Home care · Oxfordshire
Home care in Kingston Bagpuize
CQC lists 31 home care agencies covering Kingston Bagpuize. Of the 21 CQC has rated, 86% are Good or Outstanding (versus 88% across Oxfordshire and 88% across England). 3 hold an Outstanding rating. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 15 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 4 registered since October 2024. Most recently, My Carer was rated Requires improvement on 8 September 2026.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
Key points
- Oxfordshire council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- Good or Outstanding: 18 of the 21 rated agencies, and 3 are rated below Good and 10 are not yet rated.
- 27 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Oxfordshire, updated every day.
To cite: "Home care in Kingston Bagpuize", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 31CQC-registered agencies
- 86%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 27support people with dementia
- 4inspected or rated in the last 2 years
| Care | Kingston Bagpuize | South East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visiting care, an hour | £33.50 | £33.50 | £33.50 |
| Live-in care, a week | £1,610 | £1,610 | £1,610 |
Home care agencies covering Kingston Bagpuize
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
OutstandingGoodRequires improvementInadequateNot yet ratedMap © OpenFreeMap © OpenStreetMap
- All 31
- Care for adults under 65 · 29
- Elderly care · 28
- Dementia care · 27
- Physical disability care · 22
- Mental health care · 14
- Sensory impairment care · 13
- Learning disability care · 11
- Children's care · 4
- Eating disorder support · 3
George Springall Homecare Partnership
What inspectors found: The onsite and offsite assessment commenced due to concerns relating to risk management and governance.
Est. £30–£37/hr
YoD Care Services (Oxfordshire)
What inspectors found: Not everyone using the service received personal care.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Reable Health Ltd
What inspectors found: Staff knew how to report any concerns relating to people's safety and the service had systems to report and investigate concerns.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Saint Catherine's Care Oxford
What inspectors found: People were kept safe from abuse and harm, and staff knew how to report any suspicions concerning abuse.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Helping Hands Wantage
What inspectors found: People were kept safe from abuse and harm, and staff had the training, knowledge and experience to report any suspicions concerning abuse.
Est. £29–£35/hr
Mumby's Live-in Care
What inspectors found: People said they felt safe and relatives found staff caring, though some reported occasional misunderstandings because of language, which the provider said it would…
Est. £32–£39/hr
Oxford Private Care
What inspectors found: It also provides a live-in service for people with more complex needs.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Same Ways Care Limited
What inspectors found: People who used the service told us they felt safe.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Care With Dignity Partnerships
What inspectors found: People continued to benefit from outstanding care, provided by staff who were exceptionally caring and compassionate.
Est. £32–£39/hr
OSJCT Mayott House
What inspectors found: We undertook an announced inspection of OSJCT Mayott House on 21 November 2018.
Est. £30–£37/hr
SureCare Oxfordshire
What inspectors found: About the service Surecare Oxfordshire provides a domiciliary care service to enable people living in Oxford and the surrounding areas to maintain their independence…
Est. £30–£37/hr
Pechiv Care Services
What inspectors found: Not everyone who used the service received personal care.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Bellevie Oxfordshire
What inspectors found: The people the service supported include younger adults and older people including those living with dementia.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Golden Services Care Limited
What inspectors found: Not everyone who used the service received personal care.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Caretree Limited
What inspectors found: We undertook an announced inspection of Caretree Limited on 31 October and 5 November 2018.
Est. £32–£39/hr
Home Helpers Oxford Office
Est. £30–£37/hr
Oxford Aunts
What inspectors found: Oxford Aunts provides personal live in care services to people living in their own houses and flats in the community.
Est. £30–£37/hr
66 Bradstocks Way
What inspectors found: The service was extremely responsive to people's needs and wishes.
Est. £30–£37/hr
My Carer
What inspectors found: Not everyone using the service received personal care.
Est. £30–£37/hr
CaringPlus Healthcare Services Ltd
What inspectors found: The service operates mostly in west and south Oxfordshire.
Est. £30–£37/hr
FiNN Homecare Ltd - Head Office
What inspectors found: The provider failed to ensure people were supported by suitably qualified and competent staff.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Merry Medical Ltd
Est. £29–£36/hr
Office
Est. £29–£36/hr
Dependable Social & Mental Health Limited
Est. £29–£36/hr
Haven GB Healthcare Limited
Est. £29–£36/hr
Joyce Authentic Care Ltd
Est. £29–£36/hr
Ringstead Healthcare Ltd
Est. £29–£36/hr
Prestine Home Care Limited
Est. £29–£36/hr
Wantage
Est. £29–£36/hr
Charlma Well-Being
Est. £29–£36/hr
AllCare (GB) Ltd Oxford
Est. £29–£36/hr
Distance is from Kingston Bagpuize centre to the agency's office. Agencies travel to clients, so check they cover your street.
24-hour, overnight and live-in care in Kingston Bagpuize
Round-the-clock care at home is arranged in one of two ways: live-in care, where one carer lives in and has a daily break and a proper night's sleep, or daytime visits plus waking nights, where a second carer stays awake all night. Typical prices: Live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. CQC does not record which agencies provide it, so ask each one.
What home care costs in Kingston Bagpuize
| Visiting care | around £32–£34 an hour |
|---|---|
| Live-in care | around £1,540–£1,610 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). If you choose a dearer provider, the difference is usually paid as a top-up.
Agencies differ more than regions do on hourly rates, so request a complete tariff from each one, covering weekends and bank holidays too. Homecare Association figure for 2026/27: a sustainable council rate for home care in England starts at £34.42 an hour. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Work out your weekly cost or ask local providers for their prices.
Help from the council
Oxfordshire
Savings under £23,250? Oxfordshire council may help with the cost, and its care needs assessment is free for everyone.
How to ask for an assessment, paying for care and direct payments in Oxfordshire
Dementia care at home in Kingston Bagpuize
27 of the 31 agencies covering Kingston Bagpuize are registered with CQC to support people living with dementia, and 16 of those are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare the 27 registered for dementia.
What the numbers say about Kingston Bagpuize
In Kingston Bagpuize, 87% of agencies support people with dementia (27 of 31); the Oxfordshire figure is 81%. One rating goes back to December 2017: Oxford Aunts. Ask what has changed since. CQC registered Joyce Authentic Care Ltd in July 2026, the newest on this list. By specialism, 22 of 31 list physical disabilities, 11 of 31 list learning disabilities and 14 of 31 list mental health conditions. 86% of rated agencies covering Kingston Bagpuize are Good or Outstanding, compared with 86% of those rated among the 323 we list across Oxfordshire. Two-year-old ratings or newer: 13% covering Kingston Bagpuize, 9% across Oxfordshire. Oxfordshire has 10 Outstanding agencies in total; covering Kingston Bagpuize the figure is 3. Counting all listed agencies, not only rated ones, Kingston Bagpuize (58% Good or Outstanding) is 2nd out of 7 local towns, led by Abingdon-on-Thames (59%).
Providers behind the agencies covering Kingston Bagpuize
- YoD Ltd 1 in this list
- Midshires Care Limited 1 in this list
- Orders of St John Care Trust 1 in this list
- Bellevie Care Ltd 1 in this list
- Halifax 1 in this list
- Ringstead Healthcare Ltd 1 in this list
- Clece Care Services 1 in this list
Recently inspected
CQC's latest published ratings for agencies covering Kingston Bagpuize, newest first.
Kingston Bagpuize and the towns around it
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston Bagpuize | – | 31 | 18 |
| Grove | 5.0 mi | 23 | 12 |
| Abingdon-on-Thames | 5.9 mi | 78 | 46 |
| Wantage | 6.2 mi | 20 | 10 |
| Eynsham | 7.3 mi | 33 | 19 |
| Faringdon | 7.4 mi | 9 | 5 |
An agency counts for a town if its office is within 7 miles, so many appear under several towns.
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- Typical local prices for home care, overnight and live-in care
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- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Common questions about home care in Kingston Bagpuize
Which home care agencies cover Kingston Bagpuize?
There are 31 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Kingston Bagpuize (register checked Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are George Springall Homecare Partnership, YoD Care Services (Oxfordshire) and Reable Health Ltd.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Kingston Bagpuize have?
Of the 21 that have been rated, 18 (86%) are rated Good or Outstanding, 3 of them Outstanding, and 3 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 10 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
What are typical home care prices in Kingston Bagpuize?
Typical prices across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Agencies differ more than regions do on hourly rates, so request a complete tariff from each one, covering weekends and bank holidays too. Homecare Association figure for 2026/27: a sustainable council rate for home care in England starts at £34.42 an hour. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. See our full cost guide.
Will Oxfordshire council pay for home care?
Two sources of help: Attendance Allowance, which ignores savings and is for people over State Pension age, and the council. By law (Care Act 2014) Oxfordshire council must assess care needs at no charge for people who look as if they need support; if savings and investments are under £23,250, it may pay a share once your finances are assessed, depending on income. With care at home, the house itself is not included. How to reach Oxfordshire council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Kingston Bagpuize?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed visits, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 4 of the 31 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, and 17 have an older report. See the checklist.
How does Kingston Bagpuize compare with nearby towns for home care agencies?
Nearest towns we cover: Grove (5.0 miles): 23, 12 rated Good or Outstanding; Abingdon-on-Thames (5.9 miles): 78, 46 rated Good or Outstanding; Wantage (6.2 miles): 20, 10 rated Good or Outstanding. Kingston Bagpuize itself has 31, 18 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Other towns near Kingston Bagpuize
- Home care in Grove 5.0 mi
- Home care in Abingdon-on-Thames 5.9 mi
- Home care in Wantage 6.2 mi
- Home care in Eynsham 7.3 mi
- Home care in Faringdon 7.4 mi
- Home care in Witney 7.9 mi
- Home care in Didcot 9.0 mi
- Home care in Oxford 9.4 mi
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- Oxfordshire: paying for care
- Best rated home care agencies in Oxfordshire
- Home care costs in England 2026: averages by region and council
- Outstanding services in Oxfordshire, 2026
- The council care needs assessment
- How to read a CQC rating
- Who pays for care at home, and how
- How to choose a home care agency
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