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Respite care in Abingdon-on-Thames

Respite care gives a family carer time off: it can be a few hours each week at home, or a brief stay in a care home. Below are the 78 CQC-registered agencies that cover Abingdon-on-Thames; ask each whether it offers this.

CQC register data as of 26 October 2026 · Prices: Typical prices across England in 2026

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The short version

  • Of the 78 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Abingdon-on-Thames, 46 have a Good or Outstanding rating.
  • Respite at home typically costs the same as ordinary visits: about around £32–£34 an hour. The 8 local care homes charge short stays by the week.
  • CQC does not record which agencies provide respite care, so ask each agency directly.
  • A care needs assessment from Oxfordshire council costs nothing, plus a carer's assessment of its own for whoever looks after them.

To cite: "Respite care in Abingdon-on-Thames", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.

Your respite options

  • Respite at home: a few hours of visits, or a live-in carer for days or weeks while you are away.
  • Care home stay: usually one or two weeks, booked well ahead for holiday periods. Of the 8 CQC-registered care homes in Abingdon-on-Thames, ask which accept short stays.
  • Day centre: run by the council or a charity.

If you are paying privately

  • Agencies: ask for the minimum visit length and the notice they need.
  • Care homes: ask whether rooms are kept for short stays, and visit before booking.
  • Before the stay: share the care plan, the medicines and the daily routine.

Start with a carer's assessment

If you look after someone, you are entitled to your own free carer's assessment from Oxfordshire council, separate from the assessment of the person you care for. It looks at the effect caring has on you and can lead to funded breaks, a carer's personal budget or other support. Carers UK runs a free helpline on 0808 808 7777. Asking Oxfordshire council for an assessment.

Home care in Abingdon-on-Thames by the numbers

On their CQC registrations, 65 of 78 list physical disabilities, 39 of 78 list learning disabilities and 41 of 78 list mental health conditions. CQC registered Thera South Midlands in October 2026, the newest on this list. One rating goes back to October 2017: Crystal Business Solutions Ltd T/A Everycare Oxford. Ask what has changed since. In Abingdon-on-Thames, 86% of agencies support people with dementia (67 of 78); the Oxfordshire figure is 81%. Of Abingdon-on-Thames and the 6 nearest towns we cover, Abingdon-on-Thames ranks 2nd for the share of all listed agencies rated Good or Outstanding (59%); Didcot is highest at 69%. Oxfordshire has 10 Outstanding agencies in total; covering Abingdon-on-Thames the figure is 5. Two-year-old ratings or newer: 8% covering Abingdon-on-Thames, 9% across Oxfordshire. 90% of rated agencies covering Abingdon-on-Thames are Good or Outstanding, compared with 86% of those rated among the 324 we list across Oxfordshire.

Respite care prices in Abingdon-on-Thames

Typical prices across England in 2026
Visiting carearound £32–£34 an hour
Live-in carearound £1,540–£1,610 a week
Residential care home£1,555 a week
Nursing home£1,830 a week

Council rates in Oxfordshire County Council: £30.26 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £1,184.25 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,231.43 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source).

Agencies differ more than regions do on hourly rates, so request a complete tariff from each one, covering weekends and bank holidays too. The Homecare Association puts the minimum sustainable price for council-funded home care in England at £34.42 an hour for 2026/27. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Tools: weekly cost calculator and what would we pay?

Home care agencies in and around Abingdon-on-Thames

Ask each agency whether it provides respite care. Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance.

  1. Bluebird Care Oxford

    5.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £33–£41/hr

    OutstandingRated Jan 2026Inspected recently
    View profile (Bluebird Care Oxford)

  2. YoD Care Services (Oxfordshire)

    0.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2025Inspected recently
    View profile (YoD Care Services (Oxfordshire))

  3. George Springall Homecare Partnership

    1.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2025Inspected recently
    View profile (George Springall Homecare Partnership)

  4. Genuine Carers - Oxford City

    4.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2026Inspected recently
    View profile (Genuine Carers - Oxford City)

  5. Saint Catherine's Care Oxford

    0.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2022
    View profile (Saint Catherine's Care Oxford)

  6. Chamomile Care Ltd

    1.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Feb 2022
    View profile (Chamomile Care Ltd)

  7. 66 Bradstocks Way

    3.3 miles · Learning disabilities, Caring for children (0 - 18yrs)

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2021
    View profile (66 Bradstocks Way)

  8. Flexi Direct Ltd

    3.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2022
    View profile (Flexi Direct Ltd)

  9. Good Oaks Home Care - Abingdon and Didcot

    4.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2023
    View profile (Good Oaks Home Care - Abingdon and Didcot)

  10. Bolff Healthcare Services Ltd

    4.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Nov 2022
    View profile (Bolff Healthcare Services Ltd)

  11. Procare Healthcare Ltd

    4.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2023
    View profile (Procare Healthcare Ltd)

  12. Eniro Care Ltd

    4.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2024
    View profile (Eniro Care Ltd)

  13. Elmthorpe Convent Domiciliary Care

    4.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2022
    View profile (Elmthorpe Convent Domiciliary Care)

  14. Helping Hands Oxford

    5.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £29–£35/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2023
    View profile (Helping Hands Oxford)

  15. Brandon Trust Supported Living - Oxfordshire

    5.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2022
    View profile (Brandon Trust Supported Living - Oxfordshire)

  16. Care Outlook (Oxford)

    5.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2024
    View profile (Care Outlook (Oxford))

  17. HF Trust Oxfordshire

    5.3 miles · Learning disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2023
    View profile (HF Trust Oxfordshire)

  18. Kingwood Care and Support

    5.3 miles · Older people, Learning disabilities, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Nov 2021
    View profile (Kingwood Care and Support)

  19. Acquire Care Ltd

    6.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Mental health conditions

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2022
    View profile (Acquire Care Ltd)

  20. Pechiv Care Services

    under 0.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2020
    View profile (Pechiv Care Services)

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Your questions on respite care in Abingdon-on-Thames

Which agencies provide respite care in Abingdon-on-Thames?

The CQC register does not show who offers respite care. There are 78 registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Abingdon-on-Thames, 46 of them rated Good or Outstanding, so ask each one.

Can respite care be paid for by the council?

Start with a carer's assessment from Oxfordshire council: eligible carers can have breaks arranged or funded. Separately, look for sitting services from carers' centres and charities that are free or cheap.

How far ahead should we book respite in a care home?

Give several weeks where possible, more around school holidays. Ask on the first call whether the home holds rooms back for short stays, as not all do.

What CQC ratings do agencies covering Abingdon-on-Thames have?

CQC rates 46 of 51 as Good or Outstanding, or 90%. Recent evidence: 9 rated or inspected in two years. Dementia specialists: 67.

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