Southerndown
Nursing home · Chipping Norton
Worcester Road, Chipping Norton, OX7 5YF
Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
- GoodCQC · Jul 2019
- 8.4Our score
- Beds82
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01608 644129
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 24 July 2019
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringOutstanding
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Southerndown
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-125862009
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Southerndown
Southerndown provides residential, nursing, dementia and respite care for older people in a countryside setting near Chipping Norton. It also offers palliative care, with environments designed to support safe movement, independence and a sense of security.
Care plans are shaped around each resident, while the home provides activities, social events and dining tailored to individual preferences. The kitchen prepares meals with locally sourced meat and vegetables, and modified-texture dishes are available according to residents’ needs. People considering a stay can choose short-term or longer-term care, including respite / short stay support alongside nursing and dementia care.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Chipping Norton
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penhurst Gardens Care HomeChipping Norton | 0.8 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| Beech HavenChipping Norton | 1.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| OSJCT Henry Cornish Care CentreChipping Norton | 1.4 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| The LangstonChipping Norton | 3.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Enstone HouseChipping Norton | 5.2 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 |
Also run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown GrangeWitney | Good | 8.0 | |
| Glebefields Care HomeBanbury | |||
| Chacombe ParkBanbury | Good | 8.0 | |
| Juniper HouseBrackley | Good | 8.0 | |
| Oxford BeaumontOxford | Outstanding | 8.8 | |
| Hunters Care CentreCirencester | Good | 8.4 | |
| Cherry TreesAlcester | Good | 8.0 | |
| Ashchurch ViewTewkesbury | Good | 8.0 | |
| Badgeworth Court Care CentreCheltenham | Outstanding | 8.8 | |
| Cubbington MillLeamington Spa | Good | 8.0 | |
| Tewkesbury FieldsTewkesbury | |||
| The White LodgeSwindon | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Palliative care available
- Countryside setting
- Flexible short- and long-term care
Suits: Older people needing nursing, dementia or respite care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
Worcester Road, Chipping Norton, OX7 5YF
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Questions families ask
What types of care does Southerndown offer?
They offer residential care, nursing care, dementia care and respite or short-stay care.
Does Southerndown provide palliative care?
Yes. They offer palliative care as well as dementia care, residential care, nursing care and respite or short-stay care.
Does Southerndown accept direct referrals?
Yes. Southerndown accepts direct referrals.
Can they cater for special dietary requirements?
Yes. Their chefs are trained to cater for clinical, religious and ethical dietary requirements, including modified textured dishes where needed.
How much does Southerndown cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Southerndown for its weekly fee. As a guide, Oxfordshire council paid on average £1,123 a week for a nursing care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £1,102 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.