Cumnor Hill House

Oxford · OX2 9FW

Care type
Nursing Home
Indicative weekly fees
£1,760–£2,045/week
Inspection rating
GoodRating published Apr 2023
Capacity
75 beds
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What the evidence shows

Cumnor Hill House is listed as a nursing home. The published inspection rating is Good (Apr 2023).

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What stands out

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

Points to explore

  • Family feedback: cleanliness

What we cannot confirm

  • Dementia support is listed, but a secure unit and wandering support are not confirmed. Discuss wandering or distress support.
  • Nursing care is listed, but round-the-clock nurse cover is not confirmed. Discuss overnight clinical support.

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  • Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
More facility details
Registered provider
Berkley Care Cumnor Hill House Limited
Provider group
BRAND Berkley Care Group
Local authority
Oxfordshire
Vacancy information checked
Nov 2025
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Cumnor Hill House 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
Good
Well-Led
Good
Inspection record date
Inspection record review · Jul 2023

Routine inspection: Mar 2023

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Registered Manager
Sherrie Lynette Hume
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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
  • Secure garden or area
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Important limitations

  • Dementia support is listed, but a secure unit and wandering support are not confirmed. Discuss wandering or distress support.
  • 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
Multiple Sclerosis
Brain Injury
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COPD
Palliative Care

Staffing

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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
Sherrie Lynette Hume

Cumnor Hill House: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

£1,760–£2,045/week

≈ £7,653 - £8,892 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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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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Background context

Home profile

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

Cumnor Hill House in Cumnor, Oxford offers care seekers an all-inclusive price per week. Led by manager Sherrie Hume, staff at the home are trained to deliver high-quality care, which combined with hotel-standard facilities, creates the ultimate luxury care experience. However, it’s the facilities at Cumnor Hill House that are the real highlight, with a private cinema room offering dementia-friendly film screenings, bar and bistro, a cosy library, spa and hair salon and private dining room. Cumnor Hill House even has its own gym with special equipment designed for all levels of physical ability, as well as an on-site physiotherapist, personal trainer and holistic and wellness specialist.

Contact & location

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Practical Information

Visitor Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Location & Neighbourhood

RightCareHome analysisNeighbourhood

Breeches End, Cumnor Hill, Oxford, OX2 9FW

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Nearby Amenities

Bus Stops (500m)
7 stops

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

Nutrition details available

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5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected November 2025)
Food handling:Good
Premises condition:Good
Food safety management:Good
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Facilities & Features

5 feature groups available

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Accessibility Features

Lift
Stairlift
Hoists

Rooms

Ensuite
Single Rooms
Couples Rooms
Own Furniture

Safety & Security

Secure Garden
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Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
WiFi
Library
Chapel
Hairdresser
Cafe
Bar
Cinema
Parking
Minibus
Pets Allowed

Medical & Therapy

Physiotherapy Room

Provider Records

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Next Steps

Is Cumnor Hill House a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Cumnor Hill House

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

  2. How do you support residents who wander or become distressed in practice?

  3. Can we see a recent menu and discuss flexible meal options?

  4. How do activities adapt for residents with changing mobility or cognition?

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?

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  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 Cumnor Hill House

What does the inspection rating for Cumnor Hill House show?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

Is Cumnor Hill House a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023. Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings and your visit questions. The combined public feedback rating is 4.3 out of 5. No current enforcement actions are recorded. The safest next step is to compare these signals with your visit questions and care needs.

How much does Cumnor Hill House cost per week?

Indicative weekly fees at Cumnor Hill House: £1,760–£2,045/week. Confirm your assessed quote, including care and extras, with the home.

Does Cumnor Hill House accept NHS or local authority funding?

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

Is Cumnor Hill House a nursing home or a residential care home?

Cumnor Hill House 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 Cumnor Hill House provide dementia care?

Cumnor Hill House 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. If wandering support is not clear in the public data, that becomes a follow-up question rather than a positive signal.

How many beds does Cumnor Hill House have?

Cumnor Hill House has 75 registered beds. The home provides nursing care.

What do care home reviews say about Cumnor Hill House?

Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings and your visit questions. The combined public feedback rating is 4.3 out of 5.

Are Cumnor Hill House's reviews enough to make a decision?

Cumnor Hill House'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 Cumnor Hill House safe?

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

Has Cumnor Hill House had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Cumnor Hill House in the inspection history.

What continuity questions should families ask Cumnor Hill House?

Ask Cumnor Hill House 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 Cumnor Hill House?

Before choosing Cumnor Hill House, 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 Cumnor Hill House's inspection rating improving or declining?

The inspection history for Cumnor Hill House looks stable rather than clearly improving or declining. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

What is Cumnor Hill House's food hygiene rating?

Cumnor Hill House currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 6 November 2025.

What questions should I ask when visiting Cumnor Hill House?

When visiting Cumnor Hill House, 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 Cumnor Hill House?

Our visit checklist for Cumnor Hill House 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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