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Live-in care in Eynsham

A live-in carer is trained, stays in the person's own home and supports them at any hour. For many families it is the main alternative to a care home. Below are the 33 CQC-registered agencies that cover Eynsham; ask each whether it offers this.

Updated 26 October 2026 (CQC register) · Prices: Prices typically seen across England in 2026

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In short

  • 33 CQC-registered home care agencies have an office within 7 miles of Eynsham; 19 are rated Good or Outstanding.
  • Prices typically seen across England in 2026: live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week, compared with £1,555 a week for a residential care home.
  • The CQC register does not say who provides live-in care: ask the agencies directly.
  • Ask Oxfordshire council for a care needs assessment, which is free.

Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Live-in care in Eynsham", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.

How live-in care works day to day

Most live-in carers work a rota with a colleague, staying for a week or two at a stretch before swapping over. Their job covers personal care such as washing and dressing, cooking, medicines, housework, trips out and companionship, all while the person keeps their routine, their pets and their neighbours.

Plan for the carer to have a bedroom of their own, a break of around two hours each day and an unbroken night. Where help is needed on most nights, budgeting for another carer, or a night carer who stays awake, is usually necessary, and the agency should raise this when it assesses.

Funding live-in care

  • Assessment: free from Oxfordshire council.
  • Council contribution: possible if live-in care is agreed as the way to meet eligible needs, after a financial assessment that ignores the value of the home.
  • Direct payment: take the council's share as cash and use your chosen agency.
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare: pays in full for people with a primary health need.

Asking Oxfordshire council for an assessment.

Comparing live-in care with a care home

Typical local costs are around £1,540–£1,610 a week for live-in care and £1,555 a week for a residential home. With one carer able to support two people, live-in care may undercut two care home places for a couple, though for someone on their own a care home is often the cheaper route.

It works best for someone determined to stay at home whose needs a single carer can safely meet. If two people are needed to move them at all hours, or loneliness is the bigger problem, a care home may suit better.

Managed service or introductory agency?

  • Managed live-in service: the carer is employed or supervised by the agency, which is registered with CQC and responsible for the care.
  • Introductory agency: introduces a self-employed carer; you arrange and oversee the care; usually not CQC-registered.

Whichever you choose, get answers on holiday and sickness cover and on replacing a carer who is not the right fit.

Home care in Eynsham by the numbers

Of Eynsham and the 6 nearest towns we cover, Eynsham ranks 4th for the share of all listed agencies rated Good or Outstanding (58%); Woodstock is highest at 88%. 2 are rated Outstanding here, out of 10 across Oxfordshire. 6% of agencies covering Eynsham have a CQC rating from the last two years, against 9% across Oxfordshire. Compare Eynsham's 90% Good or Outstanding with 86% for the rated agencies among the 324 we list in Oxfordshire. Looking at specialisms, 25 of 33 list physical disabilities, 14 of 33 list learning disabilities and 11 of 33 list mental health conditions. The newest registration is ES Care Solutions - Oxfordshire, registered with CQC in September 2026. The oldest current rating dates from December 2017 (Oxford Aunts). 26 of the 33 agencies (79%) list dementia as a specialism, against 81% across Oxfordshire.

What live-in care costs in Eynsham

Prices typically seen 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

What Oxfordshire County Council pays providers: £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).

The gap between agencies is bigger than the gap between regions. Ask for prices in writing, and check what weekends and bank holidays cost. According to the Homecare Association, councils across England should pay no less than £34.42 an hour for home care in 2026/27 if it is to be sustainable. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Tools: weekly cost calculator and what would we pay?

Home care agencies serving Eynsham

Check with each agency that it offers live-in care. Order: CQC rating, then how recent, then distance.

  1. Saint Andrews Limited

    4.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Adults under 65

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    OutstandingRated Aug 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Saint Andrews Limited)

  2. Olive Tree Services

    4.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Olive Tree Services)

  3. Care Outlook (Oxford)

    4.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2024
    See details (Care Outlook (Oxford))

  4. Agincare Oxford

    4.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2023
    See details (Agincare Oxford)

  5. Oxford Aunts

    under 0.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Dec 2017
    See details (Oxford Aunts)

  6. Caremark (West Oxfordshire & Cherwell)

    4.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Nov 2019
    See details (Caremark (West Oxfordshire & Cherwell))

  7. The ICE Centre

    4.6 miles · Learning disabilities, Adults under 65, Caring for children (0 - 18yrs)

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Dec 2018
    See details (The ICE Centre)

  8. Laurel Leaf Support Limited

    4.6 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Dec 2018
    See details (Laurel Leaf Support Limited)

  9. Oxfordshire Children - Young People & Families

    4.7 miles · Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments, Learning disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Feb 2019
    See details (Oxfordshire Children - Young People & Families)

  10. Day and Nightcare Assistance (HO)

    4.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2018
    See details (Day and Nightcare Assistance (HO))

  11. Homeease Care Solutions Limited

    4.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Dec 2018
    See details (Homeease Care Solutions Limited)

  12. Oxford Private Care

    4.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2019
    See details (Oxford Private Care)

  13. Jes Care Services Limited

    4.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2019
    See details (Jes Care Services Limited)

  14. OSJCT Moorside Place

    5.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Dec 2019
    See details (OSJCT Moorside Place)

  15. Richmond Village Witney DCA

    5.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Dec 2017
    See details (Richmond Village Witney DCA)

  16. Same Ways Care Limited

    5.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2020
    See details (Same Ways Care Limited)

  17. Cherry Care Services Oxfordshire Ltd

    6.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Nov 2019
    See details (Cherry Care Services Oxfordshire Ltd)

  18. Crossroads Care (Oxford)

    6.3 miles · Dementia, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2019
    See details (Crossroads Care (Oxford))

  19. We-Care-Recruitment Ltd

    6.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Nov 2019
    See details (We-Care-Recruitment Ltd)

  20. Curagate Oxford

    6.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    Requires improvementRated Aug 2023
    See details (Curagate Oxford)

All 33 home care agencies covering Eynsham →

Your questions on live-in care in Eynsham

Which agencies provide live-in care in Eynsham?

Ask each agency: CQC keeps no record of who provides live-in care. Of the 33 registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Eynsham, 19 are rated Good or Outstanding.

How much should I budget for live-in care in Eynsham?

Prices typically seen across England in 2026: around around £1,540–£1,610 a week for live-in care, with higher prices usual for couples, complex needs and short placements.

Does live-in care cost less than a care home?

For one person, usually not: a residential care home averages £1,555 a week locally. For a couple, live-in care can be cheaper than two care home places.

Can I get council funding for live-in care?

Possibly. Oxfordshire council first assesses care needs; if they are eligible and live-in care suits them, it means-tests your finances. Help can go to people with savings below £23,250, and for care at home the house is left out.

What CQC ratings do agencies covering Eynsham have?

CQC rates 19 of 21 as Good or Outstanding, or 90%. Recent evidence: 2 rated or inspected in two years. Dementia specialists: 26.

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