Care homes · Oxfordshire
Care homes in Oxford offering residential care
Residential care is offered by 12 of the 20 care homes in Oxford, with 335 beds between them, operated by 10 separate providers. The Orders Of St. John Care Trust runs the most, with 3. Of the 12 CQC has rated, 92% are Good or Outstanding (versus 84% for residential care across England). Our estimate of typical fees in Oxford: about £1,620 a week for residential careestimated. 10 care homes were last rated more than four years ago.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- Oxfordshire council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- 11 of the 12 rated care homes are Good or Outstanding; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate.
- 10 list dementia as a specialism.
- Latest CQC rating changes in Oxfordshire, checked daily.
To cite: "Care homes in Oxford offering residential care", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 12registered care homes
- 92%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 10list dementia as a specialism
- 0inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Residential care in Oxford: providers ranked
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 20
- Elderly care · 20
- Dementia care · 16
- Residential care · 12
- Care for adults under 65 · 12
- Nursing care · 8
- Mental health care · 5
- Physical disability care · 5
- Sensory impairment care · 4
| Rank | Care home | CQC rating | Date rated | Beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. John's Home | Jan 2022 | 38 | No | |
| 2 | OSJCT Townsend House | Jul 2024 | 45 | No | |
| 3 | OSJCT Marston Court | Jul 2018 | 39 | No | |
| 4 | Oxford Respite Service | Jun 2018 | 6 | No | |
| 5 | St Andrew's Residential Care Home Limited | Aug 2018 | 24 | No | |
| 6 | Eden House Residential Home I | Dec 2018 | 8 | No | |
| 7 | Fairfield Residential Home | Mar 2018 | 42 | No | |
| 8 | Kirlena House | Aug 2019 | 14 | No | |
| 9 | Mon Choisy Care Home | Jan 2018 | 28 | No | |
| 10 | The Lady Nuffield Home | Jan 2018 | 30 | No | |
| 11 | Iris Hayter House | Apr 2021 | 13 | No | |
| 12 | OSJCT Longlands | Jun 2023 | 48 | No |
All care homes in Oxford with a CQC registration for residential care. Order: rating, then how recent it is.
Residential care in Oxford: what the data shows
60% of Oxford's care homes (12 of 20) hold a CQC registration for residential care. 92% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 7 points above the 85% for all care homes here and above the 84% for care homes registered for residential care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for residential care: St. John's Home, OSJCT Townsend House and OSJCT Marston Court. Ratings run from January 2018 to July 2024, and 0 are from the last two years. Registered beds across these homes: 335.
Across Oxfordshire, 59 care homes are registered for residential care, and 88% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Across Oxfordshire, 42% of care homes are registered for residential care, against 60% here.
In the South East, residential care typically costs about £1,555 a week and nursing care about £1,830. Specialist care may cost more, so check prices with each home. Our cost method.
What to expect from residential care
A residential care home provides a room, meals, personal care and support around the clock, without nursing staff on site. It suits people who can no longer manage at home but do not need regular nursing; district nurses visit when needed.
What to ask about residential care
- What activities run during the week?
- How many staff are on duty by day and at night?
- What does the weekly fee include, and what costs extra?
- How do you help new residents settle in?
- How are fee increases worked out each year?
Where to get support: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. Getting a care needs assessment from Oxfordshire. Glossary entry: Residential care home.
Where else nearby offers residential care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford | – | 12 | 11 |
| Abingdon-on-Thames | 5.5 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Didcot | 9.8 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Witney | 11.4 mi | 4 | 4 |
| Wantage | 13.7 mi | 4 | 2 |
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Questions families ask about residential care in Oxford
Where can I find residential care in a care home in Oxford?
Of the 20 CQC-registered care homes in Oxford, 12 offer residential care (Oct 2026). Highly rated options include St. John's Home, OSJCT Townsend House and OSJCT Marston Court.
What CQC ratings do care homes in Oxford have?
Of the 12 that have been rated, 11 (92%) are rated Good or Outstanding, and 1 is rated Requires improvement or Inadequate.
What are typical care home prices in Oxford?
Average fees paid by self-funders in South East in 2026: residential care home £1,555 a week; nursing home £1,830 a week. These are averages over a wide spread of prices, which move with the type of room, how much help is needed and any nursing. Councils tend to pay less than private payers for an identical room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). See our full cost guide.
Will Oxfordshire council pay for a care home?
For residents who qualify, the NHS pays towards nursing through NHS-funded nursing care, and the council may help with fees. Under the Care Act 2014, Oxfordshire council has to offer a needs assessment at no cost. For the means test, a home is usually counted for care home fees unless it is still home to a partner or certain relatives (and not in the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay); in England the threshold is £23,250. How to reach Oxfordshire council.
What should I look for when choosing care homes in Oxford?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed care, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, none of the 12 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, and 12 have an older report. See the checklist.
How does Oxford compare with nearby towns for residential care?
Nearest towns we cover: Kidlington (5.4 miles): 1, 1 rated Good or Outstanding; Abingdon-on-Thames (5.5 miles): 3, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Didcot (9.8 miles): 3, 3 rated Good or Outstanding. Oxford itself has 12, 11 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: residential care around Oxford
- Residential care in Kidlington 5.4 mi
- Residential care in Abingdon-on-Thames 5.5 mi
- Residential care in Eynsham 6.6 mi
- Residential care in Didcot 9.8 mi
- Residential care in Bicester 11.0 mi
- Residential care in Thame 11.1 mi
- Residential care in Wallingford 11.2 mi
- Residential care in Witney 11.4 mi
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