The Headington Care Home
Nursing home · Oxford
Roosevelt Drive, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7XR
Run by GCH (Alder) Ltd
- Requires improvementCQC · Jun 2026
- 6.2Our score
- Beds60
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01895 257010
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe, Effective and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 24 June 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Headington Care Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-21860816799
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Headington Care Home
The Headington Care Home provides nursing, residential and dementia care in Oxford. Its nursing service offers 24-hour specialist clinical care and support from registered and qualified nursing staff, while residential care supports people who need help with daily activities but not continuous nursing intervention.
The home also offers dementia care and palliative care within Gold Care Homes’ wider service range. Residents have private rooms and access to activities and wellbeing support, with care plans shaped around changing needs. Families considering a move can discuss the level of nursing or residential assistance required before deciding which service is appropriate. The Headington Care Home provides 24-hour specialist clinical care.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Oxford
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Hospital - OxfordOxford | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The Albany Care HomeOxford | 0.5 miles | Requires improvement | 7.4 | |
| St. John's HomeOxford | 0.8 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| St Andrew's Residential Care Home LimitedOxford | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| OSJCT Marston CourtOxford | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.4 |
Also run by GCH (Alder) Ltd
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungerford Care HomeHungerford | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Lansdowne Care HomeLondon | Good | 8.0 | |
| Emberbrook Care HomeThames Ditton | Good | 8.0 | |
| Kingston Care HomeKingston upon Thames | Requires improvement | 5.0 | |
| Charlton Park Care HomeLondon | Good | 8.0 | |
| Kingfisher House Care HomeNewmarket | Good | 7.4 |
What stands out
What stands out
- 24-hour specialist nursing
- Private rooms
- Palliative care available
Suits: People needing 24-hour nursing or dementia care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
Roosevelt Drive, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7XR
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Questions families ask
How much does The Headington Care Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The Headington 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 Headington 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.