Learning disability care homes in South Oxfordshire

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South Oxfordshire has 8 learning disability care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 2 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 2 Outstanding, 5 Good and 1 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 South Oxfordshire (37)

South Oxfordshire at a glance

8on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding2
  • Good5
  • Requires improvement1
  • 88% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score8.1 / 10
  • Types of care88% offer younger adults
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in South Oxfordshire 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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8 learning disability care homes in South Oxfordshire

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The Close Care Home

Run by Cavendish Close Limited

Abingdon Road, Burcot, Abingdon, OX14 3DP
OutstandingCQC · Jan 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

The Close Care Home offers residential, nursing, dementia and respite care for older people and younger adults with varied care needs. Nursing support is available within a home that also caters for people with learning disabilities and physical disabilities, giving families a setting for both everyday care and more complex support.

The home is in Burcot near Abingdon, where residents can use the grounds and riverside setting as part of daily…

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4 Pages Orchard

Run by Voyage 1 Limited

4 Pages Orchard, Sonning Common, Reading, RG4 9LW
OutstandingCQC · Mar 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 3 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

4 Pages Orchard supports younger adults with learning disabilities, autism, brain injuries and other complex needs in a registered care home. Its wider provider also offers supported living, home-based and community support across the UK.

Support is organised around individual needs, goals, preferences and values, helping people build meaningful routines and greater independence.

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Brook House Residential Care Home

Run by Brook House Residential Care Home Ltd

19 Ockley Brook, Didcot, OX11 7DR
GoodCQC · Nov 2017

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 4 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 4 residents in Didcot, run by Brook House Residential Care Home Ltd. Supports learning disabilities, mental health and physical disabilities.

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John Masefield House

Run by Valorum Care Limited

Burcot Brook, Lodge Burco, Abingdon, OX14 3DP
GoodCQC · Jun 2024
  • Nursing
  • 22 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Care home with nursing for 22 residents in Abingdon, run by Valorum Care Limited. Supports dementia, older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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The Chiltern Centre

Run by The Chiltern Centre Limited

Greys Road, Henley On Thames, RG9 1QR
GoodCQC · Aug 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 4 beds
  • Children
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

The Chiltern Centre supports young people with disabilities through day services, overnight care, short breaks and a social group. Its programmes create opportunities to learn skills, make friends, enjoy activities and build independence while families receive a break from caring responsibilities.

Day sessions include farm visits, volunteering and creative activities, while short-break care is available for up to 26 young people.

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Woodview

Run by The Brandon Trust

97 Wantage Road, Didcot, OX11 0AF
GoodCQC · Dec 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Woodview supports children, young people and adults with learning disabilities or autism through tailored care and support. Its person-centred approach helps people pursue individual goals, preferences and aspirations while developing greater independence and choice.

The wider offer includes supported living, outreach and short breaks, with teams working alongside families, professionals and local networks.

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Meylan House

Run by Community Homes of Intensive Care and Education Limited

136 Loyd Road, Didcot, OX11 8JR
GoodCQC · Jun 2023
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 7 beds
  • Children
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Meylan House sits within Choice Care’s residential and supported living services for adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions and associated needs. The wider organisation supports people to live in settings shaped around their abilities, goals and preferred way of life.

Support may include residential care, independent living and specialist therapies, with families guided through options, referrals and access to…

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22 Woodlands Road

Run by Voyage 1 Limited

22 Woodlands Road, Sonning Common, Reading, RG4 9TE
Requires improvementCQC · Nov 2023
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 3 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Adults with learning and physical disabilities or autism can receive residential support at 22 Woodlands Road in Sonning Common near Reading. The home forms part of Voyage Care’s wider provision of residential care, supported living and community support for people with complex needs.

Support can be shaped around individual circumstances, values and preferences, with pathways available in residential settings, at home or in the community.

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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 South Oxfordshire?

8 learning disability care homes in South Oxfordshire are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which learning disability care homes in South Oxfordshire are rated Outstanding?

The Close Care Home and 4 Pages Orchard.

How much does a care home cost in South Oxfordshire?

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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