The Albany Care Home
Nursing home · Oxford
7 London Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7SN
Run by Healthcare Homes (Spring) Limited
- Requires improvementCQC · Aug 2023
- 7.4Our score
- Beds38
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01865 744444
Inspectors asked it to improve: Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 25 August 2023
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Albany Care Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-8821030798
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Albany Care Home
The Albany Care Home provides residential, nursing, dementia and respite care for older people in Oxford. Its nursing provision is designed for residents who need ongoing clinical support, while residential and dementia services cover different levels of day-to-day assistance.
The home is part of Healthcare Homes, whose care offer includes permanent and respite placements across residential and nursing settings. Families can explore the service alongside information about care funding and specialist support. The registered home supports people with dementia, physical disabilities and sensory impairment, with care organised around individual needs.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Oxford
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Hospital - OxfordOxford | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The Headington Care HomeOxford | 0.5 miles | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| St Andrew's Residential Care Home LimitedOxford | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Oxford Respite ServiceOxford | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| OSJCT Marston CourtOxford | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.4 |
Also run by Healthcare Homes (Spring) Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsmead Care HomeSwindon | Good | 8.0 | |
| Ladymead Care HomeSwindon | Good | 8.0 | |
| Alexandra Care HomeHemel Hempstead | Requires improvement | 5.0 | |
| Oaktree Care HomeBristol | Good | 8.0 | |
| Romford Grange Care HomeRomford | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Residential and nursing provision
- Permanent and respite placements
Suits: Older people needing nursing or dementia care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
7 London Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7SN
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Questions families ask
How much does The Albany Care Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The Albany Care Home 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.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask The Albany Care Home whether it takes residents funded by Oxfordshire council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). In a nursing home the NHS also pays £267.68 a week towards the nursing care of residents assessed as needing it. People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.