Dementia care at home in Witney

How dementia care in Witney compares

Registered for dementia care: 13 out of 18 agencies covering Witney (72%). 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 10 points above the 90% for all agencies here and above the 88% for agencies registered for dementia care across England.

Leading on CQC ratings for dementia care: Saint Andrews Limited, Olive Tree Services and Agincare Oxford. 2 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from December 2017 and the newest from August 2026. 11 have an office within 2 miles of Witney centre. Not yet rated: 6. That is usual for services registered recently.

Council-wide, 141 agencies in Oxfordshire list dementia care, and 88% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Here 72% of agencies list dementia care, compared with 81% across Oxfordshire.

Visiting home care in the South East typically costs about £33.50 an hour on weekdays (more at evenings and weekends); live-in care is around £1,610 a week. Our cost method.

What to expect from dementia care

What does dementia care mean in practice? Trained staff who keep daily routines familiar, help with food and drink, respond to distress without reaching for medication first, and balance safety with independence. A provider that supports people with dementia lists "dementia" as a specialism on its CQC registration.

Questions to ask agencies about dementia care

1. What dementia training do staff have, and how often is it refreshed?
2. How will you keep the family involved as needs change?
3. Who would we call if we were worried at night or at a weekend?
4. How do you get to know the person (life story, routines, likes and dislikes)?
5. How do you avoid using medication to manage behaviour?

Free advice: Alzheimer's Society Dementia Support Line, 0333 150 3456. Dementia care across Oxfordshire. Jargon explained: Dementia care.

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