs and suitable room are understood. Esmere Gardens provides an individual quotation after assessment so the family can consider the relevant total and terms.
Which care and clinical services are included?
The package includes 24-hour care and supervision, personalised care plans, medication management, high staff-to-resident ratios, chiropody or podiatry services, physiotherapy support, incontinence products and dedicated onsite private GP access.
What food and drink are included?
All meals, snacks and non-alcoholic drinks are included, together with seasonal menus. Alcohol is included where appropriate for the resident’s preferences, health and care plan.
Is alcohol included within the fee?
Yes. Alcohol is included where it is appropriate for the resident and consistent with their wishes, medication, health needs and care plan.
What private dining benefit is included?
The package includes private dining experiences and one complimentary private-dining lunch for up to 11 guests. One bottle of wine or champagne is also included for special events.
Is onsite private GP access included?
Yes. Dedicated onsite private GP access is included within the fee, adding medical continuity alongside registered nurses, NHS services, emergency pathways and external specialists where appropriate.
Are physiotherapy and podiatry included?
Yes. Physiotherapy support and chiropody or podiatry services form part of the master all-inclusive package. Arrangements will reflect the resident’s assessed needs and care plan.
Are transport and appointment escorts included?
Yes. Transport to appointments and organised outings is included, together with escorted visits and escort to hospital appointments where required.
Are hairdressing, laundry, newspapers, telephone and internet included?
Yes. Hairdressing and grooming, normal laundry, newspapers, telephone access and internet access are included. Dry cleaning is specifically excluded.
Which facilities can residents use?
Residents have full use of Esmere Gardens’ cinema, pub, lounges, landscaped gardens, safe outdoor spaces, café and hospitality-led communal areas, alongside their private ensuite room.
Are activities, entertainment and trips included?
Yes. Daily activities, organised entertainment, tailored activity programmes, external activities and organised trips are included within the package.
Can Esmere Gardens help care for a resident’s pet?
Care and maintenance of a resident’s pet can be included subject to prior approval. Suitability must be considered for the resident, the animal and the wider home community before admission.
Can families visit at any time?
Esmere Gardens offers 24-hour visitor access, helping relatives remain closely involved. Visits must still respect the resident’s wishes, privacy, care needs and any temporary safety arrangements within the home.
Will the fee change if care needs increase?
Esmere Gardens can review support when needs change. The agreement will explain when a reassessment or fee review may occur, how changes are calculated and what notice will be given.
Does NHS-funded nursing care reduce the quoted fee?
NHS-funded nursing care is paid directly to a nursing home for eligible residents. How it is reflected in an individual fee depends on the quotation and contract, so ask Esmere Gardens to explain the position in writing.
Which areas does Esmere Gardens serve?
Esmere Gardens is in Moreton-in-Marsh and welcomes enquiries from across the North Cotswolds and nearby areas, including Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water, Chipping Campden, Broadway, Shipston-on-Stour and Chipping Norton.
How do I request current fees, a brochure or a visit?
Call Esmere Gardens on 01608 692222, use the website contact form or select “Request our brochure”. The team can discuss needs, explain the package, check availability and arrange a visit when appropriate.
Understand the care, the package and the total before deciding
Tell us what your loved one needs. We will explain the suitable care pathway, current availability and individual all-inclusive offer without expecting you to solve everything alone.
Nursing Care
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.
Dementia Care
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.
Respite Care
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.
Residential Care
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.