Oxfordshire Care Homes: Compare The County Before You Shortlist
Oxfordshire has 135 care homes in the current RightCareHome dataset, with 90% rated Good or Outstanding. The county layer compares town clusters including Oxford, Banbury and Witney, pricing from £1,000 to £2,465/week, care-type depth, financial-risk coverage, and postcode-level signals before families narrow to individual homes.
Found a home you may want to verify?
Use this page to understand the market first. When one home stands out, pressure-test it with Care Home Check before you commit.
Where to start in Oxfordshire
A county-level view of supply, CQC quality, pricing and linked city markets, built from the same signals used in the directory below.
Homes analysed
135
Open care home records currently covered in Oxfordshire.
CQC quality mix
90% Good+
11 Outstanding, 100 Good, 12 Requires Improvement and 1 Inadequate homes.
View evidenceWeekly cost signal
£1,558/week
Use this as a market guide, then verify home-level fees.
View evidenceCare type split
58 residential
80 nursing homes and 113 dementia-care signals across Oxfordshire.
Largest town cluster
Oxford
28 homes, 85% Good+, £1,615/week average.
View evidenceUse these signals to decide where to look first; always verify current fees, availability and care suitability with the individual home before committing.
Oxfordshire Care Home Market
Key figures for the local care home market, drawn from regulatory, financial, and food safety data
Above the national average — most families here have strong options
What the local care home market looks like in Oxfordshire
Across Oxfordshire and surrounding areas
Homes trending upward based on recent official inspections
129 homes currently lack a registered manager
Official Rating Breakdown
CQC Quality by Domain
Average scores across Oxfordshire care homes
Oxfordshire homes rate strongest on Responsive and weakest on Safe.
Inspection Freshness
How recently homes were inspected by the national regulator
97% of homes have ratings over 3 years old. Our reports verify against multiple data sources to give you a more current picture.
Care market across Oxfordshire
91% of 12 homes there are rated Good or Outstanding.
Average weekly costs range from about £1,271 to £1,615 across the county's larger towns.
113 homes (84%) currently offer this specialist support.
133 homes sit in the county's biggest local-authority cluster.
Care Standards in Oxfordshire
Specialist care coverage and food safety ratings across 135 homes
Overall quality
90%
Good or Outstanding
Largest specialist signal
113 homes
Dementia support (84%)
Specialist Care Coverage
This is the clearest specialist category currently reaching meaningful scale in the public county dataset.
113 (84%)
Dementia
Families looking for this type of support have a meaningful county-wide shortlist here, even if other specialist categories are less visible in current public records.
Major towns in Oxfordshire
Compare how care quality, pricing, and nursing supply vary across the main towns and local care markets in Oxfordshire.
Oxford
Oxfordshire
Oxford is one of the strongest linked city or town clusters inside Oxfordshire, with 28 homes in the current county dataset. 85% of rated homes in this town cluster are currently Good or Outstanding, with 0 Outstanding and 23 Good ratings in the dataset. 14 nursing homes and 23 dementia-care signals make it one of the broader care-type clusters in the county data. Average pricing sits close to the county picture at £1,615/week, making it a useful benchmark for comparing nearby markets.
Banbury
Oxfordshire
Banbury is one of the strongest linked city or town clusters inside Oxfordshire, with 20 homes in the current county dataset. 84% of rated homes in this town cluster are currently Good or Outstanding, with 2 Outstanding and 14 Good ratings in the dataset. 13 nursing homes and 16 dementia-care signals make it one of the broader care-type clusters in the county data. Average pricing sits close to the county picture at £1,587/week, making it a useful benchmark for comparing nearby markets.
Witney
Oxfordshire
Witney is one of the strongest linked city or town clusters inside Oxfordshire, with 12 homes in the current county dataset. 91% of rated homes in this town cluster are currently Good or Outstanding, with 0 Outstanding and 10 Good ratings in the dataset. 7 nursing homes and 11 dementia-care signals make it one of the broader care-type clusters in the county data. Average pricing is currently below the county average at £1,271/week, so it can be useful when families need value without losing local supply.
Abingdon
Oxfordshire
Abingdon is one of the key care markets in Oxfordshire, with 8 homes in the current dataset. This is a broad care market with both nursing and dementia provision. Prices here sit close to the county average.
Chipping Norton
Oxfordshire
Chipping Norton is one of the key care markets in Oxfordshire, with 8 homes in the current dataset. This is a broad care market with both nursing and dementia provision. Prices here sit close to the county average.
Wantage
Oxfordshire
Wantage is one of the key care markets in Oxfordshire, with 8 homes in the current dataset. This is a broad care market with both nursing and dementia provision. Prices here sit below the county average.
Which towns are easiest to visit and support in Oxfordshire?
These town-level signals use the homes we already track across the county: transport access, healthcare proximity, green space, and practical features such as parking, lifts, and Wi-Fi.
Easiest for repeat family visits
Banbury
Banbury currently looks like the easiest town in this county for repeat visits, based on how accessible homes appear by transport and basic arrival logistics.
- Avg train station distance 1.1km
- 7 bus stops nearby
- 61% of homes show parking
- 67% of homes show lift access
Strongest healthcare access around homes
Oxford
Oxford currently stands out for local practical support around care homes, with the strongest combined access to hospitals, GPs, and pharmacies in the county dataset.
- Avg hospital distance 0.7km
- Avg GP distance 0.7km
- Avg pharmacy distance 0.5km
Most convenient day-to-day setup
Chipping Norton
Chipping Norton currently looks strongest for day-to-day convenience, based on the mix of practical in-home features and the surrounding setting families are likely to notice once visits become routine.
- 100% of homes show Wi-Fi
- 100% of homes show gardens
- 75% of homes show parking
- Avg green space distance 987m
County-wide data signals for Oxfordshire
A structured view of the care type, CQC, financial-risk, postcode and linked-city signals behind this county guide.
Care type split
135 homes analysed
- 80 nursing homes (59%)
- 58 residential homes (43%)
- 113 dementia-care signals (84%)
CQC distribution
90% Good or Outstanding
- 11 Outstanding
- 100 Good
- 12 Requires Improvement
- 1 Inadequate
Financial coverage
71% coverage
- 96 homes with financial signals
- 41 low risk
- 10 medium risk
- 39 high risk
- 6 critical risk
Postcode clusters
Strongest local postcode samples
OX16
9 homesOX16 is one of the strongest postcode clusters in Oxfordshire, with 9 homes around Banbury. Visible weekly fees average £1,511. 67% of rated homes in this postcode cluster are Good or Outstanding.
OX7
8 homesOX7 is one of the strongest postcode clusters in Oxfordshire, with 8 homes around Chipping Norton. Visible weekly fees average £1,476. 88% of rated homes in this postcode cluster are Good or Outstanding.
OX2
7 homesOX2 is one of the strongest postcode clusters in Oxfordshire, with 7 homes around Oxford. Visible weekly fees average £1,562. 100% of rated homes in this postcode cluster are Good or Outstanding.
OX3
7 homesOX3 is one of the strongest postcode clusters in Oxfordshire, with 7 homes around Oxford and Headington. Visible weekly fees average £1,392. 86% of rated homes in this postcode cluster are Good or Outstanding.
Linked city guides
Strongest city connections
Oxford is one of the strongest linked city guides inside Oxfordshire, with 28 homes, 85% Good/Outstanding ratings, 14 nursing homes and 23 dementia-care signals.
Banbury is one of the strongest linked city guides inside Oxfordshire, with 20 homes, 84% Good/Outstanding ratings, 13 nursing homes and 16 dementia-care signals.
Witney is one of the strongest linked city guides inside Oxfordshire, with 12 homes, 91% Good/Outstanding ratings, 7 nursing homes and 11 dementia-care signals.
Town clusters
Where the county market is most concentrated
Oxford
28 homesOxford is a major Oxfordshire care market with 28 homes in the county dataset. 85% of rated homes are Good or Outstanding, with 14 nursing homes and 23 dementia-care signals available for comparison.
Banbury
20 homesBanbury is a major Oxfordshire care market with 20 homes in the county dataset. 84% of rated homes are Good or Outstanding, with 13 nursing homes and 16 dementia-care signals available for comparison.
Witney
12 homesWitney is a major Oxfordshire care market with 12 homes in the county dataset. 91% of rated homes are Good or Outstanding, with 7 nursing homes and 11 dementia-care signals available for comparison.
Abingdon
8 homesAbingdon is a major Oxfordshire care market with 8 homes in the county dataset. 88% of rated homes are Good or Outstanding, with 5 nursing homes and 7 dementia-care signals available for comparison.
Chipping Norton
8 homesChipping Norton is a major Oxfordshire care market with 8 homes in the county dataset. 88% of rated homes are Good or Outstanding, with 7 nursing homes and 8 dementia-care signals available for comparison.
Why families in Oxfordshire use RightCareHome
Why this is more useful than a directory when the decision is serious
Without independent analysis
- 135 homes to compare manually
- Outdated directory data from years ago
- Commission-driven recommendations
- Hidden quality and safety issues
With RightCareHome
- A clearer view of where quality, cost and risk differ before you check any one home
- Independent scoring built from regulatory, review and financial evidence
- 100% independent, zero commissions
- A better starting point before you verify or compare specific homes
Frequently Asked Questions About Care Homes in Oxfordshire
Practical answers based on available local data and typical family concerns.
Still have questions?
Share your situation and get an independent shortlist of homes.
Get a shortlist for OxfordshireBased on official inspections, company accounts, and food hygiene records. Source update timings vary across inspection, pricing, and public records.
More county care markets near Oxfordshire
Compare neighbouring county markets before narrowing your shortlist.
RCH Score methodology
How we rank care homes in Oxfordshire
Score 0–10 · updated monthly
CQC inspections can be 2–4 years old. Our RCH Score combines the official inspection result with live signals — real reviews, quality trajectory, and financial stability — to surface homes that are performing well today, not just at the last inspection.
CQC inspection rating
40%The official Care Quality Commission rating — Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, or Inadequate. The primary quality signal, but can be up to 4 years old.
Online reviews
30%Average star rating from verified public reviews across the web, weighted by volume. Reflects the day-to-day experience of residents and families. Only counted when 10+ reviews exist.
CQC trend
15%Whether the home's rating has been improving, stable, or declining across its last three inspections. An improving trajectory can offset an older rating.
Financial stability
15%Operational risk derived from Companies House filings — profit/loss trend, debt levels, and director changes. Financially stressed homes face higher closure and quality risk.
Rankings are calculated from public data only. We do not accept referral fees or paid placements from care homes.
The RCH Score is a decision-support tool, not a definitive ranking. Always visit a home in person and ask for the latest CQC inspection report before making a decision.
Oxfordshire homes worth shortlisting first
A county-wide starting shortlist drawn from the live directory. We prioritise current CQC rating first, then show the other public signals available on each home card.
Bridge House, Oxfordshire
≈ £8,218–£8,218 / mo
£1,890–£1,890 / wk
Churchfields Care Home, Oxfordshire
From ≈ £6,575 / mo
from £1,512 / wk
Cleeve Lodge, Oxfordshire
From ≈ £5,870 / mo
from £1,350 / wk
Fewcott House Nursing Home, Oxfordshire
From ≈ £7,248 / mo
from £1,667 / wk
Godswell Park, Oxfordshire
≈ £6,218–£10,066 / mo
£1,430–£2,315 / wk
The Close Care Home, Oxfordshire
≈ £6,522–£6,522 / mo
£1,500–£1,500 / wk
The Cotswold, Oxfordshire
≈ £6,957–£10,001 / mo
£1,600–£2,300 / wk
The Grange Care Centre, Oxfordshire
≈ £6,305–£6,305 / mo
£1,450–£1,450 / wk
The Julie Richardson Nursing Home, Oxfordshire
When one Oxfordshire home stands out, verify it properly
Care Home Check reviews one home across finance, staffing, reviews and inspection history, so your family can pressure-test the decision before moving forward.
Verify a home — £49Still comparing the city overall? Review the strongest homes first · Compare up to 5 homes (£119)
Worried about how care in Oxfordshire will be paid for?
Get a screening for NHS funding, council support, and how long savings could last.
Already found a home in Oxfordshire?
Verify it independently — financial stability, staffing, inspection trends and fair pricing in one report.
Worried about how you will pay?
Get a screening indication for NHS funding, council means test, and how long savings could last.
All Care Homes in Oxfordshire
Loading directory and filters...
Choose the right next step for care in Oxfordshire
You’ve seen the market. Now choose the next step that fits your decision: verify one specific home, compare a few in depth, or check affordability.
Not sure which route is right? If one home already looks promising, start with Care Home Check. If you still need to compare options, use the deeper comparison route.
Use the Oxfordshire county page as the control layer before opening more local pages: compare 135 homes, 80 nursing homes, 113 dementia-care signals, 58 residential homes, postcode clusters such as OX16, and the strongest linked city guides inside the county.