Elderly care homes in Vale of White Horse

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Vale of White Horse has 30 elderly care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 18 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 3 Outstanding, 19 Good and 2 Requires improvement. 6 homes are not rated yet. Oxfordshire council paid on average £1,013 a week for a residential care place and £1,123 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

All care homes in Vale of White Horse (30)

Vale of White Horse at a glance

30on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding3
  • Good19
  • Requires improvement2
  • Not yet rated6
  • 92% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score8.0 / 10
  • Types of care93% offer dementia
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in Vale of White Horse on the CQC register, whatever its rating. The highest scores come first and homes not yet inspected come last.

Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.

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30 elderly care homes in Vale of White Horse

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The Grange Care Centre

Run by Bonneycourt Limited

25 Church Green, Stanford in The Vale, Faringdon, SN7 8HU
OutstandingCQC · Dec 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 49 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Specialist support for acquired brain injury, neurological conditions and complex health needs forms part of The Grange Care Centre’s nursing and residential provision. Continuing care includes accommodation, meals, clinical care, supervision and social activities for people requiring longer-term support.

Convalescent care assists recovery after illness, injury or hospital stays, with rehabilitation and ongoing nursing assistance where required.

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Bridge House

Run by Bridge House (Oxfordshire) Limited

Thames View, Abingdon, OX14 3UJ
OutstandingCQC · Jan 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 71 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Bridge House provides residential, nursing, respite and end-of-life care for people with or without dementia, on a short- or long-term basis. Its nurses and carers work around the clock, with personal care plans developed alongside residents and families. The home also helps residents access local GPs and dentists for routine appointments.

Daily life is supported by an experienced team led by a registered nurse and dementia specialist.

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Oxford Beaumont

Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited

Bayworth Lane, Bayworth Corner, Boars Hill, Oxford, OX1 5DF
OutstandingCQC · Jul 2026
  • Nursing
  • 45 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Oxford Beaumont delivers nursing, residential and dementia care, with respite and short stays also available. The Oxford care community supports older people, younger adults and residents who may have had a stroke.

Residents have access to exercise classes, landscaped gardens and a TV lounge. Care documentation and life-enrichment preferences are managed digitally, while seasonal meals are prepared on site using locally sourced meat and…

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OSJCT Stirlings

Run by The Orders Of St. John Care Trust

Garston Lane, Wantage, OX12 7AX
GoodCQC · Jul 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 40 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

OSJCT Stirlings provides residential and dementia care for older people, with respite and day care available through its wider care offer. The home combines structured support with communal areas, activities and gardens.

Dementia care is shaped around each resident’s life story, preferences and routines. Activities can include gardening, music and baking, alongside creative work, familiar daily tasks and sensory activities for people in later…

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Oxenford House

Run by Oxenford House Care Home Limited

The Glebe, Cumnor, Oxford, OX2 9RL
GoodCQC · Oct 2026
  • Residential
  • 25 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Oxenford House provides residential, respite and day care in a small home with 25 single bedrooms. The home supports older people who need help with daily living while retaining individual routines, interests and social connections.

Meals are prepared by chefs using local suppliers where possible, with attention to nutritional, special and therapeutic diets.

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Abingdon Court Care Home

Run by OHI UK AHO Ltd

Marcham Road, Abingdon, OX14 1AD
GoodCQC · Oct 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 64 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Care home with nursing for 64 residents in Abingdon, run by OHI UK AHO Ltd. Supports dementia, older people and younger adults.

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Chawley Grove

Run by Hamberley Care 2 Limited

Cumnor Hill, Oxford, OX2 9PJ
GoodCQC · May 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 70 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Residential, nursing, dementia and short-term respite care are available at Chawley Grove, supporting older people and adults with changing care needs. The home has registered nurses available day and night, with en-suite bedrooms intended to provide privacy and everyday support.

Short-term stays can support people after illness, surgery or a hospital stay, while longer placements provide ongoing care.

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Coxwell Hall and Mews Nursing Home

Run by Sovereign (Coxwell Hall) Limited

Fernham Road, Faringdon, SN7 7LB
GoodCQC · Oct 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 66 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Coxwell Hall and Mews Nursing Home provides specialist dementia care for residents with complex behaviours, alongside nursing and residential support. Its team also works with people who may need close management of complex dementia or mental health needs, including shorter-term respite breaks.

The home combines person-centred care with a relaxed daily routine. Residents can personalise rooms, enjoy secure grounds and take part in activities…

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Cumnor Hill House

Run by Berkley Care Cumnor Hill House Limited

Breeches End, Cumnor Hill, Oxford, OX2 9FW
GoodCQC · Apr 2023
  • Nursing
  • 75 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Care home with nursing for 75 residents in Oxford, run by Berkley Care Cumnor Hill House Limited. Supports dementia and older people.

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Elmbrook Court Care Home

Run by Oakland Primecare Limited

Grove Road, Wantage, OX12 7BY
GoodCQC · Aug 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 74 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Elmbrook Court Care Home provides residential, nursing, dementia and respite care for older people and adults with varied support needs. The purpose-built home combines tailored care with activities, social opportunities and practical support designed around each resident’s interests and independence.

Care planning is supported by advanced technology intended to improve safety and connection, while the home offers a dedicated lifestyle programme…

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Framland

Run by Pilgrims' Friend Society

Naldertown, Wantage, OX12 9DL
GoodCQC · Feb 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 23 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

For older people seeking residential care in Wantage, Framland offers a 21-bed home with respite and end-of-life care. The setting provides person-centred support within a Christian community, combining comfortable accommodation with physical, emotional and spiritual care.

Residents have furnished rooms, with nine rooms offering en-suite bathrooms, and can personalise their space with their own belongings.

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Kirlena House

Run by Auditcare Kirlena House Limited

18 Kennington Road, Kennington, Oxford, OX1 5NZ
GoodCQC · Aug 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 14 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Kirlena House provides residential and dementia care in a purpose-built home in Kennington, Oxford. It is designed for people who need accommodation, personal care and daily support, with dementia registered as a specialist area rather than registered nursing provision.

The smaller home has nearly all rooms en suite and shares a village-road setting and family ownership with Mon Choisy.

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Leafield Residential Care Home

Run by Mr Prashant Brahmbhatt

32a Springfield Drive, Abingdon, OX14 1JF
GoodCQC · Jan 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 24 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Leafield Residential Care Home specialises in dementia care for people who need additional help with daily living. It provides 24-hour residential care and day care, with assessments and individual care planning used to shape support for each resident.

The home encourages independence and resident choice through tailored activities and therapies, including arts and crafts, entertainers, sports therapy and animal therapy.

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Mon Choisy Care Home

Run by Auditcare Mon Choisy Limited

128 Kennington Road, Kennington, Oxford, OX1 5PE
GoodCQC · Jan 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 28 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Mon Choisy Care Home provides residential care, residential dementia care and respite stays in Kennington, Oxford. Personal care with accommodation, daily living support and meals are provided in a family-run setting, with dementia as a registered specialism.

Mon Choisy is the larger of the organisation’s two homes, with 28 large rooms and a more active character.

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Oxford Manor Care Home

Run by Didcot Care Home Limited

Didcot Road, Harwell, Didcot, OX11 6DN
GoodCQC · May 2026
  • Nursing
  • 85 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Oxford Manor Care Home provides residential, nursing and dementia care for older people in a newly built home near Didcot. The residence sits on the edge of Harwell village, with countryside views and access from the A34 and nearby bus services.

The home offers an active environment, person-centred support and activities designed to help residents enjoy meaningful daily experiences.

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Richmond Village Letcombe Regis

Run by Richmond Villages Operations Limited

South Street, Letcombe Regis, Wantage, OX12 9JY
GoodCQC · Feb 2026
  • Nursing
  • 53 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Richmond Village Letcombe Regis combines independent living apartments, assisted living and a village care home in an Oxfordshire retirement community. Residents can choose one- or two-bedroom apartments, with access to shared facilities, activities, landscaped grounds and social spaces.

Assisted living apartments include housekeeping, laundry, meals and utility bills within a monthly fee, while on-site domiciliary care can provide additional…

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Shrublands

Run by Ms Jane Quartermain

Faringdon Road, Cumnor, Oxford, OX2 9QY
GoodCQC · Nov 2023
  • Residential
  • 9 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 9 residents in Oxford, run by Ms Jane Quartermain. Supports dementia, older people and physical disabilities.

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St Katharine's House

Run by GCH (St Katharine's) Limited

Ormond Road, Wantage, OX12 8EA
GoodCQC · Mar 2023
  • Nursing
  • 84 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

St Katharine's House provides residential and nursing care in Wantage, with dementia and respite support also available. Its nursing service offers 24-hour specialist clinical support from registered and qualified nursing staff, while residential care assists with daily activities such as washing, dressing and cooking.

Residents can take part in activities and wellbeing programmes, with the home’s wider approach focused on independence, choice…

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Stowford House Care Home

Run by Olympus Opco LTD

Faringdon Road, Shippon, Abingdon, OX13 6LN
GoodCQC · Oct 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 53 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Stowford House Care Home provides residential, dementia, nursing, respite and end-of-life care for older people in Abingdon. Its care offer is designed for residents whose needs may range from everyday support to more complex nursing or dementia care.

The home provides daily activities, gardens and garden-view rooms, with a café and minibus for outings.

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Wantage Nursing Home

Run by Sanctuary Care Limited

Garston Lane, Wantage, OX12 7AR
GoodCQC · Oct 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 50 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Care home with nursing for 50 residents in Wantage, run by Sanctuary Care Limited. Supports dementia, older people, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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What to look for in elderly care homes

  1. Support with mobility

    Support with mobility, nutrition, medicines and day-to-day routines.

  2. Activities

    Activities and social contact that reflect residents’ interests.

  3. How the home involves residents

    How the home involves residents and families in care decisions.

Questions families ask

What should elderly care homes offer?

Older people may need different combinations of personal care, mobility support, medicines management and social activity. Compare what each home can support now and how it plans for needs that may change.

How many elderly care homes are there in Vale of White Horse?

30 elderly care homes in Vale of White Horse are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which elderly care homes in Vale of White Horse are rated Outstanding?

The Grange Care Centre, Bridge House and Oxford Beaumont.

How much does a care home cost in Vale of White Horse?

Oxfordshire council paid on average £1,013 a week for residential care and £1,123 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £2,223 and £1,284. Across England the averages were £982 and £1,102 for people aged 65 and over. People who pay for their own care are often charged more, so ask each home for its weekly fee.

How are these care homes ordered?

Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.

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