Home care · Oxfordshire
Respite care in Haddenham
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. None has confirmed it to us yet, so ask the 53 CQC-registered agencies covering Haddenham directly.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Prices: Usual 2026 prices across England
Quick summary
- Of the 53 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Haddenham, 17 have a Good or Outstanding rating.
- Oxfordshire council has to offer a care needs assessment free of charge, with the family carer entitled to a carer's assessment too.
- CQC does not record which agencies provide respite care, so ask each agency directly.
- Respite at home typically costs the same as ordinary visits: about around £32–£34 an hour.
Citation: "Respite care in Haddenham", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
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.
- Day centre: run by the council or a charity.
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.
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.
Agencies covering Haddenham: the data
On their CQC registrations, 46 of 53 list physical disabilities, 25 of 53 list learning disabilities and 35 of 53 list mental health conditions. The newest registration is Joy Care Solutions Ltd, registered with CQC in August 2026. The oldest current rating dates from May 2018 (Active Care In The Home – Brownbill). 46 of the 53 agencies (87%) list dementia as a specialism, against 81% across Oxfordshire. Of Haddenham and the 6 nearest towns we cover, Haddenham ranks 6th for the share of all listed agencies rated Good or Outstanding (32%); Prestwood is highest at 52%. Oxfordshire has 10 Outstanding agencies, none of them covering Haddenham. Ratings are about as recent as the council average here: 9% of agencies have one less than two years old, compared with 9% across Oxfordshire. At 81% Good or Outstanding, Haddenham sits below the Oxfordshire figure of 86% (from 323 agencies).
Respite care prices in Haddenham
| Visiting care | around £32–£34 an hour |
|---|---|
| Live-in care | around £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).
Ask every agency for a full list of charges, with weekend and bank holiday rates: hourly rates vary more between agencies than between regions. 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. Estimate the weekly cost or see what you might pay
Home care agencies in and around Haddenham
Ask each agency whether it provides respite care. Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance.
COOCI Associates LLP
Est. £30–£37/hr
Innovative Start Ltd
Est. £30–£37/hr
Angels Care Agency Limited
Est. £30–£37/hr
Connect 2 Flexicare Head Office
Est. £30–£37/hr
S&P Care Services Ltd
Est. £30–£37/hr
GoodOaks Homecare
Est. £30–£37/hr
My Homecare Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire
Est. £30–£37/hr
Home Instead Aylesbury Vale and North East Oxfordshire
Est. £33–£40/hr
Living Horizon
Est. £30–£37/hr
Active Care In The Home – Brownbill
Est. £30–£37/hr
Bucks Country Home Care Limited
Est. £30–£37/hr
Eaves Court
Est. £30–£37/hr
Westminster Homecare Limited – Aylesbury
Est. £30–£37/hr
Olympic House
Est. £30–£37/hr
Scope Care Services Ltd
Est. £30–£37/hr
Bluebird Care Aylesbury
Est. £32–£39/hr
Care & Carers - Buckinghamshire
Est. £30–£37/hr
PHH Care Ltd
Est. £30–£37/hr
Quality & Compassion Ltd
Est. £30–£37/hr
Helping Hands Aylesbury
Est. £29–£35/hr
Respite care in Haddenham: common questions
Which agencies provide respite care in Haddenham?
The CQC register does not show who offers respite care. There are 53 registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Haddenham, 17 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 Haddenham have?
CQC rates 17 of 21 as Good or Outstanding, or 81%. Recent evidence: 7 rated or inspected in two years. Dementia specialists: 46.
Respite care in Haddenham: ask who can help
Describe what's needed in one form, and featured partners and as many as three rated agencies that accept enquiries via The Care Panel email you back.
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Respite care nearby
- Respite care in Princes Risborough 5.3 mi
- Respite care in Aylesbury 5.7 mi
- Respite care in Wendover 7.9 mi
- Respite care in Prestwood 9.6 mi
- Respite care in Tring 11.4 mi
- Respite care in High Wycombe 12.4 mi
- Respite care in Oxford 13.1 mi
- Respite care in Bicester 13.3 mi
Data: CQC register, Oct 2026, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. We are an independent directory and do not provide care.