Brookfield

Oxford · OX4 7UY

Care type
Nursing Home
Indicative weekly fees
£1,609–£1,942/week
Inspection rating
GoodRating published Sept 2025
Capacity
66 beds
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What the evidence shows

Brookfield is listed as a nursing home. The published inspection rating is Good (Sept 2025).

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What stands out

  • Good inspection rating
  • Dementia support
  • Public funding routes appear accepted

Points to explore

  • Family feedback: facilities
  • Short-term balance-sheet position

What we cannot confirm

  • Nursing care is listed, but round-the-clock nurse cover is not confirmed. Discuss overnight clinical support.

Checks for any home

  • Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
More facility details
Registered provider
Methodist Homes
Provider group
BRAND Methodist Homes
Local authority
Oxfordshire
Vacancy information checked
Nov 2025

Provider network: 71 homes; 90% rated Good or better (7 Outstanding, 57 Good, 7 Requires Improvement).

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Brookfield Inspection Rating & History

The published overall inspection rating is Good. Review the dates and any findings below; a data review is not a new inspection.

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Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Outstanding
Well-Led
Good
Inspection record date
Inspection rating published · Sept 2025
Registered Manager
Christine Mary Hamilton
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RightCareHome analysisCare fit

Published care capabilities

Listed support includes dementia support, nursing care, palliative or end-of-life support. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.

  • Dementia support
  • Nursing care
  • Palliative or end-of-life support
  • Wheelchair access
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Important limitations

  • Nursing care is listed, but round-the-clock nurse cover is not confirmed. Discuss overnight clinical support.
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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Nursing Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Dementia
Adults aged 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Vascular Dementia
Lewy Body Dementia
Frontotemporal Dementia
Parkinson's
Stroke
Brain Injury
COPD
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Palliative Care

Staffing

RightCareHome analysisStaffing evidence

Available information about staffing arrangements. Family descriptions of staff appear in the family experiences section; they are not verified staffing levels.

Round-the-clock nurse cover is not confirmed. Discuss overnight clinical support.
Registered Manager
Christine Mary Hamilton

Brookfield: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

£1,609–£1,942/week

≈ £6,996 - £8,444 per month (estimate)

Monthly estimate uses an average of 4.348 weeks per month.

You may pay less if council or NHS-funded care applies.

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Council-funded rate — background context

Reference period is unavailable. This is not a current private fee quote or a measure of care quality. Self-funded fees and included services may differ.

Council-rate context (Oxford, nursing with dementia care): £1,379/wk

How care at this home can be funded

Self-Funding

You pay the full fee directly if assessable capital exceeds £23,250. Between £14,250 and £23,250, tariff income applies.

Local Authority

Your council contributes based on a financial assessment. You may still pay a contribution.

NHS Continuing Healthcare

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Family Reviews

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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for Brookfield, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Brookfield, operated by MHA, is located in the vibrant city of Oxford. It provides a comprehensive range of care services, including residential, nursing, dementia, and respite care, all tailored to individual needs. The home offers a welcoming environment, with en suite bedrooms and comfortable communal spaces designed to enhance residents' comfort. Music therapy and interactive robotic pets enrich life at Brookfield, while the dedicated chaplain and in-home chapel provide spiritual support. Residents enjoy a variety of activities, from arts and crafts to film nights and gardening. With beautifully landscaped gardens and proximity to Oxford's cultural attractions, Brookfield Care Home ensures a fulfilling and engaging experience for all.

Contact & location

Will regular visits and day-to-day logistics be practical?

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Practical Information

Visitor Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Location & Neighbourhood

RightCareHome analysisNeighbourhood

Little Bury, Oxford, OX4 7UY

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Nearby Amenities

Nearest GP
600m
Nearest Pharmacy
600m
Bus Stops (500m)
10 stops

Neighbourhood

Distances and local context help you plan visits. They do not establish how suitable the setting is for an individual resident. Deprivation deciles describe the area: 1 is most deprived and 10 least deprived; they do not assess the home or its care.

Nearest green space

294m away

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

Nutrition details available

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Dietary Options

Pureed
Fortified
5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected August 2023)
Food handling:Very good
Premises condition:Very good
Food safety management:Very good
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Facilities & Features

5 feature groups available

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Accessibility Features

Wheelchair Access
Lift
Stairlift

Rooms

Ensuite
Single Rooms
Own Furniture

Safety & Security

Nurse Call System
Secure Garden
Secure Unit
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Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
WiFi
TV Lounge
Library
Chapel
Hairdresser
Cafe
Bar
Cinema
Parking
Minibus

Medical & Therapy

Physiotherapy Room

Provider Records

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Next Steps

Is Brookfield a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Brookfield

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  1. How does the team manage facilities day to day?

  2. Who provides overnight clinical cover if needs escalate?

Also ask about everyday care

  1. What actions followed the inspection report, and can you show examples?

  2. What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?

    Ask whether these numbers include agency staff.

  3. How are families updated when needs change?

  4. How often is the care plan reviewed, and who is involved?

  5. May we speak with a current resident family member?

Common Questions About Brookfield

What does the inspection rating for Brookfield show?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection rating was published on 25 September 2025.

Is Brookfield a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection rating was published on 25 September 2025. Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings and your visit questions. The combined public feedback rating is 4.4 out of 5. No current enforcement actions are recorded. Provider records: At the latest filed period, current liabilities exceeded current assets by £13,135,000. The current ratio was 0.79. The safest next step is to compare these signals with your visit questions and care needs.

How much does Brookfield cost per week?

Indicative weekly fees at Brookfield: £1,609–£1,942/week. Confirm your assessed quote, including care and extras, with the home.

Does Brookfield accept NHS or local authority funding?

Brookfield accepts self-funding, local authority funded, and NHS Continuing Healthcare residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines.

Is Brookfield a nursing home or a residential care home?

Brookfield is registered as a nursing home. This means the home provides nursing care alongside personal care support. Round-the-clock nurse cover is not confirmed. Discuss overnight clinical support.

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Does Brookfield provide dementia care?

Brookfield specialises in dementia care. This includes Alzheimer's disease support. The home is registered for this specialism.

How do we score dementia-specialist homes differently?

We do not treat the phrase 'dementia care' on its own as proof of quality. On RightCareHome, dementia-specialist homes are checked more carefully for dementia-specific fit signals such as whether dementia care is registered, whether secure or wandering support is clearly published, whether nursing cover is available when needs are more complex, and whether inspection or family feedback supports that positioning.

How many beds does Brookfield have?

Brookfield has 66 registered beds. The home provides nursing care.

What do care home reviews say about Brookfield?

Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings and your visit questions. The combined public feedback rating is 4.4 out of 5.

Are Brookfield's reviews enough to make a decision?

Brookfield's public feedback assessment is useful, but it should not be the only reason to choose the home. Treat it as one evidence layer, then compare it with the inspection rating, safety and well-led domains, weekly fees, funding fit, and provider-record questions. Reviews are strongest when they confirm the same strengths or concerns that appear in inspection evidence and your visit questions.

Is Brookfield safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for Brookfield is "Good". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates Brookfield?

Brookfield is operated by METHODIST HOMES (Company registration number: 04043124).

Has Brookfield had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Brookfield in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about Brookfield's provider?

Brookfield's provider public-record check is: 2 points worth clarifying. This public-record detail may be useful to discuss with the provider before you decide. The company accounts record is dated 31 March 2025. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask Brookfield?

Ask Brookfield how care is kept consistent when staffing or residents' needs change, how families are informed about management changes, and what the contract says about notice periods and deposits. Discuss these points with the manager during your visit and ask for key commitments in writing.

What should I compare before choosing Brookfield?

Before choosing Brookfield, compare published inspection overall, Safe, and Well-Led ratings with their inspection history, family review volume and repeated themes, published weekly fees and what is included, funding routes accepted by the home, and the operator’s public company records. Compare these points with other care homes in Oxford to find the best fit for your relative’s care needs, budget and visiting arrangements.

Is Brookfield's inspection rating improving or declining?

The inspection history for Brookfield looks stable rather than clearly improving or declining. The inspection rating was published on 25 September 2025.

What is Brookfield's food hygiene rating?

Brookfield currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 4 August 2023.

What questions should I ask when visiting Brookfield?

When visiting Brookfield, start by asking the team to ask to see the latest inspection report and what has changed since it, ask how staffing levels work on day and night shifts, ask how families are updated when needs change, and ask who provides overnight clinical cover if nursing needs escalate. These questions help you test whether the public picture on this page still matches day-to-day reality inside the home.

What does our visit checklist include for Brookfield?

Our visit checklist for Brookfield starts with the basics families often miss: the latest inspection report, staffing levels across day and night shifts, how the team updates relatives when needs change, and how care plans are reviewed in practice. On RightCareHome, the page-level checklist is then extended with personalised follow-up questions based on the home’s inspection, review, provider-record and practical signals.

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Topics to take into your visit

  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
  • How quickly call bells are answered in practice
  • Whether staffing continuity feels stable on the floor

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