Learning disability care homes in Cherwell

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Cherwell has 7 learning disability care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 5 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 1 Outstanding, 4 Good and 2 Requires improvement. 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 Cherwell (28)

Cherwell at a glance

7on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding1
  • Good4
  • Requires improvement2
  • 71% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.6 / 10
  • Types of care86% offer elderly care
How this list is ordered

Homes in Cherwell are ordered by the MyCareCheck score, the average of the CQC's ratings for the five questions it asks at every inspection. Where two homes score the same, the better overall rating goes first.

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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7 learning disability care homes in Cherwell

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The Julie Richardson Nursing Home

Run by The Julie Richardson Ltd.

14 Dashwood Road, Banbury, OX16 5HD
OutstandingCQC · Apr 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 40 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

The Julie Richardson Nursing Home provides nursing, dementia and respite care in a family-run home in Banbury. Care plans cover medical and physical needs alongside wellbeing, happiness and daily fulfilment, with support tailored to each resident or short-term guest.

The extended terraced home has light, open spaces, areas of interest for people living with dementia and 40 bedrooms with personal touches.

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Green Pastures Christian Nursing Home

Run by Green Pastures

Bath Road, Banbury, OX16 0TT
GoodCQC · Mar 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 60 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Green Pastures Christian Nursing Home provides 24-hour nursing care for people with complex needs, including dementia, physical disabilities, learning disabilities and sensory impairment. The not-for-profit home also supports palliative care and works with families to identify care arrangements suited to individual circumstances.

A dedicated team is supported by clinical professionals including consultants, GPs, physiotherapists, occupational…

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Cherwood House Care Centre

Run by Ellenbern Holdings Limited

Buckingham Road, Caversfield, Bicester, OX27 8RA
GoodCQC · May 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 119 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Cherwood House Care Centre combines nursing and residential care with independent living cottages in the Oxfordshire countryside near Bicester. The care centre supports residents across separate nursing and residential wings, with single or double rooms, many of them en suite.

Its cottages provide a more independent setting for people who want their own one or two-bedroom home while retaining access to care centre facilities.

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Gosford Lodge

Run by Community Homes of Intensive Care and Education Limited

95 Bicester Road, Kidlington, OX5 2LD
GoodCQC · Dec 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 8 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Gosford Lodge provides residential care and supported living for adults and younger adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions and associated needs. Choice Care shapes support around each person’s life, helping residents build confidence, independence and opportunities for a fulfilling routine.

Families and professionals can use the provider’s referral and support guidance when exploring options.

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Short Term Breaks - 69 Neithrop Avenue

Run by The Brandon Trust

69 Neithrop Avenue, Banbury, OX16 2NT
GoodCQC · Dec 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Short Term Breaks provides temporary residential support for people who need care away from their usual setting. Its registered scope includes older people and people with learning disabilities, with the service name signalling its short-stay purpose.

The home forms part of Brandon Trust’s wider work with people with learning disabilities and autistic people.

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Banbury Heights Nursing Home

Run by Banbury Heights Ltd

11 Old Parr Road, Banbury, OX16 5HT
Requires improvementCQC · Mar 2026
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Nursing
  • 59 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Banbury Heights Nursing Home provides residential, nursing, dementia and respite care from a family-run home in Banbury. Care is assessed around the whole person, including physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing, with communication maintained with families throughout the care journey.

The home offers short-term stays, varied activities, one-to-one sessions and support for residents who prefer not to join group events.

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Agnes Court - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities

Run by Leonard Cheshire Disability

Warwick Road, Banbury, OX16 2AB
Requires improvementCQC · Sept 2026
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Caring Requires improvement
  • Responsive Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Nursing
  • 24 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Agnes Court provides nursing support for older people and disabled adults, including people with learning or physical disabilities. Its setting is part of Leonard Cheshire’s specialist work with disabled people who may have complex care needs.

The wider organisation offers residential care, nursing homes, supported living, day services and respite care. Its stated aim is to help disabled people live, learn and work as independently as they choose.

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What to look for in learning disability care homes

  1. Communication methods matched to the person’s preferences

    Communication methods matched to the person’s preferences and needs.

  2. Support for independence

    Support for independence, relationships, work, education and community life.

  3. Positive behaviour support

    Positive behaviour support and clear safeguarding arrangements.

Questions families ask

What should learning disability care homes offer?

Good learning disability support should be person-centred, promote choice and help people maintain skills and community connections. Ask how communication and decision-making are adapted for each resident.

How many learning disability care homes are there in Cherwell?

7 learning disability care homes in Cherwell are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which learning disability care homes in Cherwell are rated Outstanding?

The Julie Richardson Nursing Home.

How much does a care home cost in Cherwell?

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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