Home care · Oxfordshire
Supported living in Oxford
Supported living is offered by 16 of the 65 home care agencies covering Oxford. CQC has rated 9 of them, and 89% are Good or Outstanding (versus 90% for supported living across England). We estimate typical fees here at about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 7 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 1 registered since October 2024.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Key points
- New and changed CQC ratings across Oxfordshire, updated every day.
- CQC rates 8 of the 9 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding, while 1 is rated Inadequate or Requires improvement; 7 are still waiting for a first rating.
- 14 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- Whatever your savings, Oxfordshire council will assess care needs for free.
Citation: "Supported living in Oxford", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 16registered agencies
- 89%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 14offer dementia support
- 2rated or inspected within two years
Providers offering supported living
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 65
- Elderly care · 61
- Dementia care · 59
- Care for adults under 65 · 58
- Physical disability care · 58
- Sensory impairment care · 37
- Learning disability care · 36
- Mental health care · 35
- Supported living · 16
- Children's care · 9
- Eating disorder support · 5
- Substance misuse support · 5
| Rank | Agency | CQC rating | Date rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brandon Trust Supported Living - Oxfordshire | Aug 2022 | 1.8 miles | 7 | |
| 2 | Bolff Healthcare Services Ltd | Nov 2022 | 2.0 miles | 6 | |
| 3 | Procare Healthcare Ltd | Mar 2023 | 2.0 miles | 7 | |
| 4 | Flexi Direct Ltd | Aug 2022 | 2.5 miles | 6 | |
| 5 | We-Care-Recruitment Ltd | Nov 2019 | 0.6 miles | 6 | |
| 6 | Seabrook Services Ltd | Feb 2021 | 1.4 miles | 6 | |
| 7 | Thera South Midlands | Jan 2020 | 2.5 miles | 4 | |
| 8 | Jes Care Services Limited | Apr 2019 | 3.1 miles | 6 | |
| 9 | CaringPlus Healthcare Services Ltd | Aug 2021 | 6.1 miles | 7 | |
| 10 | GFI@112 | Not yet rated | – | 0.7 miles | 9 |
| 11 | Jeff Jen Care Head Office | Not yet rated | – | 1.2 miles | 7 |
| 12 | Vincare Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 1.4 miles | 7 |
| 13 | Safetynet Care Oxford | Not yet rated | – | 2.5 miles | 7 |
| 14 | Direct Link Care Ltd - Oxfordshire | Not yet rated | – | 2.5 miles | 7 |
| 15 | 7 Thistledown Close | Not yet rated | – | 2.9 miles | 2 |
| 16 | Ringstead Healthcare Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 6.0 miles | 8 |
The full list for supported living covering Oxford: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
Supported living in Oxford: what the data shows
CQC lists supported living for 16 of the 65 agencies covering Oxford, or 25%. Of those rated, 89% are Good or Outstanding: in line with the 88% for every agency here, and in line with the England figure of 90% for supported living.
Brandon Trust Supported Living - Oxfordshire, Bolff Healthcare Services Ltd and Procare Healthcare Ltd lead the list for supported living. 2 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: April 2019. Newest: March 2023. Within 2 miles of Oxford centre: 6 offices. 7 still await a first CQC rating.
For comparison, Oxfordshire has 38 agencies registered for supported living; of those rated, 88% are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for supported living: 25% here, 22% across Oxfordshire.
In the South East, weekday visiting care typically costs about £33.50 an hour, with higher rates at evenings and weekends. Live-in care costs about £1,610 a week. Where these figures come from.
Nearby towns: supported living
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford | – | 16 | 8 |
| Kidlington | 5.4 mi | 6 | 3 |
| Abingdon-on-Thames | 5.5 mi | 19 | 10 |
| Eynsham | 6.6 mi | 4 | 4 |
| Didcot | 9.8 mi | 7 | 4 |
| Bicester | 11.0 mi | 6 | 2 |
| Wallingford | 11.2 mi | 6 | 4 |
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Common questions about supported living in Oxford
Which agencies in Oxford provide supported living?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 16 of the 65 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Oxford list supported living as a specialism. Well-rated choices include Brandon Trust Supported Living - Oxfordshire, Bolff Healthcare Services Ltd and Procare Healthcare Ltd.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Oxford have?
Of the 9 that have been rated, 8 (89%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 1. Not yet rated: 7. That is common for services registered recently.
What are typical home care prices in Oxford?
Usual 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. 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. More in our cost guide.
Will Oxfordshire council pay for home care?
It may. Oxfordshire council must offer a free care needs assessment to anyone who appears to need support (Care Act 2014). If savings and investments are below £23,250, the council may contribute after a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care at home the value of the home is not counted. Attendance Allowance is not means-tested. How to contact Oxfordshire council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Oxford?
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, 2 of the 16 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years; 7 have older reports. Use our checklist.
How does Oxford compare with nearby towns for supported living?
Nearest towns we cover: Kidlington (5.4 miles): 6, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Abingdon-on-Thames (5.5 miles): 19, 10 rated Good or Outstanding; Eynsham (6.6 miles): 4, 4 rated Good or Outstanding. Oxford itself has 16, 8 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Register information from CQC as at Oct 2026; Open Government Licence v3.0 applies. We do not deliver care ourselves.