Wellford Gardens
Residential care home · Oxford
1-3 Park Hill, Wheatley, Oxford, OX33 1ND
Run by The Orders Of St. John Care Trust
- Not yet ratedCQC
- Beds65
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01865 347920
Latest inspection
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Wellford Gardens
- Status
- Registered in England
- Register number
- 1-18780585520
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Wellford Gardens
Wellford Gardens specialises in dementia care for older people, combining residential support with activities and an environment designed around memory, orientation and confidence. Its wider care offer includes respite, intermediate and day care, supporting people whose needs range from short-term help to longer-term accommodation.
Care planning begins by understanding each resident’s life story, preferences, routines and interests. This shapes familiar daily life and meaningful activities such as gardening, music and baking. The dementia approach is supported by training covering communication, behaviour, independence and living with dementia, helping families plan a more settled transition into care.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Oxford
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Triangle Care HomeOxford | 0.5 miles | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| OSJCT Townsend HouseHeadington | 2.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Eden House Residential Home IOxford | 2.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| St Andrew's Residential Care Home LimitedOxford | 2.9 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| BrookfieldOxford | 3 miles | Good | 7.4 |
Also run by The Orders Of St. John Care Trust
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSJCT Townsend HouseHeadington | Good | 8.0 | |
| OSJCT LonglandsOxford | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| OSJCT Isis House Care & Retirement CentreDonnington | Good | 8.0 | |
| OSJCT Marston CourtOxford | Good | 8.4 | |
| OSJCT MeadowcroftThame | Good | 8.0 | |
| OSJCT Old Station HouseAbingdon | Good | 7.4 | |
| OSJCT Langford ViewBicester | Good | 8.0 | |
| OSJCT Westgate HouseWallingford | Good | 8.4 | |
| OSJCT The MeadowsDidcot | Good | 8.0 | |
| OSJCT Spencer CourtWoodstock | Good | 8.0 | |
| OSJCT Madley Park HouseWitney | Good | 8.0 | |
| OSJCT StirlingsWantage | Good | 8.4 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Specialist dementia care
- Life-story-led care planning
- Activities shaped around interests
Suits: Older people living with dementia
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
1-3 Park Hill, Wheatley, Oxford, OX33 1ND
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Questions families ask
How much does Wellford Gardens cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Wellford Gardens 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.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask Wellford Gardens 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). People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.