The Homestead
Residential care home · Carterton
24 Flax Crescent, Carterton, OX18 1NA
Run by Methodist Homes
- GoodCQC · Jan 2019
- 8.4Our score
- Beds68
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01993 845754
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 12 January 2019
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Homestead
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-117977288
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Homestead
The Homestead provides residential, dementia and short-term respite care for older people in Carterton. The home supports residents whose needs include day-to-day assistance, changing dementia-related needs or a temporary stay for recovery, carer relief or practical support.
Care is shaped around each resident’s needs, interests and routines, with plans reviewed as circumstances change. The home also supports couples who wish to remain together and focuses on wellbeing, independence and individual choice. As part of MHA, it offers a not-for-profit care model and professional referral support for health and social care practitioners.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Carterton
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brize Meadow LodgeCarterton | 0.8 miles | |||
| Burford Nursing HomeBurford | 1.9 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The CotswoldBurford | 2.3 miles | Outstanding | 8.8 | |
| Cotswold Gate Care HomeBurford | 2.4 miles | |||
| Richmond Village WitneyWitney | 3.7 miles | Requires improvement | 6.2 |
Also run by Methodist Homes
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitzwarren HouseSwindon | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| BrookfieldOxford | Good | 7.4 | |
| The FairwaysChippenham | Requires improvement | 5.6 | |
| Cedar LodgeSolihull | Good | 8.0 | |
| HomewoodLeamington Spa | Good | 8.0 | |
| Westbury GrangeNewport Pagnell | Good | 8.0 | |
| Stratton HouseBath | Good | 8.4 | |
| Abbey ParkCoventry | Good | 7.4 | |
| Charnwood HouseCoventry | Good | 8.0 | |
| Horfield LodgeBristol | Outstanding | 9.2 | |
| Hartcliffe Nursing HomeBristol | Good | 8.0 | |
| Rushden ParkRushden | Requires improvement | 6.2 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Couples can remain together
- Not-for-profit care provider
- Professional referral support
Suits: Older people needing residential, dementia or respite care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
24 Flax Crescent, Carterton, OX18 1NA
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Questions families ask
Can couples stay together at The Homestead?
Yes. The Homestead supports couples who wish to remain together, alongside care for older people.
What types of care does The Homestead provide?
It provides residential care, dementia care and short-term respite care for older people.
What activities and facilities are available at The Homestead?
Residents can take part in music therapy and creative activities, and use the gardens and on-site bar, Carters Rest.
How much does The Homestead cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The Homestead for its weekly fee. As a guide, Oxfordshire council paid on average £1,013 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.