Mental health care homes in Oxford

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Oxford has 4 mental health care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 1 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 3 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 Oxford (16)

Oxford at a glance

4on this list

Official rating
  • Good3
  • Requires improvement1
  • 75% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.6 / 10
  • Types of care75% offer younger adults
How this list is ordered

Homes in Oxford 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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4 mental health care homes in Oxford

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Oxford Respite Service

Run by The Brandon Trust

43 Saxon Way, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9DD
GoodCQC · Jun 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health
  • Physical disabilities

Oxford Respite Service supports children, young people and adults with learning disabilities or autism through tailored care and support. The service is relevant to people who need planned assistance for a short period, alongside broader disability support.

Its wider model includes supported living, outreach and employment opportunities, with teams working alongside families, professionals and local networks.

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St Andrew's Residential Care Home Limited

Run by St. Andrew's Residential Care Home Limited

184 London Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9EE
GoodCQC · Aug 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 24 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

St Andrew's Residential Care Home supports up to 24 elderly residents in a family-owned home in Headington, Oxford. Care is individualised, with residents’ histories, interests and routines informing daily support while dignity and privacy remain central.

Residents can join activities, entertainment and celebrations throughout the week, while relatives and friends are welcomed.

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St. John's Home

Run by AccuroCare St. John's Home Limited

St. Marys Road, Oxford, OX4 1QE
GoodCQC · Jan 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 38 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

St. John's Home provides residential care in central Oxford for up to 38 people, including residents with dementia, mental health needs, physical disabilities and other support requirements. The home is registered without nursing and offers 24-hour personal care from senior carers and care assistants.

Residents are encouraged to retain lifestyle choices, socialise and join activities while receiving support when needed.

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The Headington Care Home

Run by GCH (Alder) Ltd

Roosevelt Drive, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7XR
Requires improvementCQC · Jun 2026
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Nursing
  • 60 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

The Headington Care Home provides nursing, residential and dementia care in Oxford. Its nursing service offers 24-hour specialist clinical care and support from registered and qualified nursing staff, while residential care supports people who need help with daily activities but not continuous nursing intervention.

The home also offers dementia care and palliative care within Gold Care Homes’ wider service range.

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What to look for in mental health care homes

  1. Staff training

    Staff training and access to appropriate clinical or community support.

  2. Personalised recovery

    Personalised recovery, crisis and risk-management planning.

  3. Support for medication

    Support for medication, daily living and meaningful community activity.

Questions families ask

What should mental health care homes offer?

Residential mental health support varies widely in intensity and approach. Confirm that the home’s staff, environment and external clinical relationships match the person’s diagnosis, risks and recovery goals.

How many mental health care homes are there in Oxford?

4 mental health care homes in Oxford are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

How much does a care home cost in Oxford?

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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