Care homes in Oxford offering physical disability care

Physical disability care in Oxford: what the data shows

CQC lists physical disability care for 5 of the 20 care homes in Oxford, or 25%. 80% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 5 points below the 85% for all care homes here and below the 82% for care homes registered for physical disability care across England.

Leading on CQC ratings for physical disability care: St. John's Home, Oxford Respite Service and Kirlena House. 0 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from January 2018 and the newest from August 2023. Registered beds across these homes: 124; 1 also provides nursing care.

For comparison, Oxfordshire has 64 care homes registered for physical disability care; of those rated, 89% are Good or Outstanding. Here 25% of care homes list physical disability care, compared with 45% across Oxfordshire.

Typical weekly fees in the South East: about £1,555 residential, £1,830 nursing. Request the price list from every home, as specialist care can cost more. Our cost method.

What to expect from physical disability care

Hoists and other equipment, personal care, and steady encouragement to stay independent: that is the day-to-day of physical disability care. It serves people whose movement or strength is limited by conditions including MS, arthritis, spinal injury, Parkinson's and stroke.

Questions to ask care homes about physical disability care

1. Can support fit around the person's own routine?
2. How do you work with physiotherapists and occupational therapists?
3. How do you support independence rather than doing everything for the person?
4. Who reviews the care plan when needs change?
5. How do you prevent pressure sores and falls?

Support: Scope helpline, 0808 800 3333. Physical disability care across Oxfordshire.

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