Care homes · Oxfordshire
Care homes in Oxford offering sensory impairment care
4 of the 20 care homes in Oxford offer sensory impairment care and 118 registered beds. Among the 4 with a CQC rating, 75% are Good or Outstanding, against 83% for sensory impairment care across England. Typical fees in Oxford come to about £1,620 a week for residential careestimated. 3 care homes were last rated over four years ago.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
The short version
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 4; 1 provide nursing care.
- Rating changes in Oxfordshire are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- CQC rates 3 of the 4 care homes with a rating as Good or Outstanding, and 1 is rated below Good.
- You can ask Oxfordshire council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
Citation: "Care homes in Oxford offering sensory impairment care", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 4registered care homes
- 75%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 4support people with dementia
- 0inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Sensory impairment care in Oxford: providers ranked
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- 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 | Kirlena House | Aug 2019 | 14 | No | |
| 3 | Mon Choisy Care Home | Jan 2018 | 28 | No | |
| 4 | The Albany Care Home | Aug 2023 | 38 | Yes |
This table lists each care home in Oxford registered for sensory impairment care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating.
How sensory impairment care in Oxford compares
CQC lists sensory impairment care for 4 of the 20 care homes in Oxford, or 20%. 75% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 10 points below the 85% for all care homes here and below the 83% for care homes registered for sensory impairment care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for sensory impairment care: St. John's Home, Kirlena House and Mon Choisy Care Home. The newest rating is from August 2023 and the oldest from January 2018; 0 fall within the last two years. They have 118 registered beds in total, with nursing care at 1 of them.
Across Oxfordshire, 38 care homes are registered for sensory impairment care, and 91% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Sensory impairment care is on 20% of registrations here and 27% across Oxfordshire.
Care homes in the South East typically charge about £1,555 a week for residential care and £1,830 with nursing. Specialist care can cost more; ask each home for its price list. Our cost method.
What to expect from sensory impairment care
Deafblindness, hearing loss and sight loss are the three needs sensory impairment care covers. Expect staff skilled in communication, a layout and routine that let people find their way without risk, and support with equipment and technology.
Before you choose: questions on sensory impairment care
- How are written information and menus made accessible?
- Can staff use British Sign Language or tactile signing if needed?
- Do staff have sight loss or deaf awareness training?
- How do you keep people connected with family and activities?
- How do you introduce new staff to the person?
Where to get support: RNIB Helpline, 0303 123 9999. Sensory impairment care across Oxfordshire.
Where else nearby offers sensory impairment care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford | – | 4 | 3 |
| Abingdon-on-Thames | 5.5 mi | 3 | 2 |
| Bicester | 11.0 mi | 4 | 3 |
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Questions families ask about sensory impairment care in Oxford
Which Oxford care homes provide sensory impairment care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows 4 of Oxford's 20 care homes offering sensory impairment care. Among the highest rated are St. John's Home, Kirlena House and Mon Choisy Care Home.
How does CQC rate care homes in Oxford?
3 (75%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 4 with a rating. Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 1.
What does a care home cost in Oxford?
Average 2026 self-funder fees in South East: residential care home £1,555 a week; nursing home £1,830 a week. Self-funders usually pay more than councils do for the same room. Each average covers a broad range, driven by room, care level and nursing. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). More in our cost guide.
Does Oxfordshire council fund a care home?
It may. Oxfordshire council must offer a free care needs assessment (Care Act 2014). For a care home, the value of the home is usually included in the means test unless a partner or certain relatives still live there, and it is ignored for the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay; the upper limit in England is £23,250. NHS-funded nursing care can help with nursing costs. How to contact Oxfordshire council.
How do I choose between care homes in Oxford?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, none of 4 were inspected or rated within the last two years; 4 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed care and the full price. Use our checklist.
Are there more sensory impairment care in towns near Oxford?
In Oxford there are 4, 3 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Kidlington (5.4 miles): 1, 0 rated Good or Outstanding; Abingdon-on-Thames (5.5 miles): 3, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Eynsham (6.6 miles): 2, 2 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Other towns near Oxford
- Sensory impairment care in Kidlington 5.4 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Abingdon-on-Thames 5.5 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Eynsham 6.6 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Didcot 9.8 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Bicester 11.0 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Thame 11.1 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Wallingford 11.2 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Witney 11.4 mi
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CQC register data (Oct 2026), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is independent of every provider listed.